SUMMARY: A family in Wingfield, Ky., lost their home to a fire on January 21, 2025. Firefighters received a call about the blaze just before 5 a.m., initially reporting it as a chimney fire. Upon arrival, the house was fully engulfed, and family members stated it dated back to the late 1920s or early ’30s. The fire left them with nothing but the clothes they wore, though thankfully, no injuries were reported. Access issues delayed the arrival of multiple fire trucks, with several departments responding. Relief efforts for the affected family are underway; contact Haley Ashley at 270-392-8550 for assistance.

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SUMMARY: Central and Eastern Kentucky experienced snow accumulation of 2″-4” over the weekend, with slick roads persisting due to temperatures in the 20s. As an Arctic blast approaches for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, morning temperatures are expected to drop into the single digits, with wind chills below zero. A cold weather advisory is issued for the area, with afternoon highs struggling to reach the mid-teens. The upcoming days will see continued cold temperatures and possible flurries, with the coldest morning anticipated on Wednesday near zero. Temperatures are expected to moderate by late week, reaching the low 40s.

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SUMMARY: Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet reports a significant weather change for Lexington, Kentucky, as rain shifts to snow Saturday night, with temperatures dropping into the 20s by Sunday morning. Winter Weather Advisories and Storm Warnings are in effect, particularly for southeastern Kentucky due to heavier snowfall. Expect slick road conditions, travel delays, and wind chills plummeting to -5° to -15° as bitter cold sets in. Snow accumulation of 1-3 inches is anticipated, with possibly higher amounts in the east. Frigid conditions will persist through midweek, prompting safety tips like dressing warmly and preparing your home for winter.

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