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

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 shielding his wife from harm when he was killed during a tornado -- and he may not ...

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

KENTUCKY, USA — A firefighter working to help others during Friday night’s destructive tornado has died. According to the ...

The community of Laurel County, Kentucky, is grieving the loss of more than a dozen people, including a firefighter who spent ...

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

Just before 3 p.m., the Laurel County Fire Department confirmed Maj. Roger Leslie Leatherman was fatally injured while ...

Two days after deadly tornadoes tore through southern Kentucky, devastated communities are beginning the painful process of ...

Major Roger Leslie Leatherman was fatally injured while responding to the tornado in the county early on Saturday, according ...

Devastating tornadoes reportedly took the life of a Laurel County fire major who worked overnight trying to help protect the ...

A South Central Kentucky firefighter is killed in the line of duty during severe storms overnight.The Laurel County Fire ...