Woman accused of strangling high school football player during game

A Kentucky woman was arrested Nov. 3 after allegedly strangling a Wayne County high school football player from behind during a game against North Laurel, according to Monticello police.

Man killed in fiery Kentucky jet crash told daughter of trouble in midair

A pilot was killed when his jet crashed near Mayfield Graves County Airport radioed his daughter in midair to report an issue moments before going down, authorities said.

Wisconsin pilot killed in Kentucky crash identified

A Wisconsin man killed in a plane crash in Mayfield, Kentucky on Sunday, Nov. 8 has been identified.

Wisconsin pilot killed in Kentucky crash

A Wisconsin man was killed in a plane crash in Kentucky on Sunday. His daughter, who was flying her own plane alongside him, landed safely.

Rep. Thomas Massie moves to impeach Pete Hegseth over Iran war

Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced a resolution to impeach Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on the House floor Tuesday.

Ford to invest $1 billion in new Kentucky truck plant

Ford is investing $1 billion to build a new paint shop at its Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville.

Governor to Mitch McConnell: 'Address the people of Kentucky ... or resign'

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is calling on Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell to either prove he’s able to fulfill his duties after a long hospital stay or resign from office.

Kentucky family awarded record settlement against gun dealer

A ghost gun organization has been ordered to pay more than $100 million to a Kentucky family after the death of a teenager who bought a pistol-building kit online from the company.

Remains found in 1992 disappearance case as husband, mother-in-law charged

Human remains believed to be connected to the decades-old disappearance of Anna Manning have been discovered in Boyle County, Kentucky, authorities said.

Social media addiction case against Meta settled by Kentucky school district

Meta has settled a lawsuit with a Kentucky school district before it was set to go to trial. Other social media companies have settled separate cases with groups to combat children’s social media addiction.

New video of deadly UPS plane crash shows engine flying off upon takeoff

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released new video showing the moment an engine flew off a UPS plane before it crashed.

Kentucky teen charged in deadly bank robbery after high-speed chase

An 18-year-old Kentucky man, identified as Brailen Weaver, has been charged by federal investigators in connection with a deadly bank robbery in Berea that left two people dead.

Kentucky Derby 2026 winner: Golden Tempo races to historic win for trainer

Golden Tempo came charging from the back of the field at Churchill Downs and took the lead when it counted to win the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby.

Woman crushed to death by garbage truck claw, family's attorney says

Tyrah Adams of Kentucky died Feb. 12 after being crushed by a garbage truck’s grappler claw while a waste crew cleared an alley, her family’s attorney said.

Louisville to pay $800K after Christian photographer beats law forcing her to shoot same-sex weddings

The city of Louisville, Kentucky, has agreed to pay $800,000 in attorney fees as part of a settlement with a Christian photographer after years of litigation over a nondiscrimination provision in a local law she was concerned would make her violate her faith. 

Ex-Kentucky cheerleader indicted in newborn’s death

Former University of Kentucky student athlete Laken Snelling, 21, was indicted on a first-degree manslaughter charge and other felonies after her newborn son was found dead in a closet last August.