T.g. Shuck's Thursday Night Forecast...11 2 2023
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Dry and milder as we head into the upcoming weekend

After the coldest stretch of the season so far, temperatures should get back into the 60s for highs the next few days
T.G. Shuck,

  It was another frosty start to Thursday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with high pressure sitting right overhead. This set up optimal conditions for cooling thanks to the clear skies and light winds so early morning lows were in the 20s across the board yet again. We did see another sunny afternoon and this time a light south breeze…
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Early voting underway in Kentucky; Gov. Andy Beshear participates

Sydney St. Claire,

Lexington, Ky. (WTVQ)– Early voting began Thursday morning, Gov. Andy Beshear took the time to go out and vote in Frankfort. Later Thursday afternoon, Gov. Beshear came to Lexington encouraging voters to go out and vote. “It is absolutely essential that we take advantage of early voting,” said Beshear. “It means shorter lines, it means not having to worry about…

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Kentucky State Police promotes 31 troopers and officers

KSP's mission, is to create a better Kentucky through public safety efforts and service to all Kentuckians.
Raime Cohen,

Frankfort, Ky (WTVQ): Kentucky State Police promoted 31 troopers and officers on Thursday morning. KSP’s stated mission is to create a better Kentucky through public safety efforts and service to all Kentuckians. The ceremony included the promotion of one lieutenant colonel, five majors, two captains, and 10 lieutenants, and 14 sergeants. Robert Purdy who was promoted to lieutenant has worked…

Lexington Firefighter's toy drive (Jane Davenport/WTVQ)
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Lexington firefighter’s toy drive kicks off for 93rd year

Jane Davenport,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — This is the 93rd year for the Lexington Firefighter toy drive. Each year, firefighters work hard to make sure thousands of kids have the toys they want for Christmas. Lt. Chris MacFarlane says finding the right place is the first step for a successful toy program. “A nice safe place for the families to be able…

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EKU given the ‘all clear’ after suspicious device reported on campus

Hannah Woosley-Collins,

RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) 11/2/23, 2:44 p.m. After an hour-long investigation, EKU police have given the “all clear.” Police finished searching the area and said normal activities could resume. Officers are now working with the FBI and KSP to determine the person(s) responsible for making the “terroristic threat.” Here is the updated alert: “EKU Emergency Alert: All Clear: The emergency condition…

Paul Laurence Dunbar choir (Dylan Scheid/WTVQ)
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Dunbar high school students ready their ‘Frozen’ performance for GMA

Dylan Scheid,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Congrats are in order for members of Paul Laurence Dunbar Choral, who was selected to record a sing-a-long clip for Good Morning America’s celebration of the song “Let It Go” from the movie Frozen. Our photojournalist Dylan Schied was there and spoke with the co-director about what this means for the students. “We felt really honored…

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Commemorating Native American Heritage Month with Lou Anna Red Corn

Former Fayette County Commonwealth Attorney talks journey as prosecutor and a new film highlighting the Osage Native Americans
Ana Medina,

LEXINGTON, Ky.  (WTVQ) — Lou Anna Red Corn might be known as the former Fayette County Commonwealth’s Attorney, but her story is much deeper as well as being Fayette County’s first female commonwealth’s attorney — she was also the first Native American commonwealth attorney in the state, accomplishments she continues to cherish. “That’s something that I’m very honored, to have…

William Ayres missing in Rockcastle Co.
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Golden Alert issued for missing Rockcastle Co. man

Hannah Woosley-Collins,

MT. VERNON, Ky. (WTVQ) — The Rockcastle County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Golden Alert for help in finding a missing 59-year-old man. William Ayres left his home around 6 a.m. Wednesday. A witness reported seeing Ayres around 8 a.m. in the area of Jones Lane Extender. Ayres is described as a white man, approximately 5’8″ tall and weighing 170…

T.g. Shuck's Wednesday Night Forecast...11 1 2023
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A chilly start to November across Central and Eastern Kentucky

Luckily the unseasonably cold air won't hang around very long with milder days ahead
T.G. Shuck,

It was a cold and frosty start to November across Central and Eastern Kentucky Wednesday as we saw our coldest morning of the fall so far. The growing season came to a quick end as readings dipped into the mid to upper 20s in most spots with a few locations down into the low 20s. With high pressure in control,…