Lexington KY

We have a little more wintry weather to get through this week before a warmer pattern begins next week. Expect a very cold one today with highs in the upper 20s. Happy National Weatherperson’s Day! Mostly cloudy with a few flurries off and on and just a very light breeze. Flurries tonight with lows in the 20s.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - WKYT has promoted Alexa Minton to Weekday Morning Meteorologist on its First Alert Weather team, the station announced Wednesday. Minton, who joined WKYT three years ago, has excelled during her tenure at the station, connecting with viewers while demonstrating strong teamwork and dedication....

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A temporary shelter opened by the city in November to combat freezing temperatures has drawn mixed reactions from the community, with some business owners reporting safety concerns while city officials say the facility has helped more than 600 people. The shelter at 1306 Versailles Road was...

Ken Hounshell feels badly that his Dings 'N Dents Details business has been so busy lately, but winter weather has kept his phone ringing with calls about ice damage to vehicles.

A busy and congested portion of U.S. 27 between Man o’ War and Bethany Road in Jessamine County could be getting a series of intersection and other improvements in coming years. Part of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s 6-year-road plan includes $20.8 million for planning for the new traffic fixes, including $4.4...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — An arrest has been made in the long-running investigation into the death of 18-month-old Cho’zyn Wilson. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers were first called to a home on August 17, 2022, after a report of an unresponsive toddler. Cho’zyn was rushed to a local...

A number of interesting notes came about from Kentucky's win against Oklahoma on Wednesday.

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, of Clemmons, North Carolina, died Thursday night at the University of Kentucky...

A car accident resulting in injuries occurred at the intersection of Tates Creek Road and Lansdowne Drive in Lexington. Emergency personnel were on site promptly, and while injuries were confirmed, detailed information regarding the individuals and vehicles involved is still being gathered. The investigation is...

Fayette County Public Schools canceled classes due to hazardous ice-covered roads and parking lots. The district prioritizes the safety of its students and staff. Non-Traditional Instruction days have been implemented to ensure educational continuity, though they come with significant financial implications. The...