While we didn’t get a white Christmas, winter weather is still going to be coming to Northern Kentucky here soon. Before the real winter weather begins, we wanted to ask, how does snow and ice removal and mitigation work? The State of Kentucky Department of Transportation covers all interstates and state roads while Boone, Campbell […]
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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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Boone County, Welcome House renew winter sheltering plan agreement
Boone County and Covington-based nonprofit Welcome House of Northern Kentucky have renewed an agreement to provide cold weather sheltering for the winter season. “We’ve operated for three winters,” Boone County Human Services Director Laura Pleiman said. “We’re really looking at those who are unsheltered in Boone County and at risk of effects from severe weather.” […]
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KYTC District 6 Snowfighters to report for first winter event
Rain, snow and freezing temperatures coming our way The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 snow and ice removal crews will report to duty this afternoon at 4 p.m. for the first winter weather event forecasted for the Northern Kentucky area. KYTC has been monitoring this first threat of precipitation. The National Weather Service advises rain […]
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7 Tips if You Get Stranded In Your Car During a Winter Storm
Winter Storm ‘Gia’ Could Impact KY Driving Conditions Winter Storm Gia is moving toward Kentucky and will most likely impact driving conditions for motorists this weekend. Kentucky State Police (KSP) is cautioning motorists to be prepared for potentially hazardous driving situations by preparing in advance of the storm. “This storm has already spread snow, sleet […]
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Crews Prepping For First Snow of New Year
Fort Thomas crews were preparing roads today. FTM file. Fort Thomas officials and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 snow and ice removal crews have spent the day pretreating interstates and state roadways in the Northern Kentucky area with salt brine preparing for the first winter event of 2017. State crews will have their trucks […]
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Forecast Friday: Winter Storm Warning
Weather report contributed by FTM media partner, WCPO.com: The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for much of the Tri-State beginning at 7 a.m. and a Winter Weather Advisory beginning at 4 a.m. Friday for a few counties including Hamilton County in Ohio. It appears a light snow of a 2 to […]
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BREAKING: Crash Near Highlands Closes Memorial Parkway
Reader submitted. FTM copyright. A crash has closed Memorial Parkway Saturday afternoon just before 3 PM. Three vehicles were involved in the crash as the snow continued to fall and road crews were working diligently to clear the roads.
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Extreme Cold Stretches Emergency Shelter’s Resources Thin
The Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky has issued a call for help as temperatures plummet this week./ESNKY Plummeting temperatures this week have caused the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky to reach out to the community for assistance.
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Flu Hits Record Levels in Northern Kentucky
Cases of the flu have hit record levels in Northern Kentucky this year./CC The Northern Kentucky Health Department is reporting that cases of influenza throughout the region have already hit record levels this year, and there is likely more to come.