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Boy dies after being swept away by floodwaters while walking to bus stop, police say
Extreme flooding strikes Kentucky
Hopkinsville, Kentucky has already seen extreme flooding with more possible throughout the weekend. FOX Weather’s Brandy Campbell joined LiveNOW from FOX’s Josh Breslow with a look at conditions.
Severe weather in parts of the South and Midwest have killed at least nine people as of Saturday.
The threats ranged from tornadoes that destroyed entire neighborhoods to extreme flash flooding.
Among those who were killed include a 9-year-old boy from Kentucky.
Kentucky boy drowns
A 9-year-old boy from Kentucky died Friday on his way to school.
He was swept away in floodwaters in Frankfort as he was walking to his bus stop around 6:30 a.m., according to Frankfort Police.
Two hours later, emergency crews recovered his body, police said.
Flooding hit parts of northern Kentucky on Friday, April 4. This image was captured by Kali Sanders, the manager of Canoe Kentucky, who said that it shows severe flooding outside of her store in Frankfort. Credit: Canoe Kentucky via Storyful
Local perspective:
Frankfort County Schools Superintendent Mark Kopp confirmed the boy was a student in the school system.
“We are more than a school system, we’re a family,” he said, “and we share this loss together.”
“My heart breaks for this family,” Kentucky Gov Andy Beshear said in a statement.
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A 74-year-old was also killed in Kentucky’s severe flooding.
The body was found Saturday inside a fully submerged vehicle in Nelson County, authorities said.
Flooding today
More severe weather expected amid deadly outbreak
More severe weather is expected across the South and Midwest after the deadly storm outbreak. Krissy Hurley, the Meteorologist-In-Charge with the National Weather Service in Nashville joined LiveNOW from FOX’s Josh Breslow to break down what happens next.
By the numbers:
Since Wednesday, more than a foot of rain has now fallen in parts of Kentucky, and more than 8 inches has fallen in parts of Arkansas and Missouri, forecasters said Saturday.
Hundreds of roads were impassable Friday because of high water, downed trees or mud and rock slides, and the number of closures were likely to increase with more rain Saturday, said Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear.
What’s next:
Flash flood emergencies continued to be issued Saturday across Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee, with more heavy rains and damaging winds in the mix.
What they’re saying:
Forecasters attributed the violent weather to warm temperatures, an unstable atmosphere, strong wind shear and abundant moisture streaming from the Gulf.
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A tornado outbreak is unfolding Wednesday for parts of the lower Mississippi Valley into the mid-South and lower Ohio Valley, including the threat of multiple long-track EF-3 or stronger tornadoes.
Big picture view:
Outside of Kentucky, at least seven people were killed as an outbreak of tornadoes destroyed entire neighborhoods, with more twisters possible in places this weekend.
At least two reports of observed tornadoes were noted Friday evening in Missouri and Arkansas, according to the NWS.
The Source: Information in this article was taken from a Frankfort Police Press Conference that was streamed live on the morning of Friday, April 4, 2025. Remarks were taken from the police chief and school superintendent. Additional information on the weather in the area was taken from The National Weather Service and The Associated Press. Imagery was contributed by Storyful, a social media licensing agency, and Canoe Kentucky. This story was reported from Detroit.
A wide receiver from Belle Glade, Florida, Gilmore totaled 28 receptions for 313 yards and one touchdown for the Wildcats during the 2025 season. The 6-foot-1 sophomore has had a very interesting offseason as he entered the portal, flipped a commitment, and is now back in Lexington.
After the 2025 season, Gilmore committed to Louisville when he entered the transfer portal, then flipped his commitment to Baylor, and ultimately signed with the Bears. To end Gilmore’s portal saga, he’s now back in a familiar place with the Wildcats.
When the 2026 season begins, Gilmore will have two years of eligibility remaining.
Gilmore had a solid sophomore campaign with the Wildcats, appearing in all 12 games. His best game of the season came in the late-season loss against Vanderbilt. He tallied six catches for 55 yards in the game.
With Kentucky losing most of its wide receiver production from last season, this is a significant pickup, and it won’t be surprising if Gilmore is back in the starting lineup this fall.
As for the Aggies, the only name on the report is Mackenzie Mgbako, a one-time Kentucky target who remains out for the season after undergoing foot surgery. Texas A&M head coach Bucky McMilan said today that Mgbako will return next season, which would be a big boost for the Aggies before the offseason begins.
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COVINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) – The Licking River Bridge was demolished Monday morning in a controlled blast, clearing the way for a replacement structure.
Authorities established a 1,000-foot safety perimeter, closed nearby roads and asked residents to shelter in place before the demolition. The bridge collapsed within seconds of the blast.
“Today we say goodbye to a bridge that has served Kentuckians for nearly a century and we make room for something new. A signature bridge that is safer, stronger and we make room for something new,” Gov. Andy Beshear said. “This region, like the rest of the commonwealth, is evolving, it is booming, it’s economy growing every day. What we’re doing together is building our new Kentucky home.”
The Licking River Bridge is now history after crews brought it down with a controlled demolition Monday morning. (WKRC)
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Crews will begin construction on the new bridge after debris removal is complete. The replacement bridge is expected to open in the summer of 2028.
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