Aug 17 Community Legal advocates applaud FEMA changes in Kentucky, but say transparency needed After heavy flooding in eastern Kentucky, people are frustrated with the government’s system for disaster aid. By Justin Hicks Aug 17 Community FEMA changes could help flood victims, advocates want more Justin Hicks
Aug 15 Community FEMA tries to speed up eastern Kentucky flooding aid FEMA has opened seven disaster recovery centers in the flood-ravaged areas of eastern Kentucky. By Divya Karthikeyan Aug 15 Community FEMA tries to speed up eastern Kentucky flooding aid Divya Karthikeyan
Aug 11 Health As Ky. flood response continues, experts give advice on how to help kids cope Child mental health experts explain how kids may process trauma differently and what their caregivers can do to help. By Aprile Rickert Aug 11 Health Advice for helping kids cope following eastern KY flood Aprile Rickert
Aug 9 Environment Flood watch issued for parts of eastern Ky. recovering from historic flooding Parts of central and eastern Kentucky are under a flood watch through 8 p.m. Wednesday. The heavy rains could bring more flash flooding. By Ryan Van Velzer Aug 9 Environment Flood watch issued for parts of flooded eastern Ky Ryan Van Velzer
Aug 8 Environment ‘I promise you, we’re not leaving.’ Biden tours eastern Kentucky flood damage President Joe Biden says the federal government is committed to helping eastern Kentucky recover after flooding devastated the region. By Ryland Barton Aug 8 Environment ‘I promise you, we’re not leaving.’ Biden tours eastern Ky. flood damage Ryland Barton
Aug 8 Community Eastern Kentucky towns are grateful for the volunteers, but worry it won’t last Eastern Kentucky is frontpage news right now which attracting volunteers. When that attention moves on, residents hope the help sticks around. By Justin Hicks Aug 8 Community Kentucky towns grateful for flood help, hope it continues Justin Hicks
Aug 6 Community PHOTOS: Here’s how eastern Kentucky looks after devastating floods Homes are gone, and lives will never be the same. Ohio Valley Resource Data Reporter Justin Hicks has been cataloguing scenes from the cleanup. By Justin Hicks Aug 6 Community PHOTOS: Here's how eastern Kentucky looks after devastating floods Justin Hicks
Aug 5 Community In remote eastern Kentucky, neighbors help where no one else will Many living in remote mountainside communities are still without power, running water, and food a week after flooding. By Justin Hicks Aug 5 Community In eastern Ky, neighbors help each other through flood Justin Hicks
Aug 4 Community In Kentucky flooding epicenter, communities help each other and wait for assistance Knott County was the epicenter of the flooding, and has claimed the most deaths so far. Now, they’re picking up the pieces. By Katie Myers Aug 4 Community In Ky. flooding epicenter, communities help each other Katie Myers
Aug 3 Kentucky Politics Beshear considers calling special session as eastern Kentucky flood relief and restoration efforts underway Beshear said an aid package for eastern Kentucky would be similar to a measure that was used to help tornado victims in western Kentucky. By Divya Karthikeyan Aug 3 Kentucky Politics Beshear considers calling special session for flood relief funding Divya Karthikeyan
Aug 2 Environment 37 dead in eastern Ky. floods. Rain subsides, but hot weather is in the forecast There will be some respite from rain in eastern Kentucky, but temperatures are expected to soar this week. Cell service has been restored in most places. By Divya Karthikeyan Aug 2 Environment Death toll in eastern Kentucky floods rises to 37 Divya Karthikeyan
Aug 1 Community Eastern Ky. school districts report severe flood damage to buildings, communities Districts reported multiple school buildings flooded, some beyond repair. They’re also mourning the deaths of staff and at least one student. By Jess Clark Aug 1 Community Eastern Ky. school districts report severe flood damage Jess Clark
Aug 1 Community How Louisvillians can help eastern Kentucky flood survivors Several businesses and groups have set up supply drives and will deliver to eastern Kentucky communities over the next several days and weeks. By Jasmine Demers Aug 1 Community How Louisvillians can help eastern Kentucky flood survivors Jasmine Demers
Jul 30 Community In flooded Ky. mountain town, residents rescued each other As flash floods swept through Whitesburg, one resident said the community banded together to save their neighbors. By Jess Clark Jul 30 Community In flooded Ky. mountain town, residents rescued each other Jess Clark
Jul 29 Community 16 dead so far in eastern Kentucky floods, more rain expected next week Gov. Andy Beshear said most of the confirmed deaths were seniors and children and “the toll is only going to go higher.” By Divya Karthikeyan Jul 29 Community 16 dead in eastern Ky. floods, heavy rains to continue Divya Karthikeyan