Kentucky

Beyoncé Writes Kentucky AG About Breonna Taylor

"Don't let this case fall into the pattern of no action after a terrible tragedy"

By Tara Law June 14, 2020

One Man Shot Dead As Police and National Guard Open Fire During Louisville Protests

One man was shot dead when police and the National Guard opened fire toward a crowd of people during protests in Louisville, Ky., early Monday morning, officials said later the same day. The Louisville Metro...

By Madeline Roache June 1, 2020

How Gov. Bevin Lost Teachers and Lost Kentucky

Political experts say Bevin's criticism of protesting teachers drove his election loss

By Katie Reilly November 6, 2019

Democrat Andy Beshear Has Declared Victory in Tight Kentucky Governor Race, But Incumbent Matt Bevin Isn't Conceding. Here's What Could Happen Next

Bevin's Democratic opponent, Andy Beshear, declared a narrow election victory

By Katie Reilly November 6, 2019

Why Did a Russian Firm Give Kentucky an Economic Lifeline?

A TIME investigation found that Rusal used every political and economic tool at its disposal to shed sanctions, prevent them from being re-imposed and establish a foothold in U.S. politics

By Simon Shuster/London and Vera Bergengruen/Ashland, Ky. August 13, 2019

Blocking Coal Train Railroad Tracks Over Wage Complaints, a Protest by Kentucky Miners Is Now Entering Its Third Week

The protest, which started last Monday in Harlan county, is in response to the workers being laid off by their former employer, Blackjewel LLC, which filed for bankruptcy on July 1

By Josiah Bates August 12, 2019

40,000 Barrels of Bourbon Destroyed in Jim Beam Warehouse Fire

The destruction could result in between $90 million to nearly $300 million of lost bourbon

By Olivia Rockeman / Bloomberg July 3, 2019

Pilot Arrested at Airport for a 2015 Triple Murder

Christian Martin had been scheduled to fly as first officer later that day

By Alejandro de la Garza May 12, 2019

Teen Who Sued School for Requiring Vaccination Gets Chickenpox

The teen, who opposes vaccinations on religious grounds, lost his lawsuit

By Amy Gunia May 9, 2019

Trump Blames Derby Result on 'Political Correctness'

"Only in these days of political correctness could such an overturn occur"

By Alejandro de la Garza May 5, 2019

Teen in Lincoln Memorial Protest Sues the Washington Post for $250M

The family of a Kentucky teen who was caught up in a viral encounter with a Native American elder during a January rally has filed a defamation lawsuit against The Washington Post. The suit claims...

By Hillary Leung February 20, 2019

'We're Getting Soft.' Kentucky Governor Criticizes Closing Schools When Temperatures Could Feel As Cold As -25 Degrees

Wind chills in Kentucky could be as low as minus 25 degrees zero Wednesday

By Katie Reilly January 30, 2019

Native American Veteran on Whether High School Student Should Have Apologized in TV Interview

'I'd be way down the list'

By Jamie Ducharme January 24, 2019

The Viral Lincoln Memorial Confrontation Shows We're Ill-Equipped to Deal With Online Disinformation

The reaction to a video of a tense confrontation between teenagers and a Native American elder is a sign we're not ready for the online disinformation campaign that's sure to come ahead of the 2020 presidential election

By Katie Reilly January 23, 2019

Catholic School Teen Speaks Out After Viral Standoff

“Now I wish I would’ve walked away"

By Katie Reilly January 23, 2019

Kentucky Student Wishes 'We Could Have Walked Away'

"As far as standing there, I had every right to do so"

By Peter Allen Clark January 22, 2019

School Considers Expelling Boys Who Taunted Native Americans

A statement condemned the actions and apologized

By Tara Law January 20, 2019

The FBI Is Looking for an Armored Truck Driver Who Disappeared Along With $850,000

Police are searching for a Louisville armored-truck driver who has been missing since December and is suspected of making off with an estimated $850,000. A joint investigation between the FBI's Louisville Field Office and the...

By George Steer January 10, 2019

A Doughnut Truck Caught on Fire and Cops Have Intense Feelings About It

The NYPD offered to send in reinforcements

By Rachel E. Greenspan January 2, 2019

Kim Davis Loses Re-Election Bid in Kentucky

She became known in 2015 for refusing to grant marriage licenses to same-sex couples

By Mahita Gajanan November 6, 2018

Angry Diners Confront Sen. Mitch McConnell at Restaurant

"Why don't you get out of here?" a man yelled at McConnell

By Alejandro de la Garza October 21, 2018

Rand Paul Fears the Political Climate Will Lead to Violence

"I fear that there's going to be an assassination"

By Gina Martinez October 9, 2018

A Valedictorian Was Barred From Delivering His High School Graduation Speech. He Spoke by Megaphone Instead

"The young people will win' because we’re finished being complacent"

By Katie Reilly May 28, 2018

A Teacher Beat a Top Kentucky Republican in the Primary

"I think a message was sent last night"

By Katie Reilly May 23, 2018

Gay Man Denied Marriage License by Kim Davis Loses Bid to Challenge Her for Kentucky County Clerkship

Davis spent a week in jail after refusing a judge's order to issue marriage licenses

By Mahita Gajanan May 22, 2018

Other Teachers Are Striking for Raises. In Kentucky They're Walking Out to Protect Their Pensions

More than 20 districts closed as teachers protested at the state capitol

By Katie Reilly March 30, 2018

Kentucky State Police Department Apologizes for Tweeting Rape Joke During Super Bowl

'Making light of sexual assault is never acceptable'

By Samantha Cooney February 5, 2018

School Shooting Victim a 'Perfect, Sweet Soul,' Mom Says

Bailey Holt and Preston Cole were killed in the shooting. 18 others were injured

By Lisa Marie Segarra January 24, 2018

Toll in Deadly Kentucky School Shooting Rises – 16 Students Shot

2 were killed and another 18 were injured

By Lisa Marie Segarra January 24, 2018

'I'm Watching My Friends... Just Drop.' Survivors Recount Horror Inside Kentucky High School Shooting

'I'm watching my friends and people that I've known forever... just drop.'

By Lisa Marie Segarra January 24, 2018

Kentucky Is First to Adopt Medicaid Work Requirement

The state of Kentucky has become the first to adopt the Trump administration's new policy of imposing work requirements as a precondition of receiving Medicaid benefits. Consequently, residents of Kentucky who are on Medicaid and...

By Alana Abramson January 13, 2018

Kentucky Politicians Feel 'Sick' Over Death of Lawmaker Accused of Sexually Assaulting Teen

After Kentucky State Rep. Dan Johnson died Wednesday in an apparent suicide amid allegations that he sexually assaulted a teenager, politicians in the state called for kindness and an end to "nasty, vulgar comments" about...

By Samantha Cooney December 14, 2017

White Nationalists' Protest Over Confederate Statue May End Up Getting Others Removed

When white supremacist Dylann Roof shot and killed nine African American parishioners in a Charleston church, communities quickly called for the removal of public commemorations to the Confederacy. Cities across the country agreed, taking down...

By Maya Rhodan August 14, 2017

Pregnant Doctor Delivers Baby Minutes Before Her Own Contractions Start

The on-call doctor was away at the time

By Rachel Lewis July 31, 2017

Student Went Through Ceiling Duct to Steal Exam Papers

A not so great escape

By Kevin Lui May 5, 2017

Watch Live: President Trump Rallies Supporters in Kentucky

It's his third campaign-style rally since taking office just two months ago

By Maya Rhodan March 20, 2017

Two-Headed Calf Called 'Lucky' Dies After 108 Days of Life

The calf died before a potential life-saving surgery

By Mahita Gajanan January 4, 2017

'Speak English. You're in America': Woman Berates Latina Shoppers at Kentucky Mall

JCPenney is working to identify the Latina women and reimburse them

By Katie Reilly December 21, 2016

Wannabe Weatherman Arrested for Starting Wildfire to Get Facebook Views

"He enjoyed the attention he got from the Facebook stuff"

By Katie Reilly November 12, 2016

Police Arrest 3 Men in Shooting Death of Trinity Gay, Olympic Sprinter's Daughter

Police charged the three men with endangerment in the death of Tyson Gay's daughter

By Julia Zorthian October 17, 2016

Raccoon Named Stanley Steals Student's Phone and Runs Away: Video

The theft was caught on video

By Katie Reilly October 12, 2016

Kentucky Day Care Under Scrutiny for 'Smack for a Snack' Game

Students were forced to play if they wanted a yogurt

By Katie Reilly October 1, 2016

Woman Arrested for Human Trafficking After Allegedly Forcing Children to Sell Cookies

She allegedly made nine kids sell peppermint thin cookies

By Mahita Gajanan September 26, 2016

Wife in Real-Life 'Fault in Our Stars' Marriage Dies Days After Husband

"I know Dalton was waiting with open arms"

September 22, 2016

Husband in Real-Life 'Fault In Our Stars' Marriage Dies

Dalton Prager died over the weekend

By Maya Rhodan September 19, 2016

Kentucky Man Arrested After Dragging His Dog Behind His Pickup Truck for 20 Miles, Authorities Say

"I want to believe anybody in their right mind wouldn’t do something like this"

By Will Drabold August 16, 2016

Activists Grapple With Grand Jury’s Breonna Taylor Verdict

Grand Jury Brings No Charges Over Breonna Taylor’s Death

87 People Arrested During Breonna Taylor Protest Outside Kentucky Attorney General's Home

Breonna Taylor's Family Calls For Action From Louisville Police Dept