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.

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.

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.

Harrowing video shows officers rescuing 6-year-old alleged kidnapping victim

Harrowing bodycam footage shows the moments Louisville Metro Police officers rescued a 6-year-old girl who was allegedly kidnapped by a man she never met before, according to police.

Dad rescues 2 daughters from sinking SUV on 4th of July

Things took a dangerous turn when the father’s one-year-old daughter put the car into neutral, causing the vehicle to drive into the water.

Justice Department opens probe into Louisville policing in wake of Breonna Taylor’s death

The Justice Department is opening a sweeping investigation into policing in Louisville, Kentucky after the 2020 death of Breonna Taylor, who was shot to death by police during a raid at her home.

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.

2 detectives involved in Breonna Taylor raid fired by Louisville police

Louisville police have fired two detectives, one who shot Breonna Taylor and another who sought the warrant that led to the deadly raid.

Kentucky man goes viral for clearing snowy driveway with flamethrower

Timothy Browning stunned fans after a relative filmed him standing in his driveway wearing nothing but a white bathrobe, socks, slippers and a hat, recreating Cousin Eddie from the iconic holiday movie "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation."

‘Racism sickens me’: Louisville mayor declares racism a public health crisis

Fischer announced several actions he would take immediately to help dismantle systemic racism, which include the recruiting of police officers of color and addressing the Black pay gap.

Kentucky: Mitch McConnell defeats Amy McGrath, retains Senate seat

Incumbent Mitch McConnell has won the Kentucky Senate race, according to a projection by FOX News. The six-term senator defeated his Democratic challenger Amy McGrath.

Ex-postal worker charged with tossing vote-by-mail ballots into dumpster

A former US Postal Service worker is accused of dumping over 100 absentee ballots into a dumpster instead of delivering them to voters on his route. If convicted, he faces up to 5 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.