1 dead, another still trapped after 11-story coal plant collapses in Kentucky

The 11-story coal plant was being demolished at an abandoned mine in Kentucky when it collapsed Tuesday night, trapping two people under multiple floors of concrete and steel.

Swarm of bees kill Kentucky man moving potting soil bag from porch, coroner says

Beekeepers warn if you ever find yourself where bees are attacking you, the most important thing to do is protect your face and run indoors or get into a vehicle. Those who study bees' behaviors also warn not to fight the insects because they have the advantage of numbers and the gift of flight.

Lost dog's escape leads to heroic rescue of elderly man on National Dog Day

Two compassionate individuals searching for a lost dog in Kentucky inadvertently became heroes as they potentially saved an elderly man's life.

Louisville police rescue captive woman chained to floor of home in dramatic bodycam video

Police in Louisville have released bodycam footage showing the dramatic rescue of a woman who was found chained to the floor of a house after neighbors heard her screams for help.

GOP leader McConnell freezes during news conference at Capitol

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell briefly left his own press conference on Tuesday after stopping his remarks mid-sentence and staring off into space for several seconds.

2 more horses die at Churchill Downs; total stands at 12 at home of Kentucky Derby

Mare Kimberley Dream was euthanized after sustaining a distal sesamodean ligament rupture to her front leg during Saturday’s first race. Lost in Limbo was euthanized following a similar injury just before the finish line in Friday’s seventh race.

Kentucky man accused of shooting roommate for eating last Hot Pocket, police say

Clifton Williams, 64, was charged with assault and pleaded not guilty in the Louisville incident over a Hot Pocket, according to reports, citing police.

Kentucky Derby: Mage crosses finish 1st amid drama, deaths

It was the fifth scratch from the Derby in the days leading up to the $3 million race for 3-year-olds. Six horses have died at Churchill Downs in recent days.

Kentucky Derby: Forte is 3-1 favorite at Churchill Downs

Forte, the 2-year-old champion whose 190 points led the Derby qualifying trail, drew the No. 15 post at 3-1 odds on Monday for the $3 million premier race for 3-year-olds.

Ex-Louisville officer who fatally shot Breonna Taylor hired as a deputy

Myles Cosgrove was fired from the Louisville Metro Police Department in 2021 for violating use-of-force procedures and failing to use a body camera during the raid on Breonna Taylor’s apartment.

Louisville bank shooting: Body cam footage shows officers under fire

Body camera video shows Louisville police officers being fired upon as they arrive at the bank where five people were killed and the harrowing minutes while officers confront the shooter and work to rescue a wounded colleague.

Louisville bank shooting body cam video released by police

The body cam footage from the Louisville bank shooting where five people were killed, shows the events that transpired once officers arrived on the scene.

Louisville bank shooting: What we know about the victims

Tributes were growing Monday for the five people slain in a shooting at a Louisville bank, with friends sharing details of their lives and mourners gathering at vigils.