The onslaught of snow has depleted most of Newport’s salt supply, and another round of snow is on the way. “At this point the City has very nearly depleted our supply of road salt,” City Manager Tom Fromme said in a statement. “Our distributor is unable to obtain and provide any additional salt to us […]
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Newport Low on Salt as More Snow Creeps Toward Area
The onslaught of snow has depleted most of Newport’s salt supply, and another round of snow is on the way. “At this point the City has very nearly depleted our supply of road salt,” City Manager Tom Fromme said in a statement. “Our distributor is unable to obtain and provide any additional salt to us […]
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More Snow, Wind Chills this Week, Then Warmer Days
More dangerous wind chills will be in the area on Wednesday and then more snow this weekend. And then, a bit of a warm-up. Low temperatures Wednesday morning will generally range from five to negative-five, the National Weather Service reported. Winds are expected to be light and even calm in some areas. However, the NWS […]
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More Snow, Wind Chills this Week, Then Warmer Days
More dangerous wind chills will be in the area on Wednesday and then more snow this weekend. And then, a bit of a warm-up. Low temperatures Wednesday morning will generally range from five to negative-five, the National Weather Service reported. Winds are expected to be light and even calm in some areas. However, the NWS […]
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State Looks to Conserve Salt as Winter Drags On
A robust winter season and more precipitation expected in the coming weeks has Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) officials looking for ways to conserve salt as deliveries slow and materials run in short supply. With less than 150,000 tons of salt on hand and delivery becoming increasingly difficult, KYTC engineers are implementing strategies to stretch the […]
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State Looks to Conserve Salt as Winter Drags On
A robust winter season and more precipitation expected in the coming weeks has Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) officials looking for ways to conserve salt as deliveries slow and materials run in short supply. With less than 150,000 tons of salt on hand and delivery becoming increasingly difficult, KYTC engineers are implementing strategies to stretch the […]
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Snow & Ice Return to Area for Midweek Event
Over the weekend the region got a break from the brutal cold and snow with temperatures reaching the fifties. Reality is back today and has special plans that will arrive just in time for the Tuesday evening commute. A winter storm warning goes in effect at 4 p.m. and isn’t scheduled to expire until Wednesday […]
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Snow & Ice Return to Area for Midweek Event
Over the weekend the region got a break from the brutal cold and snow with temperatures reaching the fifties. Reality is back today and has special plans that will arrive just in time for the Tuesday evening commute. A winter storm warning goes in effect at 4 p.m. and isn’t scheduled to expire until Wednesday […]
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Water Event Closes Block in Mainstrasse Overnight
There was some sort of water event in Mainstrasse Village late Sunday night, early Monday morning. A witness, who snapped and provided these photos, told The River City News that Sixth Street was shut down between Bakewell and Philadelphia. Water was bubbling up from under the brick street, the witness reported. One nearby resident told […]
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Water Event Closes Block in Mainstrasse Overnight
There was some sort of water event in Mainstrasse Village late Sunday night, early Monday morning. A witness, who snapped and provided these photos, told The River City News that Sixth Street was shut down between Bakewell and Philadelphia. Water was bubbling up from under the brick street, the witness reported. One nearby resident told […]
