Dec 30 Health Facing Utility Disconnection? Here’s How To Apply For Assistance Starting on Jan. 6, the application period will be open for residents to apply for financial help to keep their lights and heat on. By Lisa Gillespie Dec 30 Health Facing Utility Disconnection? Here's How To Apply For Assistance Lisa Gillespie
Jul 18 Community Louisville Under Excessive Heat Warning Through Sunday Temperatures are expected to hover around the low to mid 90s Thursday, but will ramp up through the weekend into the upper 90s. By Ryan Van Velzer Jul 18 Community Louisville Under Excessive Heat Warning Through Sunday Ryan Van Velzer
Jul 17 Environment Study: Kentucky’s Heat Index On The Rise The number of sweltering summer days will only increase as climate change takes its toll on Kentucky, according to a study released Tuesday. By Ryan Van Velzer Jul 17 Environment Study: Kentucky’s Heat Index On The Rise Ryan Van Velzer
May 31 Community Louisville Libraries’ Air Conditioning Struggles Amid High Temps Some of the air conditioning units at library facilities have malfunctioned, raising temperatures to 80 degrees in some branches and prompting a cut in operation hours. By Kyeland Jackson May 31 Community Louisville Libraries' Air Conditioning Struggles Amid High Temps Kyeland Jackson
Sep 2 Local News Heat Moves JCPS Football Game Times Jefferson County Public Schools is moving all evening football games back to at least 8 pm tonight. The heat index is expected to exceed levels suitable to play, said JCPS athletics director Jerry Wyman. “There is no guarantee that it wouldn’t have been ok at 7:30 but we feel a lot more confident that 8:00 […] By Devin Katayama Sep 2 Local News Heat Moves JCPS Football Game Times Devin Katayama
Jul 19 Local News Temps Not Record-Breaking But Heat Warnings Continue The National Weather Service is predicting the heat index for Louisville to be mostly in the triple digits for the next week. While we won’t experience record-breaking temperatures, this is expected to be the longest heat wave Louisville has experienced this year. National Weather Service meteorologist John Gordon says the combination of high temperatures and […] By kdurbin Jul 19 Local News Temps Not Record-Breaking But Heat Warnings Continue kdurbin
Aug 4 Local News Excessive Heat Warning in Effect Today The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued an excessive heat warning, in effect until 9pm tonight. Forecasters say today's high will range from 96 to 101. Combined with high humidity, this will result in a heat index from 106 to 111 degrees. By Todd Mundt Aug 4 Local News Excessive Heat Warning in Effect Today Todd Mundt
Aug 3 Local News Triple-Digit Temperatures Expected Wednesday The high temperature Wednesday in the Louisville area is expected to approach 100 degrees with a heat index near 110. The National Weather Service says a break in the heat could come this weekend, but the relief won't last long. By Gabe Bullard Aug 3 Local News Triple-Digit Temperatures Expected Wednesday Gabe Bullard
Jul 23 Local News Heat Advisory In Effect Through Saturday The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Kentucky for today and this latest heat wave could make July a record-setting month. By Gabe Bullard Jul 23 Local News Heat Advisory In Effect Through Saturday Gabe Bullard
Jul 6 Local News Salvation Army Operates 'Cooling Centers' For Those Without A/C by Stephanie Crosby Louisville area social service agencies are opening their doors to help residents escape dangerous summer heat this week. The Louisville Area Command of the Salvation Army has opened two cooling centers, in addition to its Center of Hope homeless shelter on Brook Street. The Center of Hope is operating under a ‘white […] By Stephanie Crosby Jul 6 Local News Salvation Army Operates 'Cooling Centers' For Those Without A/C Stephanie Crosby
Jul 6 Local News Highest Temperatures of the Summer Predicted for Louisville Area by Stephanie Crosby Some of the highest temperatures of the summer so far are in the forecast for this week. Forecaster Mike Callahan with the National Weather Service says highs in the mid-to-upper 90s are well-above average temperatures for this time of year. Many counties in the far eastern part of Kentucky are under a […] By Stephanie Crosby Jul 6 Local News Highest Temperatures of the Summer Predicted for Louisville Area Stephanie Crosby
Jun 15 Local News Shelters Fly White Flags During Hot Weather When the heat index reaches or tops 95 degrees, the shelters fly white flags to indicate that the homeless can come in for relief from the heat overnight. By Gabe Bullard Jun 15 Local News Shelters Fly White Flags During Hot Weather Gabe Bullard
Feb 2 Local News Food, Heat, Shelter Aid Still Available for Louisvillians 83,000 Louisvillians are still without power after last week’s ice storm. Hundreds are still spending their nights in shelters throughout Jefferson County. By Kristin Espeland Feb 2 Local News Food, Heat, Shelter Aid Still Available for Louisvillians Kristin Espeland
Aug 29 Local News Student Athletes Risking Heat-Related Collapse A recent spate of heat-related collapses raises questions about how well student athletes are being protected. By Kristin Espeland Aug 29 Local News Student Athletes Risking Heat-Related Collapse Kristin Espeland