Car Theft
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Car theft steals vehicle of State Representative, AAA warns of rise in car theft locally and nationally

AAA predicts that there could be one million car thefts nationally as the rate of that particular crime rises
Danielle Saitta,

  LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) – On Monday, State Representative Cherlynn Stevenson says her car was stolen while she was running a fundraiser at Lexington Green. Once the event ended, representative Stevenson she was carrying supplies back to her car when she discovered it was gone. Currently, Lexington Police are on the lookout for the white Chevy Tahoe with the tag…

T.g. Shuck's Monday Night Forecast...8 29 2022
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A few storms then amazing weather to welcome September

A cold front will sweep all the humidity out of the area late Tuesday with very pleasant weather on the way for the mid-week
T.G. Shuck,

It turned out to be a stormy Monday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with pockets of heavy rain, gusty winds and a good bit of lightning. With so much warmth and moisture in the atmosphere, it was easy to get storms fired up beginning late Monday morning as temperatures surged into the upper 80s to around 90 degrees before the…

Dillon Gaudets Monday Morning Forecast 8 29 2022
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Storms move in ahead of midweek cold front

Pop-up showers and storms return to the forecast for your Monday ahead of heavy rain early Tuesday
Dillon Gaudet,

A warm and muggy Monday is on the way for central and eastern Kentucky. The heat and humidity will also be fueling pop-up showers and storms, especially during the afternoon and early evening. When it’s not raining temperatures will be pushing the low-90s, while it will be feeling closer to the mid-90s once you factor in the humidity. Storms will…

Chad Crilley's Sunday Evening Forecast (8/28/22)
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Another hot day Monday before showers and storms return

Temperatures on Monday will likely climb into the low 90s again, especially in areas that don't see rainfall. Cooler weather returns following a cold front.
Chad Crilley,

Under deep southerly flow, temperatures Sunday night will have a hard time falling any lower than the low 70s. It will also be very muggy, with a slight chance of a passing shower. All eyes are currently on a robust low-pressure system centered north of Winnipeg, Canada, with a cold front extending far south from its center. The cold front…

Chad Crilley's Saturday Evening Forecast (8/27/22)
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Heat and humidity continue to build ahead of showers and thunderstorms next week

A more typical late August weather pattern is likely over the next few days with building heat and humidity before a cold front cools us off again
Chad Crilley,

  Saturday brought the return of weather that central and eastern Kentucky is a little more used to for late August. Temperatures climbed into the upper 80s, and the humidity increased as well. Overnight tonight, look for muggy weather to stick around under mostly clear skies. On Sunday, a warm front will continue to lift north across the region, pushing…

T.g. Shuck's Weekend Forecast Updated...8 26 2022
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Heating up for the final weekend of August

After seeing an unusually mild month by typical August standards, the heat and humidity will hang out the next few days
T.G. Shuck,

After a nice week of weather overall across Central and Eastern Kentucky the humidity returned on Friday and with a frontal boundary dropping in from the northwest, a few scattered showers and thunderstorms fired during the heating of the day. While these were few and far between, they did produce some locally heavy downpours, lightning and some gusty winds. The…

Christmas Shoebox
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Operation Christmas Child event to be held Saturday

Operation Christmas Child gives children around the world the chance to enjoy Christmas by opening a gift just for them
Chad Crilley,

The Operation Christmas Child Boonesboro Area team is preparing for the holiday  season by hosting an Operation Christmas Child workshop and speaker event this Saturday. The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to provide local partners with shoeboxes filled with small toys, hygiene items, and school supplies to reach out to children who may not otherwise have the opportunity to…

T.g. Shuck's Thursday Night Forecast...8 25 2022
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It will feel more like late August through the final weekend of the month

Afternoon highs reached the upper 80s Thursday but humidity levels stayed low, however that should change heading into Friday
T.G. Shuck,

We’ve had a dry week so far across Central and Eastern Kentucky and Thursday was no exception with sunshine and warm temperatures. Afternoon highs were a touch warmer into the upper 80s in most spots, but luckily humidity levels stayed manageable for this time of the year. It looks like our luck may run out though as we close out…

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Students lost everything in flood, shopping for school thanks to Craft Foundation

Marie Roberts-Craney Elementary students were able to get everything needed to start school Monday
Maddie McQueen,

JACKSON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Cleanup and rebuilding continues in eastern Kentucky. Nearly a month after deadly flooding destroyed homes and schools, many want to make sure ‘children’ aren’t lost in the mix- that includes our own sports director Jeff Piecoro who was in Jackson Thursday, taking a group of elementary students “back-to-school” shopping. Some children lost everything in the eastern…

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Flood impacted communities in need of housing and help from those with skill trades

Temporary housing continues to be a problem. Those in eastern Kentucky are looking to get help from those skilled in a trade like plumbing and electric for the homes they still have
Danielle Saitta,

MCROBERTS, KY (WTVQ) – As families in eastern Kentucky impacted by flooding continue to rebuild those affected, say right now they need more boots on the ground. While there’s been an outpouring of support in terms of donations there’s a growing demand for people with a skill trade who can lend a hand. A terrifying mudslide behind Brian Bowman’s home…

Parvovirus
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Kentucky veterinarians comment on parvovirus outbreak

So far, many of the infected dogs have been in Michigan, but the virus may already be in Kentucky
Chad Crilley,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – It’s a virus some Kentucky dog owners may not have heard of yet, but across other parts of the country, it’s causing significant problems. It’s called parvovirus, and It’s highly contagious. Dr. Dianne Dawes, veterinarian, and owner of PetVet365 says parvovirus affects multiple internal parts of young dogs. “Parvo is a virus, and it’s a virus…

Dillon Gaudets Thursday Morning Forecast 8 25 22
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More warmth and sunshine Thursday

Temperatures climb back into the upper 80s on Thursday before a few showers and storms return to the forecast Friday
Dillon Gaudet,

What a great week weather-wise across central and eastern Kentucky. Temperatures have been right around or just below average and humidity hasn’t been much of a factor. We’ve also stayed dry outside of a few spotty showers on Monday. Much of the same is on the way for your Thursday. Temperatures will creep into the upper 80s by the afternoon,…

Flood Relief Song Story
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Berea singer-songwriter pens Eastern Kentucky flood relief song

Singer-songwriter Kristi Miller-Friend says the song took a matter of minutes to write out
Annie Brown,

BEREA, Ky. (WTVQ) – As flood relief and recovery efforts continue, people around Kentucky and the country are using their skills and gifts to help out where they can. One Berea songwriter is hoping her song, a message to Eastern Kentucky flood survivors, will help at least lift spirits as flood recovery continues. According to singer-songwriter Kristi Miller-Friend, it’s a…

Flooding
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Lawmakers begin special session for Eastern Kentucky flood relief

The money would be designed to help those affected by that flooding, including helping the area rebuild schools, bridges, and roads.
Justin Walker, Maddie McQueen,

UPDATE 10:00 P.M. FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – A flood relief bill was brought before the state legislature Wednesday in a special session called by Governor Andy Beshear. Lawmakers hope to have temporary flooding relief funding signed into law by Friday. “Either this disaster is going to be the end of us or this disaster can be a catalyst that makes…

Kentucky Flood Victims File Suit Against Mine Companies
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Kentucky flood victims file suit against mine companies

Flood victims in Breathitt County have filed a suit against Blackhawk Mining and Pine Branch Mining
Chad Crilley, Associated Press,

JACKSON, Ky. (AP/WTVQ) — Dozens of eastern Kentucky flood victims have filed a lawsuit that says two coal companies contributed to the damages they suffered. Nearly 60 people who live along River Caney in the Lost Creek community of Breathitt County were listed as plaintiffs in the complaint against Blackhawk Mining and Pine Branch Mining. Catastrophic flooding last month caused…

T.g. Shuck's Wednesday Night Forecast...8 24 2022
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Tranquil late August weather rolls on!

Temperatures and humidity levels will creep up a bit into the late week but it shouldn't be anything off the charts for this time of the year
T.G. Shuck,

It’s been a delightful week of weather so far across Central and Eastern Kentucky, especially for late August. Wednesday featured another afternoon of sunshine mixed in with some scattered clouds, highs in the mid-80s and most importantly low humidity levels. This really increased the comfort factor for those out and about. One thing is for sure, we’ve had some amazing…

Motorcycle Crash
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UPDATE: Motorcyclist killed in crash on East New Circle Rd identified

The Fayette County Coroner will be released the name of the victim
Kaitlyn Shive,

UPDATE: LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Fayette County Coroner has identified the victim as 47-year-old Larry Spicer of Winchester. —– LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A motorcyclist is dead after a crash on New Circle Road. According to Police, officers responded to the 400 block of East New Circle Road near Meadow Lane around 1 p.m. Police say the motorcyclist was…

T.g. Shuck's Tuesday Night Forecast...8 23 2022
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Weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky stays warm and dry into the mid-week

Afternoon highs should slowly climb back into the upper 80s but at least humidity levels stay fairly low for now
T.G. Shuck,

It was another dry Tuesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky although if you looked outside at any point it appeared rain was on the horizon with some darker clouds mixed in with the sunshine. Luckily none of those clouds produced any rain and it ended up  pretty pleasant for late August with highs in the mid-80s in most spots. A…

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A family’s fight: Winchester mom speaks out on experience with child with rare medical condition

Mother Kaitlin Clem is giving her best advice for parents going through similar experiences with their children.
Annie Brown,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A Winchester baby suffering from a life-threatening medical condition is alright thanks to modern medicine. Now, her mom is giving her best advice for parents going through similar experiences with their children. Maisyn Clem was born in May 2021, the youngest of four children in the Clem family. She was born with an extremely rare condition:…

T.g. Shuck's Monday Night Forecast...8 22 2022
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More nice weather on the way, especially for late August!

Another shot of drier air is set to arrive so it should fell warm yet comfortable into the mid-week!
T.G. Shuck,

It’s definitely been an interesting August weather-wise across Central and Eastern Kentucky, especially over the last week or so. Typically we are baking in the heat and humidity this time of the year but we’ve managed to avoid that of late. Sure we saw a few showers and storms over the weekend but with a cold front sweeping through early…

Black Mold
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EKY flood victim says flood caused mold, but FEMA assistance was denied

Many thought FEMA's assistance would make things easier, but for some, like the Stampers, that's not the case
Kaitlyn Shive,

PERRY COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – “I’m not living on a creek bank but I’m living in a house that could kill us” said Lisa Stamper, who was recently denied assistance from FEMA. The disastrous flooding in eastern Kentucky earlier this month left many families in peril, forcing them to pick up the pieces and start anew. Many thought FEMA’s assistance…