Kentucky, tornadoes
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Tornadoes that swept through parts of Kentucky Friday night killed 18 people in Kentucky and left several others critically injured. The storms that hit Kentucky came from a weather system
An apparent powerful tornado tore through Russell, Pulaski and Laurel County in Kentucky late Friday night, leaving a trail of destruction and killing several.
"We're gonna keep coming back over, and over, and over to show everybody that we're going to rebuild every structure and every life," Gov. Andy Beshear said.
Multiple fatalities have been confirmed in Laurel County, Kentucky following a reported tornado. Saturday morning, the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that nine people died and others had numerous severe injuries after the reported tornado.
Gov. Andy Beshear is giving a live update on the impacts of the deadly May 16 tornado that hit Kentucky and the state's ongoing response.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is giving an update Tuesday as the southern Kentucky region braces for more severe weather amid recovery efforts from devastating storms.
Buddy, the beloved dog of Laurel County resident Pamela Mason, was found injured but alive following a tornado that touched down in the southeastern Kentucky County May 16. Mason is among the 19 confirmed victims of the weekend storm. David Scott photo
Aerial video footage from areas in the South and Midwest, including Kentucky, show a trail of destruction left by devastating storms and tornadoes.