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Longtime Kentucky firefighter died in powerful storm while shielding his wife from danger
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Longtime Kentucky firefighter died in powerful storm while shielding his wife from danger

  • Updated May 21, 2025

Kentucky firefighter Leslie Leatherman answered the call for help when a late-night tornado plowed through his Laurel County community.

Kentucky National Guard rescues dog from rubble in eastern Kentucky after storms
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Kentucky National Guard rescues dog from rubble in eastern Kentucky after storms

  • Updated May 20, 2025

An eastern Kentucky family said it's grateful to the Kentucky National Guard after soldiers rescued its dog from the debris left behind after a home was destroyed by a tornado. 

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Tornado kills at least 19 people in eastern Kentucky
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Tornado kills at least 19 people in eastern Kentucky

  • Updated May 20, 2025

Storm systems sweeping across the Midwest have left at least 16 dead, including nine people killed after a tornado sparked a mass casualty event in southeastern Kentucky.

State medical examiners continue to work to identify body of suspected I-75 shooter
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State medical examiners continue to work to identify body of suspected I-75 shooter

  • Updated Sep 21, 2024

A Kentucky YouTube account belonging to Fred and Sheila McCoy streamed live video of the discovery around 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. 

Schools close as police search for the gunman who wounded 5 people on a Kentucky interstate
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Schools close as police search for the gunman who wounded 5 people on a Kentucky interstate

  • Updated Sep 11, 2024

Joseph A. Couch, 32, was named a suspect in Saturday’s shootings on Interstate 75 after authorities recovered his SUV on a service road near the crime scene.

After interstate shootings wound 5 in Kentucky, searchers scour hill terrain for suspect
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After interstate shootings wound 5 in Kentucky, searchers scour hill terrain for suspect

  • Updated Sep 11, 2024

Joseph A. Couch, 32, was named a suspect in Saturday’s shootings on Interstate 75 after authorities recovered his SUV on a service road near the crime scene.

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Multiple people shot near Interstate 75 in Laurel County, Kentucky, police say
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Multiple people shot near Interstate 75 in Laurel County, Kentucky, police say

  • Updated Sep 11, 2024

Interstate 75 in Laurel County, Kentucky was closed for several hours after multiple people were shot on Saturday evening, according to police.

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JCPS elementary school receives national honor for student performance
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JCPS elementary school receives national honor for student performance

  • Updated Feb 14, 2024

The National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators selected Luhr Elementary for its exceptional student performance for two or more consecutive years.

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New ATF ballistics unit in Kentucky linking guns to violent crimes
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New ATF ballistics unit in Kentucky linking guns to violent crimes

  • Valerie Chinn
  • Updated Jun 22, 2023
  • 2 min to read

Federal agents are using a new tool in Kentucky, technology aimed at helping investigators solve crimes faster and track guns used in violent crimes.

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Laurel County woman wins over $200K from Kentucky Lottery online game
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Laurel County woman wins over $200K from Kentucky Lottery online game

  • Updated Jan 20, 2023

She says she plans to pay off her house with the winnings.

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