Multiple schools in Kentucky announce closures for Monday
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...
El Nopal reopens doors with free meals for first responders
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — El Nopal announces it's restaurants are reopening doors for first responders during the winter storm. First responders are offered a free meal on Sunday, Jan. 25, and Monday, Jan. 26. "First responders give to much to our community everyday," said an El Nopal spokesperson. "This is...
What is thundersnow? You might hear it in Kentucky during this winter storm
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The heaviest snowfall in the Louisville area from a major winter storm is expected overnight Saturday lasting through Sunday evening. With this strong winter storm, there could be the potential for “thundersnow.”. What is thundersnow?. According to NOAA’s National Severe Storms Laboratory,...
Child found dead inside of home in Newburg neighborhood Sunday morning
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A child has died in Louisville early Sunday morning in the Newburg neighborhood. LMPD officers responded to the 6100 block of Athens Drive around 9:20 a.m., upon arrival, they found a unconscious and unresponsive child, believed to be four-years-old. EMS attempted to perform life saving measures,...
How much snow did Kentucky get? See weekend accumulations here
The weekend winter storm that passed through Kentucky brought a significant amount of snow to Louisville, as the metro area received 3-6 inches Jan. 24-25. According to the National Weather Service in Louisville , the Muhammad Ali International Airport received 3.4 inches of snow by 11 a.m. Jan. 25. The storm covered...
On This Date: The Great Ohio Valley Flood
This widespread flood submerged Cincinnati, Ohio and Louisville, Kentucky, causing an estimated $5.5 billion in damages.
UPS pauses Louisville Worldport operations Sunday due to major winter storm
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — UPS is shutting down operations this weekend at its Louisville Worldport facility ahead of a major winter storm. A UPS spokeswoman said Saturday morning Worldport will pause sorting operations for Sunday. Worldport hub, ramp and management employees should not report to work for Sunday's Second Day...
Most TARC services suspended until roads cleared
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Due to the ongoing winter storm, TARC has suspended all routes except for two. As of 7:35 a.m., Routes #4 and #23 have begun to resume. Passengers are still advised to expect delays due to road conditions. All other TARC routes are currently suspended. Passengers are...
LMPD Social Account Hilariously Updates During Snow Storm
Whoever is running the official Twitter of Louisville Metro Police Dept. account needs a raise!. The LMPD showed their comedic and slightly sarcastic side while giving updates and information during Winter Storm Fern. Advisory posts like, “Crashing your car into a light pole while doing doughnuts in Oxmoor mall’s...
Kentucky Man Arrested After I-75 Police Chase Into Michigan
A 20-year-old man from Louisville, Kentucky, was arrested in Ash Township, Michigan, following a police pursuit that began in Ohio. Rossford, Ohio, police reported pursuing the vehicle northbound on I-75 around 11 a.m. Thursday. Monroe County deputies spotted the vehicle near Exit 11/Laplaisance Road and joined the...
