Statue of Confederate president Jefferson Davis removed from Kentucky state capitol

On Saturday, the democratic governor of Kentucky pushed the button to remove the statue of Confederate president Jefferson Davis from its location in the state capitol. "Now, every child who walks into their capitol feels welcome," Gov. Andy Beshear tweeted.

Louisville unanimously votes to ban ‘no-knocks’ after Breonna Taylor’s death

Louisville, Kentucky, has banned the use of controversial “no-knock” warrants and named the new ordinance for Breonna Taylor, who was fatally shot by officers who burst into her home.

Colleges say more students are looking for schools closer to home after coronavirus outbreak

Many students will be sticking closer to home this fall, university officials say: deposits from in-state students are up and commitments from international students are way down.

On what would have been Breonna Taylor’s 27th birthday, here is where her case stands

June 5 would have been Breonna Taylor’s 27th birthday, but her life was cut short when she was killed on March 13 by police who had broken into her house with a “no knock warrant” in search of illegal drugs at Taylor’s home in an apparent case of mistaken identity.

Pioneering NFL sportscaster Phyllis George dies at age 70

Pioneering sportscaster Phyllis George, who was known for being the 50th Miss America and for her work on "The NFL Today" has died at age 70.

Hospital staff celebrate 98-year-old woman's 'triumphant win' over COVID-19

Pennsylvania hospital staff celebrated a 98-year-old patient’s “triumphant win” after she recovered from the new coronavirus, COVID-19.

Judge: City cannot prevent drive-in Easter service

A judge has ruled that a drive-in Easter service planned in Louisville, Ky., cannot be stopped by local officials worried about the spread of coronavirus.

Doctor charged after fight with teens over social distancing, police say

A Kentucky physician was arrested Tuesday after getting into a fight with a group of teens for not adhering to social distancing rules, according to police.

Kentucky judges order coronavirus patients, others to wear GPS ankle monitors for refusing to stay home

At least four people in Kentucky have been ordered by judges to wear GPS ankle monitors for allegedly defying health officials’ advice to stay home amid the coronavirus outbreak, according to reports.

Sen. Rand Paul tests positive for coronavirus

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., has tested positive for coronavirus and will remain in quarantine, according to his official Twitter account.

Married Kentucky police officers cut date night short at fried chicken restaurant to thwart armed robbery

Two off-duty Kentucky police officers, a married couple out for date night, thwarted an armed robbery by springing up from their table at a Lexington fried-chicken restaurant, drawing their guns and chasing the suspect out of the building.