Salmonella outbreak in 8 states linked to wild songbirds and birdfeeders, CDC says
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to contact with wild songbirds and birdfeeders.
Breonna Taylor’s family honors her legacy, continue demand for justice one year after her death
On the one-year anniversary of Breonna Taylor's death, the slain Black woman's family continued their call for justice as hundreds of demonstrators gathered in downtown Louisville on Saturday.
Charges permanently dropped in shooting case against Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend from night she was killed
The criminal case against Breonna Taylor's boyfriend, who shot a police officer during the deadly raid that killed Taylor, has been permanently closed.
Vehicles swallowed when massive embankment collapses in Kentucky
An embankment in eastern Kentucky collapsed on Thursday, creating a hole that swallowed multiple vehicles.
After ‘record’ Kentucky flooding, officials survey damage, seek federal help
Massive flooding has inundated several areas in Kentucky. Some people were evacuated and dozens of counties have issued disaster declarations.
Widespread flooding in Tennessee, Kentucky leads to water rescues, power outages, school closures
Kentucky firefighter Eddie Stacy was turning his firetruck around in the dark while responding to storm damage when he noticed a tiny light coming from the flooded Red River.
CDC: 5 Kentucky nursing home residents likely reinfected with COVID-19, 1 dies
Several residents in a Kentucky nursing home tested positive for COVID-19 in two separate outbreaks separated by three months, suggesting the possibility of reinfection.
5 puppies die after being left outside animal shelter in below-freezing temperatures
Deputies are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman who left a box of puppies outside of a Kentucky animal shelter in below-freezing temperatures, causing five of the nine puppies to die.
‘We’re kind of like tech support’: Teen cousins help hundreds of senior citizens sign up for COVID-19 vaccine
Cousins Amelie Beck and Jacqueline Teague launched a program in their state to help senior citizens navigate the technology needed to register for the COVID-19 vaccine.
2 detectives involved in Breonna Taylor raid fired by Louisville police
Louisville police have fired two detectives, one who shot Breonna Taylor and another who sought the warrant that led to the deadly raid.
Sen. Mitch McConnell's home in Kentucky vandalized
A message written on his front door in spray paint read, "[Weres] my money," referring to the $2,000 stimulus checks that McConnell blocked this week.
Breonna Taylor case: 2 more officers connected to fatal shooting face dismissal
Louisville police have taken steps that could result in the firing of two officers connected to Breonna Taylor's death — the one who sought the no-knock search warrant that led detectives to her apartment and another found to have opened fire.
‘Racism sickens me’: Louisville mayor declares racism a public health crisis
Fischer announced several actions he would take immediately to help dismantle systemic racism, which include the recruiting of police officers of color and addressing the Black pay gap.
Teen cancer survivor dies after coronavirus diagnosis as Kentucky sees surge in illnesses
Alexis Rose Veit began feeling ill on Oct. 26, according to a Facebook post written by Travis Holder, director of Ballard County Emergency Management.
‘He rolled over with excitement’: Kentucky town elects dog as mayor
Rabbit Hash, KY, has been electing dogs as mayors since 1998.
Louisville police sergeant files lawsuit against Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend
A Louisville officer is suing Breonna Taylor's boyfriend for battery, assault and emotional distress.
Ex-postal worker charged with tossing vote-by-mail ballots into dumpster
A former US Postal Service worker is accused of dumping over 100 absentee ballots into a dumpster instead of delivering them to voters on his route. If convicted, he faces up to 5 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Breonna Taylor: Police release 'traumatic' details of investigation
Louisville police have released details of the investigation into the shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
SCOTUS rejects appeal from clerk who refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses
The Supreme Court is leaving in place a decision that allowed a lawsuit to move forward against Kim Davis, who refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses.
Breonna Taylor grand jury recordings released
The jury brought no criminal charges against the officers for Breonna Taylor's killing, angering many in Louisville and around the country and setting off renewed protests.