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Thursday, December 5, 2013

Providence Chamber Banquet Postponed


by Matt Hughes
J-E News Editor
The Providence Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet scheduled for tonight, Thursday, December 5, is the latest holiday event to fall victim to tonight’s predicted winter weather.

Winter Weather Driving Tips from the KSP


Due to the anticipated winter weather system moving towards the Post 2 District, the Kentucky State Police would like to take this opportunity to provide motorists with some important information and numbers. 

Here are a few simple steps to help keep you on the road and less stressed:
Avoid travel unless necessary when winter weather is in your area.
Slow down.
Always wear your seat belt.

Weather Update


by Matt Hughes
J-E News Editor
The latest prediction from the National Weather Service (NWS) call for rain until around 9:00 p.m., then rain, possibly mixed with freezing rain between 9:00 p.m. and midnight.

Power Out

According to officials with the city of Providence, KU crews are working to restore a power transmission line that went down at around 12:30am. The cities of Providence, Clay, Wheatcroft and Sturgis were all without power. Power to many parts of the effected area was restored around 3:30 a.m.

Power was restored at approximately 8:45 a.m.