![An aerial view is shown of homes and businesses destroyed by a tornado on Dec. 11 in Mayfield, Kentucky. Multiple tornadoes touched down in several Midwestern states late Friday evening and early Saturday, causing widespread destruction and leaving an estimated 70-plus people dead. An aerial view is shown of homes and businesses destroyed by a tornado on Dec. 11 in Mayfield, Kentucky. Multiple tornadoes touched down in several Midwestern states late Friday evening and early Saturday, causing widespread destruction and leaving an estimated 70-plus people dead.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20211212051220_0fa504d7bec1aa45f39f50226117c8d72b2ca9a88f2d1ed58773c9714bf8874d.jpg)
Kentucky Bishop Asks for Prayers, Financial Support Following Fatal Tornadoes
Bishop William Medley of the Diocese of Owensboro is asking for prayers following a series of fatal storms and tornadoes, which passed through several states. At least 70 people were killed in the Bluegrass State.