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One week after a deadly EF-4 tornado hit Russell, Pulaski, and Laurel counties, the National Weather Service has updated the ...
“I am so grateful for the dedication, willingness, and unwavering compassion to help those in need from our DR family,” said KYDR Director Ron Crow. “At close of day Saturday, over 40 homeowners will ...
Polk County’s four members of the U.S. House voted along partisan lines on “One Big Beautiful Act,” the reconciliation spending bill pushed by President Donald Trump. The measure passed by a 215-214 ...
A father and daughter film-making duo have returned from an international Laurel and Hardy fan celebration event after being ...
The people in this Laurel County community have a long road to recovery ahead of them, but they won’t be on this journey alone.
A Kentucky couple lost an arm each as they were sheltering inside their home during a devastating tornado last week, according to their relatives, a report by WLEX stated. Paul and Gail Cline, who are ...
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By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear has sent a letter to President Trump requesting an expedited major disaster ...
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - A foreign exchange student from Spain has experienced more than one devastating event during his time in America. During Raul Diaz’ time in Laurel County, he has ...
More help is coming for the survivors of last week's deadly Southern Kentucky tornadoes. Governor Beshear has activated the ...
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 ...
From Friday at 11:30 p.m. to Saturday at 9 a.m., the London-Laurel 911 center received over 600 calls for help as a tornado ...