Kentucky

Flood threats persist as storms continue to drench South

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Relentless wind and rain keeps pummeling much of the southeastern United States, spawning tornadoes, sparking a flash flood emergency in Alabama...

Republicans ask why White House removed climate scientist

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WASHINGTON — Two House Republicans are asking the White House for documents to explain why a scientist appointed by the Trump administration was removed...

McConnell says GOP open to $600 billion for infrastructure

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Monday that Republicans are willing to spend up to $600 billion on infrastructure, far...

Bernie Sanders, ex-lawmaker Booker attend Kentucky rally

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders attended a rally Sunday with former Kentucky state Rep. Charles Booker, who is considering another run for...

Kentucky judge orders purge of suits from disgraced attorney

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PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Kentucky judge has ordered court officials to purge hundreds of lawsuits filed against clients by a disgraced disability attorney who...

Free rides, beer and savings bonds: Vaccinators get creative

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Free beer, pot and doughnuts. Savings bonds. A chance to win an all-terrain vehicle. Places around the U.S. are offering incentives to try to...

Protester files suit accusing Louisville officer of battery

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Kentucky man who says he was repeatedly punched by a police officer while protesting police brutality has filed a lawsuit. ...

Sheikh’s missing daughter casts shadow over Derby favorite

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has spent millions trying to win the Kentucky Derby, and in the process plowing money...

Carmouche to be 1st Black jockey in Kentucky Derby since ’13

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Long before Kendrick Carmouche started riding horses growing up in Louisiana, Black jockeys were synonymous with the sport. ...

Pizza Hut, KFC, Taco Bell sales bounce as restrictions ease

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LOUISVILLE, Ken. — Profit for the company that runs Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and KFC restaurants more than tripled during the first quarter and...