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Additional aid coming to agencies helping families with winter home heating
February 24, 2014
Despite a warm-up this weekend, the mercury is dropping once again as the chill of the winter season keeps a firm hold a...

LG&E and KU crews helping restore power along the East Coast
February 16, 2014
We have dealt with snow, ice and frigid temperatures for months. While next week may bring some slightly warmer temperat...

Shelters in Louisville and Lexington to receive $50,000 donation
February 6, 2014
Many of us are exhausted with this winter's freezing temperatures, but it's all exhausting vital resources as well. E...

Give the gift of a HUG this Valentine's Day
February 6, 2014
Looking for a thoughtful gift to give a hard-to-buy-for loved one this Valentine's Day? Or do you want to help offse...

Recent icy temperatures increase the need for Project Warm services
January 31, 2014
When the ball dropped on the new year, the temperatures fell right along with it. The frigid temperatures have cre...

Supplying students with success
January 29, 2014
It’s hard to get through a school day if a student is constantly searching for a pen and piece of paper. Unfortunatel...

$440,000 and counting for LG&E and KU heating assistance programs

January 29, 2014
The LG&E Community Winterhelp, KU WinterCare Energy Assistance Fund and WinterShare Fund offered by Old Dominion Pow...

Remembering the Ice Storm Five Years Later
January 28, 2014
Earlier this month, the polar vortex blew through the Bluegrass and has kept its strong winter grip on the area. But fiv...

Remembering the ice storm five years later
January 27, 2014
Earlier this month, the polar vortex blew through the Bluegrass and has kept its strong winter grip on the area. But ...

Polar vortex: Why is my bill higher than normal?
January 17, 2014
This month's polar vortex brought the coldest temperatures in almost 20 years. Our customers set five new peak-energy...