T.g. Shuck's Thursday Night Forecast...10 13 2022
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Pleasant weather to end the week before the spotty shower chances return this weekend

Saturday is trending drier now with a few scattered showers possible as a front drops into the area
T.G. Shuck,

After some stormy weather that did bring some beneficial rain across parts of Central and Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday, we dried out nicely with plenty of sunshine returning Thursday. In the wake of the departing front, cooler air pushed into the region on the heels of a strong west to northwest winds. Even with the full sunshine, afternoon highs only…

Chris Woolard Mug
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UK associate athletics director arrested for DUI

WHAS11 News,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WHAS) — A member of Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari’s staff has been charged with DUI. Lexington police said Chris Woolard was found on Monday in his car, which was resting on the sidewalk next to a fence still in gear. Police said Woolard was covered in vomit and they could smell alcohol on him. After a sobriety test…

Papi's Mexican Restaurant
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Mexican business owner is inspiring others including his family

Papi's Mexican Restaurant owner, Marcos Valdes has inspired his nephew to pursue his new clothing business at 17
Ana Medina,

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) –  From humble beginnings to now becoming an inspiration for others including his family, the man behind Papi’s Mexican Restaurant is reflecting on his journey, creating the restaurant. What started as a dream for Marcos Valdes has become a reality. Owning a couple restaurants in the city of Lexington but the journey of being a business owner…

Chrisman Mills Vineyard & Winery
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Nicholasville winery closing after 25 years

Hannah Woosley-Collins,

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — Chrisman Mill Vineyards & Winery is closing its doors after serving Nicholasville for 25 years. The owners said after more than two decades of winemaking, serving food and drinks and entertaining the public, they’ve decided to “slow down a bit” and move back to Texas. For the past year, they tried to find new owners for…

Nicholasville Police Investigation
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Nicholasville police looking for teens in 2 separate vandalism cases

Erica Bivens,

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — Police in Nicholasville continue to search for teenagers in connection to two separate vandalism investigations. Investigators say some teens caught on security camera reportedly damaged Halloween inflatable decorations in the Burley Ridge neighborhood. A separate criminal investigation is underway for the reported cutting and burning of a rainbow pride flag. The two incidents are not related….

T.g. Shuck's Tuesday Night Forecast...10 11 2022
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Breezy and summer-like Wednesday before much needed rain arrives

It's been very dry lately across Central and Eastern Kentucky but we have a few chances for rain in the coming days
T.G. Shuck,

It was another dandy day Tuesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with sunshine, a few clouds and afternoon highs into the mid to upper 70s. As a south wind picked up, that really helped kick start the warm-up as temperatures dropped into the upper 30s to low 40s for early morning lows with even a few spots of frost in…

Keeneland Heroes Day
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Keeneland surprises Lexington police with special meal

Corey Bach, Erica Bivens,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Live horse racing returns to Keeneland Wednesday as the Fall Meet continues — but Keeneland officials were busy today surprising the men and women in blue. Keeneland, together with City BBQ and Rubicon, delivered a surprise to the Lexington Police Department — none other than Keeneland’s famous bread pudding and some BBQ. Keeneland also hosts a…

Eastern Kentucky Bridge Repairs
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‘It’s a priority’: KYTC gives progress on bridge repairs in Eastern Kentucky

Erica Bivens,

Months after historic flooding in Eastern Kentucky, we’re getting a look at the progress on repairs to bridges. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says more than 1,000 bridges have been inspected since the deadly flooding and 100 need repair or replacement. Fifty diversions are in place to provide temporary access to people who live in the area to get access to…

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Over 13,000 people expected at Kentucky Rising benefit concert

Hannah Woosley-Collins, Maddie McQueen,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) UPDATE Rupp Arena says Tuesday’s show was “above and beyond” sold out. The venue expected over 13,500 people to come out to see Chris Stapleton, Tyler Childers and Dwight Yoakam. “606 strong!” About two months ago, Rupp Arena said Johnson County native Chris Stapleton reached out wanting to do something to raise money for the people impacted…

T.g. Shuck's Monday Night Forecast...10 10 2022
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Warmer air on the way into the mid-week

It's been awhile since we've seen any legitimate rain chances but that may change as a cold front arrives late Wednesday
T.G. Shuck,

We’ve had some pretty ideal autumn weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky the last several days  and this Monday was no exception. The weekend was just perfect with frosty morning and pleasantly cool afternoons so we had a nice carryover into this week. Of course the fall colors are really starting to blossom so enjoy those colors while they last….

Chad Crilley's Saturday Night Forecast (10/9/22)
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Temperature rollercoaster continues for the week ahead

Big swings in our temperatures are expected this week, with warm air being replaced by another cool down thanks to a strong cold front
Chad Crilley,

As expected, Sunday morning started very cold. Temperatures around the Bluegrass bottomed out in the low 30s, with several outlying locations slipping into the 20s. Sunday night will be cold again, but likely not as cold as this morning. Expect temperatures to fall into the mid-30s for most, with a few readings in the upper 20s to low 30s in…

Chad Crilley's Saturday Night Forecast
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Warmer weather begins to return Sunday and looks to continue through mid-week

Sunday will be the start of a warming trend that will last through at least Wednesday before yet another cold front moves in
Chad Crilley,

Saturday night is still on track to be a cold night across central and eastern Kentucky. Low temperatures are expected to fall into the low 30s for many locations, with a few upper 20s possible in Eastern Kentucky.   A Freeze Warning is in effect for much of central and eastern Kentucky through Sunday morning. If you have any sensitive…

T.g. Shuck's Weekend Forecast...10 7 2022
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Frost/Freeze possible in the mornings this weekend but great fall weather continues

A Frost Advisory is out for Central and Southern Kentucky into Saturday morning with a Freeze Watch area-wide for early Sunday
T.G. Shuck,

With a cold front blowing through early Friday, we saw a re-enforcing shot of fall-like air return to Central and Eastern Kentucky and this will be a prelude of things to come for the upcoming weekend. As high pressure builds into the region the table is set for some areas of frost heading into Saturday morning so cover those tender…