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Gov. Beshear warns of extreme cold, urges Kentuckians to stay indoors
Governor Andy Beshear provided the latest update Tuesday morning on response efforts to the weekend’s winter storm...
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January 27, 2026 at 4:40 PM
THE LATEST.
FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: I-64 East closed in Woodford County due to multi-vehicle crash https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/27/i-64-east-closed-woodford-county-due-multi-vehicle-crash/
January 27, 2026 at 4:07 PM
FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: I-64 East closed in Woodford County due to multi-vehicle crash https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/27/i-64-east-closed-woodford-county-due-multi-vehicle-crash/
By late week, we want to keep an eye on a larger winter system! The WKYT First Alert Weather Show starts at 11! Watch live on your streaming device or click here: https://www.wkyt.com/livestream/
January 27, 2026 at 3:45 PM
By late week, we want to keep an eye on a larger winter system! The WKYT First Alert Weather Show starts at 11! Watch live on your streaming device or click here: https://www.wkyt.com/livestream/
Large interstate sign crashes onto semitruck during winter storm https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/27/large-interstate-sign-crashes-onto-semitruck-during-winter-storm/
January 27, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Large interstate sign crashes onto semitruck during winter storm https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/27/large-interstate-sign-crashes-onto-semitruck-during-winter-storm/
Three doctoral students were returning from a ski trip when they were involved in a multi-car crash that killed one of them and left the other two injured ⬇️
https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/27/doctoral-student-returning-ski-trip-dies-multi-car-crash-2-classmates-injured/
https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/27/doctoral-student-returning-ski-trip-dies-multi-car-crash-2-classmates-injured/
January 27, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Three doctoral students were returning from a ski trip when they were involved in a multi-car crash that killed one of them and left the other two injured ⬇️
https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/27/doctoral-student-returning-ski-trip-dies-multi-car-crash-2-classmates-injured/
https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/27/doctoral-student-returning-ski-trip-dies-multi-car-crash-2-classmates-injured/
BBB warns of scams targeting winter storm victims in Kentucky: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/26/bbb-warns-scams-targeting-winter-storm-victims-kentucky/
January 27, 2026 at 2:10 PM
BBB warns of scams targeting winter storm victims in Kentucky: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/26/bbb-warns-scams-targeting-winter-storm-victims-kentucky/
Tune in to WKYT to watch Gov. Andy Beshear and state officials' winter weather update at 9 a.m. ⬇️
Team Coverage: Winter Storm 2026
WKYT will have extensive winter storm coverage all weekend long, both on air and streaming on WKYT+.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Tune in to WKYT to watch Gov. Andy Beshear and state officials' winter weather update at 9 a.m. ⬇️
The winning names for the three snowplows are Man O’ Plow, Snowbiscuit and American Pharsnow ⬇️
Voters name Blue Grass Airport’s snowplows
Blue Grass Airport has named their snowplows after people across Lexington submitted and voted on potential ideas.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:20 PM
The winning names for the three snowplows are Man O’ Plow, Snowbiscuit and American Pharsnow ⬇️
Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, wrote he “lost touch with reality” and “said and did things” he deeply regrets ⬇️
Rapper Ye apologizes for antisemitic remarks, asks for forgiveness from ‘those I’ve hurt’
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West is apologizing for his antisemitic remarks and other outlandish behavior in recent years.
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January 27, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, wrote he “lost touch with reality” and “said and did things” he deeply regrets ⬇️
BrainWatch delivers critical insights to suspected seizure activity in patients within minutes, giving doctors faster information during critical medical episodes ➡️ https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/27/tj-samson-community-hospital-becomes-first-healthcare-provider-us-offer-brainwatch/
January 27, 2026 at 12:20 PM
BrainWatch delivers critical insights to suspected seizure activity in patients within minutes, giving doctors faster information during critical medical episodes ➡️ https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/27/tj-samson-community-hospital-becomes-first-healthcare-provider-us-offer-brainwatch/
Shelters open as thousands remain without power ⬇️
https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/26/shelters-open-thousands-remain-without-power/
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January 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Shelters open as thousands remain without power ⬇️
https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/26/shelters-open-thousands-remain-without-power/
https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/26/shelters-open-thousands-remain-without-power/
The Patriots will seek their NFL-record seventh Super Bowl victory when they face the Seahawks on Feb. 8 ⬇️
Super Bowl 60 is set and it’s a rematch from 11 years ago: Patriots vs. Seahawks
Super Bowl 60 will be held Feb. 8 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
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January 27, 2026 at 11:40 AM
The Patriots will seek their NFL-record seventh Super Bowl victory when they face the Seahawks on Feb. 8 ⬇️
Click to view Alexa Minton's latest winter weather forecast ⬇️
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY | Dangerous cold for many to start off our Tuesday
Brutal cold has settled into the state, leading to frigid conditions this morning.
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January 27, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Click to view Alexa Minton's latest winter weather forecast ⬇️
Some districts use non-traditional instruction while others opt for traditional closures ⬇️
Kentucky school districts split on NTI days versus traditional snow days
School districts across Kentucky are making different decisions about weather-related closures this week, with some implementing non-traditional instruction days while others call traditional snow days.
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January 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Some districts use non-traditional instruction while others opt for traditional closures ⬇️
Authorities identified the older man who was found dead in his home Monday morning as winter weather impacted much of the U.S. ⬇️
https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/27/86-year-old-his-pet-found-dead-during-winter-storm-suspected-carbon-monoxide-poisoning/
https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/27/86-year-old-his-pet-found-dead-during-winter-storm-suspected-carbon-monoxide-poisoning/
January 27, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Authorities identified the older man who was found dead in his home Monday morning as winter weather impacted much of the U.S. ⬇️
https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/27/86-year-old-his-pet-found-dead-during-winter-storm-suspected-carbon-monoxide-poisoning/
https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/27/86-year-old-his-pet-found-dead-during-winter-storm-suspected-carbon-monoxide-poisoning/
Members of 149th Infantry assist with tree removal while organizations provide shelter for those without power ⬇️
Kentucky National Guard helps with storm cleanup as warming shelters open
Members of the First Battalion, 149th Infantry of the Kentucky National Guard are in Laurel County helping the Department of Forestry cut down fallen trees and clear roads.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Members of 149th Infantry assist with tree removal while organizations provide shelter for those without power ⬇️
Starting Feb. 1, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will enforce a new policy for people traveling without a REAL ID.
TSA to start charging travelers without a REAL ID starting Sunday
Starting Feb. 1, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will enforce a new policy for people traveling without a REAL ID.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Starting Feb. 1, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will enforce a new policy for people traveling without a REAL ID.
Strangers raise money for 92-year-old worker struggling to pay bills: ‘Seemed unbelievable’: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/27/strangers-raise-money-92-year-old-worker-struggling-pay-bills-seemed-unbelievable/
January 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Strangers raise money for 92-year-old worker struggling to pay bills: ‘Seemed unbelievable’: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/27/strangers-raise-money-92-year-old-worker-struggling-pay-bills-seemed-unbelievable/
Suspect claims he was cleaning gun in shooting death of 15-year-old girl, police say: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/26/suspect-claims-he-was-cleaning-gun-shooting-death-15-year-old-girl-police-say/
January 27, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Suspect claims he was cleaning gun in shooting death of 15-year-old girl, police say: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/26/suspect-claims-he-was-cleaning-gun-shooting-death-15-year-old-girl-police-say/
New charges filed against man accused of putting pills in teenagers’ Dairy Queen ice cream: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/27/new-charges-filed-against-man-accused-putting-pills-teenagers-dairy-queen-ice-cream/
January 27, 2026 at 7:00 AM
New charges filed against man accused of putting pills in teenagers’ Dairy Queen ice cream: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/27/new-charges-filed-against-man-accused-putting-pills-teenagers-dairy-queen-ice-cream/
Zelenskyy said the U.S. is trying to find a compromise with Russia, but “all sides must be ready for compromise."
US security agreement for Ukraine is ’100% ready’ to be signed, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a security agreement with the United States is “100% ready.”
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January 27, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Zelenskyy said the U.S. is trying to find a compromise with Russia, but “all sides must be ready for compromise."
Woman arrested for recruiting people on social media to assassinate Trump https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/26/woman-arrested-recruiting-people-social-media-assassinate-trump/
January 27, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Woman arrested for recruiting people on social media to assassinate Trump https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/26/woman-arrested-recruiting-people-social-media-assassinate-trump/
Have you heard a familiar voice on TikTok recently? A WKYT viewer's creative video, featuring the voice of our First Alert Meteorologist Alexa Minton is capturing thousands of views.
January 27, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Have you heard a familiar voice on TikTok recently? A WKYT viewer's creative video, featuring the voice of our First Alert Meteorologist Alexa Minton is capturing thousands of views.