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Sinkhole shuts down road in Jeffersontown
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Jeffersontown Police say a “large sinkhole” has opened up near the Forest Hills area, leading to the emergency closure of Embassy Square Blvd. According to a Facebook Post from Jeffersontown Police, the road has been shut down between the Bluegrass Parkway and the entrance to CarMax.
Judge orders Sellersburg man back to prison
BEDFORD— Lawrence Superior Court II Judge Robert Cline sentenced a Sellersburg man to the Indiana Department of Correction after he failed to comply with the terms of his probation. Gage England, 29, pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice, a Level 6 felony, and possession of a narcotic drug, a...
Great Flood Middletown has closed. Here's what we know
After more than four years, Great Flood Middletown has closed its doors. "Thank you for the four and a half years we had serving you," an Instagram post from the restaurant states. "Please feel free to visit us at our Highland location which will continue to operate as normal." The...
Kentucky's county clerks share frustrations about car registration system
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — County clerks in Kentucky shared their frustrations about the state's new title and registration service on Tuesday at Frankfort. The program is known as Kentucky's Automated Vehicle Information System, or "KAVIS." Jefferson County Clerk Bobbie Holsclaw told lawmakers the backlog in registrations is hitting car dealerships...
Proposed $400M Ford plant in Shelby County brings mixed reviews
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A $400 million Ford plant could be coming to Shelby County in Kentucky, but those who live there have mixed feelings of what it could bring. Steve Clayton opened Last Stop Brewing in downtown Shelbyville back in March and is in support of a proposed component plant that could go somewhere in Shelby County.
Lt. Gov. Coleman talks successes at J-Town event
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman was in Jeffersontown Wednesday morning promoting women in business. The J-Town Chamber hosted its quarterly “Women, Wealth and Wisdom” breakfast for female business and civic leaders to share about their careers and motherhood at the Hurstbourne Country Club. The lieutenant...
Polio testifies at JCPS task force’s first meeting on potential split
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. The Efficient & Effective School District Governance Task Force heard from JCPS Superintendent Dr. Marty Polio and other school officials to give […] The post Polio testifies at JCPS task force’s first meeting on potential split appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Fifth Third Bank 'eBus' rolls out to Kentucky cities
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Fifth Third Bank is rolling out its mobile banking bus this week. The "eBus" is scheduled to make stops in the Louisville and Lexington areas in the next two weeks. People can get financial advice and take advantage of other services. "What we know is a...
LIHEAP Summer Subsidy enrollment opens July 16
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program is offering financial relief for those who might need help paying their electric bill this spring. Starting July 16 until Sep. 13, Jefferson County residents can apply on a first-come, first-served basis for electrical assistance through Louisville Metro RCS. LIHEAP says...
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....
Louisville organization brings life-saving technology to the city
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kosair for Kids donated a $10,500 grant to the Jefferson County Search Dog Association to bring "Project Lifesaver" to Louisville. According to Darrell Roy, the training officer for the Search Dog Association, it's not a want, but a need. "It saves time, and when someone's life...
How you can use a new augmented reality experience to learn about Kentucky's Black history
With the help of augmented reality, five members of the Harlem Hellfighters can now march just yards away from the graves where they’re buried. Using this technology, you can stand side-by-side with the likeness of the Kentucky soldiers from the African American combat unit that served 191 days on the frontlines and became the most decorated regiment of World War I. ...
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