>> These are incredibly strong people and they're all helping each other out all up and down the street, even as all the we're going.

>> The governor praises Kentuckians who've lost everything in the floods, but still stopped to help others.

>> We can talk is reeling.

Reeling from some of the worst flooding.

And our state history.

>> Kentucky senior senator praises the state's response to yet another disaster.

>> I love talking with students about what you want to be.

And and how you can make that happen.

>> And a mobile classroom, educate students on financial aid options >> production of Kentucky Edition is made possible in part by the KET Endowment for Kentucky Productions.

Leonard Press Endowment for Public Affairs and the KET Millennium Fund.

♪ ♪ >> Good evening and welcome to Kentucky.

Addition for Monday, August 1st, thank you so much for joining us.

I'm Renee Shaw right to our news.

The death toll is now 35 from the floods that hit eastern Kentucky last week.

>> And Governor Andy Beshear says he's afraid that number will climb.

He says hundreds of people are unaccounted for of the 35 deaths.

Almost half are in one county, not at least 16 people died there.

4 of them are children, people and not let your Perry and Brevard counties are already eligible for FEMA assistance.

The governor will ask FEMA to add Floyd Johnson, Leslie mug, often Martin Owsley and Pike counties to that list.

And he expects that request will be granted today.

The governor talked about his weekend visit to some of the flooded areas and Perry not and let your counties.

>> But then we went then we went down one of the hardest hit it's really hard to describe.

I don't know if we have a couple of photos of it, but I mean houses swept away.

For They don't know where some parts of people's houses, our schools, both in Perry and Knott County just ruined.

And it's going to take millions of dollars ultimately repair.

He drove by and got out of the site where those 4 kids were swept I do a lot of things that are hard as governor and I was certainly one of the hardest.

And then we headed up Letcher County where letter was one of the hardest areas to get to.

And and one of the areas where because people couldn't get to them that set up their emergency operation again, trying to help people room full of educators and volunteers help them.

Other people got to talk in their emergency Operation Center.

Harlan has set up there road crews, their emergency operations team there.

Judge was there too.

I'm helping out.

And then last thing.

We were on the ground.

I'm chase.

Virtually all the was a visit and Whitesburg to a neighborhood with people are now.

Could last everything and it had to strip their entire house and put it on the front.

As you look down in this neighborhood, everything is real and every single thing inside the house and they're pulling it all out in front because of the mold.

I mean, Cheech, this woman standing next to make.

Was in somebody else's house helping when we showed up and she walked me down to hers and there's nothing left.

But she got her daughter out.

Her daughters younger than mine, but all the same toys.

Just gone those are her, but I mean, just wiped out as the mayor in the back and the there again, helping to.

This whole neighborhood had to be rescued and it was only them.

I have nobody else could get there.

So is them in kayaks.

There was a kid the water got so high could use a jet ski that they had that was driving around up on top of it.

People's porches to get them But let me let me tell you, these are incredibly strong people and they're all helping each other out all up and down the street even asked.

All the >> about 12,000 homes are without power.

At one point, it was almost 30,000 more than 300 National Guard troops are now at work in eastern Kentucky.

There's a need for water, food and cleaning supplies in the areas hit by the flooding.

But right now there is not a need for clothing.

The governor says he thinks it will be difficult for school to start on time and not lecture.

And Perry counties, the Lexington Herald-Leader just reported that the new school year will be delayed in some eastern Kentucky districts.

Part of the roof collapsed the Robinson Elementary in Perry County and Brad Pitt County lost its boss, garage, a maintenance building and several classrooms during a conference call of school superintendents today, it was relayed that some students and school personnel have been identified among the dead Bradford County and the town of Hyman and not county have curfews in place because of reports of looting.

Governor Andy Beshear says he is canceling his planned trip to Israel.

The governor planned to visit Israel with other governors later this week.

But he says it wouldn't be right to leave the state right now.

The governor is also ordering flags at state buildings to fly at half-staff tomorrow through August.

The 8th in remembrance of the people killed in the floods.

As of yesterday, there were at least 27 bridges closed in eastern Kentucky.

That's according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.

This video is from Letcher County State says it's inspected half the bridges and the 7 hardest hit counties as water recedes.

Other inspections will be again.

Crews are working from daylight to dark to clear roads and highway District 12, which includes letter Pike not and Floyd counties and Perry County State Senator Brandon Smith has been on the ground and in the air with the Kentucky National Guard helping to rescue stranded residents and get basic supplies like water to those left behind.

I talked with him by phone earlier today and the footage that you'll see was filmed by him.

State Senator Brandon Smith, who represents Hazard Perry County.

Thank you so very much for taking the time out of your extremely busy.

>> Day to speak with us, sir.

Can you just give us a description?

We're saying the video that you've been capturing that you put on your Facebook page, can you describe to us the devastation in Perry County?

>> What we're saying that a station of the we're staying home back on top of themselves as saying Barr is with the families and try this case in Washington to raise.

And now are their recovery and and we're just seeing devastation, a level that are I have to say a man of the last to leave.

>> And Bayview.

I know that you've been with the National Guard and you've gotten some extremely compelling video of the devastation and have been participating in these water drops.

Can you tell me how you've really been a part of helping get aid to people.

>> A lot of these drops of the year winner making our water.

We played that baby supplies them or you want to replace >> food.

They bring in a marie's and I try my best.

We can.

We try to do it.

>> Pretty good.

But I know what getting into places that the ground to get to the days may >> And so it's critical to be able to get supplies on the ground has been.

>> We're also going door to door to find out if there's a little earlier somebody and I hope that it will be a welcome sight, which are going back to work.

>> And the roads there are, are they passable?

I mean, you just said that, you know that the air rescue in the aircraft is the best way to to mobilize in the area there.

Any road travel at all to be had at this particular juncture >> there is someplace in the world that not been passed in all this and places that they're just not a big thing to support across the world.

The big catches for the world is can we go more than just the black caps was Bob?

I mean, it could be hiding 150.

She'd need to drop off and it's action half a mile long.

That's just on and it is time to place in Europe all over.

We'll see.

It looks like God just swept the land with this.

And there's house lines where the house was like a nation.

Everything else is gone.

And I'm sure that he's been doing this and what makes us think it?

we have all my.

Looking for a white sweater that was said is small child.

>> I want to be want to thank all my house.

Besides the children always been.

We were like what you need is for the family and was one of the children because they didn't want people to see her arms were arms or so there.

>> Are some pretty tall.

I'm so which inadequate to say.

But Senator Smith, please stay safe and once again, our thoughts and our prayers are with you and everyone in the region.

Take care of yourself.

I want to thank you.

U.S..

Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky spoke about the eastern Kentucky floods earlier today on the floor of the U.S. Senate.

>> He's from Kentucky is reeling.

Reeling from some of the worst flooding.

And our state history.

There is still experiencing rainfall today.

This horrible, tragic crashes.

It's far from over.

And Jackson Waters ridge, 43 breaking the 83 year-old record.

Drone footage shows whole towns completely submerged.

Roadways have turned into rivers, rising waters of reach rooftops.

Across more than a dozen counties.

Severe rainstorms.

Crisis conditions.

Water rose too quickly for men to react.

With tragic consequences.

The governor has confirmed.

But so far, 30 Kentuckyian lost their lives and the flash floods.

Including children.

And I think that number is likely to rise in the coming Here in the families who were lucky enough to get out unscathed.

Have lost homes.

Businesses are loans and many command.

>> It is the water logged destruction.

Absolutely.

Bush and Kentucky is well known for its street.

Hilltops roll in for Sunday.

Pollard.

Those features which makes the region one of the most unique in the country.

Also create complications for emergency personnel.

Our heroic first responders, including the National Guard from Kentuckyian surrounding states.

Working overtime.

To find and recover stranded.

Residents.

They rescued more than 1400 individuals central.

Watership.

Nearly half the rescues were by air.

Late last week I joined with every member of Kentucky's brought congressional delegation to support the governor's request to the president for a major disaster declaration.

To give our first responders federal help.

President Biden issued a declaration probably and resources are already flowing into the commonwealth to assist local emergency personnel.

The president called me the other Secretary Mayorkas do it as well.

An FEMA director Chris.

Well.

People are grateful.

We're all 3 of an inch speedy action.

>> Senator McConnell says he will visit the region himself sometime in the next few days.

He praised Kentucky's response as neighbors rescued other neighbors.

Parts of western Kentucky hit by tornadoes in December sent help to eastern Kentucky.

FEMA is urging flood victims to be aware of scam artists.

Sometimes things try to apply for FEMA assistance using information stolen from flood victims.

If a famine inspector shows up at your home and you didn't apply for help, that could mean your information has been stolen.

Some crooks will pose us FEMA employees.

So please remember real FEMA employees carry identification badges with photo ID's.

They never charge applicants for disaster help.

They will not ask for payment in exchange for disaster grant a real FEMA inspector will not ask you for your personal financial information.

The University of Kentucky men's basketball team will raise money for eastern Kentucky flood relief.

The players will have an open practice at Rupp Arena tomorrow and will accept donations at the practice.

Coach John Calipari's says this was the pliers idea.

UK released this video on Twitter.

>> In December, our state has been impacted by deadly tornadoes.

And in recent days our state has been affected by devastating floods.

>> We recognize that our state is turning in are the ones that do anything we can do to step up and do it.

>> On Tuesday, we are the and >> We also have well, the news.

>> Doors Open at 05:00PM on Tuesday.

Stay tuned for more details about the open practice and how you can make an impact.

>> Now this is nothing new for the basketball Wildcats.

The team race, 3 million dollars for western Kentucky's tornado victims.

Plus money for earthquake victims in Haiti and hurricane victims in Houston.

The White House is making more than a billion dollars available to states to address flooding and extreme heat made worse by climate change.

Vice President Kamala Harris is making the announcement today in Miami with the head of FEMA.

Competitive grants will go to communities to help them prepare for natural disasters.

First Lady Britainy Beshear spoke in Caldwell County today visiting families and children impacted by the December tornadoes.

The summer celebration included giveaways face, painting food and art activities was held at the Princeton Country Club located near the path of the tornado, which also served as a major cleanup site and landfill for the storms.

Debris.

>> And that is the whole upstairs.

And it took as a down stairs and we are in the basement and that the lots for now.

And then that's when it hit.

>> Both with the tornadoes and now with the you know, your home is supposed to be a secure, a safe space for you or your school or grandma's house.

And that was taken away from from these kids.

And so not only have lost all of their things, possibly family member, but that sense of security as it's going take a long time to get get that back for these kids.

And so even just like today, take.

>> We'll have that other night this week.

>> In other news tonight, the month of August, big ends with gas prices continuing to fall, according to AAA, a gallon of unleaded average is $3.83 in Kentucky compared to 4.56 a month ago.

It averages $4.10 in Jefferson County while it's 4, 0, 8, and Fayette County Edmonson County has the lowest average price at $3.

And $0.39 gas in Kentucky is cheaper than the current national average of $4.

And $0.21.

Jobs are headed to Christian County.

Ascend Ala months will build a facility there to make battery materials.

Its a 310 million dollar investment.

That will mean 250 jobs.

The state says it's possible this could eventually lead to more than 400 jobs.

The plant will be a 410,000 Square feet facility on 140 acres.

Governor Beshear says this is the largest single economic development project in the history of Christian County.

Today is the day every Kentucky school campuses to post a have a school resource officer.

That's after the Kentucky General Assembly voted for House Bill 63 during the session earlier this year.

But the bill didn't allocate money to pay for those officers.

So not every school will have one as students head back to class Spectrum.

News quotes the Kentucky Center for School Safety.

The center says the state is about 600 officers short.

Ben Wilcox, Kentucky School security marshal tells KET that his office will work with each school district to enhance school safety and ensure a safe learning environment.

We'll discuss school resource officers and efforts to KET Kentucky school safe.

That's tonight on Kentucky tonight at 8 Eastern 7 central on K E T. ♪ ♪ For many the cost of tuition can make higher education seem unattainable.

But there are financial aid options that can help ease the burden.

The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority or KIA is giving students and adults interested in getting a degree.

The information they need with their college info roadshow.

>> The collagen for road show started out in a Winnebago.

So you still hear it called a an RV.

It's a mobile classroom.

The crypt with 11 student computer terminals my instructor computer terminal.

We are the hub of resource of information for someone interested in continuing their education.

That one too, completing the final steps.

This is absolutely for everybody.

I have talked with a little little 5 years old.

I talked with senior citizens to I've been to adult centers a lot as well.

And so we talk with people who are.

>> Realizing that not having a high school diploma or is it in their best interest?

There are so many amazing opportunities and programs for students to receive assistance so that they can continue their education.

>> I came today because we felt like going to be a great opportunity to learn a little bit more about college and college expenses because this year I will be a senior in high school.

So next year I'll be going to college.

>> It takes a lot of funding to go to college, especially if you plan on for bachelor's or anything beyond a bachelor's.

And we're we're trying that we have a lot of student debt.

So we don't want to take out.

A lot of loans were focusing more on grants and scholarships.

And that's really what brought us here today to make sure that we get as much scholarships as we can get as soon as we can get them.

>> More than 50 40% of Kentuckians graduate there with their undergraduate degree without having to borrow a dime.

So it is absolutely doable.

I go to strategy for students one hour per week.

Apply for scholarships.

There's no scholarship too small.

So any scholarship to a student qualifies for apply for it?

>> Make sure you have a plan starting with the What is affordable and what's not affordable being able to have that conversation like sophomore or junior year at least allows the families of students to figure out what resources available are out there to help us to make this a dream come true.

I love talking with students about what do you want to be leader?

>> And and how you can make that happen for most students, higher education is they're they're springboard to get that career that they want.

As long as you plan.

Well.

>> And use the resources, make sure you reach out and and utilize what's available to you.

You do not have to graduate college with astronomical.

That.

♪ >> The scopes monkey trial was in Tennessee, but there's a key Kentucky connection to the case.

And when did the Hatfield McCoys feud really turned violent?

Toby Gibbs has more in tonight's look at this weekend, Kentucky history.

♪ >> The name William Clark might not ring a bell until you learn.

He was one half of the exploring team of Lewis and Clark who led an expedition to the Pacific Northwest.

And back just after the Louisiana purchase.

Although Clark was born in Virginia on August, first, 17, 70, he moved to Kentucky at the age of 14.

His brother George Rogers, Clark wasn't explore and revolutionary War.

General.

Webster County is home to the worst mine disaster in Kentucky history.

August 4th, 1917, an explosion at the West, Kentucky coal company.

Number 7, mine killed at least 62 people.

>> Because of poor record keeping it's possible the death toll is even higher.

It's believed the famous feud between the Hatfields of West Virginia and the McCoys of Kentucky began over a stolen pig in 18, 78.

But historians think the feud really turned violent on August 7th, 18.

82 when a fight ended with the McCoys stabbing and shooting at Hatfield.

The feud intensified from there.

The world watched with fascination as evolution went on trial in Dayton, Tennessee, in 1925. the Scopes monkey trial has a Kentucky connection.

High school science teacher John T scopes.

The man accused of teaching evolution in violation of Tennessee State law was born in Paducah on 8/3/1900, and studied at the University of Kentucky.

Western Kentucky, Spain, Fancy Farm picnic began in May of 18, 80 in 1956.

It moved to the first Saturday in August that year it was August 4th.

Those are a few of the big events this week in Kentucky history on Toby Gibbs.

>> KET 10 use to follow the terrible floods that hit eastern Kentucky late last week.

The death toll is now 35 and there are fears it will go higher tomorrow will bring you the latest on the floods and survivor stories.

Look for that on Kentucky Edition.

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