A preliminary report released by the National Weather Service in Jackson, Kentucky May 21 provides details about the tornado's path and strength. It travelled 55.6 miles, reaching peak speeds of 170 ...

In our Reality Check stories, Herald-Leader journalists dig deeper into questions over facts, consequences and accountability. Read more. Story idea? hlcityregion@herald-leader.com. As hard-hit ...

The National Weather Service has finished its survey of the deadly tornado that ripped through southeastern Kentucky last week. In the player above: Aerials show long path of destruction cut by ...

NEW ALBANY, Ind. -- A decades-old family photo from a home in Kentucky turned up more than 150 miles away in Indiana on Saturday after apparently being whipped up into the debris of deadly tornadoes ...

On May 16, 2025, a devastating EF4 tornado hit Garry Conley’s hometown of London, KY as well as other surrounding communities. Garry explains, “The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado’s ...

One person is dead and several were injured after a tornado hit rural Washington County, Kentucky early Friday morning. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado was at least an EF-2 with ...