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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, center, answers question from residents of Knott County Ky., that have been displaced by floodwaters at the Knott County Sportsplex in Leburn, Ky., Sunday, July 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Ky. Gov. Beshear gives update on restoration efforts to massive flood’

According to Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D), the death toll from extreme flooding in the Eastern part of the state likely to rise. He provided an update during a press conference Tuesday.

This July 28, 2022 photo provided by Appalshop shows the flooded Appalshop building in Whitesburg, Ky. The cultural center known for chronicling Appalachian life is cleaning up and assessing its losses. Like much of its stricken region, Appalshop has been swamped by historic flooding. The water inundated downtown Whitesburg in southeastern Kentucky, causing extensive damage to the renowned repository of Appalachian history and culture. (Appalshop via AP)

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Sen. McConnell addresses Ky. flooding on Senate floor

Extreme flooding wreaks havoc in Kentucky, prompting a response from the state’s top Republican in Congress. Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell (R- Ky.) delivered updates on the ongoing tragedy in his home state on the Senate floor.