Kentucky tornado blows photo nearly 130 miles to Indiana, returned to family
A photo from a tornado-damaged home in Kentucky landed almost 130 miles away in Indiana.
Was Kentucky, Tennessee tornado outbreak related to climate change?
Dozens were killed when tornadoes ripped through at least five states late Friday, including a candle factory in Kentucky and an Amazon warehouse in Illinois. Did climate change play a role in this catastrophic weather event?
Mayfield, Kentucky tornado: Gov. fears at least 70 dead after storm hits candle factory
Tornadoes and severe weather left catastrophic destruction and multiple deaths in several states, including Kentucky where dozens are feared dead. Here is a look at where the storms hit across the U.S. late Friday.
WATCH: Terrifying video shows massive tornado sweeping through Kentucky
"Video from my dad’s front porch between Bremen and Sacramento, Kentucky. Terrifying."
Mayfield, Kentucky tornado on ground for more than 200 miles, governor says
A tornado that ripped through a candle factory in Mayfield, Kentucky, where dozens are still feared dead, touched down for more than 200 miles late Friday, the governor said.
Police: Young Kentucky girl gave birth after father sold her to another man
A Kentucky man who police say sold his juvenile daughter to another man has been arrested and charged with human trafficking. Authorities launched an investigation after learning the girl gave birth back in March.
Kentucky woman rescued after being stuck overnight in wrecked car
Nora Thompson was able to make a FaceTime call to a family member after she crashed. The family member proceeded to alert police about Thompson’s accident, Maj. Jason Paulley, public information officer for the Shepherdsville Police Department, said.
Photos appear to show lap-dancing, paddling at Kentucky school homecoming event
A Kentucky school district has handed down discipline after photos of “inappropriate student-led activities” at a homecoming event made the rounds on social media.
Kentucky woman arrested for threatening Georgia judge over dismissal of election lawsuit, deputies say
Erin Northup, 42, of Louisville, Kentucky, is awaiting extradition to Georgia to face charges she threatened a judge over his decision to dismiss a lawsuit over the 2020 election.
Group of teens at bus stop in Louisville fired at in drive-by shooting, killing 1
A group of teenagers waiting at a bus stop in Louisville, Kentucky, was fired at by a passing vehicle, killing one of the kids and wounding another.
Bride-to-be spent planned wedding day on ventilator before dying of COVID-19
Samantha Wendell, 29, had scheduled an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccine despite hesitancy due to misinformation, but she got sick before she and her fiancé made it to get their shots. Wendell spent their planned wedding day on a ventilator and died shortly after.
Escaped Kentucky inmate arrested in Henry County, deputies say
Police in Louisville gave the sheriff's office information that Terrell Q. Gray was hiding at a home in the Herny County area after he escaped from Louisville Metro Department of Corrections on July 9.
Harrowing video shows officers rescuing 6-year-old alleged kidnapping victim
Harrowing bodycam footage shows the moments Louisville Metro Police officers rescued a 6-year-old girl who was allegedly kidnapped by a man she never met before, according to police.
Dad rescues 2 daughters from sinking SUV on 4th of July
Things took a dangerous turn when the father’s one-year-old daughter put the car into neutral, causing the vehicle to drive into the water.
CDC issues health advisory of increased RSV across southern US
RSV is primarily spread via respiratory droplets when a person coughs or sneezes, and through direct contact with a contaminated surface. RSV can be associated with severe disease in young children and older adults.
Medina Spirit's failed drug test confirmed; Baffert suspended 2 years
Trainer Bob Baffert has been suspended for two years by Churchill Downs after an additional drug test of Medina Spirit confirmed the presence of the steroid betamethasone in the Kentucky Derby winner's system.
Kentucky bar owner requiring patrons to show vaccine card before ditching masks
"No shirt No shoes No vax card NO DICE.”
Churchill Downs suspends trainer after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit fails post-race drug test
Churchill Downs has suspended trainer Bob Baffert from entering horses at the track and suggested that it would invalidate Medina Spirit’s Kentucky Derby victory if the results of a failed postrace drug test are upheld.
Medina Spirit wins the Kentucky Derby, gives trainer Bob Baffert record 7th win
Medina Spirit crossed finish line 1st at Kentucky Derby Saturday, giving trainer Bob Baffert a record 7th win.
Justice Department opens probe into Louisville policing in wake of Breonna Taylor’s death
The Justice Department is opening a sweeping investigation into policing in Louisville, Kentucky after the 2020 death of Breonna Taylor, who was shot to death by police during a raid at her home.