Recovery efforts are underway in Laurel County. RELATED | Team Coverage: Deadly storms tear through Kentucky In the video above, WKYT’s Amber Philpott speaks with the executive director of the Bluegrass Chapter of the American Red Cross,

Dozens of people lost their lives after tornadoes swept through Kentucky and Missouri over the weekend as the communities impacted were forced to grapple

Several parts of the state were struck by the tornado early Saturday morning, leaving significant damage across the area.

A Laurel County firefighter who spent nearly 40 years serving his community died Friday night while protecting

The death toll from Friday’s violent tornado storm remained unchanged Sunday evening after a day of damage assessments, said Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear.

Two days after deadly tornadoes tore through southern Kentucky, devastated communities are beginning the painful process of picking up the pieces.

After a deadly weekend in Laurel County, boots are on the ground everywhere to help communities rebuild what they can.

KENTUCKY, USA — A firefighter working to help others during Friday night’s destructive tornado has died. According to the Laurel County Fire Department, Major Roger Leslie Leatherman was fatally injured while responding to the tornado.

As recovery efforts continue, emergency management teams are conducting damage assessments to help Kentucky qualify for federal disaster assistance.

Millions of people in the Midwest and Great Plains are in the path of numerous severe thunderstorms expected on Monday. Kansas City is expecting winds up to 50 MPH and half-dollar-sized hail that could damage roofs or cars.

Kentucky state officials are providing an update after devastating storms tore through the state, leaving at least 14 people dead and others injured.