Kentucky governor says he received 2 calls from agencies indicating McConnell had ‘passed’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said this week that he received two calls from agencies suggesting Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., died while he was in the hospital. In an interview with Katie Couric uploaded to YouTube on Thursday, Beshear, a Democrat, did not specify which agencies allegedly called … Read more

Ghost gun company ordered to pay $100M in death of Kentucky teen in historic verdict

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A ghost gun company has been ordered to pay more than $100 million in the death of a Kentucky teenager who had purchased the company’s pistol-building kit online. The verdict — believed to be the largest-ever against a gun dealer — was awarded by a jury Wednesday following a trial focused on … Read more

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear asks Sen. Mitch McConnell to give a public update on his condition

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is directly asking Sen. Mitch McConnell, the state’s most powerful figure in Congress, to disclose more about his condition after three weeks of silence from the 84-year-old since he was hospitalized in Washington. The letter released Wednesday from Beshear, a Democrat who is considered a potential presidential candidate in 2028, to … Read more

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear requests update on Mitch McConnell’s health

Washington — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear formally requested an update from Sen. Mitch McConnell on Wednesday amid a weekslong hospitalization that has prompted growing speculation about his health. “Over the last several weeks, Kentuckians have grown increasingly concerned about the current state of your health and wellbeing, and ability to hold office in the United … Read more

In frontier Kentucky, American liberty spread its roots and helped define a nation

Mark and Emily McCafferty aren’t exactly the kind of people that bring to mind Daniel Boone. He’s a percussionist and music professor at a small Midwestern liberal arts college. She writes a blog called “Accidental Hippies.” Her latest post begins, “I hate mattress shopping.” Their vibe is far more Northern California than California, Kentucky. And … Read more

Kentucky pastor defends viral video showing mock firing squad in front of children

The pastor at a Baptist church in Kentucky decried the spread of “misinformation” after his house of worship drew criticism over a viral video showing staff members leading a mock firing squad in front of a group of children. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. … Read more

3 firefighters killed battling wildfire on Colorado-Utah border; deadly flooding in Kentucky

Three firefighters were killed and two others were burned battling a wildfire along the Colorado-Utah border. Meanwhile, at least four people have died in flash flooding in Kentucky. Adam Yamaguchi reports and Andrew Kozak has a look at the forecast. Source link

4 dead in Kentucky after heavy rain and floods put 12 state roads

Four people have died due to flooding from thunderstorms in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said Saturday, and he issued a state of emergency with additional rainfall expected. Flash flood warnings were in effect Saturday for parts of Kentucky and Indiana amid heavy rainfall, according to the National Weather Service. The agency late Saturday afternoon said … Read more

Kentucky flash floods kill at least 3 people with rescue operations ongoing

At least three people have died in flash floods caused by heavy rain and multiple thunderstorms in Kentucky, officials said, with additional fatalities expected to be confirmed soon. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The severe weather event promoted Gov. Andy Beshear to declare a … Read more

Rob Sand to rally in Iowa governor bid with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear as Democrats eye a flip

DES MOINES, Iowa — Rob Sand will rally a crowd for the first time as the official Democratic nominee for Iowa governor on Sunday, kicking off a countdown to November with the support of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. The race for governor between Sand and Republican Zach Lahn stands to be one of the most … Read more