The more contagious COVID strain first emerged in the United Kingdom.

They will be temporarily sworn in as local officers during their duties.

For a second straight year, increasing the number of social workers in Kentucky was noted as one of Governor Andy Beshear’s State of the Commonwealth priorities.

The Bullitt County Schools superintendent said that both staff and students are glad to be back in classroom.

As millions of people wait to get the coveted COVID-19 vaccination appointments, you may be surprised to know thousands of people across the country who were lucky enough to get the first dose are not showing up for the second one.

Three days after three healthcare systems said they would be helping administer COVID-19 vaccine to people age 70 and older, each was were forced to close appointments after running out of shots and being flooded with calls.

During his weekly COVID-19 briefing Tuesday, Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer said the limited supply of a coronavirus vaccine is controlling how much the city distributes.

Erika Shields comes to Louisville from Atlanta with 25 years of experience and has been in the spotlight before.

“That is a staggering loss, it’s so large it’s hard to actually see it in your mind how big it is,” Beshear said.

Video footage allegedly shows the man in a crowd of people trying to breach a barricaded door to the Speaker’s Lobby.

A first-of-its-kind soccer tournament event will be coming to Louisville with one local team headlining games featuring national and international stars.

Six dogs with heartworms and one dog who needed an amputation will be brought to Louisville after being rescued from a shelter in Arkansas.

The couple from Northern Kentucky started their wedding anniversary by getting their first COVID-19 vaccine.

The seizure includes 151 pounds of meth, which they say is half a million doses.

Louisville mayor Greg Fischer and chief health strategist Sarah Moyer are providing an update on COVID-19 in the city.

The Indiana Statehouse remains closed Tuesday morning ahead of possible protests Wednesday.

Throughout the civil rights movement, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. made an indelible impact across the country, but he also created a unique legacy in Kentucky.

As the rollout of vaccinations for Phase 1B begins in some counties, there are people in Phase 1A who are concerned because they have not received a vaccination yet.

A fourth Kentuckian has now been charged in relation to the siege at the nation’s Capitol.

All members of the general public are not allowed to get the shot just yet, but some new groups are now eligible.

UofL Health is opening five new Urgent Care Plus centers in the Louisville area.

Lauren Spierer, an Indiana University student, disappeared nearly 10 years ago after a night out with friends in Bloomington in 2011.

An internet crackdown and recent arrests of Kentucky residents who allegedly participated in the riot at the nation’s Capitol could be creating a chilling effect on extremist group activities.

Indiana health officials told reporters the issues are likely due to high traffic on the registration sites and lack of doses, not vaccination site capacity.

It’s been nearly 53 years since the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Still, his fight for equality is ongoing.

For the first time in University of Louisville’s history, the women’s basketball team is ranked number 1 in the latest Associated Press poll.

The two-vehicle crash was reported in the 5000 block of US Highway 421 around 7:05 p.m., according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.

The victim was taken to Jewish Hospital where he died from his injuries around 1:45 a.m.

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Police said the vehicle was confirmed to be stolen and speed appeared to be a factor in the crash.

Over the past seven days, more than 23,050 new COVID cases were reported in the commonwealth.

Alfred ‘Butch’ Beard wants to break all connections with UofL.

A state lawmaker wants his colleagues to honor Indiana’s big popcorn crop by making the grain the state’s official snack.

Buffalo Bills fans are stepping up to help a Louisville-based charity after Saturday night’s AFC Divisional Round game.

Sunday’s report confirmed an additional 3,228 cases of COVID-19 in Indiana

Louisville Metro Police have made an arrest in connection to a traffic control officer found dead in her home on Cane Run Road back in December.

Monday marks a big transition on the vaccination front in Louisville at Broadbent Arena.

The program will work with local families to stop the violence.

Beckley was arrested after he was caught on video at the capitol siege.

On Saturday, city council leaders and community members unveiled an honorary street sign at the corner of Cecil Avenue and West Broadway in West Louisville.

A renewed call by Democrats for an increase to Indiana’s minimum wage isn’t winning over Republicans who control the Statehouse

A special surprise for one Evansville veteran this weekend as his family gifted him with a newly restored pickup truck.

Zoneton Fire Protection District posted Saturday that Major Garry Key is on a ventilator after contracting the virus.

Saturday’s report confirmed an additional 3,096 cases of COVID-19 in Kentucky.

A bald eagle that was rescued in Bernheim Forest back in December has died from her injuries.

The new report Saturday confirmed an additional 3,973 cases of COVID-19 in Indiana.

A Kentucky man is now facing charges following the riot last week at the US Capitol.

An overturned semi on Interstate 265 is causing delays in traffic and lane closures Saturday morning.

An early-morning apartment fire in Old Louisville Saturday morning has killed one person, according to Louisville Fire and Rescue.

According to the CDC, as of January 12, 76 cases of the strain have been identified in 10 states.

Gov. Andy Beshear is making it clear he won’t stand for threats aimed at the Kentucky State Capitol.

A Louisville pulmonologist said long-term effects on someone’s lungs depend on how severe their COVID symptoms were.

Appointments to get vaccinated in Kentucky appear to be going as fast as the coronavirus spread.

A gunman came into the store, threatened the clerk on duty at the time and demanded money, an LMPD spokesperson said.

The COVID-19 vaccination means the world to one of Ascension Saint Vincent’s very favorite volunteers. This returning volunteer is 100-years-old.

Yvette Gentry agreed to take the position after Robert Schroeder, the interim chief at the time, decided to retire before the permanent hire was made.

"As a combat veteran who went overseas to fight for our way of life and preservation of what we hold dear, it was very troubling to watch," Jeremy Harrell said.

Norton Healthcare, UofL Health and Baptist Health are accepting appointments from individuals 70 and older.