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LMAS holds pop-up microchipping clinic for Louisville pet owners
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Metro Animal Services is making it easy to keep your pet safe and reunited with your family as quickly as possible. On Sunday, the organization hosted a free pop-up microchipping clinic at its Animal House Adoption Center. Jefferson County pet owners not only received microchips...
FEMA disaster recovery centers adjusting hours
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced shorter hours at the six Disaster Recovery Centers established to serve residents of 11 counties that experienced losses due to the severe weather on April 2. The centers will np longer be open on Sundays, effective June...
Louisville summer school joins nationwide collaborative Breakthrough
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A new collaboration is expanding efforts to help kids get more confident in the classroom without costing parents a dime. Breakthrough Louisville was previously known as Summerbridge. It’s a 6-week, no-cost summer school for students in 6th through 9th grade. Their goal is to help prepare under-resourced students in Jefferson County for academic success in the upcoming school year.
Kentucky judge rules against Jewish women who challenged state’s abortion ban
LOUISVILLE – (TNS) A Jefferson County judge has ruled against three Jewish women who argue that Kentucky’s near-total abortion bans infringe on their religious freedom and their ability to safely carry out a pregnancy. Jefferson County Circuit Judge Brian Edwards on Friday issued an order tossing out a...
2 Louisville motor vehicle branches to close next week as state tries to handle KAVIS backlog
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Jefferson County Clerk's Office plans to close two motor vehicle branches for two weeks. The West Branch on Amy Avenue and the downtown Branch on South 5th Street will be closed starting July 8. They're scheduled to reopen on July 22. Jefferson County Clerk Bobbie...
Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods recognizes youths challenged by gun violence, poverty, and disabilities among others
Youth from various zip codes are the first cohort of “AMPLIFY 502” that recognizes them for their resilience despite challenges. (LOUISVILLE, Ky. June 29, 2024) — The Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods, in partnership with private citizens Claudette and Jim Patton, will recognize nearly 100 area youths who have achieved and survived despite adversities brought by gun violence, poverty, and disabilities, among other challenges.
Most expensive homes sold in Jefferson County (May 20-22, 2024)
While a lack of people moving keeps inventory tight, a number of housing markets across the country remain overvalued. Be among the best! The Greater Louisville area's top employers are celebrated at the Best Places to Work in Greater Louisville awards at Kentucky Kingdom.
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