Kentucky

Kentucky:

Judge tosses out Jewish mothers' challenge to abortion ban

Kentucky judge dismisses Jewish mothers’ lawsuit challenging state abortion ban, saying it is based on 'fears of hypothetical future harm.'

'Off-year election':

Kentucky reelects Democratic Governor

Americans cast votes in a variety of polls, from governorships to local referenda.

Kentucky man arrested for threatening Jewish leaders, Chabad

Rabbi contacts police after several rabbis, Jewish leaders, and the University of Kentucky Chabad Student Center receive threats.

At least 5 killed in bank shooting in Louisville, Kentucky

Police say suspect is dead following mass shooting at the Old National Bank in downtown Louisville.

Multiple casualties after 2 Army helicopters collide in Kentucky

A local radio station said as many as nine people may have died in the crash.

Kentucky Jews dealing with record levels of antisemitism

Antisemitic incidents in the state in 2022 surpass combined numbers for previous four years.

Three more states ban TikTok from government devices

Kentucky, Wisconsin and North Carolina join 20 other states in banning popular app due to privacy and security concerns.

Kentucky Jewish group warns of dangerous rise in antisemitism

Kentucky Jewish Council to present findings to state lawmakers and offices of governor and attorney general.

Kentucky:

Lawsuit aims to block abortion restrictions on religious grounds

3 Jewish women sue to block Kentucky’s abortion restrictions on religious grounds.

Kentucky struggles with shocking increase in antisemitism

Antisemitism in the state has increased from almost zero to hundreds of cases per year in the last three years.

Ex-officer under fire resigns from SAFE Louisville initiative

Ex-officer at the scene of Breonna Taylor killing resigns from Louisville Jewish community security role.

Ex-police officer under fire to helm SAFE Louisville initiative

Louisville Jewish community hires ex-officer who was at the scene of Breonna Taylor killing.

Flash floods, heavy rain in Kentucky kills at least 16 people

Massive rainstorm leads to flash floods and mudslides in eastern Kentucky.

Kentucky GOP slammed for ‘Jewish junta’ post

Post describing Jewish head of the ATF as part of the "Jewish junta" draws outrage.

Arson probe launched after Chabad of Kentucky destroyed in fire

Jewish outreach center serving Kentucky's Jewish community destroyed by fire over the weekend, on last day of Passover.

'Jewish women mate for life,' says Kentucky lawmaker

Kentucky state representative raises eyebrows with comments on Jewish women and invention of gas used by Nazis to murder Jews.

Two Kentucky lawmakers apologize for saying 'Jew them down'

State Sen. Rick Girdler, State Rep. Walker Thomas, use phrase derogatory towards Jews, then apologize.

BLM bails out man who tried to kill Louisville mayoral candidate

Louisville Jewish politician ‘traumatized again’ by the release of his assailant, as his case becomes fodder for bail debates.

Kentucky:

Man charged over shooting of Jewish mayoral candidate

Activist from Louisville, Kentucky, charged with attempted murder after shooting at mayoral candidate Craig Greenberg.

Jewish mayoral candidate:

'The gunman aimed directly at me'

Craig Greenberg, who is running for mayor of Louisville, recalls incident in which man fired at him point-blank.

Shots fired at Louisville Jewish mayoral candidate

An assassin attempted to shoot Jewish Louisville, Kentucky Democratic mayoral candidate Craig Greenberg in his office on Monday morning.

Biden addresses Kentucky tornado disaster

President Joe Biden responds to the tornadoes that ripped through Kentucky, saying 'whatever is needed' will happen.

Kentucky: At least 70 dead in tornado

Over 56,000 left without power as tornadoes rage through Kentucky, governor says.

Kentucky congressman, supporter of Israel, announces retirement

John Yarmuth, Jewish congressman from Kentucky, to retire from the House.

Antisemitic incidents up 850% in Kentucky in 2020

The most targeted hotspot is the University of Kentucky's Jewish Center, where attacks described as "an avalanche."

Uni of Kentucky frat members make Nazi salute in front of pledge

Campus Jewish community upset that university not taking the anti-Semitic incident seriously enough after lacklustre response.

Kentucky to adopt IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

The measure to adopt the definition was included in a state resolution to condemning anti-Semitism approved this week.

Lexington, KY Chabad facing string of anti-Semitic attacks

Attack committed outside Jewish student center on Hanukkah in latest in strong of anti-Semitic attacks.

Man run over during anti-Semitic attack on KY menorah lighting

1 injured in attack on Chabad menorah lightning ceremony in Lexington, Kentucky.

KY police under fire for quoting Hitler in training material

Student journalists reveal seemingly positive use of quotes from Hitler's Mein Kampf in training materials used by Kentucky State Police.

2 police officers shot in Louisville

Two officers with the Louisville Metro Police shot as riots intensify.

Kentucky AG to Biden: 'I'm Black, I'm not in chains'

Kentucky' AG Daniel Cameron slams Joe Biden, says: 'I am Black, you can't tell me how to vote because of the color of my skin.'

Special election gives Kentucky Senate its only Jewish member

Karen Berg flips Republican district in Kentucky State Senate in special election, becoming only Jewish member in legislature.

Democrats record achievements in Virginia and Kentucky

Democratic Party wins control of the Virginia General Assembly. Meanwhile, its candidate wins the race for Kentucky Governor.

Kentucky governor signs anti-BDS legislation

Governor Mathew Bevin codifies into law executive order aimed at companies that participate in campaign to boycott Israel.

Kentucky bars state contractors from joining anti-Israel boycott

Kentucky's governor rips 'anti-Semitic, repugnant' Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, signs ban into law.

Man arrested for stealing Torah scroll from Louisville hospital

Man suspected of stealing hospital Torah arrested by hospital security, who believed him to be same person seen in footage 2 days prior.

Meet the man connecting Israel and Kentucky

Kentucky mayoral candidate Alan Keck thinks that business ties between his city and Israel can flourish.

Rand Paul has damaged lung, pneumonia after assault

Wife of GOP senator who suffered damaged lung, broken ribs after Democrat neighbor assaulted him denies claims attack was personal dispute.

Historic Maine synagogue to be turned into high-end apartments

Communities bid farewell to two historic synagogues sold to developers planning to raze them, build high-end apartments.

Aide: Rand Paul suffered 'potentially life-threatening injuries'

Republican senator's injuries more serious than initially reported, after neighbor, a registered Democrat, assaulted senator.

Rand Paul assaulted outside of Kentucky home

Republican senator injured after being beaten by neighbor in front of his home in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Syrian Jews secretly evacuated to Kentucky

Three Syrian-Jewish families, including seven children, spirited out of war-torn country and resettled in Jewish community in Louisville.

Clinton narrowly defeats Sanders in Kentucky

Clinton narrowly ahead of rival Sanders in Kentucky's Democratic presidential primary.

Huckabee: No One Should be Jailed for their Beliefs

The Supreme Court cannot make up a law, former Arkansas governor tells Arutz Sheva after clerk jailed over gay marriage.

Kentucky Man Turns Himself In With Style

26-year-old in small town drives into police station and nearly crashes into cop car, before making an unusual request.

Baby Born on Interstate Highway - Because of Obama Motorcade

Emergency delivery in a massive traffic jam. Was the culprit an accident, or natural disaster? No: it was Obama.

U.S. Senate Candidate Uses Anti-Semitic Signs

Robert Ransdell, candidate in Kentucky, posts signs saying "With Jews We Lose".