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FEMA representatives are canvassing Pendleton County to help residents impacted by April's severe storms register for assistance.
Gov. Andy Beshear announced expanding Disaster Unemployment Assistance to include affected workers from 24 more Kentucky counties after April’s severe storms.
A violent storm system that included at least one unconfirmed tornado ripped across Kentucky, destroying homes, businesses and at least one church. 18 are confirmed dead as of Saturday afternoon.
People unemployed or self-employed living or working in the affected areas and became unemployed or had work interrupted as a direct result of the flooding that occurred in Kentucky starting
Kentucky firefighter Leslie Leatherman answered the call for help when a late-night tornado plowed through his Laurel County community
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The lone victim in Pulaski County was identified as Melody Godby, 68, of Somerset. She was at a house in the Poplarville community in eastern Pulaski County that “exploded” in the storm, said Coroner Clyde Strunk.
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 to her father and Elliott's brother, Darrell Elliott.
A tornado relief benefit concert featuring a lineup of Kentucky musicians is set to take place Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at The Virginia in Somerset.