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Kentucky tornado survivors rely on support from local community and state as governor urges feds for help
The move would help get federal assistance moving into Kentucky to help people who saw damage to their homes after deadly tornadoes and severe weather last week. There have been reports of FEMA being ...
Path of destruction: EF-4 tornado in Kentucky crossed three counties, NWS confirms
LONDON, Ky. — The massive EF-4 tornado that killed 19 people in Kentucky last Friday tore through three counties leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. According to the National Weather Service ...
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Despite massive losses people thankful for police in wake of tornado’s devastation
The Laurel County sheriff says he's incredibly thankful for all the agencies who have helped them to avoid being overwhelmed. It's a sentiment shared by the people who have experienced incredible ...
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Laurel County church finds a way to continue services despite severe damage
Churches in southeastern Kentucky are finding ways to keep practicing even after suffering damage and destruction over the ...
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Funeral arrangements made for Kentucky firefighter who died protecting his wife from tornado
A Laurel County, Kentucky firefighter who died protecting his wife from the recent tornado will be laid to rest next week.
Tornado benefit concert '606 Strong' Tuesday at The Virginia
The Master Musicians Festival and The Virginia present 606 Strong: A Tornado Relief Benefit concert from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, at The Virginia in downtown Somerset. On May 16, a ...
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Beshear provides update on tornado recovery: 'We will rebuild'
Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update Thursday on the severe weather, including tornadoes, that took place May 16-17 and hit ...
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'It was gone': Looters steal donations from Laurel County trailer park hit by tornado
Looters stole donations from a Kentucky trailer park hit by the deadly tornado. It happened not long after the weather hit southeastern Kentucky. "We had rows lined up of things and totes and stuff, ...
Who are the people who died in the Kentucky tornadoes? What we know about the victims
Elliott, 63, often called "Kenny," died following the recent London tornado, according to a GoFundMe. His niece, Rachel Harris, started the campaign to pay for his funeral expenses, with funds going ...
19 people who died in KY storms have been identified. What we know about them
A couple who dressed up as Santa and Mrs. Claus, a horticulturalist, a retired state employee and more are among the victims.
Police up patrols after looters steal donations for Kentucky tornado victims
Police in southern Kentucky are stepping up patrols in the area where a deadly tornado hit after looters stole from a donation site meant to help victims.
Kentucky tornado victim was an admired retired teacher, had a passion for animals
Cupcake held such a revered role in Smith’s life that he was mentioned in her obituary, which said the retired Clay County High School teacher, “who had a great love and passion for animals,” was ...