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Mingo County PSD falters after Lenore water main rupture
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LENORE, W.Va. — Flooding, a ruptured water main and limited treatment capacity combined to disrupt water service across much of Mingo County this week, placing most customers under a boil water advisory and forcing emergency rerouting efforts to maintain supply. The trouble began around midnight Feb. 20 when rapidly rising
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At least 19 dead as tornadoes, severe storms tear through Kentucky
by Liam Niemeyer and Jamie Lucke, Kentucky LanternMay 17, 2025 The death toll from recent severe weather in Kentucky has reached 19, Gov. Andy Beshear said Sunday. Saying “we’ve got more tough news, Kentucky,” Beshear in a social media post confirmed the death of a woman in Russell County. Already confirmed were the deaths of
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Major disaster declaration for 13 counties affected by April floods, storms and landslides
FRANKFORT — President Donald J. Trump approved a major disaster declaration for 13 Kentucky counties, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Friday. The declaration unlocks federal aid for residents affected by historic flooding, severe storms, landslides and more in early April. Residents and business owners in the following counties can apply for federal disaster assistance: Anderson, Butler,
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We love to talk about the weather
It is sometimes funny to think about: when people are striking up conversations, the weather is likely at the top of the list. And if you phone a friend or family member, it is likely the topic of the weather will come up sooner rather than later. But why not? The weather rules us more
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Martin County Water Crisis: Main line break, freezing temps lead to outages
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County residents have been grappling with water outages since Saturday, with the situation escalating due to freezing temperatures affecting the water supply. Outages began Saturday evening, followed by an emergency alert from the Martin County Water District at 4:25 p.m. The alert stated an 8-inch main line
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Cold weather poses increased risks for heart attacks and strokes
BY CHI SAINT JOSEPH HEALTH As the temperatures drop and winter weather approaches, CHI Saint Joseph Health urges Kentuckians to be proactive in knowing the adverse effects winter weather can have on their heart health. “Regardless of background, age or gender, it is important to be aware of the cold and how it could impact
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Kentucky Power urges customers to get ready for winter weather now
ASHLAND — Before the cold, ice and snow become a common occurrence in eastern Kentucky weather forecasts, Kentucky Power is urging customers to take the necessary steps to be ready and stay safe throughout the winter. “Just as our crews stay prepared for winter storms and outages by participating in drills and reviewing time-tested restoration
