LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Another storm hit flooded Kentucky mountain communities Monday as more bodies emerged from dry land, and the governor warned that high winds could present a threat. other threats – fallen trees and power poles. Governor Andy Beshear said the death toll rose to 37 while hundreds remained unaccounted for for five … Read more
HINDMAN, Ky. (AP) – Damage to critical infrastructure and the arrival of heavier rains hampered the Kentucky relief effort Sunday to help Kentucky residents affected by the hurricane. recent major floodsGovernor Andy Beshear said. As residents in Appalachia try to slowly reconnect their lives, flash flood warnings have been issued for at least eight eastern … Read more
PRESTONBURG, Ky. (AP) – Some Appalachian residents returned to flood-ravaged homes and communities Saturday to shovel mud and debris and salvage what they could, while the Kentucky governor said search and rescue operations were underway in the area where torrential rains had led to deadly flash floods the previous day. Rescue teams are continuing their … Read more
CNN – After the days deadly flood swept much of eastern Kentucky and the death toll rose to at least 25, first responders worked Saturday to search for missing residents, the state’s governor said. Governor Andy Beshear lamented that the death toll was “likely to rise” after what officials described as unprecedented flooding in the … Read more
CNN – Heavy rains flooded already saturated eastern Kentucky late Wednesday and early Thursday, triggering life-threatening flash flooding that forced rescues, rendered roads impassable and promote emergency warning for people moving to higher ground. A flash flood emergency was declared early Thursday for areas including Perry, Leslie and Clay counties, and flash flood warning The … Read more
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – One of four people who were hit by a car Tuesday night while walking through downtown Louisville died on Thursday. Trey Jones, 42, died Thursday at the University of Louisville Hospital, the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office said Friday. Jones and his wife are believed to be in critical condition after investigators … Read more
Two officers were killed when a man opened fire on police trying to execute a wanted warrant at a Kentucky home on Thursday night, authorities said. Five others were injured at the scene in a rural area in the mountains of eastern Kentucky, an arresting source said. Floyd County Sheriff’s Office determined The officers killed … Read more