Emergency summit called after multiple horse deaths at Churchill Downs

Seven horses died from training or racing injuries at Churchill Downs leading up to the 149th Kentucky Derby on May 6, including two on the undercard.

Kentucky man accused of shooting roommate for eating last Hot Pocket, police say

Clifton Williams, 64, was charged with assault and pleaded not guilty in the Louisville incident over a Hot Pocket, according to reports, citing police.

Kentucky Derby: Mage crosses finish 1st amid drama, deaths

It was the fifth scratch from the Derby in the days leading up to the $3 million race for 3-year-olds. Six horses have died at Churchill Downs in recent days.

Ex-Louisville officer who fatally shot Breonna Taylor hired as a deputy

Myles Cosgrove was fired from the Louisville Metro Police Department in 2021 for violating use-of-force procedures and failing to use a body camera during the raid on Breonna Taylor’s apartment.

Louisville bank shooting: Body cam footage shows officers under fire

Body camera video shows Louisville police officers being fired upon as they arrive at the bank where five people were killed and the harrowing minutes while officers confront the shooter and work to rescue a wounded colleague.

Louisville bank shooting body cam video released by police

The body cam footage from the Louisville bank shooting where five people were killed, shows the events that transpired once officers arrived on the scene.

5th victim dies after Louisville bank shooting

Police say a Louisville bank employee armed with a rifle opened fire at his workplace, killing five people.

2 Army Black Hawk helicopters crash in Kentucky, killing 9 people

The two HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, part of the 101st Airborne Division, crashed during a routine training mission 30 miles northwest of Fort Campbell.

Family donates organs of boy killed in freak accident playing basketball

A Kentucky family is devastated after an 8-year-old boy died while playing at home, but they hope his memory will continue through the lives of others.

Denny's sign falls on top of car, killing 1, injuring 2

A towering Denny's Restaurant sign fell on a car near Interstate 65, killing a woman and injuring her husband and daughter.

Kentucky woman wins $175K jackpot during white elephant gift exchange at company holiday party

“Everyone was going insane,” Lori Janes shared. “People were getting their calculators out and double-checking. A couple of people even scanned the ticket on the lottery’s app, just to make sure.”

Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend settles lawsuits over deadly shooting during police raid

The city of Louisville agreed to pay $2 million to settle lawsuits filed by Kenneth Walker. Police knocked down Breonna Taylor's door the night of the deadly raid, and Walker fired a shot from a gun, hitting one of the officers.