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Blood centers asking for more donations during summer to save lives

Cameron Sears is a two year old from Versailes who relies on blood donations as he battles with Leukemia, families like his are asking people to give more blood
Danielle Saitta,

LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ) – The Sears family has made the University of Kentucky Children’s Hospital their second home this summer where their youngest, Cameron is being treated for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. “He was diagnosed in February and right now he’s in remission but we still have two years of treatment left to make sure the cancer doesn’t come back,” explains…

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Tickets on sale for Woodford Humane Society Gala with diamond surprise!

You could win a diamond by buying a glass of champaign, all funds go towards the shelter
Danielle Saitta,

WOODFORD COUNTY, KY (WTVQ) – Diamonds are a girls best friend and on July 23rd, you could be the winner of a 0.65 point carat diamond by St. John and Myers in support of man’s best friend. The annual summer gala for the shelter returns in-person this year in just a couple weeks. It’s an important fundraiser for the shelter …

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Horse farms hurting for water after water line break

A water line break in Paris, KY has left the city with a "boil water advisory" heading into the weekend
Maddie McQueen,

PARIS, Ky. (WTVQ) – A water main break has left many people in Paris, KY without water since 4 A.M. Thursday. The city posted on Facebook Thursday night telling people while the water line has been fixed, the “boil water advisory” will stay in place into the weekend. “It is a priority to make sure there is clean safe drinking…

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“We’re a family”: Barbasol Championship volunteer-run

The Barabsol Championship will be accepting volunteers until midnight Saturday
Maddie McQueen,

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) – Thursday is the first day of the 2022 Barbasol Championship, a PGA golf tournament that lets pros and amateurs play together, while also raising money for local charities. This four-day tournament requires a lot of help, from childcare to caddies to marshals at the holes. The team says it takes anywhere from 350-400 volunteers for one…

T.g. Shuck's Thursday Evening Forecast...7 7 2022
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More humidity and storms before we catch a brief break this weekend

A few of the storms could be strong on Friday as a wave of energy drags a cool front through the commonwealth
T.G. Shuck,

It’s been a hot and humid first week of July across Central and Eastern Kentucky and Thursday was no exception, although we did catch a bit of a silver lining with some scattered cloud cover, which helped keep afternoon highs into the upper 80s and low 90s for most locations. Much of the thunderstorm activity was confined to areas south…

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UPDATE: Man wanted in connection to Nicholasville hotel shooting arrested in New York

The man has been identified as Alfredo Delgado, 29, of Frankfort
Nefertiti Jenkins, Annie Brown, Erica Bivens,

UPDATED STORY POSTED JULY 7, 2022 AT 3:15 P.M. NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) – Nicholasville police say a man wanted in connection to a hotel shooting Wednesday night has been arrested. Police say the US Marshal’s Service Central Kentucky Fugitive Task Force was contacted early Thursday morning in an attempt to get additional assistance in locating Alfredo Angel Delgado. Police say…

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Business owners, residents recovering after storm damage in Central Kentucky Wednesday night

A quick line of strong winds and heavy rain on Wednesday left behind quite a mess, including downed trees and power lines, leaving thousands of Kentuckians without power
Maddie McQueen,

LEXINGTON/GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) – A quick line of strong winds and heavy rain on Wednesday left behind quite a mess, including downed trees and power lines, leaving thousands of Kentuckians without power. From downed trees to power outages to roof damage, Wednesday’s storms did a number to Central Kentucky. “I was up on the third floor in my bedroom and…

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CAUTION: Power lines, trees down, traffic lights out in parts of Fayette Co.

Lexington Emergency Management is reporting many trees down and power lines down in multiple parts of Fayette County
Kaitlyn Shive,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Lexington Emergency Management is reporting many trees down and power lines down in multiple parts of Fayette County. Here is a list of some of the areas affected. Leestown Rd in Greendale Rd Todds Rd near N Cleveland Rd. W Third St at Jefferson St. Sandersville Rd at Greendale Rd. Russell Cave Rd near Dixiana Domino…

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UPDATE: More than 17,000 in Fayette County without power

Across the State more than 64,000 Kentuckians are without power
Kaitlyn Shive,

UPDATE: As of 5:54 p.m. more than 17,000 people in Fayette County are without power. More than 2,000 in Scott County. More than 1,000 in Franklin County. Statewide 61,911 Kentuckians are without power. —–   LEXINGTON, Ky. ( WTVQ) – There are currently more than 18,0000 customers without power in Fayette County Wednesday. As of 5:04 Kentucky Utilities reported 18,116…

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Dangerous heat and Isolated strong thunderstorms possible Wednesday

Temperatures are expected to reach the 90s on Wednesday, with feels like temperatures above 100 degrees. Isolated/scattered strong thunderstorms may help temporarily cool things down.
Chad Crilley,

Today is shaping up to be one of the hottest days of the week, with temperatures climbing into the low to mid 90s. Because of a humid air mass, it will feel oppressive outside. A Heat Advisory is in effect for much of the Blue Grass Region until 9 p.m. Wednesday. That is where feels like temperatures may range from…

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Summertime, 4th of July weekend common for pets to go missing, be surrendered

According to Paws 4 the Cause, at least 25 animals were lost in Lexington and the surrounding areas over the Fourth of July weekend
Annie Brown,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Summertime is the most common time for pets to go missing or get surrendered, according to an area animal protection group. Anita Spreitzer with Paws 4 the Cause says over this past Fourth of July weekend, at least 25 animals were lost in Lexington and the surrounding areas. “We saw it all over social media. Basically,…

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Alligator sighting leads to charges for Harlan Co. man

Cameron Cornett, 23, of Big Laurel, is charged with illegally transporting and possessing an inherently dangerous exotic (non-native) animal
Kaitlyn Shive,

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ/PRESS RELEASE) – A Harlan County man is facing numerous charges following an investigation by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources into reports of an alligator in a creek near the community of Big Laurel. Cameron Cornett, 23, of Big Laurel, is charged with illegally transporting and possessing an inherently dangerous exotic (non-native) animal, not reporting its…

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Connecting the dots: community paramedicine team

The Lexington Fire Department, Lexington Police and social workers from the University of Kentucky make up the 'community paramedicine team'
Maddie McQueen,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A paramedicine team in Lexington is digging deeper into frequent 911 callers. About five years ago, Lexington Fire, Lexington Police and social workers from the University of Kentucky created the “community paramedicine team” to pair people with the resources that would best fit their needs. “If we’re getting the right thing to them, then they don’t…

T.g. Shuck's Tuesday Night Forecast...7 5 2022
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Summer heat fuels heavy rain producing thunderstorms

Even though not everyone saw much needed rain, those that did dealt with torrential downpours and lots of lightning
T.G. Shuck,

The heat continued to build across Central and Eastern Kentucky as folks got back into the swing of things after the long 4th of July weekend. Mother Nature had temperatures blazing around the region with mid and upper 90s in many locations. Some folks got some much needed relief in the form of heavy rain producing thunderstorms. That cooled temperatures…

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Hot and humid conditions lead to storm threat

Heat indices will be reaching the low 100s Tuesday afternoon leading to an increased storm threat
Dillon Gaudet,

A hot and humid forecast remains in place across central and eastern Kentucky. Heat Advisories have been issued for central and northern Kentucky as heat indices will be reaching between 105 and 109 during the afternoon hours. Though a large portion of the ABC 36 viewing area is not under a Heat Advisory, we will still see hot and humid…