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…

T.g. Shuck's Weekend Forecast...11 3 2023
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A few clouds but a nice November weekend on the way

A weak front should get close enough to produce some scattered clouds but temperatures will remain comfortable
T.G. Shuck,

It was a beautiful finish to the week across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Friday with plenty of sunshine as high pressure continued to dominate the area. With a breezy south wind helping things along, afternoon highs surged into the low to mid-60s which is right around average for the early part of November. Out fall colors are really beginning…
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Ballot problem during early voting

Sydney St. Claire,

Richmond, Ky. (WTVQ) — Early voting began Thursday morning, many voters in the state of Kentucky taking the opportunity to go ahead and cast their votes. But some counties are seeing problems with their electronic ballot machines, causing concerns. “As I stepped up to vote I heard another poll worker say to watch the ticket, because if you vote straight…

Daniel Cameron and Andy Beshear at gubernatorial debate on Oct. 16, 2023 (AP)
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Emerson College poll shows tight governor’s race

The Emerson College polling survey of Kentucky voters finds that incumbent Governor Andy Beshear and Attorney General Daniel Cameron in a dead heat for the governor's race.
Raime Cohen,

Lexington, Ky (WTVQ): The Emerson College polling survey of Kentucky voters finds that incumbent Gov. Andy Beshear and Attorney General Daniel Cameron are in a dead heat for the governor’s race, with 47% for Beshear and 47% for Cameron — and 2 percent for others and 4 percent undecided. Tre Watson, a political consultant, says he thinks this poll is…