Dry and warm Thursday ahead of weekend rain chances

One final dry day for everyone before rain chances return heading into the weekend

This week has featured dry and warm conditions every single day. That pattern continues for your Thursday as well. More sunshine and slightly less humid conditions today as compared to Wednesday. Afternoon highs will reach the low 80s and skies will be mostly sunny. Overnight skies remain mostly clear and temperatures will fall into the upper 50s and low 60s….

How to navigate the formula shortage, Kentucky Children’s Hospital weighs in

Some doctors say talking with your child's pediatrician about safe alternatives should be the primary course of action

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Parents have been struggling through formula shortages since the Abbott recall a few weeks ago, which doctors say took many Similac, Alimentum and EleCare products off the shelves. So what can parents do? Experts at Kentucky Children’s Hospital in Lexington say if you’re struggling to find formula, don’t “water down” what you have since babies need…

More summer-like temperatures on the way with a few changes in our weather

Folks in Central Kentucky dealt with a touch of humidity on Wednesday but an east wind will keep things warm and comfy late week

Despite all the bright sunshine, warm temperatures and quiet conditions, it was an interesting day of weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky. Folks along the I-75 corridor (including Lexington) and points westward dealt with high dewpoints and humidity levels, while folks in Eastern Kentucky had a warm but more comfortable day. The axis of the warm/heat and humidity worked about…

Man in hospital following overnight shooting

According to Lexington Police, it happened near 620 Martin Luther King Boulevard

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A man is in the hospital following a shooting early Wednesday morning. According to Lexington Police, officers responded to a call of shots fired around 1:30 AM near 620 North Martin Luther King Boulevard. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from non-life threatening gunshot wounds. Investigators were able to locate several shell casings in…

Summer-like weather continues into the mid-week across Central and Eastern Kentucky

Afternoon highs will remain in the low 80s the next few days before an area of low pressure along the East Coast throws some clouds and moisture our way

It is just what the doctor ordered across Central and Eastern Kentucky…a warm and dry stretch of weather. After all the severe weather and heavy rain at the end of last week, it’s definitely a good thing to get several days of beautiful sunshine along with afternoon highs in the low to mid-80s. Our weather is still good the next…

UPDATE: Vigil held for two homicide victims, Lexington police search for suspects

Detectives are asking residents in the area to check their home surveillance video

UPDATE (5/10/22) – A vigil took place Tuesday evening for two people shot and killed at Green Acres Park in Lexington over the weekend. Faith leaders, family and friends of the victims gathered for a balloon release and wreath-laying ceremony. According to Lexington police, 20-year-old Amaya Victoria Taylor-Sandifer and 49-year-old James Henry Bost Jr. were shot and killed early Saturday…

Kentucky State Police investigating deadly collision in Bath County

State Police say 65-year-old William Shields of Sharpsburg was killed in the crash

OWINGSVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) – Kentucky State Police say it’s investigating the Friday, May 6 deadly two vehicle collision that happened on KY 36, west of Owingsville in Bath County. According to State Police, 18-year-old Kenneth Hobbs, of Carlisle, was driving east on KY 36 in a 2000 Chevy S-10. State Police say 65-year-old William Shields of Sharpsburg, was driving west…

Warm-up continues on Tuesday

Temperatures soar into the low-to-mid 80s midweek

The workweek started off fantastic Monday as afternoon highs reached the mid-to-upper 70s across central and eastern Kentucky. A ridge of high pressure continues to build across the central US. This is bringing summer-like conditions for much of the region. On Tuesday, temperatures climb into the low-to-mid 80s. Outside of a few clouds, a very calm and warm day is…