Art Lander’s Outdoors: Kentucky lake and river levels recovering following severe flooding
The recent historic flooding across the state couldn’t come at a worst time for anglers, the beginning of spring fishing….
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The River: Recent high waters evoke memory of journey home THROUGH a river amid ‘Great Flood of 1997’
The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…
Duke Energy restores powers to 70,000 customers; Ohio River crests and work continues
Duke Energy is encouraging customers to stay safe as the company continues to respond to historic storms and flooding in…
Strong storm system, flood watch through Sunday for NKY; Duke Energy prepared to act
Staff report A powerful storm system will impact the Greater Cincinnati region, with the National Weather Service predicting severe storms…
FEMA has approved $20.6 million in housing and assistance to 3,500 households in flooding disaster counties
As of March 17, FEMA has approved more than $20.6 million in housing and other types of assistance to more…
Drivers urged to prepare for adverse conditions during Severe Weather Awareness Week March 16-22
Spring and summer are a time to keep an eye to the sky and stay weather-aware, and as those living…
At least eight dead as Eastern Kentucky suffers another round of widespread flooding over the weekend
(Update: The death toll has reached 12 from the weekend flooding.) By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Eastern Kentucky is reeling…
During Winter Weather Awareness Week, NWS advising Kentuckians to prepare for cold weather hazards
By Tom Latek Kentucky Tdoay December 1-7 is being observed as Winter Weather Awareness Week in Kentucky, and the National…
Some Kentuckians, like many rural Americans, are too poor to qualify for federal flood protections
This story was produced through a collaboration between the Daily Yonder, which covers rural America, and Climate Central, a nonadvocacy…
Several tornadoes touched down in state, lots of water and wind damage; one vehicle fatality in NKY
After declaring a state of emergency as severe storms swept through the Commonwealth Monday and Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear joined…
New report chronicles community concerns, priorities for local waters in Ohio River basin
Toxic pollution. Sewage contamination. Flooding. These are some of the concerns people in the 14-state Ohio River region have about…
Kentucky’s Appalachian teachers say ‘intense’ challenges lie ahead for education in the region
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Educators in Appalachian Kentucky said significant school disruption and remote learning during the COVID…
Ben Dusing, John Gardner returning soon from latest humanitarian trip in Ukraine — facing danger daily
Staff report Ben Dusing and John Gardner have spent three months as humanitarian volunteers in Ukraine and are about to…
Flooding solutions discussed for Silver Grove, long beleaguered with flooding from two sources
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The Campbell County courthouse in Newport was the site of a report and discussion…
Storm damage in western, central sections of state, two tornadoes, flash flooding, high winds reported
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today At least five people have been confirmed dead and hundreds of thousands are without power…
Governor, legislative leadership announce $212 million for flood-damaged areas over next six months
Gov. Andy Beshear joined state lawmakers in the Capitol Rotunda to announce a plan to spend $212.7 million over the…
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…
In remote Eastern Kentucky, neighbors step in to help out where no one else will following floods
By Justin Hicks Ohio Valley ReSource Over the past week, Havanna Thacker has transformed a historic high school in Carr…
Kentucky lawmakers continue preparation for special session to provide aid to Eastern Kentucky
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislative leaders and the governor’s office are continuing to work on the scope of a…
Beshear expects to call special session of General Assembly to fund cleanup, repairs from recent floods
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Governor Andy Beshear said he expects to call a special session of the General Assembly…
Kentucky by Heart: Eastern Kentuckians share personal experiences on recent flooding, recovery
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist Who can speak most authentically about the catastrophic flooding in eastern Kentucky? Eastern Kentuckians, of…
Constance Alexander: Recent flooding inspires poetry, wreaks havoc and spawns teamwork
The litany of devastation in Eastern Kentucky has a cadence all its own: Quicksand, Bulan, Neon, Hiner, Martin, Fisty, Hueysville,…