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State Farm Reports Claims Amid Midwest Weather Tragedy

Angela Linders
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Severe Weather Ravages Midwest, Leaves 27 Dead A brutal series of storms swept through the Midwest on May 16 and 17, 2025, leaving devastation and heartache in its wake. Tornadoes carved paths of destruction in Kentucky and Missouri, while hailstorms pounded parts of Illinois and Indiana. The death toll? A staggering 27 people lost their lives, with 18 deaths reported in Kentucky and 7 in Missouri. What caused all this chaos? It wasn’t just one type of storm. Kentucky bore the brunt of deadly, long-track tornadoes, particularly in Laurel County,…

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Oklahoma lawmakers look to expand liability protection to shelter providers

Lawmakers seek to provide comprehensive liability protection insurance… Last weekend, a number of powerful tornadoes swept through the state of Oklahoma, as well as its neighbors. According to the National Weather Service, 75 tornadoes touched down throughout the Midwest, many of which caused rampant damage throughout the region, especially in Oklahoma, where a powerful tornado claimed six lives. The total damage of the tornado outbreak is still be assessed by the insurance industry, but the event has spurred Oklahoma lawmakers to develop a comprehensive liability protection policy to help shelter…

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