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The Fayette County Sheriff's Office has activated its Winter Care Program to provide enhanced safety and services to the community during winter weather conditions.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — As dangerously cold temperatures grip Central Kentucky, the Office of the Fayette County Sheriff has officially activated its Winter Care Program to provide added support and safety services for the commun…
CLARK COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A man is facing burglary charges after police say he broke into a closed golf course early Friday morning and stole hand dryers from inside the facility. According to authorities, officers responded to…
LEX 18 on the scene captured a semi-truck blocking the roadway on Newtown and I-75 Saturday night amid snow accumulation.
LEX 18 on the scene captured a semi-truck blocking the roadway on Newton and I-75 Saturday night amid snow accumulation.
Good evening, everyone. The chance for a significant ice storm is increasing across parts of Kentucky. This is a high impact winter storm hitting Kentucky with the worst yet to come later tonight and Sunday. Here’s the Winter Storm Warning…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Federal help is now on the way for Kentucky as the state continues to deal with the winter storm impacting the commonwealth this weekend. Governor Andy Beshear announced on social media that President Dona…
What began as a quiet morning quickly turned into dangerous conditions in Laurel County as a winter storm moved through, bringing an increased threat of ice.
Despite warnings from officials and deteriorating roads, some grocery stores are fighting to stay open during Saturday and Sunday's winter storm.
As the winter storm blows over central Kentucky, warming shelters open their doors to keep its citizens safe and warm as the temperatures drop well below freezing.
We are all in on it now. The snow started midday Saturday and has covered roads into the afternoon. While snow continues to be a threat in the short term, there is a growing concern that more ice takes over the forecast into Sunday.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — As snow continues to fall across Lexington and dangerously cold temperatures move in, city leaders are urging residents to stay off the roads unless travel is absolutely necessary. According to the Lexingt…
As Kentucky is in a state of emergency due to the winter storm this weekend, the attorney general warns residents of price gouging and activated the price gouging hotline.
President Donald Trump has approved Kentucky as an emergency-declared state, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced on a Facebook post.
Flights into and out of Lexington have been cancelled for the rest of Saturday.
With snow beginning to fall across the Commonwealth, state leaders and government officials are warning citizens to stay safe and stay off the roads as much as possible.
The FOX 56 Weather Authority is monitoring a heavy snow and ice storm moving through the Bluegrass on Saturday.
A winter storm has forced the cancellation of most flights at Blue Grass Airport, stranding travelers and disrupting travel plans across the region.
A winter storm has forced the cancellation of most flights at Blue Grass Airport, stranding travelers and disrupting travel plans across the region.
A winter storm has forced the cancellation of all flights at Blue Grass Airport, stranding travelers and disrupting travel plans across the region.
Attorney General Russell Coleman has activated a price gouging hotline for residents as Kentucky is under a state of emergency.
The Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal house fire in Leslie County located in the Bear Branch community that occurred around 7 p.m. Friday night.
State police received a tip on Dec. 14, 2025, reporting that 19-year-old Joseph Slone was having "inappropriate conversations" with juvenile girls on Snapchat.
A Jessamine County city is dealing with a water main break as a dangerous winter storm approaches.
Road crews have begun pre-treating roads and expect to cover about 1,400 miles across Fayette county.
Bitter Cold Starts the Day as a Major Winter Storm Takes Aim The day began on a brutally cold note across central and eastern Kentucky, with morning temperatures falling into the low teens and wind chills making it feel even colder. That c…
Kentucky counties are opening warming centers and shelters as temperatures plunge and winter weathers arrives to the area, with emergency management urging residents to prepare and limit travel.
Kentucky counties are opening warming centers and shelters as temperatures plunge and winter weathers arrives to the area, with emergency management urging residents to prepare and limit travel.
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Beginning Saturday afternoon and continuing through Monday, the City of Winchester will offer transportation assistance to first responders, hospital personnel, emergency care employees, and other essenti…
Good Saturday, everyone. It’s go time as a major winter storm moves into Kentucky today. This brings significant amounts of snow, sleet and freezing rain, with bitterly cold temperatures pushing in to add just another layer onto this dange…