Monday, February 2, 2009

Crittenden Countians Featured in Lead Story on 'CBS Evening News With Katie Couric'

Crittenden County residents Bill and Gwen Wilson were interviewed by CBS Evening News reporter Hari Sreenivasan. The newscast detailed that every National Guard member in Kentucky has been called into service, going door to door to check on those without power.

In Kentucky alone, the CBS report noted, approximately 255,000 homes and businesses remain without power. Gwen was featured using a BBQ grill in her toolshed to cook. Bill is starting to miss the little conveniences like taking a bath. In Crittenden County alone, Sreenivasan said, the ice storm brought down some 300 power poles.