Adam Burniston
Meteorologist & Reporter
Lexington, Ky
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Adam Burniston is a Meteorologist on the weekends, a multimedia reporter and a certified drone pilot.
In 2020 he was named Best Meteorologist by the Kentucky Broadcasters Association.
He joined the WKYT team in March 2017 after working as a meteorologist for KALB in Louisiana, which is another Gray Television affiliate.
Adam graduated from Ball State University in 2015, where he double majored in Atmospheric Sciences and Geographical Information Science.
When not watching the weather, Adam enjoys his time by getting outdoors and playing disc golf. He also enjoys playing music on his acoustic guitar, bass guitar, or drums.
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After a year of tragic events in Madison County, city leaders are trying to bring light and joy this holiday season by going all out on decorations.
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A 12-year-old from Clark County got a special surprise Monday. With the help of Macy’s, her wish was granted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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Several organizations have been helping feed those in need as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday. The YMCA is part of that effort, with volunteers handing out boxed meals at their location in downtown Lexington.
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Experts from AAA are expecting travel this year to be up by 11% compared to last year for Thanksgiving, and most of those will be driving.
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It’s a blood drive battle between UK and Tenessee fans with the goal of boosting blood supply during the holidays.
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A dedication ceremony was held Wednesday morning for a new shelter in Lexington aimed at helping veterans in need.
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Kentucky food banks have been preparing for months in order to help hundreds of families with a meal for the holiday. However, while they have been preparing, they’ve been facing some issues that you could help with.
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Nieman's and Barker's Christmas Tree Farms began a reservation system for their Christmas trees to help people be safe during the pandemic last year.
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A fountain in Blue Grass Memorial Gardens has been restored after being first built in the late 1980s. A landscaper who worked on it said it has a special meaning to him.
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Researchers at UK’s Center for Applied Energy Research are partnering with Vanderbilt University, LG&E and KU, and other institutions to improve technology to capture carbon directly from the atmosphere.
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Nearly a dozen families are receiving more aid in Nicholas County. This comes after devastating flash flooding swept through the region over two months ago.
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While fall brings in nicer weather and cooler temperatures, it also means the start of more stink bugs showing up around homes and businesses.
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A new pediatric specialty infusion clinic was set up in Lexington to act as the states primary treatment site for pediatric patients who test positive or had known exposure with COVID-19.
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More than 38 million people in the United States experienced hunger in 2020, according to the USDA’s latest household food insecurity report.
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Kentucky’s natural water resources play an important role in the bourbon industry, which is why employees at Four Roses Distillery in Anderson County participated in a Salt River Cleanup Day.
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The University of Kentucky and racecourse management leaders teamed up to help improve track safety for both horses and riders.
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Fall officially began on Wednesday, and while several pumpkin patches have already been selling pumpkins, these next few weeks will be a great time to pick some up for your home.
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Officials in Bath County says several roads are underwater. They say most of the flooding is north of I-64.
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As the bourbon industry continues to rapidly grow, researchers at UK are looking at ways to improve bourbon barrel production, which could in turn save money for manufacturers and even save money for consumers.
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This weekend, downtown Georgetown will be filled with live music, games, food and more as they kick off their annual Festival of the Horse.
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Carlisle was hit hard last month by flooding and nearly 100 homes were damaged. FEMA denied two separate requests the state sent in.
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It’s been six months since historic flooding devastating several communities in early March.
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We spoke with Lexington Emergency Management about how you can prepare now before the storm arrives.
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Insects called armyworms come around Kentucky every year during late summer and fall. But there is some concern as reports of them have been higher this year than usual.
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After being canceled last year due to the pandemic, the Estill County fair is back again, but fair officials say even getting to this point didn’t seem possible nearly six months ago.
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Once the last plane takes off Thursday evening, the Blue Grass Airport will close and begin work on a major resurfacing project that hasn’t been done since 2006.
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Several rounds of flash flooding has led many in the Nicholas County community to speculate why it seems flooding is becoming more common, and the mayor says one reason could be due to the small creeks.
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A wildlife rehabilitation center in Harrison County cares for hundreds of animals every year, but they’re hoping to increase that number with an expansion to the center.
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People in Carlisle are still cleaning up after devastating flash flooding swept through the community last week.
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The three day event includes K-9 teams from both the local, state, and even federal agencies, they’re here to not only train and learn, but also possibly receive their official certification.
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As temperatures stay in the upper 80s and 90s for the next several days, pet owners are making sure their pets are able to enjoy outside while also being able to cool down easily at home.
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As we’ve noticed over the last few days, hazy skies have increased across the Commonwealth. It’s due to wildfire smoke traveling from parts of Canada and from western states.
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While more rainfall can produce higher yielding crops, these wetter conditions also make it harder for farmers to get out and manage their fields, leading to issues of disease and bugs.
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A man in Madison County is making creeks cleaner by picking up trash, and has already collected thousands of pounds. He's turning some of it into art while trying to spread more awareness about the problems of littering.
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Police in Frankfort located the van and the missing pup Tuesday night.
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The Boyle County Health Department confirmed Wednesday that two dogs have tested positive for rabies in surrounding counties.
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According to entomologists that work with the University of Kentucky, they’ve been seeing more reports of ticks over the past few years and they say our weather could be playing a role.
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While historic flooding swept through the commonwealth nearly four months ago, FEMA is continuing their efforts to open temporary support centers so they make sure everyone that needs helps gets it.
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According to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, several states are involved in this unknown illness impacting birds and, in Kentucky, it appears to be worse in northern and central regions.
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WKYT is proud to be a sponsor for the Children’s Charity of the Bluegrass Golf Classic for another year. It’s the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year aimed at helping children in need in central Kentucky.
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The Bluegrass Fair is back this year with new rides and entertainment after having to cancel last year due to the pandemic.
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Country Boy Brewing in Georgetown is working to reduce its carbon footprint with newly installed technology.
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An archaeology site is being excavated in Jackson County by a class of students from Eastern Kentucky University. Their goal is to learn more about the first humans that inhabited these regions.
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Every few years, NASA creates Space Technology Research Institutes and UK was selected, along with a handful of other colleges, to be a part of it. Their goal is to research and improve heat shield technology.
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For allergy and asthma sufferers, you may be noticing that it seems like allergy seasons have been getting worse and you’re not wrong in believing that.
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It’s been just over two and a half months since devastating flooding struck Lee County in early March.
Compared to this time last year AAA, says 60% more people nationally are expecting to travel not only this holiday weekend, but also through the summer.
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A team of researchers at the University of Kentucky is looking into ways for power plants and other industries to reduce their pollution going into the atmosphere.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Administration, or NOAA, just released new 30-year climate normals and for Kentucky and we’ve seen some notable changes in our average temperature and precipitation.
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As florists across the nation experience flower shortages, local growers here in Kentucky have actually seen their business booming as many people find flowers ahead of Mother’s Day weekend.