Kentucky pediatrician allegedly tried to hire hitman to kill ex-husband, DOJ says

Stephanie Russell, 52, allegedly contacted someone who she thought would execute the hit but it actually ended up being an undercover FBI employee, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Jury awards $450,000 to man fired over unwanted office birthday party

A Kentucky jury has awarded a man $450,000 who sued his employer after he asked them not to celebrate his birthday at work — and they did it anyway.

Biden visits Kentucky to survey tornado damage, offer support

President Joe Biden on Wednesday traveled to the tornado-ravaged state of Kentucky to survey damage and offer federal support for the victims.

Tornado killed 7 children on a single street in Kentucky

Fourteen people died within a few blocks when a tornado touched down in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Eleven of them were from a single street, including seven children.

Kentucky candle factory worker says she faced discipline if she left job amid tornado

An employee of the Kentucky candle factory where eight workers were killed by a tornado says a supervisor threatened her with written disciplinary action if she went home early because storms were approaching.

Tornado relief: How to help victims in Kentucky, other states

Tornadoes ripped through the South and Midwest overnight on Dec. 10, killing dozens across five states and leaving behind a trail of destruction. Here’s a look at ways you can help.

Man plays piano inside Kentucky home destroyed by tornado

Jordan Baize was recorded playing a melody on the piano inside his destroyed home in Bremen, Kentucky after a tornado tore through the area.

Tornadoes: At least 64 killed in Kentucky, thousands without heat, water

Tornadoes left at least 64 people dead in Kentucky and at least 14 others across Illinois, Tennessee, Arkansas and Missouri, officials said.

Kentucky tornado kills 8 in candle factory, search continues in collapsed Amazon warehouse

Gov. Andy Beshear initially warned Sunday that the state’s overall death toll from the outbreak of twisters Friday night in Mayfield and other communities could exceed 100.

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.

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.

5 puppies die after being left outside animal shelter in below-freezing temperatures

Deputies are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman who left a box of puppies outside of a Kentucky animal shelter in below-freezing temperatures, causing five of the nine puppies to die.

‘Racism sickens me’: Louisville mayor declares racism a public health crisis

Fischer announced several actions he would take immediately to help dismantle systemic racism, which include the recruiting of police officers of color and addressing the Black pay gap.

Ex-postal worker charged with tossing vote-by-mail ballots into dumpster

A former US Postal Service worker is accused of dumping over 100 absentee ballots into a dumpster instead of delivering them to voters on his route. If convicted, he faces up to 5 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.