Lily Burris
Tornado Recovery ReporterLily Burris is a tornado recovery reporter for WKMS. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Western Kentucky University, worked at the College Heights Herald, and interned at Louisville Public Media during her time there. In her free time, she enjoys reading, crocheting and baking.
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Researchers have spent two decades restoring native wetlands in southern Kentucky, and with them the white fringeless orchid. But those efforts were disrupted when an EF4 tornado swept through the area in May 2025, carving visible lines in the landscape. -
Judge who signed Breonna Taylor search warrant loses reelection -
Disaster recovery group aims to assist Mayfield residents with rental needs -
Graves County courthouse demolition draws in locals, hopes for the future -
Sen. Paul proposes legislation to allow unused COVID relief funds to be used for disaster recovery -
EnvironmentUnited Way chapters continuing to support tornado recovery throughout western Ky. -
Beshear disburses more than $3 million in SAFE Funds to tornado impacted communities -
Mayfield American Legion post holds final ceremonies at historic hall damaged by tornado -
Kentucky transportation secretary gives update on flood recovery, points to lessons from tornado outbreak -
Kentucky charities working toward 300 home goal from Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund
