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3 days ago
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$8 million PFAS water project moves forward in Morganfield
MORGANFIELD, Ky. (WEHT) — City officials in Morganfield have a large task ahead of them — removing PFAS from the water. They say there is currently a plan in action which involves a project that will cost over $8 million dollars. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, PFAS are long lasting chemicals that break down slowly over time and can be found all across the country in fish, soil, air and water. 'They're part of our everyday life,' said David Tapp, the water treatment plant supervisor in Morganfield. 'They're in our car seats– anything you can buy that is stain resistant, water resistant or nonstick labels is generally coated in more of these chemicals. And they have a strong chemical bond. And they last forever in the environment.' Tapp says the levels of PFAS in the city are still considered 'safe,' but the city is ready to prevent it from reaching dangerous levels. 'You have a laundry list of everything from kidney cancer to birth defects to high cholesterol that it causes when it's ingested,' said Tapp. 'It's stuff that's been around for a while and we didn't realize how dangerous it was.' The project in motion involves constructing a new building — located right next to the plant that will have 'Granular-Activated Carbon' filters. We're told these filters will help remove the chemicals from the water. 'When you look at it under a microscope, it looks like lava rocks we use in a gas room.,' said Tapp. 'And you have these big metal tanks that's full of sand-looking stuff. It's real porous. And you pump water through it and the contaminants get stuck inside the pores. It's just a secondary filtering process.' Although the cost of the project is high, Tapp says the city is committed to putting residents first. 'We've secured funding for $7 million of that and we've applied for more grant funding through a couple different agencies to try to make up the difference to lessen the load on our customers and residents,' said Tapp. The building that will house the GAC filters is set to be completed in July 2027. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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19-05-2025
- Climate
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Morganfield family recalls the night they survived a tornado
MORGANFIELD, Ky. (WEHT) — The Morganfield community continues to clean up after Friday night's tornado. After facing the unimaginable, the Rendour family feels grateful. Their Morganfield home was destroyed in Friday night's tornado but they walked away with no one hurt. Sandy Rednour says they watched as the tornado started to form and blow around debris. 'As it formed, there was no doubt we were in trouble,' Rednour said. That's when the family of six rushed to take shelter in the hallway. 'When the front room blew in, it was a like a vortex,' Rednour said. 'And the wind that rushed up the hallway, it busted through and tore off the door and door facing. And the suction blew off the roof and the back wall out. The oldest grandson thought he was going out with that.' After 26 years of memories made in their home insurance says its a total loss. The Rednours now sit and reflect on how their original plan for a tornado shelter could of cost them their lives. But in the face of destruction the family remains in good spirits. Watch the video above to learn more. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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19-05-2025
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National Weather Service releases details of Morganfield tornado
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The National Weather Service has released the details of the tornado that swept through Morganfield Friday. A release obtained by Eyewitness News says an EF3 tornado hit Morganfield leaving four people with injuries. No deaths have been reported. The tornado touched down along Bunger Road in western Union County. It then moved east, the tornado intensified, doing EF-3 damage to several homes on Highway 130, Robinson Road, US Highway 60, Terre Hill Road, and Wildlife Road. Some homes suffered near catastrophic damage, with most roofs and most exterior walls removed. The tornado weakened after it crossed Highway 56 moving east, lifting near Kit Harris Road. The tornado reached a peak width of around 500 yards and caused four minor injuries along its 9.94 miles track. The release goes on to say the tornado was on the ground for 13 minutes. It primarily impacted impacted the south side of Morganfield. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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18-05-2025
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EF3 tornado confirmed to have touched down in Morganfield
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A preliminary report from the National Weather Service has confirmed an EF3 tornado hit Morganfield Friday afternoon. The report says the tornado had peak winds of 155 miles per hour. The tornado destroyed several homes and damaged others. The path of the tornado has not yet been confirmed or where it first touched down. Eyewitness News is working to get more information. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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18-05-2025
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Family of six recalls feeling 'hopeless' during Morganfield tornado
MORGANFIELD, Ky. (WEHT) — Several homes were destroyed in Morganfield Friday night when a tornado ripped through the city. One of those homes was on Terre Hill Road. Leo Rednour was with his family of six when the tornado touched down watching from what was once his living room as the storm grew closer to his home of twenty six years. 'I was listening to Wayne Hart on the TV and all of a sudden… boom,' said Rednour. 'It was right here in my house and it just cleaned up everything out of here' Once the tornado started to rip through their home rednour knew he and his family had to act fast. 'I got in the hallway and put my hands over everybody and it started blowing the windows out,' said Rednour. 'You want to talk about praying? I prayed hard on anything I could ever do.' Although Rednour's home is lost he knows he's not the only one going through this experience. 'I just pray to God that everything, everybody is safe,' said Rednour. 'Everything can be replaced.' After getting himself and his family out from the rubble, Rednour says he is thankful to still be alive. 'It makes me feel good that I'm standing here talking to y'all,' said Rednour. 'Because I didn't think I was going to be.' Those looking to report storm damage in Union County can click the link here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
