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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Laurel County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 155stories have been published about Laurel County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Laurel County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 155stories have been published about Laurel County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Firefighters · Laurel County

Kentucky Firefighter Dies While Shielding Wife From Tornado

73% Center coverage: 68 sources

A heartbreaking and heroic death: Fire officials say a first responder was found on top of his wife, shielding her from the tornado.See the Story

Tornado · London

EKU Aviation Flies Donated Supplies to London to Help Aid Tornado Survivors

Coverage: 5 sources

Two pilots, Ben Buttery and Satchel Tatum, were on a mission to help those impacted by an EF-4 tornado that hit Laurel County earlier this month."Disaster hit, supplies are running short, people are in need," Satchel Tatum said."It hits pretty close to all of us here just right down the road from us," Ben Buttery said.Traveling by plane, this was the perspective from Tatum as the two headed to London Kentucky."We could have driven it down there …See the Story

Tornado · Laurel County

Kentuckians Collect Donations for Tornado Survivors

60% Center coverage: 5 sources

Donations for Laurel County tornado survivors were collected at the Louisville Chicken and Livestock Swap.See the Story

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Weather Blog: Information on May 19, 2025 Tornadoes

75% Center coverage: 4 sources

UPDATE: FAYETTEVILLE, Ark (KNWA/KFTA) - Multiple tornadoes touched down on the evening of May 19, 2025. We now have 14 confirmed tornadoes in our weather coverage in Eastern Oklahoma and Western Arkansas. Here’s the latest from the Tulsa National Weather Service damage survey. Additional tornado paths will be added as more areas are surveyed. Aerial View from Pilot Brady Brooks: 0-20 Seconds: Lincoln to Prairie Grove Tornado, 21-50 Seconds Green…Tornado · LondonSee the Story

2 arrested in Laurel Co. after traffic stop leads to drug bust

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Laurel County Sheriff's Office reported that two people were arrested after a traffic stop led police to find suspected meth and drug paraphernalia on Wednesday night.Officials detailed that at around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, officers conducted a traffic stop on East Fourth Street in London. Investigators then found a "large quantity" of suspected methamphetamine, marijuana, and a smoking pipe, officials noted.The driver, identified as 44-year-o…London, Kentucky · LondonSee the Story

This school year has been second only to the COVID year in terms of overall craziness – The News Journal

If you follow me on Facebook, you might have seen the post I made the other day that included two photos of Gov. Andy Beshear. One was from a press conference at the London Community Center back in September. The other was from a press conference that took place last week at the London-Corbin Airport. In the photo from last September, Beshear was offering comments on the status of the ongoing search for a gunman that had opened fire on vehicles …Coronavirus · LondonRead Article

‘Kentuckians are strong:' Donations collected by LEX18, UK athletics delivered to tornado victims

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

It was a busy morning at the London Corbin airport. UK athletes and members of LEX18 unloaded a semi trailer of donations for tornado victims.Kentuckians are strong, said offensive lineman Malachi Wood. We come together and support each other when we need it.Offensive lineman Hayes Johnson and UK basketball player Trent Noah told LEX18 seeing the devastation hits close to home."I'm from Kentucky this is to support my fellow Kentuckians, it's rea…Athletics · LondonRead Article

CAPTURED: Allegedly Armed Parole Violator with Multiple Warrants Arrested after Search off Bill Creech Rd. in Laurel Co., KY

Curtis Brewer's arrest occurred off Bill Creech Road, approx. 9 miles NE of London, KY after deputies were dispatched by London – Laurel County 911 Communication Ctr. to a complaint of a male subject shooting a gun and creating a disturbance off Long Branch Road.London, Kentucky · LondonRead Article

"Could've easily been me and my daughter:" Memorial crosses set up for Laurel County tornado victims

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Many of Kentucky's neighbors rallied around the southern part of the state after this month's EF-4 tornado left a path of destruction.Emerge Ministries from North Carolina set up a cross on Monday for each storm victim who died in Laurel County, creating a powerful memorial along Keavy Road.For Brittany Lynn, who drives this route daily, the memorial has become a place of reflection and grief."Every day I cry when I come by this place," Lynn sai…Tornado · Laurel CountyRead Article

Parole Violator Arrested off off Freeman Branch Road North of London, KY

LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Zach Strong along with Deputy Zach Allen and shift Sgt. Allen Turner arrested Justin Parrett age 34 of East Bernstadt on Tuesday night May 13, 2025 at approximately 8:33 PM. Read More …London, Kentucky · LondonRead Article

Missing teen in Laurel County found safe, sheriff's office says

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

UPDATE: May 25 at 2:54 p.m.The Laurel County Sheriff's Office says that Hunter Herring has been found safe.Original Story:The Laurel County Sheriff's Office has issued a Golden Alert for a missing 14-year-old named Henter Herring.Herring was last seen Sunday between 3 and 4 a.m. off Pinetop Road, approximately 4 miles west of London.Herring is described as 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing 180 pounds. He was wearing ball shorts, a t-shirt, and blac…London, Kentucky · LondonRead Article

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