Kentucky
At least 11 dead after UPS plane crashes in Kentucky, erupts into ball of fire
Three crew members were on board at the time of the crash, UPS confirmed. Four others were confirmed as killed on the ground.
University of Kentucky cheerleader arrested after baby corpse discovered in closet
Frontier Airlines pilot charged with making false bomb threat against ex-girlfriend
Historic discovery: New species of ancient shark discovered in Kentucky cave
Three killed, including suspect, several injured in series of Kentucky shootings
Kentucky State Police said that the suspect carried out multiple shootings around Lexington. He was later apprehended.
Southern Baptists finalize expulsion of two churches with female pastors
At the denomination's annual meeting, an overwhelming majority of its 12,700 delegates voted to uphold the ouster of the Saddleback Church in California, one of the convention's largest congregations
Kentucky teacher suspended after student dresses in KKK clothing
Allegedly, the student had received permission from the teacher to dress up as Nathan Bedford Forrest, a Confederate Army general and the first grand wizard of the KKK.
Seven dead horses in 10 days after Kentucky Derby
The advocacy group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) sharply criticized the Churchill Downs track after Saturday's second death.
Archaeologists find coal on Blackbeard's ship. Where did it come from?
Blackbeard and his crew cruised through the Caribbean, gaining notoriety and acquiring treasures that remain undiscovered to this day.
Five dead after shooting attack at downtown bank in downtown Louisville, Kentucky
At least two police officers were among the eight wounded; two of the wounded, including one of the officers, were in critical condition at a hospital.
Antisemitism report presented at Kentucky capitol
The state of antisemitism in Kentucky and throughout the United States is "concerning," the Chairman of the Kentucky Jewish Council expresses in a report delivered at the state capitol.
Nine dead, more casualties expected after tornadoes rip through US Southeast
Nine deaths have been reported, as the result of tornados hitting the US, and the number is expected to climb.
California, Vermont pass initiatives protecting abortion rights
In August, voters in conservative Kansas defeated a ballot measure aimed at eliminating abortion rights from the state's constitution. Here is a look at Tuesday's votes.
3 Jewish women sue to block Kentucky’s abortion restrictions on religious grounds
The Kentucky lawsuit is part of a newly emerging trend of Jews hoping to use religious freedom protections as a pressure point against state abortion restrictions driven largely by Christian activism
Louisville Jewish community hires ex-officer who was at the scene of Breonna Taylor killing
Joss Judah, who was at the scene of the raid at Taylor's apartment in 2020, was hired to serve as a security advisor for The Jewish Community of Louisville, which is now facing criticism.
