Closings and Delays for Monday, January 26, 2026

Sponsored by Wil-Mik, Inc. and Less Tax Big Sandy Community and Technical College Closed Monday Citizens Bank of Kentucky Opening at 10 AM Monday Floyd County Schools Closed Monday (NTI […]
President Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for Kentucky

WASHINGTON– FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the Commonwealth of Kentucky to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from a severe winter storm beginning on […]
Attorney General Coleman Activates Price Gouging Hotline to Protect Kentuckians During Winter Storm

With Kentucky under a state of emergency due to an impending winter storm, Attorney General Russell Coleman announced the activation of the Attorney General’s Price Gouging Hotline. Attorney General Coleman […]
Gov. Beshear Provides Update on State’s Response to Winter Storm System

Governor encourages Kentuckians to stay home as crews workto clear snow and ice from roadways; power outages climbto over 50,000, with more expected FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 25, 2026) – Today, Gov. […]
Gov. Beshear Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm System

Governor activates emergency response, price gouging laws to protect Kentuckians FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 23, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency ahead of a severe winter storm system set […]
KYTC District 12 Crews Prepare Ahead of Winter Weather This Weekend

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s District 12 crews are actively preparing ahead of winter weather expected this weekend, with work underway across the seven counties served by the district. Transportation crews […]
Gov. Beshear: Team Kentucky Prepares for Severe Winter Weather

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 22, 2026) – Ahead of severe winter weather beginning late Friday night and continuing through Sunday, Gov. Andy Beshear today announced proactive steps being taken by Team Kentucky […]
Extended-Temporary Road Closure for Culvert Repairs on KY 2040 in Johnson County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s District 12 office advises motorists of an upcoming temporary road closure on KY 2040 (Offutt Road) in Johnson County to allow crews to perform a culvert […]
Kentucky State Police Investigates Deadly Floyd County Fire

The Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post received a request for assistance from the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office on January 5, 2026, at approximately 12:20 p.m., regarding a structure fire in […]
U.S. Senate Candidate Andy Barr Announces Plan to Restore the Region’s Coal Industry

U.S. Senate candidate Andy Barr is announcing a plan aimed to revive the coal industry in east Kentucky. At a press conference in Harlan County, Barr said he’s “fighting alongside […]