Eastern Kentucky News

According to a release from the sheriff’s office, when units got to the scene of the crash, they determined Crystal Crank, 48, was driving north on Highway 27 when she crossed over into the oncoming lane.

Thursday marks two weeks since historic flash flooding devastated eastern Kentucky, and one community is giving children and families a break from the cleanup.

Louisville police said there were no injuries.

Clear Fork Road in Waynesburg is among the roads that are closed because of the washouts.

Arnie Lemay, co-founder of the organization said, he hopes that delivering these systems with help reach those without water, and anyone who doesn’t have quick access to it.

The 2022 Knott County Gingerbread Festival is canceled due to flooding on July 28, 2022.

The Genter sisters said they’re grateful to be able to help, but also to be able to go on this adventure together.

Laurel County man arrested for stealing items

FEMA officials held a town hall meeting in Floyd County Wednesday to talk about relief efforts and needs in Eastern Kentucky.

The future is in good hands according to Prestonsburg mayor Les Stapleton, after he witnessed two little girls helping out in a big way.

One way people are stepping up is with the power of music.

Victims will often end up not only feeling vulnerable, but may be left with damage to their credit, their finances, and sometimes, their reputation.

The latest round of heavy rain to work through the mountains has caused renewed flooding concerns in parts of Pike County, including parts of the county hit hard by deadly flooding just two weeks ago.

The coroner says it appears the woman died of natural causes, but they’re waiting on autopsy reports.

On Wednesday, former Kentucky basketball star, Ramel Bradley, spent some time with ARH volunteering in our region.

Those beagles are being scattered to adoption agencies all over the country, including the Lexington Humane Society, where 15 female beagles arrived this week.

Law makes it easier for veterans to get medical care after exposure to toxic fumes

The family of 60-year-old Vanessa Baker have been praying for word on her whereabouts.

Wednesday morning, members of the Morehead State basketball team arrived in Hindman, with no idea what they were about to experience.

In the school’s gym on Wednesday, instead of basketballs, people could hear saws.

Several Letcher County communities are still without water, but now one fire department is offering a sustainable solution to this issue.

A release from the company said employees went door-to-door, passing out more than 200 totes with items like water and cleaning supplies.

Denny’s is sending its Mobile Relief Diner to Eastern Kentucky to serve communities impacted by deadly flooding.

Team Rubicon is a veteran-led humanitarian organization dedicated to helping people clean up after disasters sweep through their areas.

Both emergencies were declared in the Pound community of Wise County.

The school was damaged during historic flooding on July 28.

Governor Andy Beshear confirmed the death toll from the flooding in Eastern Kentucky is officially 38 as of Wednesday.

Cleanup continues in Clay County, nearly two weeks after historic flooding swept through Eastern Kentucky.

This school year marks the first time since the beginning of the pandemic that kids will start the year without having to wear a mask.

Here is a list of resources and donation drop-off/pick-up locations in our hardest-hit counties: