Why people rebuild in Appalachia’s flood-ravaged areas despite the risks
On Valentine’s Day 2025, heavy rains started to fall in parts of rural Appalachia. Over the course of a few days, residents ...
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Eastern Kentucky declared a disaster as locals recover from flooding once again
Kentuckians are assessing the damage from last week’s severe weather, which killed 22 people. Now they’ll have federal help ...
At least 11 dead in ‘historic’ Kentucky flooding. Emergency disaster declared
Gov. Andy Beshear increases death toll to 11. President Trump approved an emergency declaration in Kentucky Sunday after ...
"Devastating flooding" hits small Kentucky town of Pikeville as mayor reports over 50 swift water rescues
In Pikeville, Kentucky, a town with a population of roughly 7,000 people, "nearly every home" in one neighborhood saw ...
Kentucky town faces water issues amidst flood aftermath
Devastating floods are finally receding in Eastern Kentucky. Hazard’s city manager tells us they’ve seen too many water main ...
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Middletown’s strongman champion helps Kentucky flood victims
A world champion strongman from Middletown spent the weekend hauling food, water and emergency supplies to flood-devasted areas in Kentucky.
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Kentucky approved for disaster declaration, FEMA assistance in flooding recovery efforts
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky has been given the green light for an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration from the ...
After deadly flooding, how can Kentucky Republicans deny climate change? | Letter
Kentucky lawmakers are promoting legislation, lawsuits and government actions that undermine efforts to address climate ...