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19 killed in long, powerful tornado that hit southern Kentucky; search for survivors continues

An apparent powerful tornado tore through Russell, Pulaski and Laurel County in Kentucky late Friday night, leaving a trail of destruction and killing several.

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How many tornadoes hit Kentucky? What we know as storm surveys continue

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Kentucky neighborhoods hit by tornado to evacuate ahead of next round of storms

Mayday Parade honors Kentucky tornado victims during Cincy show: 'We'll do what we can'

Mayday Parade, an iconic pop-punk band from the early 2000s, took fans on a musical journey through its decades-long career when it brought its Three Cheers for 20 Years tour to Andrew J. Brady Music...

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Tornadoes expose staffing crisis at National Weather Service

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More storms take aim at the central US after tornado deaths

More storms take aim at central US, where many are digging out from tornado damage

More severe storms were expected to roll across the central U.S. this week following the weather-related deaths of more than two dozen people and a devastating Kentucky tornado.

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Kentucky City Devastated by Tornadoes Out of a ‘Horror Movie’

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Kentucky mother describes son’s last moments as tornado collapsed building

Kentucky tornado survivors recount harrowing experiences amid cleanup efforts

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

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Laurel County KY schools close for the rest of the academic year due to tornadoes

With 17 deaths and massive damage from weekend tornadoes, Laurel County Public Schools has officially ended the 2024-2025 school year as of May 16, district officials announced Tuesday.

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Who are the people who died in the Kentucky tornadoes? What we know about the victims

Southeastern Kentucky communities are mourning the losses of loved ones who were killed as tornadoes and heavy storms rushed through the region May 16.

'We're gonna keep coming back': Beshear revisits tornado-ravaged Laurel County

"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.

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Names of Laurel County tornado victims released

KENTUCKY (WKYT) - We now know the names of the victims of the deadly tornado in Laurel County. According to Bowling Funeral Home, the victims have been identified as: Among them was Les Letherman, a firefighter killed while shielding his wife during the tornado.

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Kentucky fire major was shielding wife from tornado when he died, and may not have known it was her

Major Les Leatherman, of the Laurel County Fire Department, responded during storms Friday night to a fire alarm on Sunshine Hills Road, which was the most ravaged area in the

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17 fatalities confirmed in Laurel County, Kentucky from reported tornado

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.

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Kentucky fire major died trying to save wife’s life when Laurel County tornado struck

Major Leslie Leatherman, a 39-year veteran of the Laurel County Fire Department, was tragically killed while responding to a fire alarm when the tornado touched down.

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NWS assesses tornado damage in London, Kentucky

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -The National Weather Service has completed the tornado assessment in Laurel County, Kentucky. The preliminary data showed high end EF3 damage, with low end EF4 indicators, mainly in the Sunshine Hills area of London, officials with the NWS said.