A Laurel County firefighter who spent nearly 40 years serving his community died Friday night while protecting others during the devastating tornado outbreak in southern Kentucky.

Flags at the Laurel County Fire Department are flying at half-staff in memory of Major Leslie Leatherman, who began as a ...

The department detailed the events that led up to Major Roger Leslie Leatherman's death, who had been with the department for almost four decades.

Kentucky Gov Andy Beshear remembered 19 people killed by a tornado that ripped through the state Friday as children of God ...

In a statement, the Laurel County Fire Department called Leatherman’s actions “the highest ideals of public service and ...

Tornadoes reportedly took the life of a Laurel County fire major who worked overnight trying to protect the community.

A Major with the Laurel County Fire Department died while responding to the devastating tornado that struck Laurel County, ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. ( WKYT /Gray News) – A firefighter in Kentucky died Saturday morning after being injured while responding to ...

In an update Monday, the fire department gave more details on the “selfless actions” of Maj. Roger Leslie Leatherman.

Fire officials say a first responder was found on top of his wife, shielding her from the tornado, and he may have even known ...

A Kentucky firefighter is being hailed as a hero after he lost his life during a devastating tornado, potentially while protecting his own wife from the ...

Meteorologists with the NWS Paducah office have also confirmed several tornadoes in its region the afternoon and evening of ...