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Louisville Metro Council Committee punts on medical cannabis rules
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Two weeks into Kentucky’s window for businesses to apply for medical marijuana licenses, Louisville Metro Council is still debating where those businesses can go. A committee pushed off a final decision again, unable to agree on whether Jefferson County should have stricter limits on where...
JCPS task force hears from Pollio at first meeting in Frankfort
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Despite the controversy surrounding a new JCPS task force, its first meeting Monday in Frankfort came with no fireworks and largely friendly discourse between JCPS superintendent Marty Pollio and GOP state lawmakers. Officially, the task force is supposed to study ways to improve Jefferson County's school...
$10,000 grant will help Louisville nonprofit find kids with special needs who wander from home
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kosair for Kids awarded more than $10,000 to the Jefferson County Search Dog Association so it can try and prevent tragedies if a child wanders from home. JCSDA will use the money for Project Lifesaver, technology that uses a receiver and transmitter combination to help law...
Judge denies temporary restraining order against JCPS transit plan, lawsuit still alive
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A recent attempt to stop Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) from implementing its new transportation plan, which cuts bus transportation for thousands of magnet and traditional school students, suffered a "minor setback" Monday, according to the attorney for the parents suing. A handful of JCPS parents...
Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District Notice of Public Comment Period and Hearing
The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) is opening a 30-day public comment period starting July 19, 2024, on a proposed Second Amended Agreed Board Order with Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) to resolve certain violations of District Regulation 1.13: Control of Objectionable Odors in the Ambient Air. The District issued Notice of Violation ENF-APCD-19-00025 for these violations.
Dan-O’s Seasoning moving to new HQ
Dan-O’s Seasoning is moving into new East End offices to keep up with the brand’s trajectory as one of fastest-growing brands in the seasoning category. <\p> Dan-O’s has outgrown its office space at 13101 Magisterial Drive due to high product demand, according to a news release. With more than 40 employees, Dan-O’s expects to move into the building at 3195 Terra Crossing Boulevard in eastern Jefferson County in December.<\p>
Polio testifies at JCPS task force’s first meeting on potential split
FRANKFORT — A task force created by the 2024 General Assembly to examine Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS), and whether the district should be split into two or more entities held its first meeting Monday.
Kentucky man wins $150,000 Powerball first time playing
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A Louisville man won big with a ticket for the July 8 Powerball drawing. According to the Kentucky Lottery, the man, who wishes to remain anonymous, told lottery officials a promotional email led him to buy an online ticket. The winning ticket matched four white ball...
Applications open Tuesday for LIHEAP energy assistance program in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Heat-related illnesses are the leading cause of weather-related deaths. Despite temperatures nearing 100 degrees this summer, some people in Jefferson County are living without air conditioning. People living in Louisville can apply for electrical assistance starting on Tuesday. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps households...
Jefferson County residents get help applying for electric subsidy
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jefferson County residents can apply for assistance with their summer cooling costs through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and can set up an appointment online through the Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services. Enrollment opens on July 16 and runs until Sept....
Jefferson Co. man wins $150,000 in Powerball
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A ticket that was purchased on a whim turned out to be a big winner for a Louisville man. Louisville man is celebrating his sudden lottery win after purchasing a ticket on a whim. “It was my first-time playing Power Play,” said the man, who wants...
State task force looking into potential JCPS split hears from superintendent during first meeting
FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Efficient and Effective School Governance Task Force met for the first time under Chair Mike Nemes and first heard from Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio on Monday. “Unless it pertains to how we can do better, then we don’t have time...
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