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.
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.
12-state human trafficking sting frees 59 victims, including 2 minors; 102 suspects arrested
The states involved in operation United Front include Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.
Human trafficking operation in 12 states rescues dozens
Twelve states participated in “Operation United Front,” resulting in the rescue of dozens and the arrest of more than 100 suspects.
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.
Welcome (or not) to Illinois: Where we rank on the kindness scale
If you want to hang out with nice people, there are 34 states other than Illinois where you would be better off.
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.
Kentucky bar owner requiring patrons to show vaccine card before ditching masks
"No shirt No shoes No vax card NO DICE.”
3 US Army soldiers charged with supplying guns used in Chicago shootings
Three U.S. Army soldiers are accused of supplying guns used in recent shootings and murders in Chicago.
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.
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.
PICS: House with hidden human-sized vault creeps out social media
Most homes don’t feature vaults large enough to keep a person inside. A real estate listing for a house in Kentucky is making waves on social media for having a unique feature.
Kentucky teen, 14, killed in Florida while jumping in front of gun aimed at stepbrother, family says
A 14-year-old Kentucky teenager died last week while shielding his stepbrother from gunshots during an incident while vacationing on a Florida beach, his family said.
These states have the lowest life expectancies, according to the CDC
Southern states lent the lowest life expectancies, compared to western and northeastern states
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.
Cicadas living underground for past 17 years to emerge in these states this summer
Americans can likely expect to see the swarm across 15 states as the ground temperature warms, according to a mapping site from the University of Connecticut.
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.