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Legislature will not convene on Monday due to weather
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Legislature will not convene on Monday due to weather January 25, 2026 The Kentucky General Assembly will not convene on Monday, Jan. 26, due to inclement weather. FRANKFORT — Senate President Robert Stivers and House Speaker David W. Osborne have cancelled session activities for Monday, Jan. 26, due to inclement weather. The Kentucky General…
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Garbage collection suspended Monday
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The city is suspending garbage collection on Monday, Jan. 26. “It’s not safe for our waste management employees to work outside in bitter cold temperatures, and it’s dangerous to operate big trucks on residential streets in such icy conditions,” Mayor Linda Gorton said. “Furthermore, the ice makes it difficult for residents to get their…
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Lexington city offices closed Monday
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Lexington city offices that are not involved in winter weather response will be closed Monday, Jan. 26. “Lexington residents are helping us keep our streets safer and making it easier for first responders and road crews to do their jobs by staying off the streets,” Mayor Linda Gorton said. “Weather conditions are not expected…
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District 7 Crews Continue Battling Wintry Mix as Bitter Cold Forecast
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Motorists urged to stay off roads as hazardous conditions expected LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 25, 2026) – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 7 highway crews continue winter operations today as central Kentucky faces continued snow, sleet and freezing rain. Crews remain actively treating and plowing roadways, with priority given to major routes. The ongoing mix…
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Gov. Beshear Provides Update on State’s Response to Winter Storm System
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Governor encourages Kentuckians to stay home as crews work to clear snow and ice from roadways; power outages climb to over 50,000, with more expected FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 25, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear was joined by Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Jim Gray and Kentucky Emergency Management Director Eric Gibson to provide…
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Winter storm warning in effect, Residents urged to stay off roads
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City crews are working alongside contractors clearing roads per the City’s snow plan. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Lexington until 7 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26. Snow, freezing rain, and sleet are in the forecast. Residents should stay off the roads and only travel for emergencies. If you must travel, bring food,…
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District 7 Crews Actively Treating Roads as Winter Storm Arrives
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Motorists urged to avoid unnecessary travel as conditions expected to become hazardous LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 24, 2026) – Snow and ice have moved into the region, and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 7 highway crews are actively treating and plowing roads across the district as a significant winter storm begins to impact central Kentucky.…
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City clearing roads, residents urged to stay home
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City crews are working alongside contractors clearing roads per the City’s snow plan. Additional contractor help has been engaged for ADA ramps, crosswalk clearing, and hauling. As snow continues to fall, residents should stay off the roads and only travel for emergencies. If you must travel, bring food, water, a flashlight, warm clothes, and…
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Lexington Emergency Operations Center Open
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Lexington Emergency Management opened the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, following the State of Emergency declared by Mayor Linda Gorton due to the incoming winter storm. The snow emergency declaration bans parking on snow emergency routes, which are major streets through the city and are marked by signage.…
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District 7 Crews Prepared for Significant Winter Storm
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Motorists advised to avoid unnecessary travel during winter event LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 23, 2026) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 7 highway crews are prepared to respond to a significant winter storm forecasted to impact the region this weekend, bringing freezing rain, snow and ice. District 7 crews have spent the week preparing…