Tornado killed 7 children on a single street in Kentucky
Fourteen people died within a few blocks when a tornado touched down in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Eleven of them were from a single street, including seven children.
Kentucky candle factory worker says she faced discipline if she left job amid tornado
An employee of the Kentucky candle factory where eight workers were killed by a tornado says a supervisor threatened her with written disciplinary action if she went home early because storms were approaching.
Tornado relief: How to help victims in Kentucky, other states
Tornadoes ripped through the South and Midwest overnight on Dec. 10, killing dozens across five states and leaving behind a trail of destruction. Here’s a look at ways you can help.
Man plays piano inside Kentucky home destroyed by tornado
Jordan Baize was recorded playing a melody on the piano inside his destroyed home in Bremen, Kentucky after a tornado tore through the area.
Tornadoes: At least 64 killed in Kentucky, thousands without heat, water
Tornadoes left at least 64 people dead in Kentucky and at least 14 others across Illinois, Tennessee, Arkansas and Missouri, officials said.
Kentucky tornado kills 8 in candle factory, search continues in collapsed Amazon warehouse
Gov. Andy Beshear initially warned Sunday that the state’s overall death toll from the outbreak of twisters Friday night in Mayfield and other communities could exceed 100.
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.
‘It was very surreal’: Family surprised when baby monkey shows up on Kentucky front porch, stays for days
Audrey Lewis wasn’t sure if her grandfather had lost his mind or was joking when he called the family to say there was a monkey outside on his porch.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
Breonna Taylor case: Kentucky AG's office moves to delay release of grand-jury records
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron's office on Wednesday announced it moved to delay the release of grand-jury records in the controversial March police shooting of Breonna Taylor in Louisville.
Breonna Taylor case: Officer pleads not guilty following grand jury indictment
Brett Hankison’s plea Monday comes five days after a grand jury indicted him on three counts of “wanton endangerment” for firing into the home of Taylor’s neighbors.
Breonna Taylor: Many ask what's next in case as protests continue across US
Hundreds of protesters chanted Breonna Taylor’s name and marched in U.S. cities. Two police officers were wounded in Louisville.
Colin Kaepernick speaks on Breonna Taylor shooting indictment: 'Abolish The Police'
"The white supremacist institution of policing that stole Breonna Taylor’s life from us must be abolished for the safety and well being of our people," Kaepernick wrote on Twitter.
2 officers shot in Louisville amid protests over Breonna Taylor case, 1 suspect in custody
Louisville police said both officers are expected to recover after being shot during protests over the decision in the Breonna Taylor case.