Feb 20 WATCH: McConnell announces he won’t seek reelection to Senate, calls serving ‘honor of a lifetime’ By Bruce Schreiner, Kevin Freking, Associated Press The Kentucky Republican chose his 83rd birthday on Thursday to share his decision to retire when his current term ends in January 2027. Continue reading
Feb 16 Severe flooding and storms in the Southeast leave at least 9 dead, officials say By Dylan Lovan, Associated Press At least nine people have died in the most recent round of harsh weather to pummel the U.S., including eight people in Kentucky who died as creeks swelled from heavy rain and water covered roads. Continue reading
Nov 02 Ex-Louisville officer convicted of using excessive force on Breonna Taylor during deadly raid By Dylan Lovan, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Sep 20 Local Kentucky sheriff charged with murder in killing of judge at courthouse By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Sep 09 Authorities vow relentless search as manhunt for interstate shooter enters third day in rural Kentucky By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press Joseph A. Couch has been named a suspect in the shooting. Continue reading
Sep 08 Authorities search for suspect after multiple people shot along I-75 in Kentucky By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press 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… Continue reading
Jul 23 Inland counties top disaster list as extreme weather becomes more frequent By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Despite the common belief that America's hurricane or earthquake prone coasts pose the greatest risk for climate-related disasters, the highest concentration of federally declared disasters is actually found in states like Kentucky or Vermont. Continue reading
Jun 17 Federal judge blocks Biden’s new Title IX rule expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Biden administration’s new Title IX rule expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students in six additional states. Continue reading
May 27 Watch 6:41 Amid a wave of deadly tornadoes, experts also expect an active hurricane season By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako A wave of tornadoes cut brutal paths of destruction through many towns over the weekend, killing at least 21 people, including two children. Some experts say this tornado season is looking like the most active since 2017. Geoff Bennett discussed… Continue watching
May 08 Severe storms pummel the Midwest, including reported tornadoes that destroyed homes By Ed White, Alexa St. John, Sean Murphy, Associated Press Two reported tornadoes blitzed a Michigan city near Kalamazoo and shredded a FedEx facility. Continue reading