Dillon Gaudet's Tuesday Forecast October 3rd, 2023
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Summer-like feel continues ahead of a big weekend cooldown

Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
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A summer-like feel continues through the middle of the workweek. Afternoon highs on Tuesday and Wednesday will be reaching the mid-80s for most, with some upper 80s possible. Sunny skies continue for Tuesday as well, though Wednesday will feature a few more clouds. However, don’t get too comfortable with these conditions. A strong cold front will be pushing through the…

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Lexington bouncer considered hero; gets shot while breaking up a fight in downtown Lexington

A father is expressing his frustrations following a weekend shooting in downtown Lexington.
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Lexington, Ky (WTVQ): A father is expressing his frustrations following a weekend shooting in downtown Lexington. Kurt Smith’s son Jason is one of four people who were shot following a dispute. Jayson remains in critical condition. The Lexington police department arrested 24-year-old Jamonte Robertson in connection with the shooting. Smith learned that his 25-year-old son Jayson, a bouncer at a…

Jordan's Monday Evening Forecast 10/2/23
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A major fall cold front arrives late week

Meteorologist Jordan Smith has a look at your Monday evening forecast!
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  Lexington, Kentucky: Good Monday evening everyone, it’s been yet another above average temperature day across the region with low to mid 80s under a mostly sunny sky. Todays weather headlines kicks off with a few more of these warm days before changes arrive. We are into the time of year where we can start chilly and really warm it…
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Skeletal remains found in wooded area in Morehead identified

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MOREHEAD, Ky. (WTVQ) 10/2/23 The remains have been identified as Brian Doyle, the State Medical Examiner’s Office said Monday. Doyle, of Cynthiana, was 55. No further information was released. 9/24/23 The Morehead Police Department is investigating after they say skeletal remains were found Sunday afternoon. The department says they responded around 4 p.m. to a remote wooded area in the…

Mayor Linda Gorton at expungement presser (Dylan Scheid/WTVQ)
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Lexington plans expanded expungement clinic, conference

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — The city of Lexington announced its plan for an Expungement Clinic and Conference designed for both businesses and residents. Clean Slate Lexington will give residents an opportunity to learn about new developments in the workforce and how to begin the expungement process for low-level criminal offenses — giving felons a second chance for employment, education and…

Jordan's Sunday Evening Forecast 10/1/23
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Very warm temperatures before a cold front

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

Good Sunday evening everyone and welcome to the month of October. This afternoon didn’t feel anything like the start of October as afternoon highs were into the low to mid 80s across the region. Here are our weather headlines to show where we go from here in the week ahead. Monday – Wednesday will start kind of cool into the…

T.g. Shuck's Weekend Forecast...9 28 2023
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Delightful weather on the way for the upcoming weekend

It should be nearly perfect across the are as we wrap up September and kick off October
T.G. Shuck,

It was a nice finish to the week on Friday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with a mix of clouds and sunshine and afternoon highs reaching the upper 70s in most locations with a few low 80s across the Bluegrass region. The only issue was some fairly dense morning fog around the area, which luckily burnt off pretty quickly allowing…
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13-year-old arrested for shooting death of 12-year-old in Laurel Co.

Hannah Woosley-Collins,

LONDON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A 13-year-old boy was arrested Thursday evening for allegedly fatally shooting a 12-year-old boy in Laurel County in July. Laurel County Sheriff John Root and London Police Chief Chuck Johnson made the announcement today. The 13-year-old is being held in a juvenile detention facility. He’s charged with murder. Court proceedings are already underway, police say. This…