Kentucky
1 soldier killed, another injured in helicopter crash during training exercise at Kentucky Army base
A soldier was killed and another wounded in a helicopter crash during a training exercise at a Kentucky Army base Wednesday, according to reports.
The crash happened around 7 p.m. at Fort Campbell — home to several of the Army’s air-based groups — as troops were conducting a training operation at the base on the Kentucky-Tennessee border, according to Stars and Stripes.
Exactly what happened remains unclear, but one soldier was killed in the crash while the other was pulled to safety.
Emergency responders were on the scene immediately and took the survivor to Blanchfield Army Community Hospital.
They are in stable condition, the Army said.
The names of the soldiers involved are being withheld until next of kin have been fully notified.
“I am devastated by the loss of a Fort Campbell soldier last night who tragically passed during an aviation training exercise,” Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) wrote on X after news broke.
“Lifting up this servicemember’s family in prayer today and will continue to monitor this situation,” she added.
It was just the latest fatal helicopter accident to happen near the Army base.
In 2023, nine soldiers were killed when a pair of Black Hawk helicopters collided during a nighttime training mission about 30 miles from Fort Campbell.
An Army Black Hawk was also involved in a deadly January collision with an American Airlines passenger jet outside of Reagan National Airport in Washington, DC.
All three servicemembers onboard the Black Hawk were killed, as were all 64 passengers and crew on the plane.
FRANKFORT, Ky. — A statewide drug operation has led to hundreds of arrests, targeting suspected drug networks operating in the commonwealth.
On Friday, a news release from Kentucky State Police said the agency’s Operation Summer Heat 2.0 was successful.
“Every Kentuckian should be safe and feel safe, and no Kentucky family should feel the pain of losing a loved one to addiction,” Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky., said. “Because of the Kentucky State Police, we are accomplishing both of these goals, and we are thankful for the agency’s dedication to every single one of our commonwealth’s communities.”
All 16 KSP posts participated in the operation.
Here’s a look at preliminary results outlined in the news release:
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197 arrests and 490 charges issued
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The estimated street value of the drugs collected exceeds $640,000
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KSP also confiscated 82 firearms, $181,381 in cash, $200,000 worth of stolen property and also recovered a stolen vehicle
Operation Summer Heat 2.0 led to 197 arrests and $640,000 worth of drugs removed from Kentucky streets. All 16 KSP posts participated in the operation. (Kentucky State Police)
“This mission was about more than making arrests, it was about disrupting the criminal enterprises that threatens the safety and health of Kentuckians,” KSP Commissioner Phillip Burnett Jr. said. “I am proud of our personnel, who worked tirelessly to take these dangerous drugs off the streets and who will continue working to keep every community safe.”
The investigation remains active, and more arrests are expected in the coming weeks.
Last year, Operation Summer Heat saw 206 people arrested and nearly $685,000 worth of drugs removed from Kentucky streets.
KSP urges anyone with information about drug activity to contact one of its 16 posts, or submit an anonymous tip on the agency’s website.
Two athletes who starred for the Kentucky Wildcats and had lengthy pro careers are part of the 2025 Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame class.
Former UK All-Americans Randall Cobb (football) and Tayshaun Prince (basketball) headline the four-person class that was announced Tuesday by the Louisville Sports Commission.
Louisville native Carole Liedtke — a former University of Louisville gymnast and coach — and Nora Martin Ross, one of the most accomplished female trap shooters in U.S. history, round out the class.
“The KSHOF Class of 2025 honors four exceptional individuals who represent a wide range of sports and occupations — each having made a major impact on sports in the Commonwealth and nationally,” said Greg Fante, president and CEO of the Louisville Sports Commission, in a statement. “This year’s inductees have worked diligently to make a difference in their respective areas. And we are proud to celebrate their achievements in Freedom Hall, home of the KSHOF’s official enshrinement gallery.”
The 47th Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame class will be honored on Sept. 23 at Freedom Hall.
Cobb is the SEC and Kentucky football record holder for all-purpose yards in a single season. He also holds the school record for touchdowns (37). He went on to play in the NFL for 13 years, accumulating over 7,600 receiving yards and 54 touchdowns throughout his career.
Liedtke dedicated the majority of her life to gymnastics, with six decades committed to the sport as an athlete, official and coach. She coached three state championship teams at Moore High School. At U of L, she guided the gymnastics program to six collegiate regional championships and appearances in six AIAW Nationals. As a judge at the highest level for 57 years, she earned Brevet status.
In his four-year career with UK, Prince led the Wildcats to the Sweet 16 three times and was named the SEC Player of the Year in 2001. The Detroit Pistons selected the two-time All-American in the 2002 NBA Draft. Prince’s resume includes an NBA championship and an Olympic gold medal. He played 14 years in the NBA, accumulating over 11,000 points. Prince is now the vice president of basketball affairs for the Memphis Grizzlies.
In 1991, Ross became the first woman to win a Grand American Championship title. She has won over 230 trapshooting titles in Kentucky, as well as hundreds of regional and national titles. Born in Paris, Ross holds the record for the highest all-around average ever attained by a female shooter.
Reach sports reporter Prince James Story at pstory@gannett.com and follow him on X at @PrinceJStory.
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