Carter County Schools cancels instruction for Friday, citing influx of illness
Carter County Schools announced Thursday that instruction will be canceled on Friday, citing an influx of illness in the district among staff and students.
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Carter County Schools cancels instruction for Friday, citing influx of illness
Carter County Schools announced Thursday that instruction will be canceled on Friday, citing an influx of illness in the district among staff and students.
Elderly couple found dead in apparent murder-suicide in Metcalfe County, KSP reports
An elderly couple was found dead Wednesday morning in what Kentucky State Police are investigating as an apparent murder-suicide in Metcalfe County.
Federal agency restores Narcan grant to Lexington two days after termination
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A federal agency has restored a Narcan grant to Lexington just two days after it was terminated. According to a release from Mayor Linda Gorton’s office, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admi…
Scott County deputies searching for pair in fraud, theft investigation
Investigators noted that they may be driving a blue SUV.
Two killed in Grant County head-on crash on Taft Highway
GRANT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are investigating a deadly two-vehicle crash that claimed two lives in Grant County. Troopers say the collision happened just after 11 a.m. Wednesday on Taft Highway. According to…
Lexington community mourns the loss of longtime photographer Woody Phillips
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – We’re sharing some very sad news with the Lexington community. Well-known photographer Woody Phillips has passed away after facing ongoing health challenges over the past several months. His family shared…
Mother indicted in 1991 cold case lodged in Madison County jail
Jennifer Cummins, the woman who became a person of interest following a forensic re-examination of a 1991 cold case, has been lodged in a Kentucky jail after being detained in Virginia.
Lexington woman allegedly throws rock through downtown coffee shop window for 4th time
The shop said the broken windows have become a reminder of how quickly things can change overnight and why there's no use to cry over broken glass.
Lexington police investigate morning apartment complex homicide
A female was found deceased on the scene, and one person is currently in police custody.
Lexington blanket drive supports survivors during Human Trafficking Awareness Month
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — As January marks National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, a local effort is underway in Lexington to support survivors of sex trafficking. Natalie’s Sisters has partnered with DV8 Kitchen to collect twi…
London City Police appoint Gary Mehler as acting chief of police
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The London City Police Department has announced the appointment of Gary Mehler as acting chief of police, effective January 8, 2026. According to the department, Mehler brings more than 40 years of law enforc…
London Police Department names Gary Mehler as acting chief with 40 years of experience
The London City Police Department has appointed Gary Mehler as acting Chief of Police, effective January 8, 2026.
Thursday Afternoon Snow Thoughts
Good afternoon, everyone. We still have some snow showers and squalls impacting parts of the state as our focus turns toward a snow maker moving in late Friday into Saturday. This system likely has a decent swath of light accumulations wit…
Lexington police continue to look for information in deadly 2021 shooting
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police are continuing to ask for the public’s help in a deadly shooting that happened in the early morning hours of September 3, 2021. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers were…
Homicide investigation underway after woman found dead on Larkin Road in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Police in Lexington are investigating a homicide after a woman was found dead at a home on Larkin Road late Thursday morning. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers were sent around 10:45 a…
Man wanted in connection to a 2021 homicide
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Kentucky weather today: Bitter cold wind chills; tracking more snow
A mix of sun and clouds on Thursday, with some occasional flurries possible. Temperatures will climb into the 20s this afternoon with wind chills in the teens.
Robertson County schools cancels classes Thursday and Friday due to illness
ROBERTSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Classes are canceled Thursday and Friday in Robertson County as the school district responds to an increase in student illnesses. According to the Robertson County Schools, both days will be used as…
Investigation underway after late-night house fire in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — An investigation is underway after a late-night house fire in Lexington. According to the Lexington Fire Department, the fire happened just before 10 p.m. on Bishop Drive, near Russell Cave Road and Radcli…
Investigation continues after apartment fire discovered during drug bust in Winchester
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — An investigation is ongoing after an apartment fire was discovered during a drug bust in Winchester. According to the Winchester Police Department, officers were executing a search warrant Wednesday at an…
Lexington police searching for porch pirate caught on camera
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Police in Lexington are asking for the public’s help identifying a porch pirate caught on camera last week. According to the Lexington Police Department, a man was captured on a Ring security camera last F…
Former Boone County church music director sentenced to 15 years for sexual abuse
BOONE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A former church music director in Boone County was sentenced this week to 15 years in prison for sexually abusing a victim who was a teenager at the time. The victim, the defendant, and family members o…
Winchester apartments catch fire during police drug search
Winchester's police and fire departments worked together on Wednesday afternoon to keep community members safe after a residence caught fire during an attempt to serve a drug arrest warrant.
Kentucky lawmakers begin drafting 'Jayden's Law' after 10-year-old's death
A Kentucky true crime author's push for stronger child abuse laws has prompted state lawmakers to begin drafting legislation following the death of 10-year-old Jayden Spicer of Breathitt County.
Kentucky lawmakers draft child protection bill after 10-year-old's death
A Kentucky true crime author's push for stronger child abuse laws has prompted state lawmakers to begin drafting legislation following the death of 10-year-old Jayden Spicer of Breathitt County.
Icy roads, lingering snow across Kentucky leads to school closings, delays
Patches of ice in Lexington and snow flurries across the Bluegrass have led district leaders to delay or cancel school for Thursday, Jan. 15.
Snow Threats This Weekend
Good Thursday, everyone. Slick roads are a serious issue early today in much of central and eastern Kentucky after snow squalls did some work. Now we turn our attention toward two snow makers on the way later Tonight through Saturday. The…
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LexKY Brief — Jan 15, 2026
A 250–600 word scan of today's coverage.
LexKY Brief for Jan 15, 2026. This recap draws from the latest headlines and summaries in the LexKY News feed. It is meant as a quick scan of coverage, not a full narrative.
Recurring themes included county, police, investigation, snow, homicide.
Sources in this brief: FOX56, KYWEATHERCENTER, LEX18, WTVQ.
Notable headlines included: LEX18 published: Carter County Schools cancels instruction for Friday, citing influx of illness. LEX18 published: Elderly couple found dead in apparent murder-suicide in Metcalfe County, KSP reports. WTVQ published: Federal agency restores Narcan grant to Lexington two days after termination. FOX56 published: Scott County deputies searching for pair in fraud, theft investigation. WTVQ published: Two killed in Grant County head-on crash on Taft Highway. WTVQ published: Lexington community mourns the loss of longtime photographer Woody Phillips. FOX56 published: Mother indicted in 1991 cold case lodged in Madison County jail. FOX56 published: Lexington woman allegedly throws rock through downtown coffee shop window for 4th time. FOX56 published: Lexington police investigate morning apartment complex homicide. WTVQ published: Lexington blanket drive supports survivors during Human Trafficking Awareness Month. WTVQ published: London City Police appoint Gary Mehler as acting chief of police. LEX18 published: London Police Department names Gary Mehler as acting chief with 40 years of experience.
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