Gov. Beshear announces 10 confirmed storm-related deaths in Kentucky

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.
Sasha Moore,

FRANKFORT, Ky., (KBSI) – Gov. Andy Beshear said Wednesday that 10 deaths in Kentucky have been confirmed as a result of recent winter storms.

Beshear shared the update during a live briefing on the state’s response to winter weather Wednesday, Jan. 28. He said the fatalities are linked to hazardous conditions caused by extreme cold, snow and ice across the state.

Among the confirmed deaths are:

  • Betty Veach, 72, of Whitley County
  • Marvin Knuckles, 48, of Morgan County
  • A 62-year-old man in Pulaski County
  • A 70-year-old man in Graves County
  • A 68-year-old man in Davis County
  • Two 71-year-old men in Johnson County
  • A 64-year-old man in Johnson County
  • A 78-year-old man in Owen County
  • A 64-year-old man in Jefferson County

Beshear urged residents to remain cautious as dangerous travel conditions and extreme cold persist. State agencies continue to monitor conditions and coordinate response efforts statewide.

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