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Coroner identifies man in fatal rollover crash in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jefferson County Coroner's Office identifies 33-year-old Tyler Haraldson as the victim in the fatal rollover crash that happened on Bardstown Road at Interstate 265 Friday evening. Louisville Metro Police (LMPD) said they responded to the crash around 7:45 p.m. According to their preliminary investigation and witness...
Grand Jury Indicts Fatal Stabbing Suspect
The Jefferson County Grand Jury returned an indictment against 73 year-old Kenneth Wayne Muse, the man accused of stabbing a woman to death inside an Old Louisville retirement home. Jefferson County Commonwealth’s Attorney Gerina D. Whethers shared that Muse has been formally charged with one count of murder, and if...
Attorney asks federal judge to pause JCPS' new transportation plan
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville attorney Teddy Gordon is asking a federal judge to immediately restore bus service for all Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) students and go back to the school district's transportation plan from this last school year. On behalf of four JCPS moms, Gordon filed a motion...
I was a Democrat as Attorney General but it no longer fits. I've joined the Forward Party.
During my 10 years of elected office as a Jefferson County Commissioner and Attorney General, I often leaned on an anecdote from one of my mentors in law school. A Chinese diplomat was asked by an adversary to sit down and talk over their differences. The diplomat replied, “No, let’s don’t do that. Let’s talk about all we agree upon first. Then—maybe—we won’t have any substantial differences.”
Two Injured In Shooting New Pool
Two people, including a 10-year-old, were shot near a pool in southeast Jefferson County on Saturday evening, according to Louisville Metro Police. LMPD spokesperson Aaron Ellis said police responded to a shooting near a pool in the 12600 block of Saxony Park Circle, around 6:45 p.m. That is near Taylorsville Road and the Gene Snyder Freeway.
Lawyer files temporary restraining order against Jefferson County's new busing plan
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville lawyer who is suing to prevent Jefferson County Public School’s new busing plan from taking effect, has now filed a temporary restraining order against the district. What You Need To Know. A newly filed temporary restraining order seeks to halt the implementation of...
Beshear gives update on how Kentuckians can get assistance for severe weather damage
Gov. Andy Beshear gave updates on how Kentuckians affected by recent severe weather can receive assistance and how damages are being assessed. In his weekly press conference, Beshear said Louisville Metro Emergency Services is working with local government officials and first responders to assess damage and assist victims of an EF-1 tornado that hit Jefferson County on July 4.. Beshear visited the site along with Kentucky Emergency Management (KEM) officials on Friday.
Parents request restraining order to stop planned JCPS transportation cuts
As Jefferson County Public School officials try to finalize its busing and student assignment plans for the upcoming school year, a group of parents is asking a judge to press pause.
Man accused of stabbing woman in Louisville retirement home indicted on murder charge
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Jefferson County Grand Jury returned an indictment against Kenneth Wayne Muse, the 73-year-old man accused of stabbing a woman to death inside an Old Louisville retirement home. Jefferson County Commonwealth’s Attorney Gerina D. Whethers shared that Muse has been formally charged with one count of...
5 citizen members appointed to new JCPS task force
LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT (BALANCE), Ky. — The citizen members of Jefferson County Public Schools' new task force were announced on Thursday and they include local parents, a teacher and a principal. The five citizen members were selected through an application process. Angela Madsen-Wilson - resident-parent member. Brittany Abdelahad...
37-year-old man identified as victim of fatal train crash near Dixie Highway
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A 37-year-old man was identified Wednesday as the victim of a fatal train crash earlier this month in southwest Jefferson County. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office said Phillip Smith Jr. died after being hit by a train around 9:30 p.m. July 7 along the tracks near 13401 Dixie Highway, which is just south of Pendleton Road.
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