T.g. Shuck's Monday Night Forecast...11 6 2023
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Unseasonably mild air for Election Day and beyond

We could actually break some record highs by Wednesday with temperatures surging into the upper 70s.
T.G. Shuck,

It was a really nice start to the week here in Central and Eastern Kentucky Monday with a mix of clouds and sunshine along with some nice temperatures. After starting out a bit cool early, a strong southwest wind kicked in during the afternoon with wind gusts 25 to 30 miles per hour. This helped to push afternoon highs into…
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County Clerks weigh in on election turnout

Across the Commonwealth, secretary of state Michael Adams says voter turnout will be similar to last year's at 42%.
Raime Cohen,

Lexington, Ky (WTVQ):  Bourbon and Fayette counties are reporting a strong turnout for this year’s election thus far. Susan Lamb, the Fayette County Clerk, says “the early voting has been fantastic. I almost doubled the number of voters from the 2022 general election.” Lamb says this year they had around 16,000 voters make their way out. “We added the three other locations…

Daniel Cameron and Andy Beshear at gubernatorial debate on Oct. 16, 2023 (AP)
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Gubernatorial candidates gear up for Election Day 2023

Justin Walker,

Daniel Cameron and Andy Beshear at gubernatorial debate on Oct. 16, 2023 (AP)Daniel Cameron and Andy Beshear at gubernatorial debate on Oct. 16, 2023 (AP)LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Kentucky gubernatorial candidates are gearing up for ‘Election Day 2023.’ Kentuckians will head to the polls Tuesday casting their ballots for the state’s top seats. Gubernatorial candidates incumbent Democrat Andy Beshear and current…

Kevin Lentz
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Former Lexington teacher pleads guilty to production, possession of child porn

Hannah Woosley-Collins,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Former Lexington teacher Kevin Lentz pleaded guilty on Monday to the production and possession of child pornography. Lentz admitted in his plea agreement that he began online conversations with a 9-year-old on March 19. Within minutes, Lentz reportedly sent 85 sexually explicit videos and images to the child and convinced the child to send him photos…

Cody Dorman
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Cody Dorman, namesake of Cody’s Wish, dies

Hannah Woosley-Collins,

VERSAILLES, Ky. (WTVQ) — Cody Dorman, the namesake of racehorse Cody’s Wish, has died, Breeders’ Cup staff announced Monday. He was 18. “The entire Breeders’ Cup team is devastated by the news of Cody Dorman’s passing yesterday. His story captured our hearts and minds, and his strength, spirit, and determination were fittingly embodied by his namesake’s commanding performances in his honor….

Jordan's Sunday Evening Forecast 11/5/23
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Warm temperatures before a cold front

Meteorologist Jordan Smith has a look at your Sunday evening forecast!
WTVQ News Desk,

  Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ – ABC 36): Good Sunday everyone, it has been a phenomenal day across the Bluegrass with full sunshine and high temperatures hitting the mid 60s. We do that even better over the next few days before BIG changes blow in here Thursday into Friday. Temperatures to start our Monday will be down into the upper 30s…