Mar 2 Local News At Least Eight Dead From Kentucky Tornadoes; Beshear Declares State of Emergency Kentucky emergency management officials now say that at least eight people have died as a result of severe weather that tore across the commonwealth Friday afternoon. Buddy Rogers with the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management told the Lexington Herald-Leader that four people were killed in Menifee County, three in Kenton County and one in Morgan […] By Rick Howlett Mar 2 Local News At Least Eight Dead From Kentucky Tornadoes; Beshear Declares State of Emergency Rick Howlett
Mar 2 Local News Indiana Death Toll Rises; Daniels To Survey Damage Saturday The death toll from Friday’s tornadoes that tore across southern Indiana is at least six, according to various reports. The state Department of Homeland Security says three of the fatalities occurred in Jefferson County, Indiana, with one recorded in hard-hit Henryville. Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels will visit the storm-ravaged area Saturday morning. He issued this […] By Rick Howlett Mar 2 Local News Indiana Death Toll Rises; Daniels To Survey Damage Saturday Rick Howlett
Mar 2 Local News Beshear Declares State of Emergency Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has declared a statewide state of emergency in response to Friday’s severe weather that caused damage in several counties. Beshear says a statewide declaration will give local officials immediate access to state resources for public safety and recovery efforts. The Kentucky Emergency Management Agency says the storms caused destruction in Pendleton, […] By Rick Howlett Mar 2 Local News Beshear Declares State of Emergency Rick Howlett
Mar 2 Local News Severe Weather: Three Confirmed Dead in Jefferson County, Indiana Information from the Associated Press Indiana authorities say at least three people have been killed by tornadoes raking the southern portion of the state. Indiana Department of Homeland Security Spokesman John Erickson confirms three deaths in Jefferson County, Ind. Another death was reported in hard-hit Henryville, but it was not immediately clear if it was […] By Rick Howlett Mar 2 Local News Severe Weather: Three Confirmed Dead in Jefferson County, Indiana Rick Howlett
Mar 2 Local News Heavy Tornado Damage in Southern Indiana; System Continues Path Across Region Damage reports are beginning to come in from this afternoon’s outbreak of tornadoes in the region. The heaviest damage appears to be in southern Indiana, where an official says the town of Marysville, in Clark County is “completely gone.’ There is also destruction reported in the Clark County community of Henryville. In Kentucky, Trimble County […] By Rick Howlett Mar 2 Local News Heavy Tornado Damage in Southern Indiana; System Continues Path Across Region Rick Howlett
Mar 2 Local News Severe Weather: Heavy Damage in Southern Indiana Severe weather continues to move through the Louisville area and the region this hour. The first damage reports are coming in from southern Indiana, where officials say the destruction is widespread. As the system moved across the area, numerous funnel clouds and tornado touchdown were reported in southern Indiana. Among the heaviest damaged areas are […] By Rick Howlett Mar 2 Local News Severe Weather: Heavy Damage in Southern Indiana Rick Howlett
Mar 2 Local News Severe Weather Arrives In Region Severe weather has begun moving through the Ohio Valley region, as tornado warnings or watches have been posted for counties in western and central Kentucky and southern Indiana. Several funnel clouds have been spotted in southern Indiana. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. Forecasters say there’s a strong likelihood that severe thunderstorms […] By Rick Howlett Mar 2 Local News Severe Weather Arrives In Region Rick Howlett
Mar 2 Community Severe Weather Threat Prompts Closings The threat of severe weather this afternoon in the Louisville area has prompted some closings and cancellations. Humana employees are being told to leave at 3pm. Catholic Schools in Jefferson County have dismissed early. There will be a staggered release of all Fort Knox personnel starting at 2pm. Those who live farthest from the base […] By Rick Howlett Mar 2 Community Severe Weather Threat Prompts Closings Rick Howlett
Mar 2 Local News U of L Shutting Down Early Due To Severe Weather Threat The University of Louisville will cancel classes and close offices starting at 1:00pm today due to the threat of severe weather. Classes beginning at 1:00pm or later are canceled. Supervisors are advised to allow staff to leave on a staggered schedule beginning at noon. All staff must consult with their supervisor before leaving. UofL Outpatient […] By Rick Howlett Mar 2 Local News U of L Shutting Down Early Due To Severe Weather Threat Rick Howlett
Mar 2 Local News Severe Weather Likely For Louisville Area Today The Louisville area is braced for another round of severe weather today. The National Weather Service says severe thunderstorms are likely this afternoon and evening and could produce damaging winds, large hail and possible tornados throughout the area. Cooler conditions are expected for the rest of the weekend, with highs Saturday only in the upper […] By Rick Howlett Mar 2 Local News Severe Weather Likely For Louisville Area Today Rick Howlett
Aug 15 Here and Now Today on Here and Now Today we’re looking back at the weekend. On the national level, that means a review of the action at the Iowa Straw Poll in Ames. And on the local level, it means an update on where things stand after Saturday’s storm. In total, about 30,000 customers of Duke and LG&E are waiting for the power […] By Laura Ellis Aug 15 Here and Now Today on Here and Now Laura Ellis
May 18 Local News Daniels Issues Disaster Declaration For 34 Indiana Counties Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels has declared a disaster emergency for 34 counties hard-hit by recent severe weather and flooding. The state Department of Homeland Security’s Arvin Copeland says the declaration is a step toward a possible request for federal aid for the counties, many of which were affected by Ohio River flooding. “We will go […] By Rick Howlett May 18 Local News Daniels Issues Disaster Declaration For 34 Indiana Counties Rick Howlett
Apr 24 Local News Flood Risks Persist as Heavy Rain Continues With the Ohio River currently five feet over the flood stage and more rain expected, the National Weather Service’s flash flood watches and warnings continue for much of the area, including Louisville. The NWS further says the worst may be yet to come, as rainfall is expected to continue throughout and the coming days. All of […] By Gabe Bullard Apr 24 Local News Flood Risks Persist as Heavy Rain Continues Gabe Bullard
Apr 20 Local News Some Schools Affected by Last Night’s Storms After last night’s storms, New Albany/Floyd County schools are closed today. Floyd County Head Start is also closed. Greater Clark County Schools is running 2 hours late today. While we’re at it, as of 7 a.m., about 6,200 LG&E and KU customers are without power. Duke Energy reports about 9,000 customers without power in the […] By Todd Mundt Apr 20 Local News Some Schools Affected by Last Night’s Storms Todd Mundt
Apr 20 Local News Storms Down Power Lines, Trees, Leaving Thousands Without Power Winds in excess of 60 mph downed trees and power lines during last night’s storms, and knocked out power to more than 20,000 homes in the metro area. As of 5:30am, LG&E and KU report that about 7,000 customers are without power, as crews work to restore electricity. The storms caused some scattered property damage […] By Todd Mundt Apr 20 Local News Storms Down Power Lines, Trees, Leaving Thousands Without Power Todd Mundt