Kentucky man rescues wife, sister-in-law from rubble of candle factory demolished by tornado
MMA fighter Brian Brooks says his wife, who worked at the Mayfield, Kentucky candle factory destroyed by a tornado, called him to tell him that she and her sister were trapped in the rubble, and that she loved him. He raced to the scene, helping to pull as many workers as he could from the collapsed building -- and eventually managed to rescue his wife and her sister as well.
MMA fighter Brian Brooks says his wife, who worked at the Mayfield, Kentucky candle factory destroyed by a tornado, called him to tell him that she and her sister were trapped in the rubble, and that she loved him. He raced to the scene, helping to pull as many workers as he could from the collapsed building -- and eventually managed to rescue his wife and her sister as well.
Tornado killed 7 children on a single street in Kentucky
Fourteen people died within a few blocks when a tornado touched down in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Eleven of them were from a single street, including seven children.
Fourteen people died within a few blocks when a tornado touched down in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Eleven of them were from a single street, including seven children.
Kentucky candle factory worker says she faced discipline if she left job amid tornado
An employee of the Kentucky candle factory where eight workers were killed by a tornado says a supervisor threatened her with written disciplinary action if she went home early because storms were approaching.
An employee of the Kentucky candle factory where eight workers were killed by a tornado says a supervisor threatened her with written disciplinary action if she went home early because storms were approaching.
Tornado relief: How to help victims in Kentucky, other states
Tornadoes ripped through the South and Midwest overnight on Dec. 10, killing dozens across five states and leaving behind a trail of destruction. Here’s a look at ways you can help.
Tornadoes ripped through the South and Midwest overnight on Dec. 10, killing dozens across five states and leaving behind a trail of destruction. Here’s a look at ways you can help.
Man plays piano inside Kentucky home destroyed by tornado
Jordan Baize was recorded playing a melody on the piano inside his destroyed home in Bremen, Kentucky after a tornado tore through the area.
Jordan Baize was recorded playing a melody on the piano inside his destroyed home in Bremen, Kentucky after a tornado tore through the area.
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.
Tornadoes left at least 64 people dead in Kentucky and at least 14 others across Illinois, Tennessee, Arkansas and Missouri, officials said.
José Andrés, World Central Kitchen in Kentucky providing relief following deadly tornadoes
Chef José Andrés and his World Central Kitchen team are in Kentucky providing relief after deadly tornadoes left a trail of destruction.
Chef José Andrés and his World Central Kitchen team are in Kentucky providing relief after deadly tornadoes left a trail of destruction.
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.
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.
Kentucky tornado blows photo nearly 130 miles to Indiana, returned to family
A photo from a tornado-damaged home in Kentucky landed almost 130 miles away in Indiana.
A photo from a tornado-damaged home in Kentucky landed almost 130 miles away in Indiana.
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.
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.
FedEx warns of holiday shipping delays after storms cause 'substantial disruptions'
“FedEx Express experienced substantial disruptions at the Memphis hub last night due to severe thunderstorms,” the company said on its website.
“FedEx Express experienced substantial disruptions at the Memphis hub last night due to severe thunderstorms,” the company said on its website.
WATCH: Terrifying video shows massive tornado sweeping through Kentucky
"Video from my dad’s front porch between Bremen and Sacramento, Kentucky. Terrifying."
"Video from my dad’s front porch between Bremen and Sacramento, Kentucky. Terrifying."
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.
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.
Police: Young Kentucky girl gave birth after father sold her to another man
A Kentucky man who police say sold his juvenile daughter to another man has been arrested and charged with human trafficking. Authorities launched an investigation after learning the girl gave birth back in March.
A Kentucky man who police say sold his juvenile daughter to another man has been arrested and charged with human trafficking. Authorities launched an investigation after learning the girl gave birth back in March.
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.
“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.
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.
Photos appear to show lap-dancing, paddling at Kentucky school homecoming event
A Kentucky school district has handed down discipline after photos of “inappropriate student-led activities” at a homecoming event made the rounds on social media.
A Kentucky school district has handed down discipline after photos of “inappropriate student-led activities” at a homecoming event made the rounds on social media.
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.
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.
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.
Kentucky woman dies, caught in flash flood in Arizona canyon
Sheriff's officials said 43-year-old Heather Rutledge of Louisville was hiking Labyrinth Canyon with her husband and three sons when they were all caught in a flash flood.
Sheriff's officials said 43-year-old Heather Rutledge of Louisville was hiking Labyrinth Canyon with her husband and three sons when they were all caught in a flash flood.