Regional & State

The affected lawmakers include Rep. Lynn Bechler, who represents a portion of Christian County.

Tornado debris in some impacted areas could potentially worsen flash flooding.

While the work is just beginning, storm victims are being encouraged to guard against hiring unreliable contractors. 

People can register to vote, update party affiliations or check on their registration statuses on the secretary of state’s website.

With the highly contagious omicron variant more than doubling every two days, Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday gave recommendations for Kentuckians attending New Year's events and parents with children returning to school after the winter break.

The nation has averaged more than 200,000 new cases per day, a 69% jump during the period, but Kentucky's new-case rate has dropped 39%, more than any other state.

The growing popularity of the dark sky movement has many rural communities leading the way in efforts to turn down light pollution and embrace the night. Their efforts are improving quality of life and generating new economic development opportunities.

Both of Christian County’s distilleries — Casey Jones and MB Roland — donated auction items. 

The Kentucky government has provided to school districts only enough funding for half-day kindergarten for decades, despite the fact that most districts offer full-day kindergarten. Districts are expected to use local general funds to cover the remainder of the costs.

Gov. Andy Beshear has launched a website providing extensive information on resources for Kentuckians impacted by the recent tornadoes.

Many Western Kentucky tornado victims will spend the holiday at state parks that have been turned into free emergency housing for tornado victims.

Pembroke, home to about 865 residents, has been digging out from the Dec. 11 tornado with the help of volunteers from the community and from out-of-state.