The 2026 Kentucky Derby features a full field of 20 horses competing at Churchill Downs on Saturday. Renegade is the morning-line favorite, with notable contenders including Commandment, Further Ado, and two horses trained by Bob Baffert.
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Key takeaways: A mistrial has been declared in the case of former Louisville, Kentucky police officer Brett Hankison, who was accused of violating Breonna Taylor’s…
Bill Ford, Executive Chairman of Ford Motor Company, has spoken out about the month-long auto workers strike, warning of devastating effects on local communities if it continues. He criticized the UAW for shutting down the company's Kentucky Truck Plant, and noted that America's future is tied to the success of the iconic car brand. Ford is hopeful that a resolution can be reached soon, and is urging the UAW to end the strike and return to the negotiating table.
On Sunday, tragedy struck Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky when a horse named Rio Moon suffered a catastrophic injury and was euthanized. This marks the eighth fatality in recent weeks at the home of the Kentucky Derby, sparking outrage among animal rights activists. Rio Moon was trained by Dale Romans and had competed in five races since his debut in April 2021.
The U.S. Department of Labor has found that more than 300 children, including two 10-year-olds, were working in violation of federal labor laws at 62 McDonald's restaurants across four states. The 10-year-olds were found to be working until as late as 2 a.m. and performing prohibited tasks such as operating a deep fryer. The Department of Labor is currently investigating the violations and has not yet announced any penalties.
The parents of the gunman responsible for the mass shooting in Louisville, Kentucky have spoken out for the first time, expressing their heartbreak and apologizing to the victims' families. They had no indication that their son was capable of such violence, and are now calling for changes to gun laws to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Myles Cosgrove, a former Louisville Metro Police Officer who was fired in 2021 following the death of Breonna Taylor in 2020, has been hired by the Carroll County Sheriff's Office. Despite damning video footage and witness accounts, Cosgrove was never convicted and none of the three White officers who fired into Taylor's home were charged. His new job at the sheriff's department began on Thursday, with the hope that he will help reduce the flow of drugs and property crime in the area.
At least two people were killed and four others were wounded in a shooting at Chickasaw Park in Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday night. Hundreds of people were in the park when someone started shooting into the crowd, hitting at least six people. The Louisville Police Department is currently investigating the incident and searching for the shooter or shooters, with no arrests made yet. The community is sending their thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families.