Kentucky officials investigating deaths that may be connected to winter storm

By: McKenna Horsley

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: January 26, 2026

Words: 601

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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Kentucky officials are investigating three deaths that may be related to the weekend’s severe snow and ice.

In a Monday morning press conference, Gov. Andy Beshear said at least one fatality may be a result of running a generator indoors. That afternoon, he confirmed the death of a 72-year-old woman from Whitley County because of hypothermia.

“Check on your neighbors, just make sure they’re OK,” the governor said. “What a good time …

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