About 45 years have passed since a U.S. state last eliminated its income tax on wages and salaries. But with recent actions in Mississippi and Kentucky, two states now are on a path to do so, if …
FRANKFORT (AP) — A 9-year-old Kentucky boy who died in floodwaters while walking to catch his school bus was remembered by his classroom teacher as the "sweetest, kindest boy." The death of …
HOPKINSVILLE (AP) — Torrential rains and flash flooding battered parts of the Midwest and South on Friday, killing a boy in Kentucky who was swept away as he walked to a school bus stop. Many …
ATLANTA (AP) — With new innovations and technology, scientists have learned from major tornado outbreaks over the years how to improve safety guidance. During tornado season, forecasters try to get …
By MARK KENNEDY and ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writers LOS ANGELES (AP) — Val Kilmer, the brooding, versatile actor who played fan favorite Iceman in "Top Gun," donned a voluminous cape as …
WASHINGTON (AP) — After weeks of White House hype and public anxiety, President Donald Trump is set Wednesday to announce a barrage of self-described reciprocal tariffs on friend and foe alike. …
As severe thunderstorms threatened to hit parts of the Midwest and South on Wednesday, forecasters warned of potentially deadly flash flooding, strong tornadoes and baseball-sized hail. At least …
Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico reported new measles cases Tuesday, with the outbreak expanding for the first time into central Texas. Already, the U.S. has more measles cases this year than in …
Why no one is challenging Trump's executive order that keeps TikTok running By SARAH PARVINI and MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — After TikTok was banned in the United …
NEW YORK (AP) — Nintendo is set to provide a closer look at its highly anticipated Switch 2 gaming console on Wednesday. The 60-minute Nintendo Direct presentation will be live-streamed at 9 …
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are facing pressure Wednesday from President Donald Trump to oppose a Democratic resolution that would nullify the presidential emergency on fentanyl he is …
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky lawmaker Pamela Stevenson, the top-ranking Democrat in the GOP-led state House, launched her U.S. Senate campaign on Monday, vowing to help "stop the recklessness" …
A trio of spring elections offered early warning signs to Republicans and President Donald Trump, as Democrats rallied against his efforts to slash the federal government and the outsized role being …
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge dismissed New York City Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case on Wednesday, agreeing it was the only practical outcome while blasting the Justice Department's …
WASHINGTON (AP) — DOGE's days appear to be numbered. Elon Musk recently suggested that he will be done with his work in the near future. President Donald Trump told reporters this week that …
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are swinging again Wednesday in the final hours before President Donald Trump unveils the tariffs he promised as part of his " Liberation Day," which could drastically …
NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla sales fell 13% in the first three months of the year, another sign that Elon Musk's once high-flying electric car company is struggling to attract buyers. The …
NEW YORK (AP) — As the trade wars launched by U.S. President Donald Trump continue to escalate, all eyes are on Wednesday. Trump has repeatedly called April 2 "Liberation Day," with promises …
FRANKFORT (KT) – While there were no injuries reported in Kentucky due to Sunday’s storms, the National Weather Service (NWS) says another round of severe weather is expected Wednesday and …
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — A tree fell on a van in Michigan, killing three children, during a fierce weekend storm that swept the region and contributed to the death of an 84-year-old man in an Amish …