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Kentucky councilwoman says residents must stop stealing if they wish to keep Kroger open
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WKRC) - A Kentucky councilwoman said residents must stop stealing if they wish to keep a Kroger location open. According to WDRB, Louisville Metro Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins (D-1) and another unidentified councilmember sought answers to why a Kroger location in Louisville closed early last Wednesday. Per the station, Kroger apologized in a statement after the store closed, although the company did not provide a reason why the early closure occurred.
LIST | Fireworks shows in Louisville and southern Indiana for 4th of July
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Many communities across Kentucky and southern Indiana are preparing to celebrate the 4th of July on Thursday with large fireworks shows. Enjoy family-friendly fun, the “Waterfront’s Most Talented” variety show and fireworks at the Big Four Lawn on July 4 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event is free of charge.
4th of July guide in Louisville: Everything you need to know about Independence Day 2024
BOOM! Fireworks, sparklers, cookouts and celebrations in honor of the Fourth of July take place this week through Thursday. Ahead of the festivities, here's everything you need to know about Independence Day in Louisville:. Where to see fireworks in Louisville for 4th of July?. Nothing says summer like celebrating the...
Louisville Public Defender's Office now a state entity
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- As of Monday, Louisville's Public Defender's Office is now officially part of the state. Originally, the Louisville-Jefferson County Public Defender Corporation operated as a nonprofit, receiving funding from the state and the city. But House Bill 568, passed by lawmakers in 2023, cut the funding from...
Where to celebrate 4th of July in Louisville, southern Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Louisville area knows how to celebrate Independence Day. Whether you’re searching for the best fireworks around or for a fun place to relax, here’s a list of some local Fourth of July celebrations:. The free festival begins at 5 p.m., fireworks at 10...
Thousands of Louisville drivers at risk due to deadly Takata airbags
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- New research shows thousands of Louisville drivers have potentially deadly airbags. Since 2014, 88% of Takata airbags have been repaired or replaced. But the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports tens of millions of vehicles with Takata airbags remain under recall. "This Takata airbag recall program...
A new group is about to steer Louisville economic development. Everything we know
City officials unveiled new details Friday about a public-private entity that will soon become Louisville’s lead economic development organization. The nonprofit Louisville Economic Development Alliance, or LEDA, will include a board of approximately 30 people from businesses, nonprofits, organized labor, higher education and local government. The public-private partnership is...
New tuition-free preschool in Okolona to open in Louisville next year
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A new preschool option will soon be available in Louisville. Bezos Academy Louisville-Okolona will open at 7525 Jefferson Green Way near Jefferson's Landings next year. "We love Louisville," said Allison Leader, director of external communications at Bezos Academy. "We use data to find out where there...
Louisville Firefighters Union members approve new contract, which includes 24% raise
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville firefightersvoted 'yes' to a 24 percent raise over five years, retroactive from 2023, over the weekend. This comes after firefighters have worked without a contract for a year and originally voted 'no' on the contract back in May. This is the second time the contract...
'A great opportunity': Southern Indiana businesses excited as 40-year happy hour ban lifted
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — Indiana House Bill 1086 allows bars and restaurants to offer discounted beverages, a change expected to attract new and existing customers to local businesses. Greg Brown, the owner of Harbor and Hops in Jeffersonville, is excited about the opportunities this new law presents. “We’re doing two...
Morning Briefing: Shelter honors women veterans, Lexington's housing crisis and reduced service for Louisville buses
Good morning, Kentucky. Here's what you need to know today. The sunglasses will be needed with plentiful sun. It will be very pleasant for the first of July, with highs in the upper 70s to low-80s. That's about 5 to 10 degrees below average. Around Kentucky. 1. Sheltering heroes and...
Louisville finally takes stock of abandoned waste dump inside Jefferson Memorial Forest
Environmental consultants this summer will be digging trenches and taking soil samples in this city’s Jefferson Memorial Forest, looking to document new evidence of toxic waste dumped there decades ago. Louisville Metro Council on June 20 approved a $68,000 contract with Shield Environmental Associates for the work. The company, with offices in Louisville...
Ceremony honors Louisville youth who have overcome adversity: ‘I chose to find peace.’
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Nearly 100 youth from across Louisville were recognized for their resilience and achievement in spite of adversity. The ceremony was held at the Mellwood Art Center on Sunday as part of the Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods’ (OSHN) “AMPLIFY502” initiative. “These are...
Middletown Completes Certified City of Ethics Training
On Thursday, June 20, the City of Middletown completed its Certified City of Ethics training, facilitated by KLC Personnel Services Managing Attorney Chris Johnson. This significant achievement under the Kentucky League of Cities Certified City of Ethics Program is a testament to Middletown's commitment to ethical governance and accountability. The...
Louisville café awarded $10,000 grant to further its work within the community
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Five-hundred small businesses across the U.S. have been awarded $10,000 by American Express and Main Street America through their Backing Small Business Grant Program. Sis Got Tea, a Black-owned, woman-owned and LGBTQ+-owned tea café, was among one of the recipients. The café started in 2019...
The All American Rejects coming to Louisville this summer; Here's when
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — If you're in Louisville and you're looking for a night of nostalgia with a touch of rock-and-roll, this may be the show for you. The All American Rejects are coming to Louisville this summer. If you're lucky, you may hear build board-topping hits such as Move Along, Gives You Hell, and Dirty Little Secret.
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