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Cars are flipped over as tornado damage is seen on Bourbon Road in Somerset, Ky. on May 17, 2025. (Caleb Lowndes / Bowling Green Daily News)

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Officials urge volunteers to document hours for tornado cleanup

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – In the wake of the devastating May 16 tornado that struck southern Kentucky, claiming ... Read more

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Pope, ‘heartbroken over devastation,’ assists with tornado cleanup in London

LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Kentucky coach Mark Pope took a break from the recruiting trail Sunday and helped ... Read more

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Here comes the rain (again): Severe storms possible in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – As Kentuckians continue their clean-up from the historic flooding which took place earlier this ... Read more

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AG offering grants to combat child abuse

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Attorney General Russell Coleman has recognized April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and is ... Read more

Flooding between Forkland and Perryville Road. (Photo submitted)

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Kentucky watches for surging rivers to recede so widespread cleanup can begin

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — After days of deluges overfilled rivers to near-record levels across Kentucky, residents were anxious ... Read more

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Beshear issues state of emergency with severe storms coming

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency Wednesday morning, ahead of the first round of ... Read more

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Beshear signs bill freeing $100 million for emergency relief

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Gov. Andy Beshear has signed into law legislation passed on the last day of ... Read more

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Paul introduces Nutritious SNAP Act program

U.S Senator Rand Paul on Tuesday introduced the Nutritious SNAP Act of 2025 to restore personal responsibility and ... Read more

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Beshear vetoes bill protecting conversion therapy

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) – Gov. Andy Beshear has vetoed a bill that would have protected conversion therapy practices ... Read more

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Senate passes bills on age for conceal carry, lowering driver permit age

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT – With just three days left before the General Assembly goes into its 10-day veto ... Read more