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Kentucky Route 15 in Breathitt County gets federal grant to protect from rockfalls

The federal Department of Highways is granting $24.5 million to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to help improve a segment of Kentucky Route 15 in Breathitt County.

WEKU · Apr 12, 2024

Housing Development Alliance dedicates first low-income flood survivor home in Breathitt County

The Housing Development Alliance is based in Hazard and completed the home with funding from the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky’s Housing Can’t Wait Initiative.

WEKU · Aug 9, 2023

U.S. Rep. Rogers requesting $3 million for nonprofit to build new homes for east Kentucky flood vict

Kentucky Congressman Hal Rogers is asking Congress for 3 million dollars for new housing to replace some of those lost in last July’s floods. The money would be used by the nonprofit Housing Development Alliance, which serves Perry, Knott and Breathitt County.

WEKU · Jul 28, 2023

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Breathitt County getting over $1 million in grant funding to support flood recovery, construction pr

That includes $538,125 dollars in flood recovery money.

WEKU · Jul 13, 2023

As flood anniversary approaches, city of Jackson plans big 4th of July celebration

On Saturday, the city of Jackson, in Breathitt County, will hold its largest gathering since last year’s floods.

WEKU · Jun 29, 2023

Missing Breathitt County woman declared dead, flood death toll officially rises to 45

The total number of people killed as a result of the eastern Kentucky floods has risen to 45.

WEKU · Feb 2, 2023

Body found near Eastern Ky. creek was woman missing after historic flooding, coroner says

The body found on the bank of an Eastern Kentucky creek Saturday has been identified as a Breathitt County woman who went missing during historic flooding in Eastern Kentucky earlier this year, Breathitt County Coroner Hargis Epperson has confirmed.

Tribune News Service · Oct 6, 2022

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Remains found in Breathitt County confirmed to belong to woman missing after historic flooding

WEKU · Oct 6, 2022

Body found on the banks of Troublesome Creek in Breathitt County

WEKU · Oct 5, 2022

As season approaches, Eastern Kentucky high schools forge ahead with football preparations

The deadly and devastating flooding that’s occurred in Eastern Kentucky in recent weeks has affected nearly all areas of life in the mountains, including one of the region’s proudest traditions: high school football.

Tribune News Service · Aug 4, 2022

More rain hits Kentucky while the death toll from flooding grows

At least 37 have been confirmed killed in flooding and hundreds remain unaccounted for. The governor warned that high winds could create the danger of falling trees and utility poles.

WEKU · Aug 1, 2022

Death toll in Kentucky floods reaches 25, governor warns it will rise further

‘I don’t even want to talk about deaths. I’ve heard two different numbers, and I’m hoping both of them are wrong’

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2022

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