In 2022, the continental United States experienced its third hottest July since 1895, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while 20 states saw one of their 10 hottest days in the same month. The year prior, July marked the hottest month on record worldwide. Climate change is driving rising temperatures and […]
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Where to cool off in Kenton County
It’s hot! Luckily, people in Kenton County looking for a place to cool down have some options. The following locations have opened their doors to the public as cooling shelters: A National Weather Service heat advisory is in effect until Thursday at 8 p.m. With the heat index expected to reach 102 degrees, according to […]
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Borrow free tools to clear storm debris with the Kenton County Library
Storm cleanup just got a little easier for Kenton County residents. Kenton County Library cardholders can freely borrow 300 different tools, including “chainsaws, water pumps, fans, ladders, saws, drills, garden equipment and other tools that can help with clearing debris” to help mitigate storm damage around their homes, according to the library. The program is […]
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Covington residents can drop off tree debris at four locations
Covington residents can drop off downed tree debris that they can carry themselves at four different locations throughout the city, according to an announcement from Mayor Ron Washington on Wednesday. The four locations are listed below. They will be open for debris drop off for a week: The mayor called upon people to help their […]
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Boone County roads reopen as crews clear storm debris
Roads in Boone County are beginning to reopen as blockages caused by yesterday afternoon’s severe thunderstorms are cleared. The county experienced severe storm damage on Aug. 11, resulting in downed power lines, uprooted trees, power outages and property damage. Following the storm, road crews from Boone County Public Works and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 […]
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Cold Spring mayor provides update on widespread power outages
Cold Spring Mayor Angelo Penque provided an update Wednesday afternoon on the ongoing power outages following Tuesday’s severe weather. “Duke Energy has declared a Level 3 storm emergency and has additional crews working throughout the region to assess damage and make repairs,” Penque said in a Facebook post. “Duke Energy trucks and crews have been […]
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The rain isn’t over: Flooding, outages remain concerns across Northern Kentucky
Click below to jump to The rain’s not going to stop. The National Weather Service is predicting storms throughout today and Thursday, with the highest chances of rain occurring Thursday night and Friday morning. While the region is no stranger to flooding and severe weather, there are still measures people should take to prepare for […]
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Mapping out the damage across NKY
Readers from all over Northern Kentucky have sent us photos of the damage they encountered after a series of storms moved through the area overnight. Stay updated with state road closures and tips for navigating downed power lines at the Kentucky Transportation District’s Facebook page. Use the map below to see where trees are down […]
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Power outages delay first day for several NKY schools
Power outages across the region have forced several schools to delay their first day back. Severe storms that swept through Northern Kentucky Tuesday left thousands without power, disrupting the start of the school year for local schools. With outages and storm damage lingering Wednesday morning, schools across the region have postponed their first day of […]
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Storm downs trees, leaves thousands without power across NKY
More than 100,000 people are without power Wednesday morning after a massive storm hit the Greater Cincinnati area Tuesday afternoon. In Northern Kentucky, there are roughly 20,000 outages for residents, with 11,000 just east of Erlanger and 8,000 more just south of Alexandria, according to LINK nky’s media partner WCPO. Be cautious as you are […]