'WE DID PREPARE': Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton is defending the city’s response after an overnight winter storm turned roads into sheets of ice, causing major traffic disruptions Tuesday morning. Gorton says crews pretreated roads ahead of the storm, but rapid freezing created dangerous conditions that caught many off guard. While acknowledging public frustration, she emphasized that ice — not snow — was the real challenge. The situation has sparked criticism from mayoral opponent Raquel Carter, who called the city “unprepared” and pushed for new leadership. Gorton pushed back, noting plans are already underway to bring in heavy-duty ice removal equipment. As the debate heats up, the city says it’s reviewing its response and working to improve future winter storm preparedness. #kentucky #icyroads #traffic