Kentucky
Kentucky Police Dead After Suspect Opens Fire in Hostage Standoff: Sheriff
Floyd County Attorney Keith Bartley described the scene as a "war zone."
Hackers Target Anti-Abortion States, Plan Attacks on 'Pro-Life Entities'
The hacking group SiegedSec released troves of government data, stating that people "shouldn't be denied access to abortion."
Which States Have Banned Abortion After Supreme Court Overturned Roe?
Less than 10 minutes after the Court's ruling was released, Missouri became the first state to invoke a trigger law banning abortions.
Massive Layoffs Hit One of Top U.S. Aluminum Plants, Halting Operations
Century Aluminum plans to layoff 628 employees from its Kentucky plant to battle high energy prices.
Donald Trump Backs AG Slammed in Breonna Taylor Case for Kentucky Governor
The former president again called Kentucky's attorney general a "star," using similar language when he defended the prosecutor's handling of the Taylor case.
Kentucky City's Incubator Seeks to Produce More Black-Owned Businesses
The Russell Technology Business Incubator offers a curriculum focused on the three essential elements needed for a successful business, its founder says.
Snake Bites Kentucky Mom's Eye Socket As She Ran to Her Daughter's Screams
The woman has since vowed to name a drink at her coffee shop after the incident after being left with bite marks on her eyelid.
Louisville Shooting Injures Five Teenagers After Anti-Gun Rally
The shooting happened only hours after a March for Our Lives protest in the Kentucky city.
Mitch McConnell's $2 Million Failed to Stop Mo Brooks
A leadership fund affiliated with the Senate minority leader donated the money to a PAC supporting a GOP opponent of Brooks.
Pediatrician Tried Hiring Hitman to Assassinate Her Ex-Husband: DOJ
Prosecutors say the doctor placed "$3,500 outside of her medical office in a drop box as half of the payment" and agreed to pay the other half after the murder.
Man Killed Firefighter Who Came to His Aid, Thought Vampires Were After Him
Justin Moore, from Kentucky, pulled a shotgun on volunteer firefighter Jacob McClanahan and shot him, he was quickly shot by police.
Woman Takes Stunning Portraits of Dogs To Boost Adoption Chances—'Soulful'
After learning that the pups were having a hard time finding new homes, Maggie Epling volunteered to lend a hand with stunning photography.
Teen Shoots His Dad During Argument Over Bedtime—Police
The Ohio eighth-grader allegedly shot his father once in the stomach.
Trump's Sway Tested in Primaries Across Country as Dr. Oz Behind in PA
The GOP Senate race in Pennsylvania remained too close to call, as Trump's endorsement had mixed results in North Carolina, Pennsylvania and elsewhere.
'Letter to a Homosexual Friend' Middle School Assignment Sparks Backlash
The assignment asked students at the Christian Academy of Louisville (CAL) to write a letter to a hypothetical friend who is "struggling with homosexuality."
Parents Are Driving Hours for Baby Formula Only to Exit Stores Empty-Handed
"This is so sad! I really wonder about what will happen when people get really desperate," said Theresa Marchese Babb who runs a group to find baby formula.
Wife Accuses Jeweler of Giving $6K Wedding Ring to Wrong Person—Who Sold It
According to police records, the man who received the ring said he is unable to remember who he sold it to through Snapchat.
'I Trained Rich Strike—This Is How We Won The Kentucky Derby'
In October 2021, we started thinking we had a really good horse.
Man Allegedly Shot Mom Over Xbox Controller on Mother's Day
Jacob Small, 22, was charged with attempted murder, 1st degree assault, and second-degree mischief after telling police he shot his mother.
From Kim Kardashian to Tom Brady: Look Back at Kentucky Derby Celeb Fashion
The 148th Annual Kentucky Derby is this weekend, and Newsweek takes a look back at celebrity fashion over the years.
Highway Police Chase Ends With Suspect Rammed by Officers: Video
The suspect exhibited "total disregard and extreme indifference to human life," police in Kentucky said.
Employee's Panic Attacks From Surprise Birthday Party Prompt $450K Award
The employer is challenging the verdict, saying the other employees were the victims, not the plaintiff.
Cop Who Fatally Shot Breonna Taylor Sues Police to Get Job Back
Myles Cosgrove has filed a lawsuit challenging his January 2021 firing and the December decision from a police review board that upheld the firing.
Restaurant Blasted for Ukraine Flag 'Replacing' Nonexistent American Flag
"I'm not taking a flag down when a sovereign nation is being attacked," General Manager Ben Ashlock told Newsweek.
Kentucky Tornado Tears Apart Homes in Fern Creek, Louisville
Some homes were forced to assess the damage in the dark after the severe weather caused power outages.
Mitch McConnell Says 'Old Crow' Is His Favorite Nickname in Swipe at Trump
McConnell said it was still "possible" for Republicans to screw up the impending 2022 midterm elections.
Gym Workers Post Wages in Viral Retort to Manager Who Banned Discussing Pay
"Needless to say, you can't legally tell us not to discuss wages in the good ol' U.S. of A."
Mitch McConnell Tells Fox News He 'Likes' Biden Despite Policy Criticisms
The president previously described the top Senate Republican as "a friend."
Gym Employee Alleges Manager 'Forbade' Discussing Pay in Viral Post
"The fact you're called subordinates already says a lot," one commenter observed.
McConnell Denies Backing Trump in 2024 Is Inconsistent With Jan. 6 Rebuke
"I think I have an obligation to support the nominee of my party, and I will," the top Senate Republican said.