Ajay Patel

1 week ago | lex18.com | Ajay Patel

CLARK COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — Hall's on the River, an iconic Kentucky restaurant with nearly 245 years of history, is reopening its doors after being hit by two devastating floods within just three months. "If you've never seen it, you don't realize what the water does when it comes in. It looks terrible," said Larry Sparks, a longtime customer of the Clark County establishment.

1 week ago | lex18.com | Ajay Patel

FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — Frankfort High School's football team is facing an unexpected challenge off the field after recent storms left their weight room severely damaged by flooding. The team's field house, like much of Kentucky's capital city, was inaccessible at the beginning of the week due to extensive storm damage that impacted the area. Head Coach Steven Davis was stunned by the extent of the flooding in the team's weight room. "I just couldn't believe how high it got," Davis said.

1 week ago | lex18.com | Ajay Patel

FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — As cleanup around Frankfort continues, there are still countless individuals and organizations doing their part to support flood victims. Ashley Smalley is one of those Good Samaritans. "This is my home. This is where I was born and raised. I was raised by my grandparents that taught me: do what you can, when you can," Smalley said. The scenes she's witnessed have been heartbreaking. "It's humbling to see all of these families, and they tell you their stories.

1 week ago | lex18.com | Ajay Patel

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — More than 30 families displaced by recent flooding have found temporary shelter at the Capital Plaza Hotel, where the Frankfort Independent School District and community members are providing meals and support. Josh Russell and his daughters are among those who lost their homes in the disaster. He started the week with nothing but the clothes on his back while trying to usher his girls to safety. "It was almost mortifying, sad, so many mixed emotions," Russell said.

2 weeks ago | lex18.com | Ajay Patel

FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — In the aftermath of a devastating storm that recently hit the Bellview neighborhood of Frankfort, local landlord Adam Marshall grappled with the stark reality of flood damage to his properties. The experience was shocking and disheartening for Marshall, who owns two duplexes in the area. Reflecting on his first visit to inspect the damage, Marshall recounted, “The first time I walked in, my heart sunk.