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Plan on a frigid start to Thursday as temperatures will be well into the teens, and wind chills hanging out in the single digits. If you need to travel, give yourself extra time for the drive and be very cautious. Icy spots on roads will be very possible, if not likely in many areas.

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1.  ’It’s a big asset to all the farmers’: How UK agricultural center destroyed by tornado impacts Kentucky farmers

Renovated in 2019, this research and education facility was directly hit by the EF-4 tornado on Dec. 10, 2021. Losing the center hurts Kentucky farmers in a big way.

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Across the state, schools are facing supply chain disruptions causing shortages of cafeteria staples, like chicken, pizza items and more.

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COVID has changed "college life." It's a lot harder to have the "best years of your life" when you aren't sure you're going to be in class or online. Students and NKU talk about the new way of college life.

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In Ohio County, residents impacted by the Dec. 10 tornadoes are still in the early stages of recovery and for the Alvey family faith has keep them strong during a very trying time. 

Chris Alvey and son Ethan stand where their family home once stood. (Spectrum News 1/Jonathon Gregg)