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Laurel County fire major was shielding wife from tornado when he died, and may not have known it was herFire officials say a first responder was shielding his wife from harm when he was killed during a tornado -- and he may not have even known it was her.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced the fast lanes on I-75 will be closed for debris cleanup after a tornado swept through the state.
Gov. Andy Beshear says the death toll is expected to rise as more information comes in following storms that struck Kentucky.
At least 31 million people are at risk for severe storms from central Texas to Iowa on Monday, with hazards including large hail, damaging winds and several possibly strong tornadoes.
A reported tornado claimed lives in Laurel County, causing destruction and displacing many. Shelters are open and efforts are underway to help those affected.
The latest victim died on a houseboat in Russell County. She was running a generator after power was knocked out during the storms, and she died of carbon monoxide poisoning.
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