WKYT-TV Latest School Closings and Delays

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As winter weather moves across the Commonwealth, WKYT-TV remains the primary source for Central and Eastern Kentucky families to track school schedule changes. With a coverage area spanning dozens of counties, the station provides real-time updates on closures, delays, and NTI (Non-Traditional Instruction) days.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Find WKYT School Closings

WKYT offers several platforms to ensure you don’t miss an announcement. Most superintendents aim to make a final decision by 6:00 AM, and the station updates its list immediately upon notification.

The WKYT News App: The fastest way to get alerts. Users can customize notifications for specific school districts.
Online Closing Dashboard: The WKYT Closings & Delays page features a searchable database of schools, businesses, and government offices.
On-Air Broadcast: Watch “WKYT News First This Morning” starting at 4:30 AM for the scrolling ticker at the bottom of the screen.

Common Schedule Adjustments

Kentucky school districts use a variety of “plans” to handle inclement weather. Understanding these can help you prepare your childcare arrangements:

Plan/Status	Description
NTI Day	School buildings are closed, but students complete assignments at home via the web or pre-distributed packets. These days do not typically have to be “made up” at the end of the year.
1 or 2-Hour Delay	School starts later to allow temperatures to rise or road crews to finish salting. Note: If a delay is called, monitor WKYT closely, as it can be upgraded to a closure if conditions don’t improve.
Plan B (Bus Routes)	Common in mountainous counties; buses only run on “Main Roads” or “Clear Roads.” Parents are responsible for getting students to these designated pickup points.

How Decisions Are Made

The decision to close school is a complex process involving the WKYT First Alert Weather team, local law enforcement, and transportation directors. In counties like Pulaski or Madison, officials often physically drive 80–100 miles of road starting at 4:00 AM to check for “black ice”—a thin, transparent layer of ice that is nearly invisible to bus drivers.

Pro-Tip: Ensure your contact information is updated in your district’s Infinite Campus or ParentSquare portal, as these systems often sync with WKYT’s automated reporting.

Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for Kentucky from WKYT-TV. WKYT breaking news in Central and Eastern Kentucky.

WKYT-TV, virtual channel 27, is a dual CBS/CW-affiliated television station licensed to Lexington, Kentucky, United States, serving the east-central part of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The station is owned by Gray Television.-Wikipedia