The National Weather Service in Louisville said major impacts from the storm, which is expected to impact over 170 million Americans, are possible.

The state of emergency comes as the commonwealth prepares for a major winter storm. A winter storm warning will go into effect Jan. 24 to Jan. 26.

Follow live updates from The Courier Journal as Winter Storm Fern arrives in Louisville with bands of heavy snow and bitterly ...

Forecasters expected most of the snow accumulation to occur the night of Jan. 24 into Jan. 25, but more precipitation is expected throughout the day.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said three deaths over the weekend are being investigated to see if they're connected to the ...

Do not leave pets outdoors when the temperature drops. The Kentucky Humane Society says if you have outdoor dogs or cats bring them inside. Pets are at risk of frostbite, hypothermia and death during ...

State emergency leaders are grappling with challenging conditions as a winter storm brings ice to Kentucky, creating ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency ahead of a “serious” oncoming winter storm. This bout of winter weather is expected to begin overnight on Friday, ...

If passed, the bill would take effect July 1, 2026.