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UofL’s First Track and Field Athlete Headed to the Olympics
Watch for University of Louisville student athlete, Jayden Ulrich in Paris!. Jayden will be in Paris to compete in the Summer Games. Jayden Ulrich is a senior and UofL’s first track and field athlete to earn a spot on Team USA after she placed second in women’s discus throw at the Olympic Trials.
Louisville explores forming its own electric utility — a costly idea, new study says
In its quest to access carbon-free power in fossil fuel-friendly Kentucky, Louisville is considering options to form its own municipal electric utility, separate from LG&E and KU’s local monopoly. The hypothetical utility would serve the power needs of Louisville Metro Government and potentially other public power loads, like local...
Savannah Bananas games are sold out in Louisville, but here's where you can find tickets
The Savannah Bananas are stopping in Louisville on their world tour Aug. 1-3 at Slugger Field. Tickets are now available only on secondary markets, and they aren't cheap. The three games against The Party Animals are scheduled to start at 7 p.m. each day. Savannah Bananas ticket prices for Slugger...
KY: Mizkan America to Expand Manufacturing Facility in Owensboro With $156M Investment, 44 New Jobs
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted exciting news within the state’s food manufacturing sector as Mizkan America (MA), an industry-leading producer of pasta sauce and vinegar products, announced plans to expand their current facility in Owensboro with a $156 million investment creating 44 new Kentucky jobs. “Kentucky’s manufacturing sector has...
'I don't like being down here anyway': LMHA helping relocate Dosker Manor tenants
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Antonette Hickman is one of many Dosker Manor residents who are eager to move. The decades long issues of unhealthy living conditions inside the building will be coming to an end soon. "A lot of people do have mold in their apartment; I don't have it...
Preseason Top Five in 3A plus a few more @BelfryFootball1, @TriggFootball, @centurions_fb, @CHSJacketFB, @echsfb, @LexCath @AlPopFootball @840WHAS @sfitz_840whas
Can Christian Academy-Louisville (CAL) be unseated from the top spot?. Some teams seem to absorb losses with little to no impact. This seems doubly true of private schools, particularly in the Lexington/Louisville areas. CAL has some pieces returning but they lost a very big piece we will below discuss. Will they enter the season in the top spot in the 3A classification? Who better in Kentucky than the great “Friday Night Fletch” to lead us through this discourse? Let’s talk about it!
'Unapproved' items on school supply lists for some JCPS schools
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- As Jefferson County Public Schools families do their back-to-school shopping, items like headphones, plastic baggies and hand sanitizer might be on supply lists. But they shouldn't be. That's because the district set a specific list for school supplies about 10 years ago in a policy that...
Teenager hospitalized in shooting near Okolona neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A teenager is in the hospital after a shooting near the Okolona neighborhood Thursday night. Louisville Police responded to a call of a shooting at 10:19 at Blue Lick and South Park Road but were unable to find a victim when they arrived. A little later,...
More officers, weapons detection systems part of JCPS security improvements ahead of new school year
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Ahead of the new school year, JCPS is ramping up security with more officers and new technology. Over the past year the JCPS Police Department has hired 34 new officers, bringing the department’s total number of officers to 40. At a JCPS board meeting this...
Bellarmine University giving automatic admission, $18,000 to select Louisville high school students
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Bellarmine University in Louisville is giving automatic admission and $18,000 to some Louisville high school students. All the students have to do is earn at least a 2.75 GPA, fill out an online form and send in their high school transcript. Anyone with a 2.75 GPA will automatically be accepted into the program and receive the money.
Louisville man charged with murder in connection to fatal crash in Fern Creek earlier this year
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Police have arrested a Louisville man in connection to a fatal car accident in the Fern Creek neighborhood in March. According to court documents, Louisville Metro Police arrested 34-year-old Mohammad Talib on Thursday and charged him with murder, three counts of wanton endangerment, criminal mischief, racing on a public highway and speeding.
LMPD: fatal shooting of local rapper's booking agent was gang-related
Fatal shooting outside rapper's concert in downtown Louisville sheds light on city's gang problem. Last weekend at the KFC Yum! Center, the EST Gee Summer Jam Concert brought thousands of people downtown. A fatal shooting followed, and the victim was closely connected to EST Gee.
'We are forever changed' | Beloved Norton Children's oncology nurse dies days after own cancer diagnosis
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Norton Healthcare community is grieving the sudden loss of a beloved nurse who spent decades caring for pediatric cancer patients. Terry Bowman died last Thursday, just two weeks after his own cancer diagnosis. He worked Norton Children's pediatric oncology floor, lovingly known as 7 West,...
2 teenagers charged with robbery after stolen car was found in west Louisville, police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville police officers arrested two teenagers in connection with a robbery in the Portland neighborhood. Louisville Metro Police said 18-year-old Kymeon Bright and a 16-year-old boy — who was identified as a juvenile — are charged with robbery. After finding a stolen vehicle Thursday afternoon on North 24th and St. Xavier streets, officers were able to identify and arrest the two boys.
Shogun coming to Russell Springs
Last night’s special-called Russell Springs City Council meeting included a special announcement that Shogun Restaurant will be locating in Russell Springs. Shogun Restaurant, which has locations in Bowling Green, Glasgow, Elizabethtown, and Owensboro, will be located near Five Star. Mayor Eddie Thomas told WJRS News he’s very excited for...
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