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Parents frustrated over JCPS decision to hold middle school football games at high school fields
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Parents at Newburg Middle School are frustrated over JCPS Athletics’ decision to hold varsity middle school games on high school fields. After two years of repairs to their football field, parents of the school’s varsity players were looking forward to playing at home and hopefully bringing in some extra funding for the program.
WKU graduate inducted into National Dirt Late Model of Fame
WKU graduate Todd Turner of Louisville, managing editor of DirtonDirt.com, was one of eight inductees in the National Dirt Late Model of Fame’s Class of 2024. Turner, who received his bachelor’s degree in history and journalism in 1988 and a master’s degree in history in 1990, has written about late model racing for more than 30 years.
New restaurant to open inside Louisville's Speed Art Museum next week
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A new restaurant will open next week inside Louisville's Speed Art Museum. The couple who owns House of Marigold on Shelbyville Road will open 1927 by Marigold on Aug. 21. The restaurant will offer elevated comfort foods for guests, as well as University of Louisville students...
Volunteers offering hands-only CPR training at Kentucky State Fair
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The American Heart Association said more than 70% of cardiac arrests happen inside the home, and local health leaders are making sure you are prepared. Volunteers from UofL Health and Louisville Fire offered hands-only CPR training during opening day at the Kentucky State Fair. Experts...
Man in hospital after shooting near Brown Hotel
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A man is in the hospital after a shooting near the Brown Hotel Thursday night. Louisville Police responded to a call of a shooting in the 300 block of West Broadway where they found a man who had been shot. He was taken to UofL Health...
Mike O'Connell reflects on the last 16 years as he becomes the longest serving Jefferson County attorney
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- This week, the Jefferson County attorney reaches a major milestone. Mike O'Connell will make history at midnight on Friday. His 16 years will make him the longest serving Jefferson County attorney in more than 100 years. "People ask me every time if I'm going to run...
Knights fall to Cardinals in season opener; Kingman ties D1-era record for saves
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville scored a pair of goals inside the first 10 minutes in jumping out quickly en route to a 7-0 win Thursday night over the Bellarmine University women's soccer team in the season opener at Dr. Mark & Cindy Lynn Stadium. In a pregame ceremony, Louisville...
Louisville-area football fans, the fun is about to begin. We've got you covered
We’re a week from the season-opening kickoff! Are you ready for Aug. 23? The Courier Journal sports staff is.This morning we published our high school football previews in a central location, and we will continue to add to it right up until kickoff. We have included analysis, features, schedules and photo galleries for our Louisville-area teams. ...
Meet This Black Couple In Louisville Combining Entrepreneurship And Philanthropy
"At West End Gin, our commitment to the Louisville community is more than just a mission—it's our passion,” stated the husband and wife team Dr. Dawn and Stacey Wade. August is National Black Business Month and ESSENCE had a chance to sit down with this dynamic Black-owned creative marketing husband and wife, Dr. Dawn and Stacey Wade, who recently launched West End Gin, a new premium spirit.
Sen. Mitch McConnell defends stance on sending foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell on Thursday defended his stance on American intervention in foreign wars, saying he will continue to advocate for the U.S. to be a leader in the Democratic world. McConnell's statements were made Thursday during a speech at the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition South Summit, which drew local and national...
BOZICH & CRAWFORD | Ranking the best, worst college football coaches in 16 categories
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The item that caught my eye was Jeff Brohm’s picture. The X (formerly Twitter) account for College Football Report (@CFBrep) shared a post this week where they named the top FBS head coach in 16 categories — best coach, best recruiter, hottest seat, underrated. The works.
Warren County showcasing agriculture in Kentucky State Fair
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Fair, which begins today and runs through Aug. 25, serves as a grand showcase of the state’s agricultural achievements. Agriculture commissioner Jonathan Shell highlights that the fair brings together the best of Kentucky agriculture in one place, offering a unique opportunity to celebrate and promote local farming. With the fair’s location in a highly populated area, many attendees who live in cities may not often see where their food comes from.
Beshear defends Kentucky school district scrutinized for advocating against school choice measure
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is putting all public school districts on notice, saying their tax dollars cannot be used for political advocacy. This comes as Pulaski County Schools in Somerset, Kentucky, two hours southeast of Louisville, has taken down a heavily scrutinized social media post reading, "No on Amendment 2."
ESPN FPI game projections for Louisville football's 2024 season
The start of Louisville football's 2024 football season is nearly upon us. The Cardinals will open their campaign on August 31 for the first of three home games, including its ACC opener, before hitting the road for the first time. How does the freshly updated ESPN Football Power Index project the UofL season? Let's take a look below.
Preview | Louisville City FC vs. Charleston Battery
The Charleston Battery hit the road for a full-tilt clash against Louisville City FC on Sat. Aug 17. Kickoff at Lynn Family Stadium is set for 8 p.m. ET and the match will stream via ESPN+. This weekend will be the second time the Battery and LouCity face each other...
Houseless Louisvillians deal with fines, missed court dates and arrests in first month of 'Safer Kentucky Act'
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Metro Police (LMPD) said they have made four arrests and given out 11 citations for street camping since the 'Safer Kentucky Act' went into effect on July 15. Houseless people can be fined up to $250 or spend 90 days in jail for street camping...
Saturday Road Crystal Ball: Predicting every Louisville football game for 2024
Editor’s note: Saturday Road’s annual Crystal Ball series continues today with Georgia Tech. We’ll go in alphabetical order through the 17-team ACC. Previously: Boston College | Cal | Clemson | Duke | FSU | Georgia Tech. * * * * * * *. Jeff Brohm wasn’t just...
Group behind Jefferson County Clerk's Office data breach claims county files stolen, officials say
The Jefferson County Clerk's Office is continuing to investigate the recent ransomware attack that shut down several branches over multiple days in July after confirming a data breach in Frankfort Wednesday. Officials from the clerk's office appeared in front of the Investments in Information Technology Improvement & Modernization Projects Oversight Board after...
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