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VIDEO: Quilt shop in Eastern Kentucky survives after flooding

Drew Metanchuk, Staff Broadcaster March 9, 2025

After much devastation from the floods in Eastern Kentucky, Appalachian Quilt and Yarn in Hazard is working to repair the damages done to their shop. With much help from the local community, the store...

VIDEO: Eastern Kentucky church shows faith in recovery post-flood

Gabriella Mercedes, Assistant Broadcast Editor March 6, 2025

The small town of Chavies, Kentucky, just outside of Hazard, feels the effects of the catastrophic flooding in Eastern Kentucky. The Chavies First Church of God suffered major damage to their worship center...

Linda Neace’s house sits on a hill above a pool of standing water in the yard on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, at the Comb’s House in Chavies, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

On-campus initiatives help support Eastern Kentucky amidst flood recovery

Hannah Piedad, Staff Reporter March 2, 2025

Multiple relief initiatives have been organized across the University of Kentucky’s campus to support those impacted by the recent flooding in Eastern Kentucky. These initiatives, including donation...

A clean up crew pressure washes and drains water from an office building on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, at the Kevin W. Johnson Attorney at Law office in Hazard, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Trump approves funding from FEMA for flood-damaged Kentucky

Lilly Keith, News Editor February 24, 2025

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced that President Donald Trump has approved public assistance for Kentucky communities affected by flooding in eastern Kentucky.  Beshear said he had been pushing...

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