Headlines for Feb 2, 2026
49 stories
FOX56
Feb 2, 2026 11:09 PM ET
Raquel Carter, a real estate broker, has announced her candidacy for Lexington mayor, with a focus on improving snow and ice removal, housing and other city priorities.
FOX56
Feb 2, 2026 11:09 PM ET
Raquel Carter, a real estate broker, has officially announced her candidacy for Lexington Mayor, with a focus on improving snow and ice removal, housing, and other city plans.
FOX56
Feb 2, 2026 11:05 PM ET
A Louisville lawmaker faces renewed calls to resign after an ethics case is settled.
LEX18
Feb 2, 2026 8:11 PM ET
A Pulaski County man is facing charges after police say he communicated with a 13-year-old in another state and solicited sex acts.
KYWEATHERCENTER
Feb 2, 2026 7:16 PM ET
Good evening, everyone. A Winter Weather Advisory is now out across parts of Kentucky Tuesday into early Wednesday. This comes from a system bringing light snow and some light rain to Kentucky during this time. The Winter Weather Advisory…
LEX18
Feb 2, 2026 7:00 PM ET
The lawmaker behind it says this will get more builders building and hopefully more Kentuckians into home ownership.
LEX18
Feb 2, 2026 7:00 PM ET
A unique program in Shelbyville continues to make a profound impact on veterans and men in recovery through the healing power of horses.
LEX18
Feb 2, 2026 6:41 PM ET
The Valley View Ferry remains frozen in ice on the Kentucky River, marking only the fourth time in 12 years that the barge and towboat have been locked in frozen conditions.
LEX18
Feb 2, 2026 6:37 PM ET
The Fayette County School District announced another snow day for Tuesday (Feb. 3) due to slick roads near schools and bus routes in Lexington. We take a look at some of those roads.
FOX56
Feb 2, 2026 6:30 PM ET
A Green Alert for a missing veteran has been canceled after Richmond police announced that he was found dead on Monday evening.
FOX56
Feb 2, 2026 6:30 PM ET
A Green Alert for a missing veteran has been canceled after Richmond police announced that he was found dead on Monday evening.
FOX56
Feb 2, 2026 6:30 PM ET
A Green Alert for a missing veteran has been canceled after Richmond police announced that he was found dead on Monday evening.
FOX56
Feb 2, 2026 6:30 PM ET
Green Alerts are issued to notify the public when a veteran has gone missing and is believed to be in danger, per the Richmond Police Department.
LEX18
Feb 2, 2026 6:00 PM ET
When snow and ice shut down Lexington schools, parents scramble to find childcare solutions. Local businesses are stepping up to fill the gap with impromptu day camps that keep kids active.
LEX18
Feb 2, 2026 5:30 PM ET
A local nonprofit is stepping up to help families recover from last week's winter storm, and as temperatures stay cold and roads remain icy, staff say they'll be there as long as people need them.
LEX18
Feb 2, 2026 5:30 PM ET
Blue Grass Airport in Lexington reached a milestone in 2025, welcoming just over 1.6 million passengers and setting a new record for the facility.
WTVQ
Feb 2, 2026 5:22 PM ET
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police are working to track down the person responsible for a shooting Sunday night on Centre Parkway. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers were called to the area around 7:45 p…
WTVQ
Feb 2, 2026 5:14 PM ET
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Green Alert has been issued for a missing veteran, and authorities are asking the public for help locating Nathan Branstutter. Officials say Branstutter has brown hair and a brown beard, green eyes, and…
LEX18
Feb 2, 2026 5:00 PM ET
A chimney fire at Park Place Apartments on Monday morning prompted a response from Lexington fire units.
FOX56
Feb 2, 2026 4:46 PM ET
Bill Kain, a member of the renowned Jack Kain Ford family, has died.
LEX18
Feb 2, 2026 4:46 PM ET
The Richmond Police Department says the Green Alert for the missing veteran in Madison County has been canceled Tuesday morning.
LEX18
Feb 2, 2026 4:46 PM ET
According to the Richmond Police Department, Nathan Branstutter may be armed and "may be distrustful of law enforcement and the public."
LEX18
Feb 2, 2026 4:39 PM ET
One person died in a camper fire Saturday morning in Upton, Kentucky, according to the Upton Fire Department.
FOX56
Feb 2, 2026 4:17 PM ET
The dog, named Scooby, had to be euthanized due to the extent of his injuries.
FOX56
Feb 2, 2026 3:48 PM ET
On Feb. 7, FOX 56 will broadcast the Home Team Showcase, featuring four regular-season high school basketball games.
LEX18
Feb 2, 2026 3:20 PM ET
The Kentucky State Police is offering a special Valentine's Day opportunity for residents to support children experiencing trauma through the purchase of Trooper Teddy Bears.
WTVQ
Feb 2, 2026 3:19 PM ET
DRY RIDGE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police is investigating after two people were found dead outside a home in Pendleton County late Sunday night. According to a release from KSP Post 6 in Dry Ridge, deputies with the Pendleto…
WTVQ
Feb 2, 2026 2:28 PM ET
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County Public Schools has announced another snow day for Tuesday, Feb. 3, as winter weather and road conditions continue to impact the area. District officials say all classes will be canceled for…
FOX56
Feb 2, 2026 1:58 PM ET
Officials with the Madison County Coroner's Office (MCSO) are working to find the cause of death of a woman who was found dead on Monday.
FOX56
Feb 2, 2026 1:58 PM ET
Officials with the Madison County Coroner's Office (MCSO) are working to find the cause of death of a woman who was found dead on Monday.
WTVQ
Feb 2, 2026 1:52 PM ET
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man accused of killing a 29-year-old woman in Lexington is now one step closer to facing formal charges after a judge ordered his case to be sent to a grand jury. Court records show 43-year-old Roberto B…
WTVQ
Feb 2, 2026 12:53 PM ET
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Madison County Coroner’s Office is investigating after a woman was found dead outside a senior living facility earlier this week. According to the coroner, the woman was discovered between two par…
FOX56
Feb 2, 2026 12:48 PM ET
A Kenton County man was arrested on Saturday after allegedly waving a gun in an elementary school parking lot and threatening to shoot at a group of roughly seven people.
FOX56
Feb 2, 2026 12:02 PM ET
A death investigation is underway by the Kentucky State Police (KSP) after two people were found dead in the yard of a Dry Ridge residence.
KYWEATHERCENTER
Feb 2, 2026 11:35 AM ET
Good afternoon, everyone. While the Groundhog only does his or her thing once a year, Kentucky Weather Center is here each and every day for you weather weenies. Take that, ya furry forecasting animal! 🙂 Areas of light snow and flurries ar…
LEX18
Feb 2, 2026 11:18 AM ET
Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison has identified the woman found dead in a Richmond parking lot on Monday morning as 69-year old Brenda Duerson.
LEX18
Feb 2, 2026 11:18 AM ET
A 69-year-old woman died after an apparent fall on icy pavement in Madison County, according to Coroner Jimmy Cornelison.
LEX18
Feb 2, 2026 9:50 AM ET
A new medical marijuana dispensary opened its doors in Jessamine County on January 29, marking the second such facility to serve Central Kentucky patients.
FOX56
Feb 2, 2026 9:44 AM ET
Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Monday morning that a brutal winter storm in late January had claimed a 16th life.
LEX18
Feb 2, 2026 9:40 AM ET
Kentucky State Police were investigating at a home in Pendleton County for hours overnight and into Monday morning.
WTVQ
Feb 2, 2026 9:30 AM ET
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky’s deadly winter storm continues to claim lives, with the state’s confirmed death toll now rising to 16. In a post shared on social media, Gov. Andy Beshear said a 75-year-old woman in Adair County…
LEX18
Feb 2, 2026 9:00 AM ET
Kentucky State Police were investigating at a home in Pendleton County for hours overnight and into Monday morning.
FOX56
Feb 2, 2026 8:51 AM ET
RICHMOND, Ky. (FOX 56) — Officers with the Richmond Police Department asked for the public's help on Monday morning to identify a man who was captured by security camera footage in and around a vehicle. Just after 8 a.m. on Feb. 2, the Ric…
LEX18
Feb 2, 2026 8:27 AM ET
A Kentucky family battling extreme cold temperatures on their farm over the weekend opened their home to a newborn calf that was struggling in the deep freeze.
WTVQ
Feb 2, 2026 8:23 AM ET
JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Investigators are asking for the public’s help after a dog was found brutally stabbed multiple times in a Jessamine County neighborhood over the weekend. According to Jessamine County Animal Care an…
WTVQ
Feb 2, 2026 8:18 AM ET
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A horse is safe and recovering after falling onto a frozen pond in Franklin County and becoming trapped on the ice. According to the Franklin County Fire Department, crews were called out Friday afte…
WTVQ
Feb 2, 2026 8:13 AM ET
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — No one was hurt after a vehicle crashed into a home in Lexington late Sunday night. According to Lexington police, the crash happened just before midnight on Saint Margaret Drive near Idle Hour. Officers s…
FOX56
Feb 2, 2026 7:52 AM ET
Music's biggest night was held on Sunday in Los Angeles, but back in the Bluegrass, fans celebrated victories for two country icons—one of whom took home his first-ever Grammy.
KYWEATHERCENTER
Feb 2, 2026 1:06 AM ET
Good Monday and Happy Groundhog Day. It’s a day that belongs to Bluegrass Bubba… the furry prognosticator is the best forecaster in the entire state and it’s not even close. Ol’ Bubba is likely to see his shadow, meaning winter isn’t close…