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Our steamy and stormy pattern continues
Meteorologist Jordan Smith has a look at your Friday morning forecast!
Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ – ABC 36): Good Friday everyone, we have a mainly dry and hot day in store across central and eastern Kentucky. Temperatures this afternoon hit the upper 80s to low 90s with heat index values into the mid to upper 90s. Skies will be partly to mostly sunny as well with only a very slight shower/storm…
11-year-old brings awareness to missing man’s case in Wayne County
WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) — Since his disappearance nearly one year ago, the family of Ricky Griffis continues to search for answers. Just before the anniversary, help in the search has come from the most unlikely of places. Ricky Griffis was first reported missing on July 5th, 2022, since then the family continues pleading for answers, praying for closure. Days…
Feeling more like July with a few breaks in the unsettled weather pattern
Friday and Sunday may be our best bets for drier days here in the commonwealth.
It sure felt more like summer on Thursday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as the humid air returned to the area. Dewpoint temperatures climbed into the low and mid-70s, which makes for a tropical like feel to the air…basically South Florida without the beach. That’s a far cry from the comfortable air we enjoyed the first 3 days of the…
Lets talk about Coach Kyra Elzy’s upcoming girls camp.
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Learn about a candle making workshop with Ashley Smith
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LTK’s woman worth talking about Martine Holzman
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Doug and Lyssa compete in a National French Fry Day game.
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Carter Co. man charged with 50 counts of sexual abuse of minors
GRAYSON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A Carter County man was arrested last week and charged with 50 counts of sexual abuse of minors after an investigation. On July 7, Kentucky State Police say they received a tip about a phone containing sexual images of juveniles. A search warrant executed three days later found multiple videos of child sexual abuse. KSP says…
Non-stop seasonal flight between Lexington and Miami to begin in November
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A new, non-stop, seasonal flight between Lexington and Miami is set to begin in November, Blue Grass Airport announced Thursday. Beginning Nov. 11, the season flight will be offered every Saturday through March 30, 2024. “We hope central Kentucky travelers will enjoy this winter getaway opportunity,” said Eric Frankl, president & CEO of Blue Grass Airport….
FBI finds stolen human remains ‘decorated’ around Bullitt Co. man’s home
MOUNT WASHINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A search of a Bullitt County man’s home unveiled dozens of human remains including 40 human skulls, spinal cords, femurs and hip bones — some “decorated around the furniture.” According to ABC affiliate WHAS, the FBI searched James Nott’s home in connection to stolen human remains being sold and shipped through online marketplaces. When police…
Ale-8-One celebrates 97 years of business
WINCHESTER, Ky. (WTVQ) — July 13, 1926, George Lee Wainscott introduced the now iconic Kentucky ginger-flavored soft drink — Ale-8-One — and 97 years later the city of Winchester is still celebrating. In the early 1900s, Wainscott started a soft drink company out of a building on North Main Street in Winchester, but it wasn’t until a trip to Europe…
Man injured in overnight shooting near Lexington Cemetery dies
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) 7/13/23, 11:12 a.m. The man who died in this shooting has been identified as Stacey Marshall, according to Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn. He was 31. 7/13/23, 10:42 a.m. The man injured in the overnight shooting near Lexington Cemetery has died, according to police. He died at the hospital. His name has not yet been released. 7/13/23,…
Talking Kids with Dr. Caitlynn: Infant Botulism 7/13/23
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Lexington women inspiring others while competing in National Senior Games in Pittsburgh
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Some inspirational ladies from Lexington are in Pittsburgh this week competing in the National Senior Games. Caroline Holmes, Jo Gawthrop, Jeanette Coufal, and Beverly Coleman are running 5K’s, 1500 meter races, and more all while representing Kentucky and their local gym. “We have all exceeded our personal best and that is thrilling to go before this venue,”…
A hot and stormy pattern ahead
Here is your Wednesday ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ – ABC 36): Good Wednesday evening everyone, it is a hot and sunny day across central and eastern Kentucky with temperatures reaching near 90 this afternoon. Unfortunately, the heat and humidity is going to continue to increase in the days ahead along with the rain and storm chances. Now it is not going to rain all the…
Hank the Horse & his mom, Tammi Regan
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75-year-old man dies after piece of metal falls on him at Danville manufacturing plant
DANVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — An incident at a manufacturing plant in Danville killed a 75-year-old man while he was delivering metal Wednesday morning. Edwin Hamilton, of Washington County, was delivering industrial metal to the Denyo Manufacturing Corporation plant in Danville around 10 a.m. when a piece fell on top of him while he was outside of his vehicle, ultimately killing…
Lexington man arrested after road rage incident on Cross Keys Road
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A Lexington man was arrested Tuesday night after a road rage incident on Cross Keys Road. According to Lexington police, officers responded to a crash around 8:30 p.m. Steven Aube allegedly became violent once officers arrived and had to be tazed. Aube was arrested and is charged with driving under the influence, assault, resisting arrest, menacing…
2nd juvenile arrested in McCreary Co. murder investigation
STEARNS, Ky. (WTVQ) — Another juvenile was arrested Tuesday for their alleged part in the murder of a Stearns man. According to Kentucky State Police, this juvenile was arrested and booked in the Adair County Youth Development Center. The first juvenile also accused of the murder was arrested on Monday. On Sunday, police responded to a report of a shooting…
2 people found shot in wooded area in Corbin
CORBIN, Ky. (WTVQ) — Two people were found shot in a wooded area Tuesday evening in Corbin, police said. The people were found in an area off of 5th Street and Scuffletown Road with gunshot wounds to their upper bodies. Both were taken to the University of Kentucky Hospital and are still in critical condition. No other information was immediately…
Shooting on Dabney Drive injures 1, damages at least 6 homes
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — One person was injured and at least six homes and a car were hit during a shooting on Dabney Drive Tuesday night. Around 8:30 p.m. police responded to a call about a shooting on Dabney Drive. Once there, they found a man who was shot. The man was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries….
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One more dry day before a return to more active and unsettled weather
While it shouldn't be a wash-out on any particular day, the rain gear will be needed from time to time into the weekend
It was another delightful day on Tuesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky, especially by early/mid July standards. With a mix of clouds and sunshine, afternoon highs reached the mid to upper 80s, which is right around average for this time of the year. Adding to the comfort factor was the lack of humidity, which is always a bonus in the…