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.

“It looks like a giant lawnmower just went through town,” Mayfield resident says

Timothy Townsend moved to Mayfield, Kentucky from Tampa about a year ago. He compares the tornado devastation there to what he saw after Hurricane Irma here: "Just pray for the town of Mayfield."

Mayfield, Kentucky tornado: Gov. fears at least 70 dead after storm hits candle factory

Tornadoes and severe weather left catastrophic destruction and multiple deaths in several states, including Kentucky where dozens are feared dead. Here is a look at where the storms hit across the U.S. late Friday.

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.

Missing 3-year-old Tennessee boy, missing Kentucky teen found safe; suspect in custody

“UPDATE: #NoahClare and #AmberClare have been found safe and sound, just outside of San Clemente, CA!” the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation tweeted on Nov. 18.

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.

Group of teens at bus stop in Louisville fired at in drive-by shooting, killing 1

A group of teenagers waiting at a bus stop in Louisville, Kentucky, was fired at by a passing vehicle, killing one of the kids and wounding another.

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.

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.

CDC study: Unvaccinated worker started COVID-19 outbreak in nursing home among mostly vaccinated residents

An unvaccinated health care worker set off a COVID-19 outbreak at a nursing home in Kentucky where the vast majority of residents had been already vaccinated, according to a CDC study.

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.