Kentucky
Kentucky Democratic Governor Hails Removal of Jefferson Davis Statue
The removal of the statue came after an 11-1 vote by the Historic Properties Advisory Commission on Friday.
Armed Civilians Guard Confederate Statue Against BLM Protesters
The confrontation between the Brandenburg residents and protesters at the site of the Confederate monument was peaceful.
Kentucky's Youngest Black Lawmaker Shakes Up Race Against Mitch McConnell
Charles Booker, the youngest black lawmaker in the state, has been visible at the protests for the Black Lives Matter movement following the deaths of Kentucky residents Breonna Taylor and David McAtee.
Louisville Mayor Promises to Sign 'Breonna's Law' Banning No-Knock Warrants
"This is one of many critical steps on police reform that we've taken to create a more peaceful, just, compassionate and equitable community," Louisville Mayor Greg Fisher wrote on Thursday.
Liquor Barn Fires Two Employees After Black Woman Denied Bathroom Use
Liquor Barn apologized for the incident and said the employee responsible for turning the woman away and the store's general manager had been fired.
Kentucky Newspaper Endorses Charles Booker to Face Mitch McConnell
The Courier Journal said the state lawmaker had the "commitment and vision" needed to transform the state and country.
Amy McGrath Takes Narrow Lead Over Mitch McConnell in Kentucky Senate Race
"What this shows is that after 35 years of Mitch McConnell's partisanship and dysfunction, Kentuckians are ready for change," a McGrath campaign representative told Newsweek.
Ky. Gov: State to Provide Health Care to '100 Percent' of Black Residents
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced his administration will begin working to end health care inequalities in black communities, with the aim of providing coverage to "100 percent" of the state's African-American communities.
Louisville Cops Walk Out on Mayor Over Frustrations About His Leadership
Mayor Greg Fischer said in a statement that he understands their actions and it does not change his appreciation for the police force.
Louisville Man Killed During Protests Was 'Community Pillar'
Restaurant owner David McAtee was known for providing free food at neighborhood events for at least 15 years, according to one Kentucky local.
Kentucky Governor Wants Public to See Footage of Man Shot Dead by Police
Governor Andy Beshear called for the release of video footage captured during a protest in Louisville, during which police shot at the crowd.
Kentucky Farmer Takes on Mitch McConnell for Senate
Democrat Mike Broihier, 57, is an outsider in the race for the Senate seat, which pits McConnell against the Democrat frontrunner Amy McGrath.
Anti-Trump Republican Group's New Ad Takes Aim at 'Rich Mitch' McConnell
"After 35 years, Kentuckians are still waiting for the kinds of opportunities Mitch worked so hard to give himself," the Lincoln Project's Thursday advertisement states.
How a Kentucky Farmer Running to Unseat McConnell Earned Yang's Endorsement
"Mitch is the king of the swamp. Mike is a farmer, educator, former small-town newspaper editor, and a former Marine officer. Who would you vote for?" Yang said in his endorsement of Mike Broihier.
Republicans Condemn 'Disgusting' Gov. Andy Beshear Effigy Hung in Kentucky
Kentucky State officials condemn the act of hanging a dummy of Gov. Andy Beshear effigy during a Memorial Day weekend rally, as tempers run high due to coronavirus legislation.
KY Gas Station Owner Says Sign Banning Masks Was To Protest Govt Control
"The sign was meant to grab a person's attention so that they could come in and say, 'You can't tell me what to do.' That was our point. We can't tell you what to do and neither can the government. They need to stand up for what they believe in," the station's owner, Chris Stavely, told Newsweek.
Justice for Breonna Taylor Petition Surpasses 100,000 Signatures
The 26-year-old EMT was sleeping inside her home when the police department entered to execute a search warrant for an individual connected to a narcotics investigation.
Everything We Know About the Fatal KY Police Shooting of Breonna Taylor
"The [Louisville Metro Police] Department has not provided any answers regarding the facts and circumstances of how this tragedy occurred," said attorney Benjamin Crump on Monday.
Amy McGrath Counts on Mitch McConnell's Unpopularity to Win Senate Race
"People in Kentucky know that he doesn't care about them and they want him gone," McGrath said.
McConnell's Democratic Rivals See Ousting GOP Leader as Matter of Survival
"I was thinking maybe we can survive four more years of Donald Trump but we couldn't survive six more years of Mitch McConnell," Senate candidate Mike Broihier told Newsweek
Bureau of Prisons Says Virus Testing Limited as Inmates Test Positive in KY
"At this time last week, roughly 2,700 inmates had been tested," said Director Carvajal. "Approximately 70 percent tested positive for COVID-19."
Cuomo Points Out Kentucky Gets More Federal Funding Than New York
The New York governor criticized McConnell's suggestion that states "use the bankruptcy route" before requesting federal aid on Thursday, pointing out that Kentucky receives billions more in government expenditures than it pays in taxes.
Kentucky State Lawmaker Strangled Woman With Ethernet Cable, Police Say
"Deputies also noted there was bruising to the female victim's leg and that during the altercation the female victim stated that this subject stated he was going to kill her," the Laurel County Sheriff's Office said.
Kentucky Sees Highest Jump in COVID-19 Infections Amid Pressure to Reopen
"We are still in the midst of this fight against a deadly and highly contagious virus," Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said.
Kentucky Residents Conduct Caravan Protest in Response to Lockdown
"No decision has been made on the timing for reopening Kentucky's economy," Governor Andy Beshear said.
Protesters Disrupt Kentucky Governor's Coronavirus Briefing
Protesters chanted "we want to work" and "open up Kentucky" as Governor Andy Beshear delivered an update on the pandemic.
Will Christians Stand Up Against a Godless Kentucky Government?
What I am wondering is, both in the particular Kentucky case and around the country in general, where is the protest and opposition to this government lockdown of Christian places of worship?
Kentucky Gov. Says In-Person Churchgoers Will Be Quarantined for 14 Days
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced 242 new cases of COVID-19 Friday, the state's largest single-day increase since the pandemic began.
Doctor Allegedly Strangled Teenage Girl for Not Following Social Distancing
Dr. John Rademaker was arrested on Tuesday for an incident where he attacked a teen girl for not following social distancing guidelines and "applied pressure to victim's throat and impeded her breathing," according to police.
Coronavirus Patients Who Don't Self-Isolate Put on House Arrest In Kentucky
There are concerns that the corrections officers who are placing GPS monitoring devices on patients in Louisville, Kentucky, aren't being properly protected.