Kentucky firefighter likely died shielding wife from catastrophic London tornado
The community of Laurel County, Kentucky, is grieving the loss of more than a dozen people, including a firefighter who spent nearly four decades helping others, after a tornado destroyed his neighborhood while he was on duty.
Boy dies after being swept away by floodwaters while walking to bus stop, police say
Since Wednesday, more than a foot of rain has now fallen in parts of Kentucky. A 9-year-old boy was tragically caught in a rushing flood Friday while walking to school.
Levee fails in Tennessee flooding; 8 dead in Kentucky as rescues continue
Historic flooding hit four states over the weekend, causing a Tennessee levee failure and killing at least eight, including a child, in Kentucky.
Sheriff indicted after allegedly killing judge in chamber attack caught on cam
Former Kentucky Sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines was indicted Thursday in the shooting death of a judge in his chambers.
Jury convicts former Kentucky officer of using excessive force on Breonna Taylor during deadly raid
A federal jury on Friday convicted a former Kentucky police detective of using excessive force on Breonna Taylor during a botched 2020 drug raid that left her dead.
California becomes powerhouse in bourbon business
Move over, Kentucky. There's a new king in the bourbon business, a California king to be precise.
Kentucky sheriff charged in judge's shooting death: What we know
District Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, was shot multiple times after an argument inside the courthouse, state police said.
Active shooter on Kentucky's I-75: multiple shot, person of interest identified
Kentucky officials were posting on social media Saturday night that an “active shooter situation" and a “critical incident" were taking place along I-75 in Kentucky.
Teacher and wife adopt student and his siblings: 'God's answer to my prayers'
A Kentucky teacher and his wife have inspired many by adopting one of his students and the student's three siblings.
Mass shooting in Kentucky kills 4 as more victims fight for their lives: police
Police say four people were killed and three others were hurt in an early morning shooting during a party at a home in northern Kentucky.
Scottie Scheffler to have charges dropped following arrest outside PGA Championship
Charges against Scottie Scheffler will be dropped after the world’s top golfer was arrested outside the PGA Championship.
Scottie Scheffler arrested before start of PGA Championship after incident
Scottie Scheffler was arrested Friday morning on his way to the PGA Championship in Louisville after failing to follow police orders during a pedestrian fatality investigation. He later called it a “big misunderstanding."
Fisherman hooks prehistoric 200-pound alligator snapping turtle before catching monster alligator gar
The Kentucky angler released the protected species — and then reeled in alligator gar that's been submitted for world-record status in Texas.
Who will replace Mitch McConnell as the Senate's top Republican?
Who might replace Mitch McConnell? Though no senator has announced their intention to run, there have been some vying for the job behind the scenes, according to the AP.
Mitch McConnell to resign as Senate Republican leader in November
Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step down from that position in November.
Love in the loo: Couple says 'I Do' in gas station bathroom wedding ceremony
Love found its groove in a Kentucky gas station bathroom as Logen and Tiana Abney swapped vows in a surprisingly unique ceremony.
Couple rejoices as missing $50K lottery ticket resurfaces months later
A Kentucky couple, Mark Perdue and his wife, are relieved after finding a winning $50,000 lottery ticket they thought was lost.
Kentucky miracle baby defies odds, celebrates 1st birthday amid rare disease battle
Harmony Mullins, a baby from Kentucky diagnosed with a rare peroxisomal disorder, defied odds by celebrating her first birthday in February.
Kentucky middle school staff win $1M jackpot, hide winning ticket in math textbook
A group of over 30 former and current employees from a Kentucky middle school, dubbed the "Jones 30" after their alma mater, recently won a $1 million jackpot.
Couple adopts safe haven baby surrendered at fire station: 'We're just thankful to God'
In a heartwarming story from Kentucky, Chris and Brittany Tyler officially adopted 20-month-old Samuel, who was surrendered at a fire station in a safe haven box with a touching message expressing love.