Kentucky

Shooting at Kentucky State University leaves one dead, one wounded

The suspected shooter was apprehended and is currently in custody.

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

Three crew members were on board at the time of the crash, UPS confirmed. Four others were confirmed as killed on the ground.

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

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.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.

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. 

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

Night of devastating tornadoes likely kills more than 100 in Kentucky

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said the collection of tornadoes was the most destructive in the state's history.

DECEMBER 11, 2021ByREUTERS
Damage at Amazon warehouse after tornado in Edwardsville, Illinois