The Latest Breaking News from Knott County

Knott County resident says flood recovery continues one step at a time

The long road to recovery in eastern Kentucky from last year's deadly summer flood continues. Penny Fields along with her niece live in the community of Sassafras in Knott County. Her house sits at the base of a mountain with a deeply cut creek on the other side of the…

WEKU · Oct 31, 2023

Today's Interview: Knott County Attorney Tim Bates on property acquisition efforts for flood survivo

An interview with Knott County Attorney Tim Bates

WEKU · Feb 3, 2023

Knott County Fiscal Court moves forward to acquire property from Western Pocahontas Properties to re

Knott County officials are moving forward with efforts to acquire land to relocate flood survivors.

WEKU · Feb 1, 2023

At least 19 die as flooding devastates parts of Eastern Kentucky; rescue efforts step up

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Six months after the last round of destruction, historic flooding again consumed Eastern Kentucky, taking at least 19 lives, trapping others in homes and buildings, and sending thousands to shelters in what’s becoming a devastating and disturbingly common disaster scene in Kentucky’s Appalachian region.

Tribune News Service · Jul 29, 2022

Deaths rise to 15 as flooding devastates parts of Eastern Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday confirmed that the death toll surrounding the catastrophic floods in Eastern Kentucky now sits at 15.

Tribune News Service · Jul 29, 2022