Breya Jones

After another storm system moved through the state Tuesday and Wednesday, eastern Kentucky residents were preparing for more damage to the already flood-ravaged region.

Gov. Andy Beshear said he expects the death toll from recent flooding to increase to 38, pending confirmation of another fatality in Knott County. The Kentucky State Police are continuing their efforts to identify missing people.

Individual assistance allows for uninsured or underinsured people who were impacted by disasters to receive funds and services to help meet their needs.

The Justice Department has charged four current and former Louisville Police officers for their roles in the death of Breonna Taylor. Her killing in 2020 sparked a national outcry for racial justice.

The approved counties are Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Johnson, Knott, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike and Wolfe.

Beshear was unable to give a firm count of missing people. He said the widespread damage and lack of cellservice in the region have made it difficult to develop an accurate estimate.

President Joe Biden approved a disaster declaration for Kentucky in response to historic flooding in eastern parts of the state.

Frederick Smock died on July 17, according to a statement released by Bellarmine University. He was 68 years old.

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear said the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark Roe v. Wade decision was “generally right,” but that he still supports some restrictions on the procedure.

People involved in horse racing, including jockeys, trainers, owners and veterinarians, must now register with the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority to continue participating in the sport.