Andrew Dodson
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Pulaski County High School football player dies after injury during practice

17-year-old Andrew Dodson passed away after an injury suffered during school's spring game
Hannah Woosley-Collins,

PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) — A Pulaski County High School football player has died days after he was injured during a practice. Andrew Dodson, Maroons player #80, was injured during a football practice over the weekend, according to his church. He was rushed to surgery immediately after the incident. Dodson, 17, passed away after the surgery, the Kentucky High School…

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Crews searching for missing Indiana man along Kentucky River

Hannah Woosley-Collins,

JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) — Day three of the search for a missing 27-year-old Indiana man along the Kentucky River is underway again Monday. According to the Jessamine County Fire District, crews were first notified of the man’s disappearance from Lafayette, Indiana, on Saturday morning. “We’ve been searching along the High Bridge area since yesterday. We’ve had over 20 different…
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Isom IGA reopens 9 months after flooding destroyed store

Hannah Woosley-Collins,

ISOM, Ky. (WTVQ) — Isom IGA held its soft opening over the weekend, nine months after devastating flooding destroyed the store. Flooding in July 2022 hit Gwen Christon’s store hard — freezers were described like dominoes, toppled over, and food was thrown everywhere. The store was almost unrecognizable. Ever since, she, her family and the community have been working to…
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Officials: No detection of methanol in areas surrounding Ohio River after incident

Crews are still working to recover two barges after several became loose on the Ohio River after a "navigation incident" set them free early Tuesday.
WHAS11 News,

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS) — Crews are still working to recover two barges after several became loose on the Ohio River after a “navigation incident” set them free early Tuesday. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Louisville District said the incident started around 2 a.m. at the McAlpine Locks and Dam. Initially, the Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet reported a total…

Jordan's Sunday Evening Forecast 4/2/23
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A very warm week leads to rain and storms

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

Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ – ABC 36): Good Sunday evening everyone, after a cold and frosty start we warmed up into the low 60s by this afternoon under full sunshine. Here is what I am tracking in the days to come for tonight’s weather headlines. Monday is mainly dry with high temperatures into the low 70s, but I can’t completely rule…

Jordan's Saturday Evening Forecast 4/1/23
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After a cold start to our Sunday, more warm air and storms return next week

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

Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ – ABC 36): Good Saturday evening everyone, we have had another high wind event today across central and eastern Kentucky with 50-70mph winds causing damage and power outages. Here are some of the top recorded wind gust since this morning across central and eastern Kentucky. As I mentioned, wind damage has been very common across the area….

Helicopter Crash

Former Army Specialist talks training with night vision goggles after deadly helicopter crash

Army identifies the fallen soldiers
Ana Medina,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Governor Andy Beshear has ordered flags to half-staff in honor of the nine Fort Campbell soldiers killed in a helicopter crash during a training mission on Wednesday night. Five service members were in one helicopter and four were in the other conducting a multi-shift formation under night vision goggles when the helicopter crash occurred. Army officials…

T.g. Shuck's Weekend Forecast...3 31 2023
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Lots of wind as April blows into Central and Eastern Kentucky

After a few strong storms into the early hours of Saturday, another high wind event with gusts over 50 miles per hour on the table.
T.G. Shuck,

It was a wet and breezy finish to March across Central and Eastern Kentucky with several rounds of moderate to heavy rain moving through the region. With a strong storm system moving into the Ohio Valley during the early hours of Saturday, the potential exists for some severe weather in our area. The Storm Prediction Center has much of Central…

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Strong storms and gusty winds on the way Friday into Saturday

Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
Dillon Gaudet,

After a beautiful day on Thursday, an active Friday and Saturday are on the way. Off-and-on showers and thunderstorms on Friday will give way to a late evening and overnight severe weather threat. That all leads up to gusty winds that are in the forecast for Saturday. A Wind Advisory goes into effect tonight and lasts through Saturday for all…

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Black Hawk helicopter crash claims lives of nine military members, rescue squad talks recovery efforts

Former Army specialist talks black hawk helicopters and their functions
Ana Medina,

TRIGG, Co. Ky. (WTVQ) — Five service members were in one helicopter and four were in the other conducting a multi-shift formation under night vision goggles when the helicopter crash occurred. All service members were based at Fort Campbell. Army officials added no radio signal was sent out for help from the helicopters before the crash. John Hughes who lives near…

T.g. Shuck's Thursday Night Forecast...3 30 2023
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Active weather cranks up to wrap up March

In addition to rain along with some possible strong storms into Friday night, another gusty wind event is on tap for Saturday!
T.G. Shuck,

  We’ve enjoyed a few delightful days across Central and Eastern Kentucky and Thursday was no exception thanks to high pressure building into the area. After another chilly start with readings into the mid-30s, full sunshine and a light southeast breeze helped push afternoon highs well into the 60s. You’ll want to soak up the tranquil conditions into Thursday evening…