During a 4pm news conference, Governor Andy Beshear confirmed 18 deaths so far in eastern Kentucky due to the severe storms Friday evening. Beshear says he declared a state of emergency ahead of the tornado to get boots on the ground sooner.
click to download audioHe asks that everyone keep the families who have lost loved ones in their prayers.
click to download audioClean up will come, but for now he says they are focused on finding everyone.
click to download audioBeshear toured the area this morning and met with local officials.
