Inside an alleged Amazon union-busting campaign in Kentucky: ‘They want to scare us’ Friday, December 8 by ABC News(HEBRON, Ky.) -- Two months after Rubi Gomez began working at an Amazon facility in Kentucky, she woke up to a barrage of frantic text messages from her coworkers, she said."They were the kind of messages you would get if somebody was in a... Read More.
Toxic chemical spill from train derailment forces Kentucky residents to flee homes Thursday, November 23 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency in Rockcastle County following a multi-car train derailment Wednesday afternoon that resulted in a spill of hazardous chemicals.Around 16 train cars were involved in the incident, including two carrying molten sulfur that... Read More.
Ford production workers in Kentucky vote against UAW labor deal Monday, November 13 by ABC News(LOUISVILLE, Ky.) -- Production workers across two Ford plants in Louisville, Kentucky, voted against a tentative agreement that ended a weekslong strike, a local chapter of the United Auto Workers said on Facebook late Sunday night.By contrast, skilled trade workers at the two plants... Read More.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear hopes to show Democrats can win even if Biden is unpopular Tuesday, November 7 by ABC News(CAMPBELL COUNTY, Ky.) -- Republicans are hoping to sink Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear's reelection bid on Tuesday by tying him to the widely unpopular President Joe Biden.But in this ruby red state that Biden lost by more than 25 points three years ago, Beshear... Read More.
Two confirmed dead in building collapse at shuttered Kentucky coal plant: Officials Friday, November 3 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A worker who became trapped after an 11-story building collapsed at a shuttered coal plant in eastern Kentucky has died following a multi-day rescue effort to find the missing man, officials said.His death comes two days after another worker who was... Read More.
One dead, one trapped in building collapse at shuttered Kentucky coal plant: Officials Wednesday, November 1 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- One worker is dead and rescue efforts are underway to locate another after an 11-story building collapsed Tuesday night at a shuttered coal plant in eastern Kentucky, officials said.The coal sorting structure at Martin Mine Prep Plant in Martin County collapsed... Read More.
School districts in Kentucky, Texas cancel classes amid ‘surge’ of illnesses including COVID Friday, August 25 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Just weeks into the new school year, districts in multiple states are canceling in-person classes for several weeks due to respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, among students and staff.Two school districts in Kentucky -- Lee County School District and Magoffin County Schools... Read More.
Flash flooding emergencies prompt evacuations in Kentucky, Tennessee Friday, August 4 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Flash flood emergencies have been issued for parts of western Kentucky and Union City, Tennessee, with residents advised to seek higher ground as half a foot of rain or more is expected in the area.There are reports of numerous roads flooded... Read More.
Kentucky governor GOP primary, other races to watch Tuesday Tuesday, May 16 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- It may be springtime in 2023, but it's election night in America on Tuesday.Kentucky Republicans Tuesday will choose their nominee to try to knock off Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear in the state's gubernatorial race in November, easily the marquee race of the year.Meanwhile,... Read More.
‘Armed and dangerous’ man escapes Kentucky facility: Sheriff Thursday, May 11 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Kentucky law enforcement officials are searching for an "armed and dangerous" man who escaped from a facility on Wednesday.Kyle Aaron Skaggs allegedly escaped from a Kentucky facility on Wednesday and is considered "armed and dangerous," according to the Fleming County Sheriff's... Read More.
Carly Pearce’s singing “The Star Spangled Banner” at 2023 Kentucky Derby Tuesday, April 25 by ABC NewsKentucky native Carly Pearce will return to her home state on Saturday, May 6, to sing the national anthem at the 149th Kentucky Derby. "The Star-Spangled Banner" will be performed live by Carly just after 5 p.m. ET. and will broadcast live as part of NBC's Kentucky Derby coverage.
Two dead, four injured in shooting at park in Louisville, Kentucky Monday, April 17 by ABC News(LOUISVILLE) -- Two people were killed and other four were injured in a shooting in Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday night.Louisville Metro Police said they received a call at about 9 p.m. reporting multiple people had been shot at Chickasaw Park.Two people were dead when... Read More.