The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday brought civil rights charges against four current and former Louisville police officers for their roles in the 2020 fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor — a Black woman who was killed in her home.

Federal charges against former officers Joshua Jaynes, Brett Hankison and Kelly Goodlett, along with Sgt. Kyle Meany, were announced by U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland.

Garland said federal officials “share but cannot fully imagine the grief” felt by Taylor’s family.

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Home Team Friday Nights

Home Team Friday Nights

Florida fans keep tradition and arrive to Lexington early.

Police searching for 2 missing Laurel County teens.

Whitney Lewis was awarded the "Beautify the Bluegrass" award and was honored by Gov. Andy Beshear.

Quarles said he is humbled to continue his service to Kentucky through serving KCTCS.

In order to receive benefits, drivers have to work just 20 hours per week, and the starting rate is $20.50 per hour.

Friday was a big day in Danville, as central Kentucky now has its very first baby box. It all started with a woman dedicated to making sure these Safe Haven Baby Boxes are everywhere.

Ahead of the UK game tomorrow conditions will be sunny and nice but might get a little warm with those packed stands. Lets go Cats! The rest of the week brings back summer temperatures but the humidity will not likely follow suit. A nice cooldown at the end of the week could really bring that sweet taste of fall to the Bluegrass.

Today marked a new tradition as people will enter and exit the gates to start and end their college careers at UK.

The impact on Kentucky would depend on the impact the shutdown had at the federal level.

The driver who lost control of the pickup truck is facing multiple charges including DUI.