Kentucky

Several killed as US Army's Black Hawk helicopters crash in Kentucky

In the Kentucky House and in the Senate, members stood for a moment of silence Thursday morning in honor of the crash victims. Kentucky state Rep. Walker Thomas said the crash occurred about 15 to 20 minutes from his home

US: Kentucky governor vetoes bill targeting transgender youth

The Kentucky bill would let teachers refuse to refer to transgender students by their chosen pronouns, outlaw gender reassignment surgery for minors, stop use of puberty blockers and prohibit gender-affirming hospital services

Historic Kentucky floods claim at least 25 lives

Record flash flooding has swamped entire Appalachian towns over the past several days. Some areas reported receiving more than eight inches (20 centimeters) of rain in a 24-hour period

Watch: Mysterious pale figure caught on CCTV footage; paranormal enthusiasts debate over clip

Since being shared, the clip has amassed more than 5,38,000 views as well as several comments on the microblogging site. The video has left Twitter users stumped. People around the world have been discussing what the white figure could be and how it appeared in the garden

Tornadoes in US' Midwest and South leave dozens dead; is climate change to blame?

Warm weather was a crucial ingredient in this tornado outbreak, but whether climate change is a factor is not quite as clear, meteorologists said.

At least 50 feared dead as tornadoes, storms strike US; roof collapse at Amazon

Many counties in Kentucky were devastated, with the strongest tornado tearing 200 miles through the state, governor Andy Beshear said

In a new initiative by Gannett, people with opposing political views come together to find common ground

The idea in these polarizing times is that if enough people start talking, they’ll find common ground or at least realize that they don’t need to be in warring camps because they vote for different people, said Mizell Stewart, Gannett’s vice president of news performance, talent and partnerships.

Louisville Police arrests 24 protesting against jury decision to not indict officers involved in Breonna Taylor's death

Authorities alleged that protesters broke windows at a restaurant, damaged city buses, tried to set a fire and threw a flare into the street

Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans take a backseat, as COVID-19 restrictions shutter public spaces

Coronavirus-related restrictions in New Orleans included cancelled parades, closed bars and a near shutdown of rowdy Bourbon Street.

US Election 2020 Kentucky profile: How state voted in 2016, demographics and more

Kentucky is a southeastern state bounded by the Ohio River in the north and the Appalachian Mountains in the east