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Here's how much common school supplies will cost you this year
Back to school season is just around the corner, and parents may be picking up items on school supply shopping lists. It might not be a huge investment to buy a few notebooks and binders, but some students need graphing calculators, which can run anywhere from $70 to $100. ...
Expert offers tips for Jefferson County residents worried about their information after ransomware attack
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- As the Jefferson County Clerk's office recovers from a ransomware attack, some may be wondering whether their information really is safe. Clerk Bobbie Holsclaw has said no personal information was compromised in the attack, but a cybersecurity expert said the county may not even know yet for sure that nothing was obtained by the hackers.
Cyberattack closes Jefferson County Clerk's Office Tuesday. What we know
The Jefferson County Clerk's Office has been shut down after experiencing a cyberattack, according to a release. Spokesperson Ashley Tinius said officials have contacted a cybersecurity company who will conduct a forensic analysis of the attack, but they don't believe any data was compromised. No estimate was given on when services may be...
JCPS provides updates on transportation, security for new school year
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Ahead of Tuesday night’s Jefferson County Public School Board meeting, the district’s plans are coming into focus. Two important topics are on Tuesday’s agenda: transportation and student safety. The district has posted its presentations for tonight on its website. “First day is always...
LIST: Here's when classes start in Kentucky and Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It's nearly time to pack away the swim floaties and pool noodles. The first day of school is fast-approaching for many students in Kentucky and southern Indiana. The vast majority of Kentucky-Indiana area schools open on Wednesday, August 7. Kentucky's largest school district, Jefferson County Public...
JCPS Board of Education members holding meeting ahead of first day of school
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Jefferson County Public Schools Board of Education is hosting a meeting on Tuesday. It will begin at 6 p.m. in the VanHoose Education Center at 3332 Newburg Road in Louisville. Board members will examine how ready they are for the first day of school on...
Family, sorority of groundbreaking lawyer Alberta Jones join county attorney in statue push
Alberta O. Jones was always one to break the mold. In just 35 years, she accomplished a lengthy list of firsts ― first Black woman to pass the Kentucky bar, first female city attorney, first female prosecutor for the Domestic Relations Court, first attorney for a young Black boxer who the world would...
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