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UofL program empowers local teachers to bring science to life
Imagine a classroom filled with students passionate about science in Louisville. Thanks to a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant administered by the University of Louisville, eight Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) teachers hope to make that a reality this fall. Funded by the NSF, a nearly $600,000 Research Experiences for...
Full kennels continue to be problem for LMAS and local animal activists
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - After several incidents where a pack of dogs ran loose around a Valley Station subdivision, neighbors wanted Metro Animal Services to come take them away. The problem is, they couldn’t. For roughly a year LMAS has been out of room. “Every day is a struggle,”...
Louisville Metro Housing Authority undergoes major overhaul under new director
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — When Elizabeth Strojan took over at Louisville Metro Housing Authority six months ago, the public housing agency was almost at rock bottom as residents were dealing with crime, rodents, mold and leaks, all the result of years of poor maintenance and neglect. The picture that...
Caesars Southern Indiana to combine bourbon, boxing during title fight event this fall
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Caesars Southern Indiana is combining boxing and bourbon this fall with a title fight event. Bourbon and Boxing is a black-tie event that will feature boxing matches and premium bourbon tastings. "Think about the greatest heavyweight of all time was from Louisville. The great Muhammad...
Derby City Gaming raising funds for Louisville nonprofit working to connect the homeless with resources
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Derby City Gaming is raising money to support the mission of a Louisville nonprofit. The Hope Buss works to connect local organizations to the homeless crisis in the community and to create hope and strength. They also work to figure out the needs of residents, and...
LG&E packages school supply kits for students
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - With the school year only a couple of weeks away for JCPS students, community leaders are helping students get the supplies they need before they head back to the classroom. Thursday, volunteers with LG&E helped package roughly 2,000 school supply kits for students in the area...
A Nostalgic Louisville Restaurant Will Close After One Final Weekend
Nostalgic Restaurant & Cocktail House announced on Instagram that they'll be closing their doors for good after this weekend. Serving up modern spins on childhood classics, Nostalgic opened its doors to Bardstown Road in February 2023. Their last day in business will be Sunday, July 28. Naive, their sister restaurant in Butchertown doesn't have any plans to close. The announcement read: "To our Nostalgic family and all of the loyal customers that we’ve served over the past year and half- It is with a heavy heart that we’re announcing our last day of business on Sunday, July 28th.
Store clerk arrested, accused of taking customer’s wallet, cash
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A clerk at a Louisville Dollar General was arrested Wednesday after police say he stole a customer’s wallet and cash, and then used the customer’s credit card at a sports store. Ramon Collins, 26, was arrested and charged with one count of theft of...
Erlanger woman says she’s being targeted with racist message
ERLANGER, Ky. (WXIX) - An Erlanger homeowner says she’s being targeted by someone who’s left one racist message and committed other hateful acts at her home. “I know that I am here for a purpose. I am not going to let them push me out of my home. This is my home. This is my community,” Catrena Bowman said.
With chance of VP pick, Beshear questioned on national issues. Here's what he had to say
As Gov. Andy Beshear is thrust into the national spotlight as a contender for the Democratic vice presidential nomination, the two-term Kentucky statesman is being pushed to answer questions about topics ranging from border security to the Israel-Hamas war. The popular Democratic governor is mostly known inside of Kentucky for his steady leadership...
Former Kentucky lawmaker and cabinet secretary acquitted of 2022 rape charge
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — A former Kentucky lawmaker and cabinet secretary has been acquitted of a rape charge after a trial in Lexington. A jury found John Tilley, a former Justice and Public Safety Cabinet secretary, not guilty Tuesday after five hours of deliberation, according to local media reports.
Welcome move to boost child protection in Kentucky trips over conflicting views of the law
Increasingly worried about suspected abuse of her young grandson, Michelle Tynes said she battled for years with Kentucky social service workers to act on what she said was the deplorable situation in the Western Kentucky home where he and four other children lived. “I made multiple reports,” said Tynes, who eventually won full custody of […]
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