Gov. Andy Beshear issued a state of emergency for the expected winter storm heading into Christmas weekend. He also signed an executive order to protect Kentuckians from price gouging of essential items, such as shovels and other winter supplies. In a press conference in the capital on Wednesday, Beshear stood with Kentucky’s emergency management officials […]
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It’s getting to be that time of year: Here are some winter weather prep tips
While this Thanksgiving weekend looks to be on the warmer side (well, for late November) winter is coming in fast and it’s essential to be prepared. Thanksgiving day looks like it’s going to be beautiful with sunny weather expected and highs at nearly 60, per the National Weather Service. Rain is predicted but should hold […]
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Photos: NKY’s first snow of the year
Whether you love the snow or would prefer to watch it fall from inside your nice, warm living room, you’ve got to admit that it’s fun to watch the first snow of the year fall. We asked readers to share their photos from around Northern Kentucky, and y’all did not disappoint! Click through our gallery […]
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Cold, possibly snowy (gasp!) weather expected in Northern Kentucky this weekend
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Northern Kentucky. Well, sort of. This weekend brings the first real instance of freezing weather to NKY this season. And if you’re surprised that it might snow in the same week it was 70 degrees and sunny I ask, are you new here? Saturday morning has […]
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Northern Kentucky’s Trick-or-Treat weather forecasts
It’s officially spooky time and the weather is setting a gloomy tone. Although it is cloudy and generally wet outside, it looks like the Northern Kentucky area may stay dry during trick-or-treating hours. According to the National Weather Service, there is a 40% chance of rain in the afternoon with most of the precipitation expected […]
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40 confirmed dead in EKY floods
Gov. Andy Beshear confirmed there are 40 confirmed dead due to July’s historic flooding in Eastern Kentucky. During his weekly press conference, he also gave updates on the rest of the effort to help the flood victims in EKY. Missing Persons Kentucky Emergency Management has coordinated with the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Aviation Branch to […]
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Music and literary event to raise funds for Eastern Kentucky recovery
Area poets and musicians will come together Friday, Sept. 9 to raise funds for flood relief and recovery efforts in Eastern Kentucky. The Eastern Kentucky Relief Benefit event will be held starting at 6:30 p.m. at WordPlay Cincy to raise funds for the Hindman Settlement School’s Flood Relief Fund. Damaged by the floods itself, the […]
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Western Kentucky SAFE fund gets additional money for tornado damage
The West Kentucky State Aid Funding for Emergencies, or SAFE, fund is getting an additional $3.3 million. Gov. Andy Beshear announced the funding Wednesday during his weekly press conference. It will go to the City of Mayfield and Fulton County, as well as several eligible utilities, to help with strained fiscal liquidity and costs associated […]
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‘Total devastation’: Locals lend a hand in EKY flood cleanup
Boone County residents head to Wolfe County to aid in the cleanup after floods devastated the area in July.
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Fund offers way to donate to EKY flood victims
The Kentucky Primary Care Association established a fund for donations to eastern Kentucky flood victims. The association comprises community health centers, rural health clinics, primary care centers, and all other organizations and individuals concerned about access to health care services for the state’s under-served rural and urban populations. “KPCA is committed to helping our members […]
