A former Kentucky police officer, Brett Hankison, has been found guilty of violating the civil rights of Breonna Taylor, a Black woman killed in her home during a flawed raid in 2020. Hankison, 47, now faces a potential life sentence after being convicted of using excessive force in the incident that led to Taylor’s death, … Read more
Louisville, Kentucky, was thrown into mourning on Monday morning as a gunman killed five people at a bank. The gunman was said to be a mentally distressed worker at the bank. Louisville authorities have released 911 calls about the deadly shooting. Eko Hot Blog reports that police in Louisville, Kentucky, United States (US), on Wednesday, … Read more
The shooting happened on Monday morning before the bank opened to customers. The police say the suspect livestreamed the shooting on Instagram. The latest incident is said to be the 145th mass shooting in the US in 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that a 23-year-old bank employee, Connor Sturgeon, opened fire at his workplace, the … Read more
The law includes a ban on transgender medical treatment for those under 18 This is on trend with new LGBTQ laws across other states LGBTQ Activists in the state are threatening to go to court Eko Hot Blog reports that Republican lawmakers in Kentucky voted on Wednesday to override the governor’s veto of a bill … Read more
It happened at about 21:35 local time (01:35 GMT) Nine casualties have been confirmed It happened in the Trigg County area, close to the large Fort Campbell military base Eko Hot Blog reports that Nine people have been pronounced dead after two US Army helicopters crashed in Kentucky. EDITOR’S PICKS Saudi Arabia:US Man Jailed Over … Read more
John Y. Brown Jr., the former Democratic governor of Kentucky, has died at age 88. Eko Hot Blog reports that Brown will perhaps be remembered best as a restaurant magnate who built Kentucky Fried Chicken into a global fast-food juggernaut, but it was his turn as governor that cemented Brown as an esteemed Kentucky statesman. … Read more
In Kentucky, a coin toss is used to make a selection in the event of a tie, according to state law. Eko Hot Blog reports that not one, but two contests had resorted to this method this week. One for a council seat, another for a magistrate. EDITOR’S PICKS Peter Obi’s Investments For Anambra Now … Read more
A Nigerian woman has been promoted to the rank of Brigadier-General in the US army. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Nigerian woman identified as Amanda Azubuike has been promoted to Brigadier General of the United States Army at a military base in Fort Knox, Kentucky, USA. Azubuike was born in London, United Kingdom, to … Read more
Breonna Taylor: Four US Police Officers Charged Over Shooting EKO HOT BLOG reports that four US police officers have been arrested and charged over the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor. EDITOR’S PICK Taiwan: US Warns China Over Military Drills After Pelosi’s Visit China Prepares For Military Drills After Pelosi Visit To Taiwan Nancy … Read more
Hundreds Still Missing After Kentucky Floods As Death Toll Rises To 30 EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least 30 people have now died in the Appalachia region of eastern Kentucky, as the region braces for more rainfall. EDITOR’S PICK Strike: ASUU Gives Update On Negotiation With Education Minister Gani Adams Reveals Southwest … Read more
Floyd County Sheriff John Hunt said the officers had faced “pure hell” when they arrived at the man’s home Four other people were injured at the scene in Allen, a small town in a mountainous part of eastern Kentucky EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine War: West Must ‘Prepare For War’, Says Ex-Nato Chief As Putin Unleashes Cruise … Read more
It would be a “miracle” to find anyone else alive under the debris… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States President, Joe Biden has pledged support to states affected by a swarm of devastating tornadoes that demolished homes, levelled businesses and left at least 100 people feared dead. Describing the tornadoes as likely “one … Read more