Kentucky

New Kentucky law says authorities must contact Chabad before cremating unnamed body

While earlier versions of the bill specifically referenced Chabad, the final law was broadened to include any religious organization willing to assume responsibility.

Rabbi Shlomo Litvin, Director of Chabad of the Bluegrass and Chairman of the Kentucky Jewish Council.
A de-icing crew works during winter storm Fern on a Southwest Airlines flight at Nashville International Airport in Nashville, Tennessee, US, January 24, 2026.

Winter Storm Fern grounds thousands of US flights, strains power grids nationwide

A police car is parked behind a yellow tape near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, US May 22, 2025. (illustrative)

Shooting at Kentucky State University leaves one dead, one wounded

Fire breaks out at the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky, US, November 5, 2025.

At least 11 dead after UPS plane crashes in Kentucky, erupts into ball of fire


University of Kentucky cheerleader arrested after baby corpse discovered in closet

Laken Ashlee Snelling was jailed and is currently facing charges of corpse abuse, tampering with physical evidence and concealing the birth of an infant.

Members of law enforcement gather in the street after dispersing a protest and detaining demonstrators in front of the Gene Sander Federal Building

Historic discovery: New species of ancient shark discovered in Kentucky cave

Macadens olsoni is notable for its unique tooth whorl, a curved row of teeth designed for crushing small sea creatures. 

Graphic depicting a prehistoric shark with large, jagged teeth about to bite a small, large-eyed sea creature. Proposed reconstruction of the new to science species Macadens olsoni, discovered through fossil research at Mammoth Cave National Park.

Three killed, including suspect, several injured in series of Kentucky shootings

Kentucky State Police said that the suspect carried out multiple shootings around Lexington. He was later apprehended.

 An illustrative image of a person holding up handcuffed wrists as police car lights flash behind them.

Southern Baptists finalize expulsion of two churches with female pastors

At the denomination's annual meeting, an overwhelming majority of its 12,700 delegates voted to uphold the ouster of the Saddleback Church in California, one of the convention's largest congregations

 Congregants take part in an annual “Freedom Sunday” service at the First Baptist evangelical Southern Baptist megachurch in Dallas, Texas, US, June 26, 2022.

Kentucky teacher suspended after student dresses in KKK clothing

Allegedly, the student had received permission from the teacher to dress up as Nathan Bedford Forrest, a Confederate Army general and the first grand wizard of the KKK.

 Kentucky state capitol

Seven dead horses in 10 days after Kentucky Derby

The advocacy group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) sharply criticized the Churchill Downs track after Saturday's second death.

 May 6, 2023: Louisville, KY, USA; Mage, left, with Javier Castellano up, wins the 149th Running of the Kentucky Derby on May 6, 2023, at Churchill Downs.

Archaeologists find coal on Blackbeard's ship. Where did it come from?

Blackbeard and his crew cruised through the Caribbean, gaining notoriety and acquiring treasures that remain undiscovered to this day.

 The Queen Anne's Revenge (Illustration)

Five dead after shooting attack at downtown bank in downtown Louisville, Kentucky

At least two police officers were among the eight wounded; two of the wounded, including one of the officers, were in critical condition at a hospital.

 Police deploy at the scene of a mass shooting near Slugger Field baseball stadium in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. April, 10, 2023.

Antisemitism report presented at Kentucky capitol

The state of antisemitism in Kentucky and throughout the United States is "concerning," the Chairman of the Kentucky Jewish Council expresses in a report delivered at the state capitol. 

 Rabbi Shlomo Litvin speaking at Kentucky capitol in Frankfort, February 7, 2023

Nine dead, more casualties expected after tornadoes rip through US Southeast

Nine deaths have been reported, as the result of tornados hitting the US, and the number is expected to climb.

The aftermath of a tornado is seen in downtown Mayfield, Kentucky, US, December 12, 2021.