LONDON, KY (May 20, 2025, 3:45 AM EDT) – A catastrophic EF-4 tornado tore through southeastern Kentucky on May 16, 2025, claiming 19 lives, now confirmed and identified, across Laurel, Pulaski, and Russell Counties, as reported by Governor Andy Beshear. The storm, one of Kentucky’s deadliest, has left communities grappling with loss, looting, and recovery, as residents unite to rebuild.

MANCHESTER, KY - Clay County Sheriff, Patrick Robinson, reports that on Friday, May 16, 2025 Deputy Luke Thomas arrested Sammy Wagers, 31, of Manchester.

JACKSON COUNTY, OR — On Monday, May 12, 2025, at 3:23 p.m., Oregon State Police (OSP) responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 5, near milepost 4, in Jackson County.

BOWLING GREEN, KY (May 12, 2025) – At just before 11:00 a.m., the Kentucky State Police received a call about an individual making threats toward the Warren County Justice Center.

TRIMBLE COUNTY, KY  – On Thursday May 15, 2025, the Bedford Fire Department responded to South Carlisle Road in Trimble County for a structure fire. 

LONDON, KY (May 18, 2025, 11:45 PM EDT) – A devastating EF-4 tornado tore through London, Kentucky, late Friday night, May 16, 2025, leaving widespread destruction, but the home of local builder Christopher Curry and his family in Findley Trailer Park stood untouched after their daring escape.