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        Covering Kentucky

        Tornado survivors find temporary housing in state's trailers

        Karolina Buczek
        Laurel Tornado

        Covering Kentucky

        Gov. Beshear waives ID and vehicle document fees for storm victims

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man arrested in connection with 2024 Letcher County murder

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        Crime

        Juvenile in Millersburg charged with burglary, trespassing, criminal mischief

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        Pulaski County Detention Center

        Covering Kentucky

        Inmates in Pulaski County aid in cleanup effort after devastating tornado

        Erin Rosas
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        Covering Kentucky

        High school teens can workout for free during Planet Fitness summer program

        Erin Rosas
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        Covering Kentucky

        UK Athletics and LEX18 donation drive kicked off Thursday, continues Friday

        Ellen Ice
        Laurel Tornado

        Covering Kentucky

        'Please help me': London-Laurel 911 answers 600+ calls during tornado

        Megan Mannering
        Beshear

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky governor awaits presidential approval for FEMA tornado assistance

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        Covering Kentucky

        Buffalo Trace Distillery launches fundraiser to support storm relief efforts

        Lauren Minor
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        Covering Kentucky

        Laurel County church finds a way to continue services despite severe damage

        Andrew Lamparski
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        Covering Kentucky

        Son remembers mother killed in tornado as the 'glue' of the family

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Whitley Co. house fire heard from miles away, victim identified

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Dogs found in 'terrible condition' in Letcher County, owner facing charges

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        Covering Kentucky

        Community works to rebuild after Somerset church destroyed by storms

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        Covering Kentucky

        AVOL Kentucky unveils new meditation garden at Stonewall Terrace

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        Covering Kentucky

        Juvenile charged with additional murder charge after teen is presumed dead

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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky Wildcats baseball team helps tornado victims in Russell County

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        Covering Kentucky

        Horses help power the road to sober living for addicts on a Kentucky farm

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        Covering Kentucky

        1 person confirmed dead by coroner after large house fire in Corbin

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        Covering Kentucky

        London family hides in gas station cooler to survive tornado

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        Supplies to aid those affected by tornado stolen from Finley Trailer Park

        Lauren Minor
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        Covering Kentucky

        Trauma survivors share their powerful stories on National Trauma Survivors Day

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Grandmother among victims of deadly Laurel County tornado

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Social media helps tornado victim find missing wedding dress

        Andrew Lamparski
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        Covering Kentucky

        Owner of AB Training in Somerset in recovery mode After Friday's EF-4 tornado

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Deadly tornado paralyzes Laurel County man from waist down

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Covering Kentucky

        Tornado sirens not designed to be heard indoors, emergency officials say

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Red Cross volunteers continue working to help storm victims in Kentucky

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        London’s Lowe’s helping city’s tornado victims

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        Covering Kentucky

        US 27 in Pulaski Co. back open following 'extensive cleanup' and repairs

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        Airbnb.org providing housing to people affected by tornadoes

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        BBN Tonight

        Donations for Kentucky tornado relief will be accepted outside Kroger Field

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        Covering Kentucky

        Tornado relief benefit concert to be held in Somerset on Tuesday

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        Crime

        Police looking for man wanted on trafficking drugs, firearm possession charges

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        Covering Kentucky

        No injuries reported after tree falls on home in Laurel County

        Erin Rosas
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        Covering Kentucky

        Disaster SNAP benefits approved for 24 Kentucky counties after April floods

        Erin Rosas
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        Covering Kentucky

        Hospital describes sudden surge of patients after Laurel County tornado

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park remains closed as crews clean up debris

        Andrew Lamparski
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        Covering Kentucky

        The Creek Church in Somerset serving as a donation hub for tornado victims

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Exotic birds stolen from damaged pet shop returned after community rallies

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Residents face more severe weather while working to recover from destruction

        Lauren Minor
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