Garrard County is experiencing localized power outages affecting 832 of the 9,655 tracked electric meters, according to the latest available data. The total represents approximately 8.62% of monitored customers within the county.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists traveling from Garrard to Lexington of scheduled maintenance along the roadway shoulder of Interstate 75 in Fayette County.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 18, 2026) – Kentucky Proud, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s marketing brand and the official agriculture marketing brand of the state, is offering its Virtual Spring Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Week Feb. 16-20, Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell has announced.

Local government offices across Garrard County and the City of Lancaster have announced closures for Monday, January 26, 2026, due to worsening winter weather and hazardous travel conditions.

The Garrard County Extension Office has announced it will be closed on Monday, January 26, citing inclement weather conditions. The decision comes as part of a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of staff and residents amid potentially hazardous weather.

The Garrard County Sheriff’s Office has announced it will be closed on Monday, January 26, due to hazardous weather conditions affecting the region. The decision was made as snow and icy roadways continue to create dangerous travel conditions throughout the area.

Hazardous road conditions caused by a combination of freezing rain and accumulated snow are severely impacting local emergency response efforts, according to a recent update shared by Roo Elleman on behalf of local officials. Equipment used for road treatment and clearance is reportedly malfunctioning under the weight of ice and snow, significantly slowing progress.