LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) Windstorms have caused damage, power outages, and closed roads in Kentucky. Police say it happened Monday around 1 p.m. at the Kroger on Bryan Station Road. We celebrate community and we tell your stories. WLEX Lex 18 News brings you breaking and developing city news, weather, traffic and sports coverage from the Lexington metro area and across Kentucky on WLEX-TV and Lex18.com. More than two decades have passed since the Kentucky General Assembly passed legislation regarding higher education reform. Seven months following the regions devastating flood, two Letcher County churches are partnering to help those still in need. LEX 18 News Local and National Headlines. Governor Andy Beshear confirmed that five people have died due to the severe weather on Friday, March 3. Kentucky State Police suspect foul play was involved. Highs warm to the 70s by Monday with a wild wind, gusting from the SW, between 25-30 mph. Severe weather has seriously impacted operations at the Blue Grass Airport. A HIGH-WIND WARNING has already been issued for most of our region. Updated: Mar 4, 2023 / 04:48 PM EST. The man accused of murder after state police say a dead woman was found in his SUV after leading law enforcement on a chase appeared in court Friday morning. Its sad. Lexington asking residents to report property damage, One dead after tree falls onto car in Lexington, Owner of Lexington tax prep service indicted by federal grand jury, New trial date set for Lexington woman accused of murdering husband, Police arrest man following early morning car chase, Pedestrian critically injured after accident on I-75. Senate Bill 115 originally would have banned drag performances within a thousand feet of places like parks, schools, and even homes. He joined the newspaper in September 2021 after previously working with the Anderson News and the Cats Pause. Lexington Parks and Recreation (LPR) are reporting damages to a few of their golf courses and other outdoor locales. PUBLICFILE@WAVE3.COM . Spectrum News | Lexington 34-year-old Michael Byrd of Lexington was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute fluorofentanyl, possession with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of. A customer informed Doug Salyer that she was in possession of a World War I Navy trunk, which was on its way to the dumpster. Students at Fayette County's Southern Middle School will move to remote learning next week after a fire left the . This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) Lexington Police are investigating after one man is killed in a shooting early Saturday morning. Andy Beshear said 25 people have been confirmed dead across 5 counties in the state's devastating flooding, as of 11 a.m. on Saturday, saying the number is "likely to increase." "That number will continue to grow and to be refined. The man did not provide a description of a suspect or scene of the shooting, police said. The renovations of Memorial Coliseum made it all the way to construction documents in late 2019, and then the plans were halted because of the pandemic. What comes next? Lexington - ABC Columbia Maybe it picked them up . By Minyvonne Burke. A stop for breakfast ends up with a Lexington man losing his appetite after he bought a Kentucky Lottery Scratch-off ticket, winning $50,000. 1:00AM. News - WKYT That includes what opponents call anti-LGBTQ legislation that they say targets youth. A jury has found two men guilty in connection with a Lexington murder case. UK Wildcats Men's Basketball News | Lexington Herald Leader Senate Bill 75 comes after the Lexington Parking Authority raised rates and the hours for parking fees to be collected. Lexington KY Breaking News & Sports | Lexington Herald Leader Wednesday, March 1, 2023 Today's eEdition 78F 78 47 News Sports UK Sports Food & Drink Personal Finance Recreation Guide. Southern Middle School students will remotely learn from Monday, March 6 to Friday, March 10. The highest recorded temperature was 114 F (46 C) at Greensburg on July 28, 1930 while the lowest recorded temperature was 37 F (38 C) at Shelbyville on January 19, 1994. LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) Winds reaching speeds of 79 mph leaving destruction and debris in various areas of Central Kentucky. A large storm system spouting heavy winds and possible tornados in Texas, Louisiana and Kentucky damaged homes and . Thankfully, Mother Nature has provided us with a much deserved great looking and feeling day with temperatures that hit the upper 50s to low 60s under a partly sunny sky. When you see news happening, share it! Dangerous weather. Fayette calls off school Friday. A 41-year-old woman died in Lexington after a tree fell on her vehicle, according to the Fayette County Coroner's office. A large storm system took aim at the Northeast on Friday, threatening heavy snow and coastal flooding after heavy winds and possible tornadoes damaged homes and buildings, left thousands without power and caused five deaths in a wide swath of the South and Midwest. Its been cold for the past few days in Lexington, but hundreds of people went outside and walked for warmth on Saturday morning to raise money for the Lexington Rescue Mission. . It was December of 2021 when 82-year-old Lois Rogers Trent was found dead in her home in the Whitco community of Letcher County. People are celebrating Mardi Gras across the country Tuesday, but away from Bourbon Street in New Orleans, there is a party in Lexington. Chris Leach is a breaking news reporter for the Lexington Herald-Leader. There have been fewer reported homicides at the start of this year compared to previous years. Lexington officials provide update on storm damage, Fatal Kentucky storms leave 5 dead, mass power outages, Death investigation underway after man dies in police custody, Funeral arrangements announced for Betsy Layne Elementary School teacher, One arrested, one injured in Nicholasville shooting, WATCH | HENRY CLAY ESTATE SEES SEVERE DAMAGE FROM HIGH WINDS, WATCH| Damage reported across central Kentucky as high winds blow through, coroner called to scene in Lexington, WATCH | Ky. truck drivers deal with dangerously high winds, EKY churches partner to help those impacted by historic flood, Big Sandy RECC, Kentucky Power crews continue working to restore power outages, One dead after tree falls onto car in Lexington, Family of Letcher County woman offering reward for information on her death, Lexington asking residents to report property damage, Lexington middle school moving to remote learning next week after fire damage, Owner of Lexington tax prep service indicted by federal grand jury, New trial date set for Lexington woman accused of murdering husband, Calif. man arrested in Lexington in connection with murder of Wis. man, Chris Baileys Forecast | Potential for tornadoes to spin up across the area. Severe weather has seriously impacted operations at the Blue Grass Airport. Georgetown News, Weather, Safety, Sports | NewsBreak Georgetown, KY Lexington KY car collision sends four people to a hospital | Lexington Calipari offers condolences to storm victims after UKs win. (Lexington Parks and Recreation). The annual Read Across America Day celebration is Thursday, March 2, and students across the country are celebrating accordingly. Linda De La Rosa says her time at Federal Medical Center, a minimum security prison in Lexington, Ky., was a living hell.. Kentucky State News & Headlines | Lexington Herald Leader Live updates: Historical windstorm blows in. Find headlines on state level events, protests, KY businesses and more. It began with a statewide tornado drill held at 10:07 a.m. Fayette County Public Schools students joined kids across Kentucky in the exercise. Crews went out to a home on Jefferson Street, between Fourth and Fifth streets, Thursday morning for a report of a homicide and hostage situation. Brent Kelty was sentenced Thursday morning to a total of 25 years in prison. category_id: null, LEX 18 Local and National Headlines. Alex Murdaugh has been convicted of murder in the killings of his wife and son. A new trial date has been set for a Lexington woman accused of murdering her husband. Big Sandy RECC, Kentucky Power crews continue working to restore power outages, Funeral arrangements announced for Betsy Layne Elementary School teacher, Lexington officials provide update on storm damage, One arrested, one injured in Nicholasville shooting, Family of Letcher County woman offering reward for information on her death, EKY churches partner to help those impacted by historic flood, Death investigation underway after man dies in police custody, Fatal Kentucky storms leave 5 dead, mass power outages, Lexington asking residents to report property damage, One dead after tree falls onto car in Lexington, Chris Baileys Forecast | Potential for tornadoes to spin up across the area, Owner of Lexington tax prep service indicted by federal grand jury, New trial date set for Lexington woman accused of murdering husband, Calif. man arrested in Lexington in connection with murder of Wis. man, Lexington middle school moving to remote learning next week after fire damage, New Senate Joint Resolution aims to make getting a college degree easier, UK women advance in SEC Tournament, knocking out Florida, 72-57, Fmr. Lexington man wins lottery during stop for breakfast, loses appetite. There is a MARGINAL Risk of severe weather for later this evening & tonight. Severe weather has seriously impacted operations at the Blue Grass Airport. detail_page_enabled: true, LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 3, 2023)Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 7 officials advise motorists to prepare for hazardous road conditions, limit travel and stay weather aware. WSAZ News | local, regional, national, international News - ABC 36 News Kentucky locks up its SEC Tournament seed. Russell Oliver is facing a murder charge with murder. Today, Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency ahead of severe storms expected to produce damaging winds and excessive rainfall. The coroner has identified the 19-year-old as Oscar Wilds. 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