T.g. Shuck's Thursday Night Forecast...12 1 2022
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A quick jump in temperatures to end the week after a cold start to December

Afternoon highs struggled into the 40s Thursday, but a south wind will help boost our temperatures heading into Friday.
T.G. Shuck,

It definitely felt like the beginning of December across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Thursday as temperatures started out in the low and mid-20s before struggling to sneak into the low 40s. A few high thin clouds filtered out the sunshine from time to time, but we did enjoy a beautiful first morning of the final month of 2022. Heading…

Welding
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Inmates working for a ‘second chance’ through city re-entry program

Five inmates will graduate Thursday with four trade-skill certificates and will start work full-time
Maddie McQueen,

SOMERSET, Ky. (WTVQ) – The city of Somerset is paving the way in Kentucky with an inmate re-entry program that allows inmates to re-shape their future while bridging the gap in the state’s depleted workforce. The Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development Authority (SPEDA) created a first-of-its-kind program in Kentucky, where inmates are able to take night classes to get certified in different…

T.g. Shuck's Wednesday Night Forecast...11 30 2022
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Chilly air settles in to kick off December

After a lot of wind and storms late Tuesday, dry and colder conditions returned to close out November and this should carry over to kick off the new month.
T.G. Shuck,

We saw plenty of shower and thunderstorm activity late Tuesday and into Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky to go along with some strong wind gusts. All this was due to a cold front that blew through the area during the early hours of Thursday. The good news is that most spots received some beneficial rainfall with totals ranging from…

First Lady Britainy Beshear
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First Lady Britainy Beshear talks toy drive efforts for Eastern Kentucky families affected by summer floods

Deadline to send new and unwrapped toys is December 14
Ana Medina,

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — It’s the most wonderful time of the year, the season of joy and giving back. And it is with that same spirit that First Lady Britainy Beshear wants those in Eastern Kentucky to feel the love and support from the Bluegrass. “Even though the flooding didn’t happen, right close to Christmas, families in Eastern Kentucky are…

Narcan
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Voices of Hope weighs in on possibility of FDA approving Narcan for over-counter-use

Kaitlyn Shive,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – “I wouldn’t have my recovery journey or my life, employment any of those things today if it wasn’t for Narcan in the first place,” said Jimmy Chadwell. Jimmy Chadwell is the Program Manager at Voices of Hope in Lexington, an organization that helps people in recovery stay in recovery. It’s something Chadwell knows all too well,…

T.g. Shuck's Tuesday Night Forecast...11 29 2022
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Wind, rain and storms followed by colder air for the mid-week

A cold front will slide through Kentucky into the early hours of Wednesday bringing showers and chilly air to close out November
T.G. Shuck,

We caught a quick shot of milder air on Tuesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with sunshine and a strong south wind, which pushed afternoon highs into the low and mid-60s. The sunshine didn’t last long as clouds and showers out west made a run for the Bluegrass region, but we did see some beautiful sunrise shots across the area….

Good Giving
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Local non-profits excited for start of 12th annual ‘GoodGiving Challenge’

Kaitlyn Shive,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – November 29th is “Giving Tuesday”, recognized globally as a generosity movement and a time to give back to others. In Lexington organizations are doing just that, kicking off the annual “GoodGiving Challenge” that benefits local non-profits. It’s a week-long online giving event. Since 2011, the challenge has raised more than $17 million dollars Last year, the…
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‘Don’t coke the bear’: Cocaine Bear movie, inspired by Kentucky events, coming in 2023

Hannah Woosley-Collins,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — In September of 1985, Kentucky’s Andrew Carter Thornton II parachuted from a Cessna twin-engine 404 and landed on a driveway in Knoxville, Tennesse, wearing a bulletproof vest, special night vision goggles, two pistols, ammunition — and millions of dollars worth of cocaine. His parachute failed and he died at 40 years old. In his lifetime, Thornton…
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Police charge Euclid Avenue bank robbery suspect

Investigators say the suspect was taken to a hospital after an officer tazed him
WTVQ News Desk, Nefertiti Jenkins,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Police have charged a bank robbery suspect in Lexington, who was taken to a hospital after officers used a taser on him. Police say 26-year-old Stephen Conover is charged in Tuesday’s robbery at the Republic Bank on Euclid Avenue. Police say the robbery happened just before 10:30 a.m. Officers say when they arrived, Conover was seen…

Cyber Monday
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Better Business Bureau warns of Cyber Monday online scams

BBB says if you shop make sure it's from a reputable seller
Ana Medina,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Cyber Monday, a day where you can shop at your own leisure, whether you’re at home or on your lunch break at work. Retailers and local shops tend to announce big sales, but sometimes those sales can become a black hole that can lead to unknown websites and sellers. “More people than ever are falling for…

T.g. Shuck's Monday Night Forecast...11 28 2022
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Up and down temperatures with an active weather pattern to close our November

Temperatures should surge back into 60s briefly on Tuesday before rain and storm chances pick up late
T.G. Shuck,

It was a cloudy, cool and dreary start to the week Monday across Central and Eastern Kentucky after the long holiday weekend. Even with a frontal boundary to our east and surface high pressure to the south, low clouds stuck around through the day with afternoon highs struggling into the upper 40s and low 50s. One thing we didn’t have…

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12 randomly-selected counties to undergo post-General Election audits

Hannah Woosley-Collins,

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — Attorney General Daniel Cameron on Monday randomly selected 12 Kentucky counties to undergo post-General Election audits. The audits will be conducted by the Department of Criminal Investigations in the following counties: Jefferson Webster Shelby Rowan Oldham Laurel LaRue Owen Anderson Christian Daviess Breathitt The audit is to determine if any irregularities took place during the election….

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Small business owners encourage shoppers to spend locally

The Kentucky Retail Federation is also encouraging people to shop local throughout the whole season
Justin Walker,

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Since 2010, Small Business Saturday has been held annually to encourage people to support local shops and stores. On Saturday, local businesses welcomed dozens of customers in for a much needed boost. Terry Cunningham and his wife began their small business “Joy Nuts” one year ago. They’re one of several businesses at Greyline Station. “We have gourmet…