Winter storm blanketing Kentucky with ice and snow
A massive winter storm began blanketing Kentucky with ice and snow Friday morning as much of the state prepared for a snowfall predicted to top 12 inches in many places.In Eastern Kentucky, snow totals could be the biggest in 20 years, said National Weather Service meteorologist Tony Edwards.“It’s going to be our biggest snowfall since the mid-’90s,” Edwards said.Mount Vernon in Rockcastle County had already reported six inches of snowfall, he said shortly before 10:30 a.m. The Laurel County Sh..>> view originalGovernor, Lexington mayor urge people to stay off the roads
A massive storm that could dump a foot or more of snow on Lexington and much of Kentucky on Friday prompted urgent warnings from city and state leaders to stay off roads and remain patient.“It’s unlikely that even main roads will be clear until after the storm subsides on Saturday,” Gov. Matt Bevin warned Thursday afternoon. “I strongly encourage everyone, except in the case of emergency, to stay off the roads and prepare for any inconvenience during this major snow event. Your cooperation will..>> view originalLexington road crews implement 'massive operation' for snow storm
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A light snow flurry hit Lexington around 8 a.m. Friday morning, a precursor to an impending winter storm that could dump as much as 20-inches on various parts of the Bluegrass. By 9 a.m., road conditions began to dwindle as the highly-anticipated storm came to fruition. There were slick conditions throughout the state. The northbound lanes of Interstate 75 were blocked in Rockcastle County at mile marker 54 after a commercial vehicle got stuck. Snow covered many of Lexi..>> view originalLexington Police searching for shooting suspect
Click Here to access the online Public Inspection File Viewers with disabilities can get assistance accessing this station's FCC Public Inspection File by contacting the station with the information listed below. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC's online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, 888-835-5322 (TTY), or fccinfo@fcc.gov. Public File Liaison: 606-436-5757 Station Contact Info:>> view originalLexington activates Emergency Operations Center
Lexington activates Emergency Operations Center 0 Comments for this article Submitted: 01/22/2016 - 12:41pm Tags: Emergency, Emergency Operations Center, KY, Lexington LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ)- Lexington’s Emergency Operations Center has been activated ahead of the severe winter weather.As the snow accumulates on the roads, the city is asking people to avoid travel, if possible.Police say 911 should only be called in an emergency. The city says people with other issues or non-emergency questio..>> view originalLexington shelter open 24/7 through winter storm
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Organizations that help the homeless have been busy because of the cold. Now they'll have to ramp up their efforts even more to make sure that no one without a place to stay gets caught out in this winter storm. The Catholic Action Center's 'Compassionate Caravan' has been circling Lexington streets for days straight. "It's amazing in the last 10 days since we've had our hot line number that folks have called 1,300 calls and our volunteers have gone up and picked up peop..>> view originalMayor: Lexington Is Prepared For Winter Storm
Lexington is prepared for the winter storm forecast for Friday, Mayor Jim Gray said.“We’re ready. Our focus is on getting our roads clear as fast as we can, and reaching out to meet the individual needs of our citizens,” Gray said. “This is supposed to be a big storm, so those who can stay home should do so. Otherwise we hope everyone will help their neighbors, especially those who are elderly, and be patient. And please keep pets out of freezing temperatures.”STREETS AND ROADSRoad crews have be..>> view originalBlizzard dumps snow in South; DC mayor says to 'hunker down'
Shoppers raided grocery and hardware stores, bishops excused Catholics from Sunday Mass and the nation’s capital was shutting down Friday, just ahead of a gnarly blizzard that will blanket much of the Eastern United States this weekend. Conditions quickly became treacherous as the first heavy flakes fell from Tennessee through Virginia’s Blue Ridge mountains, aiming straight for Washington. Cars got stuck on icy, snow-covered roads and people lost power as far south as Georgia.The good news, of..>> view originalKentucky enjoys 'bigs' victory at Arkansas
After Skal Labissiere contributed mightily to what could be called a “bigs” Kentucky victory over Arkansas, Coach John Calipari had a question for the winning locker room. “Maybe he’s a jump shooting big man,” Calipari said. “What do you think?”Calipari noticed a knowing look on heady point guard Tyler Ulis’ face.“Ulis must have said this to Kenny (Payne) weeks ago,” Calipari said. “‘Dude’s trying to turn the guy into something he’s not.’“He’s not Shaq. He’s a jump shooting big man. If he rebo..>> view originalAt least 4 killed in snowstorm-related deaths
A look at deaths that have been blamed on the snowstorm pounding the eastern part of the U.S.KENTUCKY— A man died in southeastern Kentucky when his car collided with a salt truck Thursday, state police said. Billy R. Stevens, 59, of Williamsburg was pronounced dead at the scene on state Route 92 in Whitley County. Two passengers were being treated at a hospital.NORTH CAROLINA— A 60-year-old woman driving her car in Stokes County near her home about 5:45 p.m. Wednesday hit an "extremely icy" pat..>> view original
Friday, January 22, 2016
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