Kentucky

Kentucky 2 days ago

Kentucky woman accused of dismembering mother’s body, cooking body parts, casting spells

A Kentucky woman is facing charges after she allegedly dismembered her mother, whose body parts were found on the property, including in the backyard and in the oven.

Kentucky 5 days ago

Kentucky sheriff charged in judge's murder did not plan killing, caught in 'heat of passion': lawyer

Shawn Stines, the Kentucky sheriff accused of shooting District Judge Kevin Mullins dead in his chambers, was suffering an "extreme emotional disturbance," according to his lawyer.

Kentucky 6 days ago

3 confirmed dead after medical helicopter en route to patient crashes in Kentucky

Kentucky State Police say three crew members were killed when a medical helicopter crashed while heading to pick up a patient. The crash was reported on Monday.

Kentucky October 5

New video shows Kentucky sheriff pointing gun at judge before alleged fatal shooting

Newly released surveillance footage shows when a Kentucky sheriff pointed his gun at a judge's head before allegedly shooting and killing him.

Kentucky October 1

Kentucky sheriff seen in footage shooting at judge in shocking preliminary hearing

Video shown at the preliminary hearing for a former Kentucky sheriff, accused of killing a district judge, allegedly showed the deadly shooting.

Hurricanes September 30

Ex-University of Kentucky staffer asks if Hurricane Helene is act of God to punish MAGA supporters

A former staffer at the University of Kentucky floated the idea that God was using Hurricane Helene to punish Trump supporters in a social media post.

CRIME September 25

Casey Anthony judge warns Kentucky magistrate murder highlights new reality, says he kept guard dog to be safe

The courthouse murder of Judge Kevin Mullins last Thursday highlights mounting dangers facing U.S. judges, with credible threats against the judiciary up by 185%,

CRIME September 20

Kentucky governor confirms body found near site of freeway mass shooting is alleged I-75 gunman

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear confirmed that the body found during a search near a freeway this week was alleged Interstate 75 gunman Joseph Couch.

CRIME September 20

Kentucky sheriff charged with fatally shooting judge deposed in rape-related case days earlier

A Kentucky sheriff charged with fatally shooting a judge inside his chambers was accused of failing to investigate claims that a local deputy was sexually assaulting women under house arrest.

Kentucky September 19

Kentucky police believe body found by livestreaming couple is man who opened fire on motorists

Kentucky State Police believe the body the suspect who opened fire on an interstate highway earlier this month, wounding five people, has been found.