Frankfort hotels become temporary homes for snowed-in workers

The winter storm has disrupted travel for many, leaving them snowed in away from home and forcing them to come up with backup plans.

Essential workers navigate slick roads in Frankfort thanks to first responders

Snow-covered and slick roads made travel dangerous across Frankfort over the weekend, prompting officials to urge people to stay home and avoid unnecessary trips.

Bitterly Cold Temps Settle In

Good evening, everyone. A State of Emergency continues for the entire state as our massive winter storm starts to move away. Unfortunately, life-threatening cold is settling in and looks to remain through next weekend, at least. Our Winter…

Camp Hero Kentucky offers free rides to healthcare workers in storms

While many businesses and schools are closed due to the weather, first responders and healthcare workers are forced to brave the storm regardless of how bad conditions get.

Ice storm creates dangerous conditions across Kentucky as freezing rain coats roads and power lines

State emergency leaders are grappling with challenging conditions as a winter storm brings ice to Kentucky, creating hazardous travel conditions and power outages that could persist into next week.

Lexington crews battle winter storm as temperatures drop

Lexington road crews are working around the clock as the city remains under a state of emergency, with dropping temperatures creating additional challenges for snow removal efforts.

Kentucky basketball injury updates: Teonni Key nearing possible return, Braydon Hawthorne dealing with calf injury

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Injuries are a common hurdle for basketball teams during the middle of the season. Here’s where the Wildcats stand with their injured players. Women’s basketball Teonni Key: Key is recovering from a dislo…

Kentucky weather tomorrow: Dangerously cold temperatures

The weekend winter storm that brought snow, sleet, freezing rain and ice to Kentucky is slowly wrapping up into Sunday night before bitter, dangerous wind chills settle in to start the week.

UK shuts down amid icy roads, severe weather

The University of Kentucky announced it will be closed Monday, Jan. 26, due to icy roads and severe weather.

Jackson Energy crews warn of growing dangers as ice storm damage knocks out power

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — As winter storm conditions continue to batter eastern Kentucky, Jackson Energy says crews are working around the clock to restore power — while urging residents to stay clear of dangerous debris and downed…

Kentucky Blood Center scaling back operations due to severe winter weather

Winter weather sweeping through Kentucky this weekend has forced the Kentucky Blood Center to reduce operations Monday,

Big Blue Slam kicks off Monday with limited blood donation hours due to winter weather

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Despite winter weather impacting operations across the state, Kentucky Blood Center says its annual Big Blue Slam blood drive will still begin Monday — just on a smaller scale. According to a release from…

Emergency plan: City crews working around clock to clear Lexington roads

Lexington city crews are working around the clock to clear roadways as winter weather continues to impact the area.

London community groups open warming spaces to help residents through winter storm

For many people in London, this winter storm is about more than snow and ice. It’s about having a safe, warm place to go when conditions turn dangerous.

Laurel County road crews face power outages, icy road challenges

Road conditions in Laurel County improved throughout the day Sunday, but widespread power outages remained the biggest challenge, affecting local businesses, restaurants, and hotels.

Mount Vernon Fire Department responding to weather-related emergencies: jackknifed semi-truck, bus fire

Ice and slush remain dangerous across many areas, prompting multiple emergency responses and safety warnings from officials.

City of Lexington offices announce closure amidst winter weather conditions

Lexington city offices will be closed Monday as the city continues to respond to winter weather conditions affecting the area.

Tree falls on Jackson Energy utility truck due to winter weather conditions

A tree fell on a Jackson Energy utility truck during the winter storm, but fortunately no one was injured in the incident.

Fayette County Public Schools to use NTI day Wednesday due to winter weather conditions affecting the area

The district announced that Jan. 28 will be a Nontraditional Instruction Day (NTI) for all students, meaning classes will continue remotely while school buildings remain closed.

Fayette County Public Schools to use NTI day Tuesday due to winter weather conditions affecting the area

The district announced that Jan. 27 will be a Nontraditional Instruction Day (NTI) for all students, meaning classes will continue remotely while school buildings remain closed.

Fayette County Public Schools to use NTI day Monday due to winter weather conditions affecting the area

The district announced that Jan. 26 will be a Nontraditional Instruction Day for all students, meaning classes will continue remotely while school buildings remain closed.

FCPS, numerous other school districts closed, trash pickup suspended Monday

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County Public Schools officials are calling off classes for Monday, due to the extreme wintry conditions. Officials say they will use a nontradtional instruction (NTI), or remote-learning day on Mo…

FCPS, numerous other school districts closed Monday

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County Public Schools officials are calling off classes for Monday, due to the extreme wintry conditions. Officials say they will use a nontradtional instruction (NTI), or remote-learning day on Mo…

Lexington crews dealing with slick conditions following Saturday snowfall

Emergency and road crews in Lexington have been working to clear roads after yesterday’s winter storm.

Massive winter storm across the US brings ice, frigid temperatures and widespread power outages

A massive winter storm continues to hit large parts of the country, dumping snow, sleet and freezing rain.

Electrical utility pole falls on Somerset vehicle, rescued by fire department

An electrical utility pole fell on a car in Somerset early Sunday morning. The Somerset Fire Department rescued the resident, who was still inside the vehicle during the incident.

University of Kentucky to close campus Monday due to inclement weather

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky will close its campus on Monday, Jan. 26, due to inclement weather, according to an announcement from university officials. UK President Eli Capilouto made the decision in the in…

University of Kentucky closed Tuesday due to severe winter weather

The University of Kentucky has announced its closure on Monday due to severe winter weather via a Facebook post.

University of Kentucky closed Monday due to severe winter weather

The University of Kentucky has announced its closure on Monday due to severe winter weather via a Facebook post.

Crash closes multiple northbound lanes of I-75

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Several northbound lanes of Interstate 75 are closed following a crash, according to the London Police Department. Police say three northbound lanes are shut down, with only one lane currently open to…

Kentucky weather today: Winter storm continues

Sleet and freezing rain will be the predominant precipitation types through the morning and early afternoon of Sunday.

Kentucky leaders urge caution, patience during winter storm briefing: 'Check on your neighbors'

Gov. Andy Beshear will address the public with Kentucky transportation and emergency management leaders amid an ongoing storm bringing heavy amounts of ice to communities statewide.

Beshear to hold briefing as dangerous Kentucky storm continues

Gov. Andy Beshear will address the public with Kentucky transportation and emergency management leaders amid an ongoing storm bringing heavy amounts of ice to communities statewide.

Beshear to hold remote briefing as dangerous Kentucky storm continues

Gov. Andy Beshear will address the public with Kentucky transportation and emergency management leaders amid an ongoing storm bringing heavy amounts of ice to communities statewide.

Gov. Beshear to hold remote winter storm briefing

Gov. Andy Beshear will address the public with Kentucky transportation and emergency management leaders amid an ongoing storm bringing heavy amounts of ice to communities statewide.

Crews battle sub-freezing cold to restore power across Kentucky

Crews from across the Bluegrass and beyond are fighting bitter cold and lingering ice to restore power to tens of thousands of customers.

Crews battle sub-freezing cold to restore power across southern Kentucky

Crews from across the Bluegrass and beyond are fighting bitter cold and lingering ice to restore power to tens of thousands of customers.

Power outages surge across Kentucky amid sleet, freezing rain

Power outages were on the rise across Kentucky on Sunday morning as an ongoing storm brought sleet and freezing rain to central and southern regions of the state.

Lexington declares state of emergency due to snowstorm

Officials say city crews worked alongside contractors to treat roads days in advance and are working around the clock to clear them now, but snow and ice are piling up quickly, making many roads dangerous to travel on.

Significant Amounts of Snow and Ice with Bitter Cold

Good Sunday, everyone. Our major winter storm continues to pound Kentucky with snow, sleet and ice. The ice part of this storm decided to flex and that’s leading to significant issues today with a prolonged period of life-threatening cold…