As Sheriff, I’ve witnessed how swiftly chaos can erupt during a disaster and how vital clear, real-time communication is in ...

WKYT Meteorologist Alexa Minton spoke with one first responder from Laurel County whose whole life was turned upside down ...

Governor Andy Beshear announced in a post on X on Friday night that there is some "good news." FEMA Individual Assistance is now available for six counties, including Laurel, Pulaski, and Russell.

PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Two months after the May tornado, some rebuilding efforts have already begun. The South Kentucky RECC building suffered significant damage, being one of the largest ...

It's been 60 days since a tornado swept through parts of Somerset and Pulaski County, destroying homes and businesses. Some rebuilding is underway but it could be a long recovery for others.

Five days after deadly tornadoes ripped through southern Kentucky killing at least 19 people and injuring dozens more, the federal government has still not arrived. Gov. Andy Beshear has asked for ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The death toll from an EF4 tornado that tore through Kentucky last month has risen from 19 to 20. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said in a post on X Thursday evening that a ...

KENTUCKY, USA — Kentuckians affected by April’s severe weather will have extra time to get federal assistance. FEMA announced the eligibility period for Serious Needs Assistance has been ...

As the Trump administration threatens to dismantle FEMA, military veterans and other volunteers are preparing to take a bigger role in disaster relief. Emily Cochrane traveled to Kentucky days ...

The president has approved Kentucky's emergency declaration amid a stretch of tornadoes and flooding throughout the state.

As soon as FEMA assistance was federally approved for the Kentucky tornado, Bernardy tells us they joined other organizations at Somerset’s Disaster Recovery Center.

Local News KY governor provides update on FEMA assistance, recovery efforts following deadly tornado An EF-4 tornado hit Laurel County last week and killed 19 people.