Senate committee advances bill to track disaster relief funds by Derek Operle February 17, 2023 Whitney Westerfield, of Christian County, said the push follows reports that some relief funds went to people unaffected by recent disasters.
KFTC seeks investigation of surface mining’s role in deadly Kentucky floods by Liam Niemeyer February 14, 2023 A Kentucky advocacy group wants to know if inadequate reclamation contributed to disaster.
USDA Rural Development raises grant cap for low income Kentuckians in disaster areas by Samantha Morrill August 30, 2022 The new maximum applies to property owners within presidentially declared disaster areas — including those impacted by recent tornadoes.
Ky. transportation secretary gives update on flood recovery, points to lessons from tornado outbreak by WKMS Tornado Recovery Reporter Lily Burris August 18, 2022
Eastern Kentucky flooding inspires poetry, wreaks havoc and spawns teamwork by Constance Alexander August 11, 2022 Writers attending a Hindman workshop witnessed the flooding devastation and shared personal accounts of the impact.
Amid divisive Kentucky politics, natural disaster recovery seen as a bipartisan moment by Liam Niemeyer August 10, 2022 With ongoing recovery from destructive floods and tornadoes, politicians are emphasizing the importance of Kentuckians coming together.
Biden on Ky. visit: ‘I promise you, we’re not leaving’ by Ryland Barton August 8, 2022 This is the second time President Biden has visited Kentucky in less than a year to extend condolences after a massive weather-related tragedy.
Beshear: Special legislative session needed to OK flood recovery funds for Eastern Kentucky by Jennifer P. Brown August 3, 2022 Local governments and school districts will need help paying for cleaning and recovery, Gov. Andy Beshear said.
Governor accepts flood relief donation during Hopkinsville visit by Jennifer P. Brown August 2, 2022 Christian County Water District commissioners and managers made the contribution when Gov. Andy Beshear was in town for an industrial announcement.
3 ways to help Eastern Kentucky flood victims by Jennifer P. Brown July 31, 2022 Wondering how you can help those who have lost so much to flooding in Eastern Kentucky? Here are a few ideas.
Ky. flooding update: 25 people confirmed dead, including 4 children by Stan Ingold July 30, 2022 Gov. Andy Beshear said officials are concerned that more victims will be found as searching continues.