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West Nile virus found in mosquitoes in Jefferson County
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus in the Park DuValle, California and Old Louisville neighborhoods, the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness said. The department said mosquito fogging will take place this week, weather permitting, in ZIP codes 40208, 40210 and 40211...
West Nile-infected mosquitoes detected in Jefferson County
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus have been detected by the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness in some areas of Louisville. The neighborhoods include Park DuValle, California and Old Louisville. In response, fogging operations will be conducted in the ZIP codes of 40208,...
Parkland residents narrowly escape death as tornado wrecks havoc through neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — An entire family living on the same neighborhood block for generations were impacted as an EF-1 tornado wreaked havoc on Catalpa Street. It was Thursday afternoon when LaShonda Petty was preparing to welcome her relatives over for an Independence Day celebration. That's when she noticed the sky quicky changing and demanded everyone in the house to get to the basement.
'Came out of nowhere': EF-1 tornado strikes West End of Louisville ahead of July 4th party
One minute on the Fourth of July. That's how long it took a neighborhood in Louisville's West End to be damaged by an EF-1 tornado that touched down without any warning. Lashonda Arthur Petty, 47, and her family — her dad, 9-year-old daughter and boyfriend — were getting ready to host an Independence Day party for about 60 people. Before guests could arrive it got cloudy; the sky got dark and she could see through her door when the tornado touched down.
Downtown Louisville skyscraper repossessed after defaulting on $28 million loan
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A judge recently placed a Louisville skyscraper in a receivership after its owners defaulted on a $28 million loan, according to new court documents. A lawsuit was filed in June by lender Wilmington Trust National Association in Jefferson County Circuit Court, and accused the owners of the Meidinger Tower of failing to make a monthly payment of $142,204.82 last November. The plaintiffs also claim the owners have not made a payment in any subsequent month.
Louisville bar on Bardstown Road closed 'effective immediately' after four years
Afrokanza Lounge on Bardstown Road announced Monday on Instagram it is closing "effective immediately" after four years of serving the Louisville community. "It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of Afrokanza Lounge effective immediately. After four years of serving the community, we have made the difficult decision to close our doors," Afrokanza said in a social post.
Louisville residents can drop-off storm debris for free this week
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Strong winds and rain ripped through parts of Louisville last week, and a tornado touched down on July 4th in the west end. Neighborhoods are still cleaning up with the help of Metro Public Works, and the city is giving Louisville residents a place to drop off storm debris for free this week.
Great cities require great public transportation, and Louisville is no exception
TARC’s proposed cuts will decrease the frequency of buses on many routes and completely eliminate three routes. Wisely, the routes with the highest usage will remain unaffected, but those still don’t serve tens of thousands of residents. Consider for a moment students who use TARC to get to school. Currently, if they sneak in a...
Historic Baptist Fellowship Center in Parkland neighborhood damaged by EF-1 tornado
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Cleanup continues in west Louisville after an EF-1 tornado slammed into the Parkland neighborhood Thursday afternoon. At the Baptist Fellowship Center on Catalpa Street, part of the roof was blown off by the twister. "It's still raining inside the building, although it's nice and sunny outside,"...
'Feel seen and heard': Group working to fund maternal health care for Kentuckians as abortion remains largely banned
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — More than two years after the U.S. Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade -- allowing abortion restrictive laws in states across the country to go into effect -- one national activist organization is working to expand maternal health care access in four states, including Kentucky. SisterSong,...
First Friday on Main draws Louisville locals to Museum Row
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Blind Feline is the first local band featured in the First Friday on Main event, put on by Alicia Otero of Lou Rae Riverside. They hope to bring more Louisvillians to Museum Row, drawing them with Louisville flair like the blues-funk-jazz fusion Feline provides. "This is...
Retro Louisville: The Naturalization Tree at Camp Zachary Taylor
An anecdote in a story on Page 10 of the Aug. 16, 1918, edition of the Courier Journal was the first reference to a 'naturalization tree' at Camp Zachary Taylor in Louisville. World War I had not yet ended and Camp Zachary Taylor was one of 16 national Army camps in the United...
After nearly 40 years, happy hours return to Southern Indiana bars
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - After nearly 40 years, bars in Indiana can now once again offer happy hour specials. In March, Governor Eric Holcomb signed House Bill 1086 into law, allowing happy hours to return beginning on July 1. Hourly drink discounts were banned in the Hoosier state in 1985...
Ken Clay Renaissance Honor Awards being held at Filson Historical Society in July
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Ken Clay Renaissance Honor Awards are happening later this month. The awards are intended to recognize those who have contributed to the arts community and the upkeep and legacy of inclusion in the community. The awards show is happening at the Filson Historical Society Saturday,...
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