Schools determine whether or not to stay open based on the roads and weather conditions, with each district having its own inclement weather policy and decision-making process.
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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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KYTC District 6 Snowfighters Reporting in for Christmas Eve
Remember to take it slow in the snow! Looks like there could be a white Christmas Eve. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 snow and ice removal crews will be reporting in starting at 1 p.m. today. The latest forecast says that a rain-snow mix can start this afternoon around 3. The forecasters are calling for […]
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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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#snOMG 1.3
So apparently this has been the 6th most snow this area had seen before this version of White Death. Up until today at about 2:00 or so, the roads had been absolutely fine. I’ll continue to take some photos. I realize I’m not breaking any news by any means, but it’s still fun to see […]
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Photo Journalism: White Death version 1.2
My bride texted me around 3:00 on Monday while I was working. I was caught up in the moment, so when I read “heading to Kroger after work, anything specific you need?” – I didn’t really think twice. My reply – “Not that I can think of, maybe some Apple Jacks.” Had I checked some […]
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“Real” News
One of the themes that I try to incorporate in my posts are links to social networking sites. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Nixle, etc. have evolved from gimmicky, pass-the-time- websites to legitimate ways to connect, market, and break news. As a Journalism major, I came to the harsh realization that my dream of taking over […]
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Links from 5, 9 ,12 & 19 Ft. Thomas Snow Stories
Channel 5 Channel 9 Channel 12 Channel 19 While most of these links are from last week, the themes around the stories from today remain the same. Are there parents out there who are grateful that school is in session on days like today, as Superintendent Williamson suggests?
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Ft. Thomas Schools on the news – again
(Picture is on N. Fort Thomas Ave, on the bend right before St. Catherine) As I was shoveling snow today at my house, channel 5 news stopped by to interview me and basically let me know how I had my work cut out for me all day. Thanks, as if I didn’t know that. They […]