Kentucky weather today: Bitter cold wind chills; tracking more snow
A mix of sun and clouds on Thursday, with some occasional flurries possible. Temperatures will climb into the 20s this afternoon with wind chills in the teens.
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Kentucky weather today: Bitter cold wind chills; tracking more snow
A mix of sun and clouds on Thursday, with some occasional flurries possible. Temperatures will climb into the 20s this afternoon with wind chills in the teens.
Robertson County schools cancels classes Thursday and Friday due to illness
ROBERTSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Classes are canceled Thursday and Friday in Robertson County as the school district responds to an increase in student illnesses. According to the Robertson County Schools, both days will be used as…
Investigation underway after late-night house fire in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — An investigation is underway after a late-night house fire in Lexington. According to the Lexington Fire Department, the fire happened just before 10 p.m. on Bishop Drive, near Russell Cave Road and Radcli…
Investigation continues after apartment fire discovered during drug bust in Winchester
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — An investigation is ongoing after an apartment fire was discovered during a drug bust in Winchester. According to the Winchester Police Department, officers were executing a search warrant Wednesday at an…
Lexington police searching for porch pirate caught on camera
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Police in Lexington are asking for the public’s help identifying a porch pirate caught on camera last week. According to the Lexington Police Department, a man was captured on a Ring security camera last F…
Former Boone County church music director sentenced to 15 years for sexual abuse
BOONE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A former church music director in Boone County was sentenced this week to 15 years in prison for sexually abusing a victim who was a teenager at the time. The victim, the defendant, and family members o…
Winchester apartments catch fire during police drug search
Winchester's police and fire departments worked together on Wednesday afternoon to keep community members safe after a residence caught fire during an attempt to serve a drug arrest warrant.
Kentucky lawmakers begin drafting 'Jayden's Law' after 10-year-old's death
A Kentucky true crime author's push for stronger child abuse laws has prompted state lawmakers to begin drafting legislation following the death of 10-year-old Jayden Spicer of Breathitt County.
Kentucky lawmakers draft child protection bill after 10-year-old's death
A Kentucky true crime author's push for stronger child abuse laws has prompted state lawmakers to begin drafting legislation following the death of 10-year-old Jayden Spicer of Breathitt County.
Icy roads, lingering snow across Kentucky leads to school closings, delays
Patches of ice in Lexington and snow flurries across the Bluegrass have led district leaders to delay or cancel school for Thursday, Jan. 15.
Snow Threats This Weekend
Good Thursday, everyone. Slick roads are a serious issue early today in much of central and eastern Kentucky after snow squalls did some work. Now we turn our attention toward two snow makers on the way later Tonight through Saturday. The…
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LexKY Brief for Jan 15, 2026. This recap draws from the latest headlines and summaries in the LexKY News feed. It is meant as a quick scan of coverage, not a full narrative.
Recurring themes included snow, fire, county, investigation, during.
Sources in this brief: FOX56, KYWEATHERCENTER, LEX18, WTVQ.
Notable headlines included: FOX56 published: Kentucky weather today: Bitter cold wind chills; tracking more snow. WTVQ published: Robertson County schools cancels classes Thursday and Friday due to illness. WTVQ published: Investigation underway after late-night house fire in Lexington. WTVQ published: Investigation continues after apartment fire discovered during drug bust in Winchester. WTVQ published: Lexington police searching for porch pirate caught on camera. WTVQ published: Former Boone County church music director sentenced to 15 years for sexual abuse. FOX56 published: Winchester apartments catch fire during police drug search. LEX18 published: Kentucky lawmakers begin drafting 'Jayden's Law' after 10-year-old's death. LEX18 published: Kentucky lawmakers draft child protection bill after 10-year-old's death. FOX56 published: Icy roads, lingering snow across Kentucky leads to school closings, delays. KYWEATHERCENTER published: Snow Threats This Weekend.
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