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Sheriff John Root reading Curfew Order

JUDGE EXECUTIVE OF LAUREL COUNTY, KY ISSUES CURFEW ORDER AFTER EF-4 TORNADO

DAVID WESTERFIELD
JUDGE EXECUTIVE OF LAUREL COUNTY
PH: 606-864-4640 FAX 606-864-3867

LAUREL COUNTY COURTHOUSE
101 SOUTH MAIN STREET LONDON, KENTUCKY 40741-2301
EXECUTIVE ORDER

DECLARATION OF CURFEW:

WHEREAS, the 16 May 2025 Severe Weather Incident occurred resulted in tornado formation with wind-driven destruction, this has necessitated the issuance of a Curfew Order.

FATAL CRASH ON HIGHWAY 101 IN CURRY COUNTY, OREGON

CURRY COUNTY, OR - On Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 6:21 p.m., Oregon State Police (OSP) responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 101, near milepost 300, in Curry County. 

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Findley Trailer Park - Photo courtesy of Christopher Curry

Miracle and Resilience: Curry Family Aids London, KY Recovery After Tornado Escape

Last update as of 1:48 AM EDT, May 18, 2025
LONDON, KY (May 17, 2025, 11:33 PM EDT) – A violent tornado ravaged London, Kentucky, late Friday night, demolishing homes and businesses, but miraculously sparing the home of Christopher Curry and his family in Findley Trailer Park after they escaped the storm’s path twice.
Aftermath

Tornado Devastates London, Kentucky, Leaving Homes and Businesses in Ruins

LONDON, KY – A powerful tornado tore through London, Kentucky, late Friday night, causing widespread destruction to residential neighborhoods, businesses, and critical infrastructure. The violent storm, which struck around 11:00 PM EDT, has left the small city of approximately 8,500 residents reeling, with reports of entire neighborhoods flattened and numerous individuals trapped in the debris.

West Coast Game Park Safari

SEARCH WARRANTS SERVED AT WEST COAST GAME PARK SAFARI NEAR BANDON IN COOS CO., OREGON

COOS COUNTY, OR - Thursday morning, May 15, 2025, the Oregon State Police (OSP), in coordination with local, state, and federal partners, served multiple search warrants at the West Coast Game Park Safari near Bandon.