Politics Aug 04 Mitch McConnell’s legacy comes under fire in Kentucky Senate race to replace him Towering over Kentucky politics for decades, McConnell is regarded as the master strategist behind the GOP’s rise to power in a state long dominated by Democrats.
Nation May 19 Storms and tornadoes continue to ravage central U.S. after killing dozens The National Weather Service is warning of still more days of dangerous weather conditions across the central U.S. The agency issued the forecast Monday after four days of tornadoes, thunderstorms and heavy rain killed more than two dozen people.
Nation Apr 07 Rivers flood towns in Kentucky after a prolonged deluge of rain Rivers rose and flooding worsened across the U.S. South and Midwest, threatening communities already waterlogged and badly damaged by days of heavy rain and storms that killed at least 20 people.
Nation Apr 05 Rising rivers, flash floods hit waterlogged communities still recovering from tornadoes The National Weather Service said 45 river locations in multiple states were expected to reach major flood stage, with extensive flooding of structures, roads, bridges and other critical infrastructure possible.
Politics Feb 20 WATCH: McConnell announces he won’t seek reelection to Senate, calls serving ‘honor of a lifetime’ The Kentucky Republican chose his 83rd birthday on Thursday to share his decision to retire when his current term ends in January 2027.
Nation Sep 20 Local Kentucky sheriff charged with murder in killing of judge at courthouse The local sheriff has been charged with murder in the killing. The governor says the judge was fatally shot Thursday in his chambers. Police say the sheriff opened fire following an argument.
Nation Sep 09 Authorities vow relentless search as manhunt for interstate shooter enters third day in rural Kentucky Joseph A. Couch has been named a suspect in the shooting.
Nation Sep 08 Authorities search for suspect after multiple people shot along I-75 in Kentucky A manhunt was underway early Sunday as police searched for a gunman in a rural area of southeastern Kentucky near Interstate 75, according to authorities who said seven people were hurt in the shooting and a vehicle accident that accompanied…
Nation Jun 17 Federal judge blocks Biden’s new Title IX rule expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Biden administration’s new Title IX rule expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students in six additional states.
Nation May 27 Storms carve path of ruin across multiple states, killing at least 21 A series of powerful storms swept over the central and southern U.S. over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, killing at least 21 people and leaving a wide trail of destroyed homes, businesses and power outages.