Beshear declares state of emergency
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency due to flooding caused by…
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Levisa, Tug forks projected to crest at or near minor flood stage
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Current projections by the National Weather Service call for the Levisa and Tug forks…
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Firefighters rescue motorist from high water
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ky. — Sunday’s heavy rainfall has overpowered area creeks and drainage ditches,…
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Deadline for comments on Pike floodwall projects near
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A proposed federal project that would have a transformative effect on flooding…
Read MorePikeville Fire Department: prepared to close flood gates if water rises
Thursday’s flooding event across the region caused numerous issues, but floodwaters in some areas…
Read MoreCorps of Engineers officials at Fishtrap Dam monitoring water levels
MILLARD, Ky. – Heavy rain that has fallen over the past several days, with more in the forecast…
Read MoreLetcher County crews work to save temporary bridge from washout
Crews in Letcher County worked Monday evening and Tuesday morning to save a temporary bridge across…
Read MoreFederal assistance unlikely for Letcher flood victims
A Letcher County official told EKB News that federal assistance is unlikely for victims of the recent…
Read MoreHeavy rains bring isolated flooding, force rescues in Letcher County
Several areas of Letcher County experienced isolated flooding Tuesday evening. Tuesday’s heavy rains…
Read MoreDisaster loans available to private nonprofits
ATLANTA, Ga. — The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that certain private nonprofit…
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