The department detailed the events that led up to Major Roger Leslie Leatherman's death, who had been with the department for almost four decades.

Kentucky Gov Andy Beshear remembered 19 people killed by a tornado that ripped through the state Friday as children of God ...

Tornadoes reportedly took the life of a Laurel County fire major who worked overnight trying to protect the community.

A Major with the Laurel County Fire Department died while responding to the devastating tornado that struck Laurel County, ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. ( WKYT /Gray News) – A firefighter in Kentucky died Saturday morning after being injured while responding to storm damage. The Laurel County Fire Department confirmed the death of Major ...

In an update Monday, the fire department gave more details on the “selfless actions” of Maj. Roger Leslie Leatherman.

Fire officials say a first responder was found on top of his wife, shielding her from the tornado, and he may have even known ...

Meteorologists with the NWS Paducah office have also confirmed several tornadoes in its region the afternoon and evening of ...

Kentucky Lantern By Liam Niemeyer and Jamie Lucke The death toll from recent severe weather in Kentucky has reached 19, Gov.

As recovery efforts continue, emergency management teams are conducting damage assessments to help Kentucky qualify for federal disaster assistance.

Days after homes were flattened, cars were flipped and at least 19 people died when a powerful tornado roared across rural Kentucky, families are picking up the pieces and checking ...

Tornadoes in southeastern Kentucky resulted in at least 19 confirmed fatalities, with a potential for a higher death toll. While Louisville experienced tree damage and power outages, no ...