Friday classes cancelled in Fayette County, surrounding districts
Classes for students in Fayette County, alongside a number of surrounding districts, have been canceled for Friday.
Lexington, KY news for Dec 11, 2025
45 stories gathered from local outlets, traffic updates, and public safety coverage.
Lexington issues winter weather safety tips amidst inclement weather
Winter weather can bring beautiful scenery, but it also requires preparation to keep you and your family safe.
Winter Storm Warning Tonight
Good evening, everyone. A Winter Storm Warning is out for parts of central and northern Kentucky with a Winter Weather Advisory out for many areas. This is the first of two winter storms to impact our region over the next few days. Here’s…
Beshear says he lacks the legal authority to ban winter power disconnections through executive action
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear acknowledged that many residents are struggling to pay their utility bills as winter approaches, but said he lacks the legal authority to ban them through executive action.
Beshear: "I don't have the legal authority" to end winter power disconnections through executive action
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear acknowledged that many residents are struggling to pay their utility bills as winter approaches, but said he lacks the legal authority to ban them through executive action.
Kentucky State shooting hits close to home for Lexington anti-violence advocates
The deadly shooting at Kentucky State University is resonating deeply with anti-violence advocates in Lexington, including two One Lexington employees who are alumni of the university.
Winter storm triggers school closings, delays across Kentucky
The FOX 56 Weather Authority warns of snow-covered roads, low visibility, and slick travel.
Family of Central Kentucky woman missing for 7 months offers $5,000 reward
The parents of a missing Central Kentucky woman are offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to finding their daughter, who disappeared seven months ago.
Lansdowne Elementary choir of 60 students goes Christmas caroling
The kids in choir at Lansdowne Elementary School are used to performing in front of an audience throughout the school year, but those performances are usually indoors.
Lexington prepares for another round of winter weather
Lexington is preparing for a bout of winter weather that’s expected to last through the weekend.
Kentucky weather tomorrow: Winter storm warning through Friday morning
Our winter storm is knocking on the door with impacts expected across Kentucky into early Friday.
As search stretches on, missing 13-year-old's family to hold prayer vigil this weekend
Wynter Wagoner's family is organizing a community-wide prayer vigil this Saturday, inviting people from Laurel County and beyond to join them in support.
Lexington Middle School teacher spreads holiday joy through annual 'Santa Shoppe'
A Lexington Middle School teacher is helping eighth graders experience the joy of giving through an annual tradition that transforms her classroom into a winter wonderland.
How much snow can Kentuckians expect? Experts weigh in
Delays and closings on Friday morning across central Kentucky are highly likely, with Lexington potentially seeing two to four inches of snow.
Paramedic injured after suspect throws rock at passing ambulance in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A paramedic is recovering after police say a man threw a rock at an out-of-county ambulance as it drove through Lexington late Friday morning. According to Lexington Police, officers were called just befor…
LEX 18 Spanish report for Thursday, Dec. 4 with Radio Vida
Aquí están los titulares de noticias de LEX 18 en español para el jueves 4 de diciembre con Radio Vida.
Running out of time: USPS shares final shipping deadlines for Christmas delivery
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – If you still need to get holiday gifts in the mail, the clock is officially ticking. The U.S. Postal Service says you’ve got less than a week to send packages if you want them to arrive before Christmas. U…
Lexington officials urge caution as winter storm approaches; roads already being pre-treated
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – With winter weather moving into the Commonwealth, Mayor Linda Gorton and city officials are urging residents to prepare for hazardous conditions overnight and into Friday morning. During a briefing Thursda…
40-year-old Kentucky abduction case closed as missing woman found alive, mother charged
A Kentucky family was reunited with their daughter 40 years after her abduction, after a Crime Stoppers tip led investigators to her and her mother.
Gov. Beshear responds to SK On ending joint venture with Ford, says Ford’s commitment to Kentucky “remains strong”
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Gov. Andy Beshear is weighing in after South Korean battery manufacturer SK On announced it is ending its joint venture with Ford Motor Company for their U.S. battery plants — a move that shifts full contr…
Beshear: KY's first medical cannabis dispensary opens Saturday in Beaver Dam
Governor Andy Beshear announced during Thursday's Team Kentucky press conference that the state's first medical cannabis dispensary will open this weekend in Beaver Dam.
Kroger to build $391 million distribution center in Kentucky, creating 430 jobs
Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday that Kroger, the nation's largest traditional grocer, plans to establish a new distribution center in Simpson County that will bring hundreds of jobs to Kentucky.
1 hurt in early morning Lexington stabbing, police say
Investigators told FOX 56 News that around 4:40 a.m. on Thursday, officers were sent to the 1000 block of Darley Drive, where they found a man with "injuries related to a stabbing."
Rock thrown at Scott County ambulance in Lexington injures paramedic
A Scott County paramedic was injured after a rock was thrown at their ambulance.
Winter Storm ALERT Continues
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Man charged after head-on crash, admitting to drinking, and jumping from moving ambulance, deputies say
BOYLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man is facing a long list of charges after deputies say he caused a head-on collision, admitted to drinking, and then jumped out of a moving ambulance early Sunday morning. Deputies were called to KY-…
Man arrested on multiple charges in Boyle County
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Lexington police search for wanted man accused of absconding from treatment
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Bluegrass Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help to find a man wanted on a warrant for absconding from court-ordered treatment. Officials say 32-year-old Brandon Barnett is currently wanted and rem…
A wanted man in Bluegrass Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week
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Bond set for Kentucky State University parent charged in deadly campus shooting
An Indiana father attended his first arraignment on Thursday morning since he was accused of killing 19-year-old De'Jon Darrell Fox Jr. and critically injuring another person on the south campus of Kentucky State University.
Bond set for Kentucky State University parent charged in deadly campus shooting
An Indiana father attended his first arraignment on Thursday morning since he was accused of killing 19-year-old De'Jon Darrell Fox Jr. and critically injuring another person on the south campus of Kentucky State University.
Kentucky State University parent charged in deadly campus shooting to appear in court
An Indiana father is awaiting his first arraignment since he was arrested on Tuesday and accused of killing De'Jon Darrell Fox Jr. and critically injuring another person at Kentucky State University.
Lexington activates Emergency Winter Weather Plan in anticipation of incoming weekend snow
Lexington's Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention has activated its emergency winter weather plan from Wednesday, Dec. 10, through Monday, Dec. 15.
Parent accused in deadly KSU shooting enters plea, bond set
UPDATE 10:20 a.m.: Jacob Bard pleaded not guilty in court Thursday morning. He’s being held on $1 million cash bond. ORIGINAL STORY: FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The man accused of shooting and killing a Kentucky State University stud…
Parent accused in deadly KSU shooting due in court
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The man accused of shooting and killing a Kentucky State University student — and critically injuring another — is scheduled to appear in court Thursday morning. According to court records, 48-year-old Jac…
K. S. U. deadly shooting suspect due in court
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KSU community holds vigil honoring De’Jon Fox as family shares memories of the 19-year-old student
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Students, friends, and community members gathered Wednesday at the site of the Kentucky State University campus shooting to honor the life of 19-year-old De’Jon Darrell Fox, Jr. KSU officials say Fox, a so…
K. S. U. victim vigil, Gofundme
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Laurel County drug bust nets $60K in narcotics; suspect may face federal charges
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A months-long drug investigation in Laurel County has led to a major arrest, and officials say the suspect could soon face federal charges. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, 27-year-old…
Drug trafficking suspect arrested in major drug bust
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Suspected “Porch Pirate” puts packages in red pizza bag
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police are looking for a man caught on camera stealing packages from a home on Elizabeth Street, marking yet another case of reported holiday porch piracy. According to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers,…
Porch Pirate puts packages in red pizza bag
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Kentucky weather today: Accumulating snow likely tonight
After some snow this morning in eastern Kentucky, most of the area has the potential for accumulating snow overnight.
Eastern Kentucky snow leads to school closings, delays
Winter weather has caused many school districts across the Commonwealth to cancel or delay classes for Thursday, Dec. 11.
Winter Storm ALERT and Winter Storm THREAT
Good Thursday, everyone. It’s the rare combo of a Winter Storm ALERT and a Winter Storm THREAT at the same time. Our Winter Storm ALERT is for the snowmaker moving in this evening through the first half of Friday. The Winter Storm THREAT i…