With the incoming snow and cold temperatures, the possibility of power outages is a concern this weekend. “If you get about a quarter inch of ice, that will start to bring down limbs on the wires,” Duke Energy’s Community and Government Relations Rep. Ken Muth told Kenton County mayors Saturday morning. “Half inch – up […]
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Thousands of power outages in NKY after severe weather
Thousands in Northern Kentucky are without power following severe weather Sunday night. Duke Energy is reporting about 1,000 customers without power in Northern Kentucky as of 8:25 p.m. Sunday night. Owen Electric is also reporting just over 1,000 people without power around the same time. Check out outage maps from the two providers below to […]
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Thousands without power following overnight storms
Thousands in the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati regions are without power following storms and heavy overnight rain from Tuesday. At least one school district, Campbell County Schools, has closed on April 3 due to the power loss. Duke Energy is reporting at least 10,000 customers are without power as of Thursday morning with the […]
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Most still have power after Sunday night storms
Only about 220 people served by Owen Electric in NKY are without power this morning, and Duke Energy isn’t reporting energy outages. That’s after powerful storms rolled through the area Sunday night, bringing with it thunderstorm and tornado warnings that triggered sirens and forced many into their basements. Now that the storms have moved through, […]
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Covington authorizes legal action against Duke Energy
The Covington City Commission has voted to allow their lawyers to take legal action against Duke Energy due to ongoing disagreements over a franchise agreement.
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Covington OKs franchise with Owen Electric. But what about Duke?
Covington City Commission has approved Owen Electric’s franchise agreement, which will see the company pay the city $4,000 plus 3% gross receipts on a quarterly basis in exchange for the right to construct, repair, install and maintain utility infrastructure on the city’s public right of ways.
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Power outages mount across the region
More than 100,000 people are without power right now in the Tri-State as Hurricane Helen’s effects are felt across the Midwest. Most of those outages are north of the Ohio River, but thousands are without power in Northern Kentucky from Florence to Union, Fort Mitchell, Fort Wright, Covington, Fort Thomas and Cold Spring. Check the […]
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Owen Electric power outage reported in Boone County
Roughly 1,100 Owen Electric Customers in Boone County are without power due to a transmission problem with Owen Electric’s supplier, Eastern Kentucky Power Collective.
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Covington mulls franchise agreement with electric companies. What does this mean for your electric bill?
The Covington Board of Commissioners is considering establishing regulations that would mandate a franchise agreement between the city and electric providers, specifically Duke Energy, who believes a franchise agreement would not be necessary.
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Northern Kentucky Duke Energy customers feel financial crunch of higher bills heading into winter
Covington small business owner Chris Conley wasn’t expecting to see his electricity bill increase from $96 in November to $331.60 in December. For many residents and business owners, opening the mail toward the end of the year can be an anxiety-inducing activity, especially as the outside temperatures begin to cover vehicles in a pesky layer […]