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After a Deadly Tornado, a Small Kentucky City Starts Picking Up the Pieces

In London, Ky., the scope of the destruction from a tornado that killed 19 in the state was coming into view as residents tried to process the disaster.

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Firefighter among 17 dead in Laurel County, Kentucky after reported tornado

A Laurel County, Kentucky firefighter who was injured while responding to storm damage overnight is among the 17 people who died, according to officials.

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At least 18 dead after powerful tornado ripped through Kentucky

At least 18 people have died in Kentucky following severe weather that swept through Missouri and Kentucky. Gov. Andy Beshear said the fatalities were caused by a single tornado, initially estimated to be an EF3.

an understaffed Kentucky weather office took on a tornado

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National Weather Service confirms at least EF-3 tornado damage in London, Kentucky

Survey teams were still working to assess damage into the evening Sunday, but officials said they have already documented severe damage near and west of the London-Corbin Airport.

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How an understaffed Kentucky weather office took on a tornado

The Jackson, Kentucky office is one of a growing number of forecast offices unable to cover an overnight shift since the Trump administration cut staffing levels through buyouts and firings.

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Did staffing cuts at weather service affect Kentucky’s tornado response?

Due to staffing shortages, the National Weather Service in Jackson no longer has overnight staff. But NWS and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear say the office was staffed Friday night and early Saturday.

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Vigil held for Laurel County tornado victims

A storm-ravaged London, Kentucky community united, gathering to pray for the many lives taken too soon by the destructive ...

Kentucky firefighter likely died shielding wife from catastrophic London tornado: 'Public servant at heart'

The community of Laurel County, Kentucky, is grieving the loss of more than a dozen people, including a firefighter who spent ...

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Tornado in Laurel County, KY, that killed at least 19 people statewide is estimated as EF-2 or EF-3, authorities say

A reported tornado claimed lives in Laurel County, causing destruction and displacing many. Shelters are open and efforts are underway to help those affected.

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WHAS11 drone footage of tornado aftermath in London and Laurel County, Kentucky

WHAS11 visited the devastation in Laurel County following a destructive tornado that tore across the city of London on May 16 ...

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NWS confirms at least EF-3 tornado damage in parts of southern Kentucky

Storm surveys are continuing after destructive storms hit areas in southern Kentucky, leaving a trail of destruction across several communities.

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Preliminary investigation shows possible EF-3 tornado tore through Laurel County, NWS says

According to a preliminary investigation, the National Weather Service believes the tornado that ripped through London, ...

Beshear: At least 18 killed, 10 in critical condition after tornado hits Kentucky

"A severe, significant tornado" caused devastating destruction in Laurel and Pulaski counties in southeastern Kentucky.

NWS Surveyors assess possible EF-3 tornado damage in Laurel County

A preliminary survey by National Weather Service Jackson suggests an EF-3 tornado struck Laurel County late Friday.

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Laurel County enters recovery phase following tornado, fire department says

The Laurel County Fire Department announced Sunday that the community has entered the recovery phase following a tornado that ...

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AERIALS: Long path of destruction cut by Kentucky tornado, sometimes half a mile wide

WLKY NewsChopper flew over Russell, Pulaski, and Laurel counties Sunday to capture just how enormous the scope of destruction was from Friday night's tornado.

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