Headlines for Feb 6, 2026
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FOX56
Feb 6, 2026 11:46 PM ET
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — It’s time to pick the Home Team Play of the Week. Watch the plays in the video above and then vote below! The Feb. 6 Home Team Plays of the Week features athletes from Paul Laurence Dunbar, Danville, and Great Cro…
WEKU
Feb 6, 2026 11:15 PM ET
The city of Lexington has struggled with clearing the roads after the storm dropped several inches of snow and a thick layer of ice.
LEX18
Feb 6, 2026 11:00 PM ET
Ice remains a serious safety risk across the region despite above-freezing temperatures earlier today, with UK Hospital's emergency department reporting a significant spike in fall-related injuries.
FOX56
Feb 6, 2026 8:40 PM ET
Snowy conditions and frigid temperatures over the past two weeks kept many people indoors, but one family was determined to make the most of the winter weather.
FOX56
Feb 6, 2026 8:15 PM ET
A man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly breaking into a woman's home and stealing a vehicle.
FOX56
Feb 6, 2026 8:15 PM ET
A woman has been arrested in connection with a 2024 murder investigation.
LEX18
Feb 6, 2026 7:27 PM ET
Two weeks after a winter storm hit the Bluegrass, many neighborhoods remain covered in ice and Fayette County Public Schools are still closed.
LEX18
Feb 6, 2026 7:00 PM ET
A yoga and wellness studio in Powell County lies in ruins after a fire tore through the building Thursday afternoon, leaving the owner to face an uncertain future.
LEX18
Feb 6, 2026 7:00 PM ET
Kentucky Attorney General Coleman asked for additional funding to expand the state's "Better Without It" drug prevention campaign, which has already garnered over 7 million views since its launch.
LEX18
Feb 6, 2026 6:44 PM ET
Hitting the century mark is certainly a milestone to celebrate. That was the case for Dorothy Robbins, who celebrated with friends on February 6.
LEX18
Feb 6, 2026 6:00 PM ET
Lexington residents living on unranked streets have endured two weeks of treacherous, icy road conditions while waiting for city snow removal assistance that may never come.
LEX18
Feb 6, 2026 6:00 PM ET
When a child goes missing, time is critical. But in Kentucky, not every case gets an Amber Alert due to strict requirements that leave many at-risk children without public notification.
KYWEATHERCENTER
Feb 6, 2026 5:55 PM ET
Good evening, everyone. Snow showers and a few snow squalls are kicking in across the state as a strong northwest wind kicks in. This brings another round of arctic air in for the weekend before big changes show up next week. The snow show…
LEX18
Feb 6, 2026 5:30 PM ET
A Louisville-based family business is making waves at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, with their ski accessories being worn by several Team USA women's skiers over the next two weeks.
LEX18
Feb 6, 2026 5:00 PM ET
LEX 18's Larry Smith is reflecting on his unforgettable experience covering the 2006 Torino Games as a CNN Sports correspondent.
LEX18
Feb 6, 2026 4:18 PM ET
A 57-year-old Versailles man faces multiple felony charges including incest, rape and possession of sexual performance material involving minors after an investigation revealed alleged sexual abuse.
LEX18
Feb 6, 2026 1:54 PM ET
A 54-year-old Xenia, Ohio man has been arrested and charged with vehicular homicide under the influence following a fatal two-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 in Laurel County, Kentucky.
WTVQ
Feb 6, 2026 1:19 PM ET
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — As central Kentucky continues digging out from the winter storm that hit at the end of January, state and city leaders are working to clear up both icy roads and some confusion over how help was coordinate…
LEX18
Feb 6, 2026 1:16 PM ET
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton said in a press release on Friday that the city "did not refuse state help clearing its roads" and "believes it was a misunderstanding."
KYWEATHERCENTER
Feb 6, 2026 12:45 PM ET
Good afternoon, everyone. Our quick-hitting snow system continues to zip across central and eastern Kentucky as we get set for the snow showers and squalls to kick in later this evening into Saturday morning. Our Winter Weather Advisory co…
FOX56
Feb 6, 2026 12:37 PM ET
A Cessna Citation XLS aborted a takeoff attempt at the Danville-Boyle County Airport and came to a stop in the grass off the runway, resulting in no injuries.
WTVQ
Feb 6, 2026 12:12 PM ET
BOYLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Deputies with the Boyle County Sheriff’s Office and crews from the City of Danville Fire Department are on scene after an aircraft went down at Danville-Boyle County Airport (Stuart Powell Field). Sheri…
LEX18
Feb 6, 2026 11:35 AM ET
The Boyle County Sheriff's Office reported that deputies responded to the scene of a 'downed aircraft' at Stuart Powell Field on Friday.
FOX56
Feb 6, 2026 11:20 AM ET
A North Carolina man hospitalized after an officer‑involved shooting in Lexington has died, officials said Thursday evening.
WTVQ
Feb 6, 2026 11:11 AM ET
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WTVQ
Feb 6, 2026 11:10 AM ET
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) —Friday is National Wear Red Day, an annual event held on the first Friday of February to raise awareness about heart disease — the leading cause of death for women in the United States. The day is organized…
WTVQ
Feb 6, 2026 11:10 AM ET
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WTVQ
Feb 6, 2026 11:09 AM ET
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Winchester Police Department is asking for the community’s help as spring break approaches for local students. Spring break for the Clark County Public Schools runs from March 30 through April 3. Duri…
WTVQ
Feb 6, 2026 11:09 AM ET
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WTVQ
Feb 6, 2026 11:07 AM ET
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LEX18
Feb 6, 2026 11:07 AM ET
Japanese beverage giant Kirin Holdings Company announced Thursday it has agreed to sell Four Roses bourbon distillery to California-based E. & J. Gallo Winery for up to $775 million.
LEX18
Feb 6, 2026 11:07 AM ET
Japanese beverage giant Kirin Holdings Company announced Thursday it has agreed to sell Four Roses bourbon distillery to California-based E. & J. Gallo Winery for up to $775 million.
LEX18
Feb 6, 2026 10:58 AM ET
The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 54-year-old woman from the Bronston area.
FOX56
Feb 6, 2026 10:50 AM ET
The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance in locating Balinda Passmore, 54, who was last seen on January 29th in her home on Old Waitsboro Road in Bronston.
FOX56
Feb 6, 2026 10:50 AM ET
The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance in locating Balinda Passmore, 54, who was last seen on January 29th in her home on Old Waitsboro Road in Bronston.
FOX56
Feb 6, 2026 10:50 AM ET
The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance in locating Balinda Passmore, 54, who was last seen on January 29th in her home on Old Waitsboro Road in Bronston.
WTVQ
Feb 6, 2026 10:49 AM ET
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — New information has been released in the officer-involved shooting that shut down Alumni Drive near Yellowstone Parkway earlier this week. The Fayette County Coroner’s Office confirms Brooks Plemmons, 40,…
FOX56
Feb 6, 2026 9:51 AM ET
The family of a missing Ohio woman has launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for search costs and a reward for information on her whereabouts.
WTVQ
Feb 6, 2026 9:46 AM ET
POWELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A building was damaged after a partial roof collapse during a fire Thursday along Natural Bridge Road, according to the Stanton Fire Department. Fire crews say the blaze broke out in a building along t…
WTVQ
Feb 6, 2026 9:37 AM ET
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Maryland man accused of kidnapping a teenage girl from Rockcastle County is now facing additional charges, including rape and federal offenses, according to jail and court records. Records show 37-ye…
FOX56
Feb 6, 2026 9:30 AM ET
Joel Hammack was found guilty of murder and other charges after crashing his truck into a family vehicle while under the influence of drugs and alcohol, killing a 7-year-old boy and injuring four others.
FOX56
Feb 6, 2026 9:11 AM ET
The Harrodsburg Police Department is investigating a shooting incident on Friday morning.
WTVQ
Feb 6, 2026 8:43 AM ET
HARRODSBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A man is dead following an early morning shooting in Harrodsburg, according to the Harrodsburg Police Department. Officers were sent around 5:15 a.m. Friday to a reported shooting at a home. When they ar…
WTVQ
Feb 6, 2026 8:43 AM ET
HARRODSBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A man is dead following an early morning shooting in Harrodsburg, according to the Harrodsburg Police Department. Officers were sent around 5:15 a.m. Friday to a reported shooting at a home. When they ar…
FOX56
Feb 6, 2026 7:29 AM ET
Christian Delgado, who was convicted of kidnapping a 13-year-old from her home in Rockcastle County, has been moved to a different county jail and is facing new charges of second-degree rape, unlawful transaction of a minor, and kidnapping…
KYWEATHERCENTER
Feb 6, 2026 1:27 AM ET
Good Friday, everyone. We have a clipper working through the region today, bringing another light snowfall to parts of central and eastern Kentucky. This will be followed by bitterly cold temps for the weekend before Old Man Winter takes a…