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Louisville police chief said she leaves with 'heavy heart' after mayor asked for her resignation
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Former Louisville Metro Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel said in her June 25 resignation letter that Mayor Craig Greenberg had requested she resign and that she did so "with a heavy heart and considerable amount of duress." At a news conference June 25, Greenberg said Gwinn-Villaroel resigned...
Kentucky’s Dark Side: Violent Crime Soars in Bowling Green and Beyond
The report highlights Bowling Green as the most hazardous city in Kentucky, with a violent crime rate of 343 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 4,446 incidents per 100,000 residents. The city, famous for its Corvette production, also saw 247 reported violent crimes in 2020, including 71 robberies.
Changes to how state pays parents to care for their medically complex kids take effect Monday
INDIANAPOLIS — Big changes kicked in Monday for how the state pays the parents of medically complex kids to take care of their children at home. The changes were announced in January by the Family Social Services Administration as a way to cut how much the state spends on Medicaid every year.
Detroit Resident Davontae Long Convicted of Felony Murder in Facebook Marketplace Ambush of Kentucky Man
In a case that underscores the dangers of internet marketplaces, a Detroit man has been found guilty of murdering a Kentucky man during what was supposed to be a simple transaction for a vehicle trailer. Davontae Eshawn Long, 31, was convicted on several felony charges including felony murder and carjacking. According to the Michigan Attorney General's Office, as reported by The Detroit News, the verdict carries a mandatory life sentence without parole for the murder charge.
Celebrate 155 years of Sunrise with 4th of July Freedom Run, anniversary giving opportunity
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (KT) – Sunrise Children's Services has served the children of Kentucky since 1869. A new giving campaign and Fourth of July event are opportunities to support a critical resource for the bluegrass state's most vulnerable population. 155 years serving Kentucky kids. Sunrise Children's Services, the child...
Louisville MBB Presser: Upcoming Year and Bahamas Trip.
Pat Kelsey took stage for his first press conference since the start of practices, alongside the first availability for players where seniors Reyne Smith, Chucky Hepburn, and J’Vonne Hadley spoke. The one thing that Kelsey and the three seniors are preaching to fans with heavy confidence is that this...
CRAWFORD | No "fight?" Louisville's Kelsey talks offense and defense, without the f-word
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- So, the first thing to note about University of Louisville basketball coach Pat Kelsey is that, in a 27-minute news conference last week, his first regular sit-down with the bulk of the Louisville basketball media since his introductory news conference back in March, I didn't hear the word "fight" one time.
Meet the top Louisville high school boys spring team from Pleasure Ridge Park
Pleasure Ridge Park baseball is The Courier Journal's top high school boys team from the spring, as voted by our readers. The Panthers won their seventh state championship, beating McCracken County, 4-1, in the final to complete a 40-3 season. Junior outfielder Brayden Bruner was named Sixth Region Player of the Year and received first-team All-State honors. Freshman pitcher Joey Dudeck went 11-0 with a 1.51 ERA.
'Forever chemicals': What is the level of PFAS in Louisville’s drinking water?
Earlier this year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the first-ever national drinking water standards for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. PFAS are a class of synthetic chemicals, sometimes called “forever chemicals” for their extreme persistence in the environment. Scientists are increasingly learning how PFAS — which have been found in nearly every...
Offseason Bahamas Trip Allowing Louisville to 'Speed Up' Team Growth
The Cardinals will get a massive opportunity to both come along in their on-court development and generate team camaraderie when they travel to The Bahamas for a foreign tour later this month.
Kentucky basketball alumni team set for TBT debut. What to know about La Familia roster
LEXINGTON — More than 10 years ago, The Basketball Tournament held its inaugural event. There will be plenty of Bluegrass State representation this summer, with alumni teams from Kentucky, Louisville and Bellarmine all competing in the tournament. Here's what you need to know about the event as a whole...
Police Search For Two Shooting Suspects
Louisville Metro Police are looking for two suspects in connection to a fatal shooting last month in the Park Hill neighborhood. Officers responded June 8 to Dixie Highway and West Hill Street to find two male victims, who “appear to be juveniles,” with gunshot wounds. One victim was pronounced dead at the hospital and the other was said to be in “seemingly stable condition.”
Employees at Monument Chemical in Brandenburg plan to go on strike; Here’s why
BRANDENBURG, Ky. — Union workers at a chemical plant in Meade County plan to go on strike this week, urging fair contract negotiations. The strike at Monument Chemical is expected to begin on Wednesday, union leaders said. UA Local 502 Plumbers, Pipefitters and Service Technicians and the International Brotherhood...
Community Calendar for Meade County, Fort Knox, Radcliff (July 8th - July 14th)
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