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 firefighters show off ‘Santa Truck’ decked in holiday decorations
The Zoneton Fire Protection District rolled out the truck on Dec. 1 and took three weeks to decorate.
Missing 3-year-old Tennessee boy, missing Kentucky teen found safe; suspect in custody
“UPDATE: #NoahClare and #AmberClare have been found safe and sound, just outside of San Clemente, CA!” the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation tweeted on Nov. 18.
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.
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.
YouTube suspends Rand Paul for violating COVID misinformation policy
This is the second time in two weeks that YouTube has removed one of U.S. Sen. Rand Paul's videos for violating its rules on COVID misinformation.
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.
Study: Texas bases lead Army posts in risk of sexual assault
Female soldiers at Army bases in Texas, Colorado, Kansas and Kentucky face a greater risk of sexual assault and harassment than those at other posts, accounting for more than a third of all active-duty Army women sexually assaulted in 2018, according to a new Rand Corp. study.
Breonna Taylor mural unveiled in Louisville ahead of her birthday weekend
Breonna Taylor would have turned 28 on June 5. A Louisville councilwoman and a nonprofit revealed a mural in her honor Friday, and several other events are planned around the city.
CVS sued for ‘role’ in opioid epidemic by Kentucky’s attorney general
Kentucky’s attorney general is coming after CVS, alleging the company played a role in the state’s opioid addiction woes.
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
Medina Spirit won the 147th Kentucky Derby by a half-length over Mandaloun, giving Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert a record seventh victory in the premier race for 3-year-olds.
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.
CDC study: Unvaccinated worker started COVID-19 outbreak in nursing home among mostly vaccinated residents
An unvaccinated health care worker set off a COVID-19 outbreak at a nursing home in Kentucky where the vast majority of residents had been already vaccinated, according to a CDC study.
NBA Draft prospect, former Kentucky Wildcat Terrence Clarke dies after crash in Los Angeles, agent confirms
Former Kentucky Wildcats basketball player Terrence Clarke was killed in a crash in Los Angeles Thursday, according to multiple reports.