Severe Weather
Severe Weather
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SEVERE WEATHER
Tom Eblen: After the tornado, West Liberty explores a 'green' recovery
Inspired by a leader in the recovery of tornado-ravaged Greensburg, Kan., some in West Liberty, Ky., are now exploring ways to rebuild their storm-damaged town with an eye on the environment and "green" technology.
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2012 TORNADO
Obama declares major disaster for Kentucky
WEST LIBERTY — President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for Kentucky on Tuesday night, triggering the release of federal funds to help people recover from the storms in the state last week.
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2012 TORNADO
Donations and volunteers swarm devastated community in Laurel
"This disaster has brought out the best that Laurel County has to offer, and that's neighbors helping neighbors," said Deputy Sheriff Gilbert Acciardo Jr.
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2012 TORNADO
Tornado probably traveled more than 90 miles in Kentucky and W. Virginia
A killer tornado probably traveled more than 90 miles as it shredded houses and toppled trees in a path that stretched 60 miles through Kentucky and more than 30 miles into West Virginia, according to the National Weather Service.
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2012 TORNADO
Efforts under way to collect donations for tornado victims
Drop-off sites are set up throughout Central Kentucky for people who want to donate items needed in communities devastated by Friday's tornadoes.
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DAILY BUSINESS REPORT
More than 9,000 damage claims filed so far with insurers
Claims for damage from Friday's round of deadly tornadoes and hailstorms are pouring into Kentucky insurance agents by the thousands. By mid-afternoon Monday, Kentucky Farm Bureau, one of the state's largest property insurers, had received more than 9,000 claims, said Greg Kosse, spokesman for Kentucky...
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SEVERE WEATHER
117 displaced dogs, cats return to Franklin County shelter
FRANKFORT — In a hopeful sign for an entire region that has been ravaged by too much rain and wind in too little time, 117 dogs and cats that were displaced from their modest riverside shelter home in Franklin County went home Thursday.
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SEVERE WEATHER
Beshear declares state of emergency due to drought
FRANKFORT — Gov. Steve Beshear has declared a state of emergency because of drought conditions, a move that lifts restrictions on truckers hauling relief supplies into Kentucky.
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SEVERE WEATHER
FEMA teams due in Kentucky Thursday to assess flood damage
Teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency are due in Kentucky Thursday to begin assessing the damage from widespread flooding last weekend.
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SEVERE WEATHER
Beshear seeks disaster declaration for farms hit by floods
Gov. Steve Beshear has requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack that, if granted, could make some aid programs available to Kentucky farmers.
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