Kentucky
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.
Dig deeper:
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.
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association indoor state track meet rolled on on Wednesday, March 4. One day after Beechwood claimed the Class 1A boys team title, three Northern Kentucky big schools combined for four individual state titles in Class 3A.
Cooper’s Paul Van Laningham won the 3,200-meter run in 9:09.49 and took second place in the 1,600-meter run in 4:07.88. It was a reversal of his results at the 2025 indoor state meet and earned him his fifth overall state title. He scored all of Cooper’s points, good for ninth place in the team standings with 18 points.
Van Laningham’s teammate, Ava Dunn, got the day started with a shot put title, throwing the 8.82-pound ball 39 feet, 3.25 inches.
Simon Kenton’s Alexis Howard won the long jump with an attempt of 18 feet, 7.25 inches, then claimed the triple jump title with a distance of 37 feet, 4.25 inches. It is her second straight indoor long jump title and third overall as she also claimed the 2024 outdoor title. Taking fifth place in the 55-meter dash, she scored all 24 points for SK, finishing in a tie for eighth place. Cooper was right behind with 22 points.
Finally, Conner’s Avery Vanlandingham win the 800-meter run in 2:17.55, out-leaning North Oldham’s Millie Huang at the line.
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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.
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