LIVINGSTON, Ky. (AP) — A chemical fire at a Kentucky train derailment that caused evacuations has been extinguished and people can return to their homes, rail operator CSX said Thursday. CSX spokesperson Bryan Tucker said in an email Thursday afternoon that “the fire is completely out.” He said that authorities and CSX officials reviewed air … Read more
Just two days after being reelected, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has issued a state of emergency as firefighters battle dozens of wildfires. More than 30 wildfires are burning after the governor said ongoing drought conditions “intensified” the threat. There are 31 active fires that “continue to spread,” the governor said, There are also 36 contained … Read more
A building collapsed on two men in Kentucky, prompting the governor to declare a state of emergency. Gov. Andy Beshear made the declaration around 6:25 a.m., writing on X, formerly known as Twitter, that it would mobilize state resources to rescue the two men. “Kentucky, please join Britainy and me in praying for their safety … Read more