Major Leslie Leatherman spent a lifetime answering the call of public service. Whether through firefighting (39 years with Laurel County Fire Department), emergency medical response, or dispatching, ...

Firefighter Les Leatherman is being remembered for having a big impact as a first responder and putting his family first.

Emerge Ministries from North Carolina set up a cross on Monday for each storm victim who died in Laurel County, creating a powerful memorial along Keavy Road.

A team of Bullitt County firefighters was deployed to Laurel County on Memorial Day to help fight fires and assist with ...

Churches in southeastern Kentucky are finding ways to keep practicing even after suffering damage and destruction over the ...

Several parts of the state were struck by the tornado early Saturday morning, leaving significant damage across the area.

In response to the recent tornado, the Laurel County Health Department will host a clinic for tornado recovery today (May 24) until 2 p.m. The event is aimed at supporting individuals and families ...

A Laurel County firefighter who heroically protected his wife during a tornado will be laid to rest on Memorial Day.

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — As recovery continues from Friday night’s devastating tornado outbreak, officials have ...

As the community continued recovery efforts a week after the deadly tornado that struck Laurel County, U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell joined local and state officials at Hart Baptist Church to show ...

He spent his life protecting the community and in the end, he did the same thing,” Kentucky fire chief says about Major Roger ...

Because of the dark, stormy conditions, Laurel County Fire Department officials are unsure if he knew who he was saving.