Kentucky GOP lawmakers override veto of bill targeting transgender youth
The bill bans access to gender-affirming health care for transgender youth and restricts the bathrooms they can use.
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Barge holding 1,400 metric tons of methanol breaks off from vessel in Kentucky
The vessel was towing 11 barges when it "made contact with a stationary structure" and 10 of the barges broke away, officials said.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear vetoes Republican transgender measure
Beshear, a Democrat, has vetoed a sweeping Republican measure aimed at regulating the lives of transgender young people.
DOJ review of Louisville police
Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Wednesday that the Louisville, Kentucky, police department had engaged in a pattern of "unlawfully" discriminating again Black people. The Justice Department review was undertaken following the death of Breonna Taylor, a Black woman who was shot and killed by police in March 2020 when officers entered her apartment on a no-knock warrant. Watch Garland's remarks.
At least 12 dead after winter storm slams South, Midwest
More than 466,000 utility customers in Kentucky and Michigan were without power Saturday night.
Co-workers hit jackpot on scratch-off ticket during lunch break
Split between them, Tyesha Trice and Dylan Mitchell won $17,875 each after taxes.
College player hits for the cycle — including two grand slams in 1st inning
"Probably the best day I've ever had on the baseball field, for sure," he said.
Kentucky sees first infant anonymously surrendered at "baby box"
The child was dropped off in the last seven days at a safe-surrender "baby box" at a Bowling Green Fire Department and was picked up by department staff in less than 90 seconds.
U.S. states are flush with cash. It's sparking "tax cut fever."
Some state officials want to eliminate their income tax entirely. But experts warn of risks from a slowing economy.
8th grader without legs makes basketball team
Thirteen-year-old Josiah Johnson, of Louisville, was born without legs, but he is not lacking in confidence. And when he tried out for the one sport where altitude is everything – the Moore Middle School basketball team – it turned out the long shot was pretty good at making long shots. Correspondent Steve Hartman reports.
Luthiery School stringing lives back together
Nestled in eastern Kentucky is the town of Hindman, one of the cities in America most hard-hit by the opioid epidemic. But there's a new program that's rebuilding the city's reputation through music. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann visited the Appalachian School of Luthiery to learn about the community that's changing for the better with the help of some string instruments.
Biden, McConnell tout Kentucky bridge project
President Biden traveled to Kentucky on Wednesday to tout a $1.6 billion bridge project that resulted from the bipartisan infrastructure package he signed in 2021. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell joined him for the visit. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins us to discuss the significance of the rare joint appearance.
Biden travels to tout infrastructure bill
President Biden is visiting the site of one major project about to be underway with help from the bipartisan infrastructure bill he signed in 2021. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "CBS News Mornings" with more on where he's headed.
Police ID woman killed in 1988 after new info leads them to her son
"Advancements in technology and scientific testing have led to this new information," Kentucky State Police Post 5 Detective Paul Johnson said.
Louisville to pay Breonna Taylor's boyfriend $2 million to settle lawsuits
The city agreed to settle lawsuits filed by Walker in federal and state court, his attorneys announced this week.
Black Kentucky student says woman has not apologized for attack caught on video
Sophia Rosing was arrested that night and charged with multiple offenses including assault and disorderly conduct,
18 students injured in school bus crash
Kentucky State Police said a school bus crashed Monday morning after rolling off an embankment. All 18 students and the driver suffered injuries and several are listed in critical condition, according to police.
Frontier flight to Tampa diverted after passenger found with box cutter
No one was injured, and the flight was canceled.
18 children and driver hospitalized after school bus crash in Kentucky
The bus rolled onto its side after driving off the road and crashing into an embankment Monday morning, officials said.
Abortion rights supporters score midterm victories in at least 3 states
Voters in at least four states voted to protect abortion access through measures on the ballot, CBS News projects.
Coal miner goes viral at basketball game
A Kentucky coal miner named Michael McGuire ended his shift and rushed to a basketball game in his work clothes to be with his son. A fan snapped a photo and it quickly went viral, catching the attention of University of Kentucky men's basketball coach John Calipari, who offered the family VIP tickets.
Eye on America: Kentucky's recovery, and more
The road to recovery is a long one for tornado-ravaged towns in Kentucky, but locals are finding strength in the kindness of strangers. We also meet with the Native American tribe that's bringing near-extinct buffalo back to their homeland. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Former gubernatorial candidate dies in fire after "heroically" saving his wife
"Tom heroically made certain his wife Julia made it to safety but lost his life during his effort to save their home," Mayor Doug Smith said.
Kentucky man charged with raping and murdering 69-year-old woman in 1994
Gloria Hansell, a 69-year-old old widow, was found strangled in her Indiana home on June 17, 1994, the FBI said.
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Recovery efforts ramp up after deadly tornadoes tear through several states; Dozens of people dead or still missing, mostly in Kentucky
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Pentagon's plan to livestream execution sparks intense backlash
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