FEMA extends individual assistance deadline for homeowners, renters in Kentucky
Kentucky homeowners and renters who suffered uninsured or underinsured damage to their property from the February Severe Storms, Flooding and…
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The best way to help disaster victims is to donate to funds set up for that purpose
Governor Andy Beshear launched the Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund to benefit those those counties affected by devastating flooding. To…
President Trump approves disaster assistance for ten Kentucky counties as death toll reaches 22
Kentucky Lantern President Donald Trump on Monday approved expedited disaster assistance for individuals and local governments in 10 Kentucky counties…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s view of the Ultimate Fact Check, the election, FEMA, the economy
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Winter weather approaching — be Winter Ready to identify, reduce the risks cold weather poses
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today With holiday travel and winter weather approaching, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has launched…
Death toll in Eastern Kentucky flooding goes to 43, two more dead; one still missing
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Two more people were reported to have died related to the eastern Kentucky flooding back…
September is National Preparedness Month, make sure your family is ready in the event of disaster
National Preparedness Month (NPM) is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and…
FEMA says it has provided over $60million in aid to flooding disaster victims in Eastern Kentucky
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Federal Emergency Management Agency says well over $60 million in aid has been approved…
FEMA uses text messaging to communicate with KY flood survivors; exact number of homeless unknown
The Rural Blog “Three weeks after a catastrophic flood hit Eastern Kentucky, local state and federal officials say they are…
Mitch McConnell: Kentucky’s communities will bounce back from last year’s natural disasters
When I visited Mayfield in mid-December last year, the town was a scene of total devastation. The tornado that ripped…
Gov. Beshear reports another death from the tornado, now 77; discusses toy fund, relief fund and more
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday there has been another confirmed death due to the outbreak…
Beshear reports 824 new COVID cases, 7 deaths; positivity rate up to 4.5 percent; register to vote
Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday reported 824 new COVID-19 cases and seven deaths, bringing the state’s totals to 62,731 cases…
BBB Trends: September is National Preparedness Month; are you ready? Here are some helpful tips
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau Mass shootings. Tornadoes. Flooding. Now, hurricanes. It seems every community in our country has…
Residents question Cov Commission about flood response; ‘It looked like a typhoon hit down there’
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune Reporter After Coleman Stracener’s service in the military, he decided it was time to come back…
FEMA announces federal disaster aid available to certain counties in KY, including Campbell, Kenton
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available to the Commonwealth of…
Gov. Bevin receives notification of Federal assistance for Eastern KY counties impacted by flooding
Governor Matt Bevin today received notification that President Donald Trump has authorized assistance for certain Kentucky counties that suffered significant…
Waypoint Aviation Lands at Lunken Airport; new corporate jet hangar has ribbon-cutting Thursday
Waypoint Aviation, a new 40,0000 square foot corporate jet hangar and Fixed Based Operation (FBO) at Lunken Municipal Airport, celebrate…
Covington awarded $1.36m SAFER federal grant to hire eight new firefighters; approves new equipment
The City of Covington has been awarded a $1.36M SAFER federal grant to hire eight new full time firefighters. The…