Lexington KY

Bourbon County High School is mourning the loss of 16-year-old student Ava Ann Warner and offering counseling services to students and staff to help them cope with the grief.

As sleet falls across most of Kentucky, officials with the Fayette County Sheriff's Office announced that its "Winter Care" program has activated, providing essential services for medical personnel and the county's most vulnerable.

KENTUCKY — A major winter storm sweeping through Kentucky has forced numerous school districts, colleges and universities to cancel in-person classes and adjust schedules for Monday, January 26, 2026, amid hazardous travel conditions, heavy snow and ice across much of the state. In Louisville and surrounding...

Detectives uncovered explosive materials in a Lexington residence during an ongoing investigation. The Hazardous Devices Unit secured the scene, assuring the public that there is no threat to safety. The investigation continues, with local authorities emphasizing public safety precautions. Explosive Materials...

A Major Winter Storm Is Impacting Central and Eastern Kentucky. Snow has been falling steadily across much of the area today, and while some western locations are currently seeing a brief lull, this is far from over. Additional rounds of heavy precipitation are expected to fill back in as we head through the evening...

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Lexington Police Department responded to 146 weather-related incidents Sunday as winter conditions created hazardous driving across the city. Between 5 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., police responded to six non-injury collisions, one injury collision, 24 traffic hazards and 139 calls for motorist...

As winter weather moved into central Kentucky, staff and volunteers at L.I.F.E. House for Animals said preparations were already in place to ensure pets stayed safe despite hazardous conditions.

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

Tucked away on Walton Avenue in Lexington sits a barbecue sanctuary that might just make you believe in love at first bite – Blue Door Smokehouse, where the pulled pork alone justifies burning a tank of gas. This unassuming spot isn’t trying to dazzle you with flashy exteriors or...