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Death toll rises to 15 in UPS plane crash in Kentucky
22+ hour, 44+ min ago (182+ words) A 15th person has died as a result of the UPS plane crash in Kentucky in November. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg announced the updated death toll on Thursday. "It is with great sadness that I just learned Alain Rodriguez Colina has…...
A woman vanished in Kentucky's bluegrass country — and a flat tire cracked the case
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1266+ words) It was almost the perfect crime. But in the end, a pair of mundane events on Kentucky's Bluegrass Parkway " a flat tire and a phone call " played an outsize role in solving the disappearance and presumed death of Crystal Rogers…...
Trump urges Navy veteran to challenge GOP Rep. Thomas Massie for Kentucky seat
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (388+ words) President Donald Trump on Friday took another swipe at Rep. Thomas Massie, urging Navy veteran Ed Gallrein to challenge the Kentucky Republican for his seat in next year's midterms. "Third Rate Congressman Thomas Massie, a Weak and Pathetic RINO from…...
Kentucky man accused of killing partner had to-do list to cover it up, police say
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (436+ words) A Kentucky man accused of fatally shooting his partner and leaving the body in his home allegedly had a checklist of tasks he needed to complete after the killing, authorities said. Daniel A. Kearney, 39, was arrested on Sept. 11 in connection with…...
Cause of death for baby found dead in University of Kentucky athlete's closet remains inconclusive
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (499+ words) The cause of death for a baby found in a University of Kentucky student's closet over the weekend remains unknown, officials said on Wednesday. The Fayette County Coroner's Office said in a press release that the preliminary autopsy results for…...
A University of Kentucky cheerleader is accused of hiding a dead baby in closet
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (241+ words) A 21-year-old University of Kentucky athlete was arrested and accused of hiding her dead infant, wrapped in a towel, in a trash bag in a closet to conceal the recent birth, police said. Laken Ashlee Snelling, who a univeristy spokesperson…...
Cyberattack shuts down Nevada state offices for two days, governor’s office says
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (197+ words) Morning Rundown: 50% tariffs on India take effect, economists worry over Fed showdown, and remembering Hurricane Katrina 20 years on LAS VEGAS " A cyberattack caused Nevada's state offices to close for two days this week and rendered some state websites and phone…...
Steve Kornacki’s guide to the Kentucky Derby: Biggest storylines, best bets
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (668+ words) From a drama standpoint, the 151st Kentucky Derby has a tough act to follow after last year's three-way photo finish. But Saturday's edition features an intriguing handicapping puzzle, with the ... I'd love to be one of them, and while my track…...
Nevada 'tiger king' arrested after seven animals were seized from his home
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (196+ words) Karl Mitchell, a Nevada man who was arrested after his seven tigers were seized from his property, is speaking out for the first time from jail. Officials say Mitchell has owned the animals without the proper permits. Mitchell says his…...
String of dangerous tornadoes rip through Tennessee and Kentucky
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (167+ words) Six confirmed tornadoes swept through communities in two states. A mother and daughter were killed east of Knoxville, while others were seriously injured. NBC News" Kathy Park spoke to residents about all that they"ve lost. Dramatic new bodycam video…...