7-year-old shoots and kills 5-year-old child inside Kentucky home

An initial investigation found that the shooting reported Monday evening at the home in McKee was accidental, Kentucky State Police said in a statement.

Churchill Downs suspends operations following 12 horse deaths, moves meets to Ellis Park

Churchill Downs will suspend racing operations on Wednesday and move the remainder of its spring meet to Ellis Park to conduct a “top-to-bottom” review of safety and surface protocols in the wake of 12 horse fatalities the past month at the home of the Kentucky Derby.

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.

Giant African land snail intercepted at Louisville Port of Entry

Giant African land snails are considered one of the most destructive snails in the world, but that does not stop people from trying to import the creature into the United States.

2 more horses die at Churchill Downs; total stands at 12 at home of Kentucky Derby

Mare Kimberley Dream was euthanized after sustaining a distal sesamodean ligament rupture to her front leg during Saturday’s first race. Lost in Limbo was euthanized following a similar injury just before the finish line in Friday’s seventh race.

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 Mass Shooting: Suspect's family speaks out
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As the investigation into a mass shooting at a bank in Louisville, Ky. continues, the suspect's family is opening up about his struggles with mental health. Reporter Garrett Tenney has more.

Louisville turns to faith, mourns victims of mass shooting

Hundreds gathered at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, where one of the victims, Joshua Barrick, was an active member.

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.

Louisville bank shooting: What we know about the victims

Tributes were growing Monday for the five people slain in a shooting at a Louisville bank, with friends sharing details of their lives and mourners gathering at vigils.