SUMMARY: Today’s forecast predicts a sunny start to Friday, with morning temperatures in the mid to upper 20s, reaching up to 54°F by afternoon. As evening approaches, expect rain showers to develop after 10 PM, leading into a wet Saturday morning with lighter rain and drizzle throughout the day. Saturday temperatures will drop into the 30s. Sunday will be very cold, with highs around 26°F and potential flurries. The following days will remain frigid, with lows dipping to 7°F on Monday and highs only reaching the low 30s through midweek, with a snow chance on Thursday.

WLKY Meteorologist Matt Milosevich has the latest on a brief chance to thaw Friday, with rain, flurries and colder air moving in for …

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SUMMARY: Kentucky lawmakers have prioritized exceptions to the state’s abortion ban as the 2025 legislative session begins. Senator David Yates and Representative Ken Fleming are refiling bills to allow abortions in cases of rape or incest, alongside proposed mental health support for affected individuals and their families. Another key proposal is Senate Bill 67, which aims to exempt homeowners aged 65 and older from property tax increases to ease their financial burden. Legislators plan to address various issues, including crime and cannabis, in the 30-day session, reconvening on February 4th. Their goal is to advance legislation for a progressive Kentucky.

Kentucky lawmakers looking to tackle a number of issues in 2025 legislative session

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SUMMARY: Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, following his re-election, announced that six Kentuckians died from weather-related incidents between January 5 and January 11. The fatalities, confirmed by state officials, included cases of “overexertion followed by cardiac arrest” while shoveling snow and ice. Beshear warned that heavy snowfall can lead to injuries and heart attacks, urging residents to take breaks. He also cautioned that arctic air would bring dangerously low temperatures from January 19 to 22, with wind chills potentially dropping below zero. Warming center locations have been made available on the Kentucky Emergency Management website.

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