Kentucky man dies of heart attack during tornado cleanup at daughter's home
Terry Martin Jayne, 67, died of a heart attack while cleaning up tornado debris at his daughter's home in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Biden visits Kentucky to survey tornado damage, offer support
President Joe Biden on Wednesday traveled to the tornado-ravaged state of Kentucky to survey damage and offer federal support for the victims.
Kentucky man rescues wife, sister-in-law from rubble of candle factory demolished by tornado
MMA fighter Brian Brooks says his wife, who worked at the Mayfield, Kentucky candle factory destroyed by a tornado, called him to tell him that she and her sister were trapped in the rubble, and that she loved him. He raced to the scene, helping to pull as many workers as he could from the collapsed building -- and eventually managed to rescue his wife and her sister as well.
Tornado killed 7 children on a single street in Kentucky
Fourteen people died within a few blocks when a tornado touched down in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Eleven of them were from a single street, including seven children.
Kentucky candle factory worker says she faced discipline if she left job amid tornado
An employee of the Kentucky candle factory where eight workers were killed by a tornado says a supervisor threatened her with written disciplinary action if she went home early because storms were approaching.
Tornado relief: How to help victims in Kentucky, other states
Tornadoes ripped through the South and Midwest overnight on Dec. 10, killing dozens across five states and leaving behind a trail of destruction. Here’s a look at ways you can help.
Man plays piano inside Kentucky home destroyed by tornado
Jordan Baize was recorded playing a melody on the piano inside his destroyed home in Bremen, Kentucky after a tornado tore through the area.
Orlando Red Cross sending help to Kentucky after devastating tornado
Disaster-aid and humanitarian groups are mobilizing to help victims and setting up dedicated funds for donations to support their efforts.
Tornadoes: At least 64 killed in Kentucky, thousands without heat, water
Tornadoes left at least 64 people dead in Kentucky and at least 14 others across Illinois, Tennessee, Arkansas and Missouri, officials said.
José Andrés, World Central Kitchen in Kentucky providing relief following deadly tornadoes
Chef José Andrés and his World Central Kitchen team are in Kentucky providing relief after deadly tornadoes left a trail of destruction.
Kentucky tornado kills 8 in candle factory, search continues in collapsed Amazon warehouse
Gov. Andy Beshear initially warned Sunday that the state’s overall death toll from the outbreak of twisters Friday night in Mayfield and other communities could exceed 100.
Mayfield, Kentucky tornado on ground for more than 200 miles, governor says
A tornado that ripped through a candle factory in Mayfield, Kentucky, where dozens are still feared dead, touched down for more than 200 miles late Friday, the governor said.
Kentucky woman rescued after being stuck overnight in wrecked car
Nora Thompson was able to make a FaceTime call to a family member after she crashed. The family member proceeded to alert police about Thompson’s accident, Maj. Jason Paulley, public information officer for the Shepherdsville Police Department, said.
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.
Kentucky bar owner requiring patrons to show vaccine card before ditching masks
"No shirt No shoes No vax card NO DICE.”
Churchill Downs suspends trainer after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit fails post-race drug test
Churchill Downs has suspended trainer Bob Baffert from entering horses at the track and suggested that it would invalidate Medina Spirit’s Kentucky Derby victory if the results of a failed postrace drug test are upheld.
Medina Spirit wins the Kentucky Derby, gives trainer Bob Baffert record 7th win
Medina Spirit crossed finish line 1st at Kentucky Derby Saturday, giving trainer Bob Baffert a record 7th win.
‘It was very surreal’: Family surprised when baby monkey shows up on Kentucky front porch, stays for days
Audrey Lewis wasn’t sure if her grandfather had lost his mind or was joking when he called the family to say there was a monkey outside on his porch.
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.
Vehicles swallowed when massive embankment collapses in Kentucky
An embankment in eastern Kentucky collapsed on Thursday, creating a hole that swallowed multiple vehicles.