Karolina Buczek

1 week ago | lex18.com | Karolina Buczek

Governor Andy Beshear says Kentucky will need additional funding to deal with recovery efforts after an EF-4 tornado hit part of the state, with costs expected to reach hundreds of millions of dollars. The governor indicated that calculating the exact cost of cleanup and rebuilding is taking time, but it's clear more money will be needed soon. "What I'm seeing are expenses that are large enough to where I think a SAFE fund will be needed, especially for Laurel and Pulaski counties," Beshear said.

1 week ago | lex18.com | Karolina Buczek

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Blue Grass Airport is expanding its parking capacity to meet the demands of its increased passenger volume. The airport will add 815 additional long-term parking spots, which will be available by the 2026 summer travel season, according to the airport. The spots are badly needed as passengers have been forced to park on grass fields during peak travel seasons over the past few years.

2 weeks ago | lex18.com | Karolina Buczek

(LEX 18) — Bobby Ellison and Raven Norton received keys to a temporary trailer where they'll stay while repairing their tornado-damaged home in Laurel County. "It's not home, but it's going to feel like home for a while," Ellison said. The tornado ripped the roof and back wall off their home. While not a total loss, the house will require extensive and costly repairs. "There's a lot of structural damage and stuff like that," Ellison said. Despite the damage, the family is grateful to be alive.

2 weeks ago | lex18.com | Karolina Buczek

(LEX 18) — The EF-4 tornado that caused extensive damage in Kentucky this past weekend has sparked conversations about warning systems, particularly tornado sirens. Some LEX 18 viewers have expressed frustration about not being able to hear tornado sirens from inside their homes. However, emergency management officials say that's by design. "They're designed for people who are outside who need to take shelter during a storm.

2 weeks ago | wcpo.com | Karolina Buczek

An evacuation order is in effect for the two communities hardest hit by last weekend's tornado in London as officials brace for dangerous weather conditions tonight. The mandatory evacuation begins at 6 p.m. and will continue through at least 11 p.m. as forecasters predict conditions similar to those that produced the deadly tornado days ago. Governor Andy Beshear warned that debris from the previous tornado could become deadly projectiles in the approaching storm.