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President Donald Trump has approved Gov. Andy Beshear’s request for federal disaster assistance in six Kentucky counties affected by severe storms and tornadoes last weekend. People in Caldwell, Laurel, Pulaski, Russell, Trigg and Union counties can ...
A Kentucky woman is reunited with her wedding dress following a tornado. The woman's neighbor described the moment she discovered the gown and her mission to find the owner using a lost and found Facebook page.
The move will allow individual assistance to flow into areas impacted by last week's tornadoes, including Laurel and Pulaski counties.
LONDON, Ky. (WKYT) -Kentucky’s Lt. Governor and senior U.S. Senator both toured tornado-ravaged areas in southern Kentucky Friday. Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and Senator Mitch McConnell were in London, and thanked volunteers and first responders for all their work.
One man, Bronson Bennett, is taking the cleanup efforts into his own hands to give his fellow Kentuckians the second chance they deserve.
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says President Donald Trump has approved six counties for individual assistance after tornadoes moved through the state. "Thank you to the president and Sec. Kristi Noem for this support, which is essential to helping families affected rebuild," Beshear said in a social media post.
Governor Andy Beshear announced that families in some Kentucky counties hit by tornadoes will be eligible for FEMA assistance.
A deadly severe weather outbreak spawned at least one tornado in 22 states from May 15-21. Among the hardest-hit states were Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma and Wisconsin.
The force of 170 mph winds from a cataclysmic tornado in Kentucky literally ripped a married couple apart as they clung to each other — horrifically tearing off one arm from each victim.
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Friday marks one week since a deadly tornado ripped through several Kentucky communities. Throughout the week, we’ve brought you countless stories of survival and recovery. While one week has passed, it will take months, likely even years, for the community to pick up the pieces and rebuild.
The 2025 spring tornado season was one of the most active in over a decade, with over 900 tornado reports. Several intense outbreaks occurred, including five EF4 twisters. Despite the activity, no EF5 tornadoes were reported,