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Lightning Safety Tips
I was sitting in my apartment Thursday night, and I was calm. I was watching a movie I had saved on my DVR, but I was checking Twitter on my phone to keep up with any severe weather information. I don't know how many lightning strikes there were, but it was something to see, from the safety of my living room.
According to the NOAA, each year in the United States, more than 400 people are struck by lightning. On average, about 70 people are killed and others suffer permanent neurological disabilities. Lightning often strikes outside the area of heavy rain and may strike as far as 10 miles from any rainfall. If you hear thunder, a thunderstorm is close enough to pose an immediate lightning threat to your location.
Here are some tips to keep you safe if you are outside an a storm strikes.
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Blake Griffin Out Anthony Davis Possibly Back In On The US Mens Basketball Team
Former UK star and recent New Orleans Hornets acquisition Anthony Davis has been invited back to the USA Mens Olympic team training camp after LA Clippper Blake Griffin suffered a knee injury in a training camp scrimmage in Las Vegas Wednesday night. Davis made the final cut for the team but t
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Former Evansville Reporter’s Cat Attack Video Goes Viral [VIDEO]
Okay, I've said it before, and I'll say it again, cats cannot be trusted. Former WFIE reporter Nicole DiDonato, found that out in a live shot Thursday morning. I cringed and of course I laughed, and, I sympathized. NEVER make eye contact!
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The City Of Livermore’s DemiSemiSeptCentennial Activites July 4th-7th
What is a "DemiSemiSeptCentennial"? The City of Livemore is celebrating its 175th anniversary with a a huge slate of events beginning July 4th.
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Daviess County Open Burning Ban Goes Into Effect Friday Morning
Daviess County Judge-Executive Al Mattingly has signed Executive Order No. 03-2012, it states:
Prevailing dry weather conditions have created a threat of brush fires in Daviess County.
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2012 Longest Day Of Play in Owensboro Coming Up On June 21st
The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service of Daviess County and The UK College of Agriculture present the 2012 Longest Day of Play. It will be Thursday, June 21st, 4pm-8pm at Moreland Park in Owensboro
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ROMP Ready To Roll June 28th-30th [VIDEO]
Owensboro's annual River of Music Party at Yellow Creek Park is now carrying a new subtitle: Bluegrass Roots & Branches Festival. Presented by the International Bluegrass Music Museum, this year's ROMP is
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Texas Roadhouse Hosting OPD, Owensboro Firefighters Charity Events
Cops, firefighters, ribs? Texas Roadhouse in Owensboro will be hosting a "Fire vs. Police" Rib-Eating contest Monday night (June 18th) at 5:00pm. Five OPD officers will face off against five Owensboro Firefighters and the winning team (each member must consume a half slab of ribs, bones bare!) will win an all-expenses paid feast catered by Texas Roadhouse.
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Danica Patrick Bids Goodbye To Sexy Image
It's no secret Danica Patrick's foray into full-time Nationwide and Sprint Cup racing hasn't been the most prosperous. However, a marketing/image change is happening off the track for the 30-year-old rookie.
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Owensboro Bourbon And Jazz Festival This Weekend
Bourbon is a Kentucky staple and this weekend, Owensboro rolls out the red carpet for all kinds of libation happenings. The very first Bourbon & Jazz Festival kicks off tonight during "Friday After Five" with a VIP Cocktail Reception in Woodward's 6p-10p with live music courtesy of Barbara Santora and her band "Jazzin". An after hours mixer will be held at Kentucky's only bourbon bar, Spirits, located in the Miller House at 301 East 5th St. 10p-12a. There will be more jazz and guests can sample over 100 bourbon selections. Click through for more events!
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A. Lincoln: A Pioneer Tale Is A New Musical Debuting At The Lincoln Ampitheatre [VIDEO]
President Abraham Lincoln's time in Indiana has been dramatized in many forms for twenty-five years at Lincoln Ampitheatre in Perry County. When the ampitheatre's construction was completed in 1987, the play Young Abe Lincoln was staged there for the first time. In 2009, LINCOLN: Upon the Altar of Freedom was produced in honor of Lincoln's 200th birthday. Now a new two-act musical play, which will incorporate several of the area's young actors, makes its World Premiere this weekend.
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St. Joseph’s Peace Mission Trek XV Coming Up June 10th
It's that time of year again for the St. Joseph's Peace Mission Trek. Prove you can last 13 or 20 miles on your bike, pushing a stroller, or jogging, or just come for the after party at David and Jean Yewell's house. Whatever way you participate, it's for a good cause, children living at the peace mission and those young men that will be served at the newly built Yewell Home for Boys.