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1 month ago | 
oklahoman.com | Jeanine Santucci |Bailey Loosemore |Stephanie Kuzydym |Hannah Pinski
At least 21 people were killed in Kentucky and Missouri after storms and reported tornadoes tore through the region as part of an extreme weather outbreak on May 16, "leaving behind a trail of destruction," authorities said. The toll includes at least 14 dead in Kentucky, according to Gov. Andy Beshear, and seven in Missouri, authorities there said. The number killed is expected to increase, Beshear said.
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1 month ago | 
savannahnow.com | Jeanine Santucci |Bailey Loosemore |Stephanie Kuzydym |Hannah Pinski
Tornadoes were reported in several states on May 16 amid a severe tornado outbreak that turned deadly. At least 21 people were killed in Kentucky and Missouri after storms and reported tornadoes tore through the region as part of an extreme weather outbreak on May 16, "leaving behind a trail of destruction," authorities said. The toll includes at least 14 dead in Kentucky, according to Gov. Andy Beshear, and seven in Missouri, authorities there said.
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1 month ago | 
yahoo.com | Bailey Loosemore |Stephanie Kuzydym |Hannah Pinski
At least nine people have died and others were injured in storms that struck Kentucky overnight. The Laurel County Sheriff's Office has reported the nine deaths in its eastern Kentucky community. Others have been reported in Louisville, with information continuing to roll in. "Kentucky, we are waking up to the news of multiple fatalities from last night’s storms," Gov. Andy Beshear posted on social media. "Please pray for those impacted.
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1 month ago | 
yahoo.com | Bailey Loosemore |Stephanie Kuzydym |Hannah Pinski
More than 20 people have died and others were injured in storms that struck Kentucky overnight. Heavy damage from unconfirmed tornadoes was reported in Laurel and Pulaski counties, with London Mayor Randall Weddle saying at least 23 people died in the former. Gov. Andy Beshear has confirmed at least 18 deaths: 17 in Laurel County and one in Pulaski County. "Kentucky, we are waking up to the news of multiple fatalities from last night’s storms," Beshear posted on social media.
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1 month ago | 
courier-journal.com | Bailey Loosemore |Stephanie Kuzydym |Hannah Pinski
Bailey Loosemore Stephanie Kuzydym Hannah PinskiLouisville Courier JournalAt least 23 people reportedly died in a tornado in Laurel County, Kentucky. Get the latest updates on storms in Kentucky. More than 20 people have died and others were injured in storms that struck Kentucky overnight. Heavy damage from unconfirmed tornadoes was reported in Laurel and Pulaski counties, with London Mayor Randall Weddle saying at least 23 people died in the former. Gov.
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1 month ago | 
cincinnati.com | Stephanie Kuzydym |Hannah Pinski
Gov. Andy Beshear has confirmed deaths in Laurel and Pulaski counties. At least 18 people have died and at least 10 are in critical condition after "a severe, significant tornado" struck Kentucky overnight, Gov. Andy Beshear said the evening of May 17. Heavy damage from the storm was reported in Pulaski and Laurel counties in southeastern Kentucky, where officials quickly set up shelters for victims.
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1 month ago | 
eu.thegleaner.com | Stephanie Kuzydym |Hannah Pinski
Laurel County Sheriff's Office says a tornado hit the community Friday, killing at least nine and injuring others. At least 14 people died in storms that struck Kentucky late Friday and early Saturday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced, with the number likely to grow. Heavy damage from unconfirmed tornadoes was reported in Pulaski and Laurel counties in southeastern Kentucky, where officials quickly set up shelters for victims.
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1 month ago | 
courier-journal.com | Krista Johnson |Killian Baarlaer |Lucas Aulbach |Amanda Hancock |Hannah Pinski |Olivia Evans
Krista Johnson Killian Baarlaer Lucas Aulbach Amanda Hancock Hannah Pinski Olivia EvansLouisville Courier JournalThe 2025 Kentucky Oaks, a $1.5 million Grade 1 stakes race for 3-year-old fillies, takes place at Churchill Downs. Livvy Dunne will announce "Riders Up," and Gina Miles will sing the national anthem. The Kentucky Oaks Fashion Contest and the signature Oaks Lily cocktail are popular attractions. The 2025 Kentucky Oaks, the second biggest day of racing at Churchill Downs, is finally here.
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2 months ago | 
yahoo.com | Hannah Pinski |Lucas Aulbach
Republican Rep. Andy Barr wants to take a new step in his political career in Washington, D.C.At a rally on April 22 in Richmond and in a social media post earlier that day, Kentucky's 6th Congressional District representative announced plans to run for outgoing Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell's seat, putting an end to months of rumors that he planned to jump into the race.
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Mar 28, 2025 | 
courier-journal.com | Hannah Pinski |Lucas Aulbach
Republicans hold an 80% supermajority in both chambers and were clear they planned to override each of Beshear's vetoes. Overriding a gubernatorial veto requires a simple majority. Kentucky lawmakers returned to Frankfort this week for the final two days of the 2025 legislative session — where one of the biggest priorities for the Republican supermajority was overriding vetoes from Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear.
