Police: Young Kentucky girl gave birth after father sold her to another man

A Kentucky man who police say sold his juvenile daughter to another man has been arrested and charged with human trafficking. Authorities launched an investigation after learning the girl gave birth back in March.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

3 dead, 2 officers, others sickened in suspected Kentucky overdoses

Police in a southeastern Kentucky community are working with a federal drug enforcement agency to identify the source of suspected overdoses that resulted in three deaths and sickened several other people, including two officers.

Kentucky police officer fired for allegedly sharing information with Black Lives Matter protesters

A police officer in Kentucky was fired Friday over allegations that he gave a Black Lives Matter organizer information about other officers working protests that could be used to "insult, intimidate and harass."

‘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.

Kentucky: Mitch McConnell defeats Amy McGrath, retains Senate seat

Incumbent Mitch McConnell has won the Kentucky Senate race, according to a projection by FOX News. The six-term senator defeated his Democratic challenger Amy McGrath.

Breonna Taylor grand jurors say officers deserved more charges

Two grand jurors, one a white man and the other an African American man, have spoken out about the grand jury proceedings through statements but have remained anonymous.

Breonna Taylor case: Evidence reveals confusion surrounding police raid

The evidence heard by a Kentucky grand jury in the police killing of Breonna Taylor reveals a drug raid plagued by fear and confusion.

Breonna Taylor case: Officer pleads not guilty following grand jury indictment

Brett Hankison’s plea Monday comes five days after a grand jury indicted him on three counts of “wanton endangerment” for firing into the home of Taylor’s neighbors.

Kentucky lawmaker: 'Rioting' needs a new legal definition

Scott has called the charges “ludicrous” and said she would never be involved in setting fire to a library.

Louisville officer shot in the line of duty shows up for roll call 1 night later

One of two Louisville, Ky., police officers who were shot during a night of unrest Wednesday appeared for roll call less than 24 hours after the attack.