A high wind warning remains in effect for the Louisville area and parts of Kentucky until 7:00 Wednesday evening.The National Weather Service says wind gusts approaching 60 miles per hour are possible.Strong winds have already caused some power outages across the area.E.ON U.S. says as of late Wednesday morning, about 6,800 LG and E customers were without service.Another 2,800 Kentucky Utilities customers across Kentucky were without service.Officials warn residents to stay away from downed power lines, which can be reported at 589-3500.
Rick Howlett was midday host and the host of LPM's weekly talk show, "In Conversation." He was with LPM from 2001-2023 and held many different titles, including Morning Edition host, Assignment Editor and Interim News Director. He died in August 2023. Read a remembrance of Rick here.