The weekend’s snowfall is beginning to wind down, but cold temperatures are expected to persist throughout next week, according to the National Weather Service. The winter storm warning is still in effect until noon Monday. The National Weather service is forecasting between two and four inches of additional snow accumulation between Sunday afternoon and noon […]
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What to do if your power goes out during the winter storm
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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How to prevent snow plowing from blocking your driveway
With heavy snows predicted for this weekend, many in the region are likely gearing up to clear their driveways and walkways of snow. Shoveling snow, of course, is a fun activity that everyone looks forward to and no one ever complains about. How frustrating then when a snow plow comes along and ruins it by […]
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Snowfall totals: New daily record measured at CVG
A record-breaking amount of snow fell in the early morning hours on Tuesday. At CVG, the previous record for snowfall on this day was last set nearly 100 years ago — in 1929. That total was 2.2 inches. Tuesday, around 4.2 inches fell at CVG, nearly doubling the previous record. Several other areas throughout the […]
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Blood donations needed after winter storm disrupts supply
The winter storm that hit Kentucky in early January hurt the state’s blood supply, the Kentucky Blood Center said Monday. The wintry conditions — snow, ice and freezing temperatures — caused the blood center network to cancel mobile drives and close early, lowering donor turnout. KBC says it lost about 800 donations last week. Supply […]
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NKY road crews, first responders prepare for winter storm
Boone County road crews and first responders are preparing for an impending winter storm, with salt trucks loaded and roadways pre-treated, while county residents are advised to stay safe and have essential supplies on hand.
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Here’s how to stay safe on the road this holiday road trip season
Whether you’re heading over the river and through the woods to grandma’s house or you’re taking a trip, you’ll be one of millions on the road this holiday season. In anticipation, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is offering a series of tips to help motorists arrive at their respective holiday landing spots safely. “Please give yourself […]
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Three dead from winter storms, 24k without power
Gov. Andy Beshear has confirmed that three people died from the winter storms that hit Kentucky Thursday night into Friday. He confirmed two deaths in a weather update from the statehouse on Friday morning — one person from a car wreck in Western Kentucky and one from insecure housing in Louisville. The third he Tweeted […]
