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Ford shifting electric vehicle strategy with 3 new vehicles; CEO says Kentucky battery plants 'critical'
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Facing competition from automakers with lower costs, Ford Motor Co. is shifting its electric vehicle strategy and now will focus on making two new electric pickup trucks and a new commercial van. The company says all will cost less, have longer range and be profitable before taxes within a year of reaching showrooms.
New plan to relocate 750 jobs to heart of downtown Louisville brings hope to local business owners
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced plans to relocate hundreds of employees to the heart of downtown Louisville, a move that could have a lasting impact for small businesses. The Corps announced Tuesday it is negotiating a lease in the 24-story building at 220 W....
Day of fishing on the Ohio River in Louisville aimed at finding toxins living below the surface
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- More than 100 volunteers spent time Wednesday fishing on the Ohio River, hoping what they catch will lead to a better understanding of the river's health. Trying to address the river's well-documented history of pollution and toxins, the mission Wednesday was simple: collect samples that can...
Man dies after shooting in Louisville's Russell neighborhood, police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man died after being shot in Louisville's Russell neighborhood Wednesday evening. Louisville Metro Police said a man was found shot multiple times in the 1000 block of Esquire Alley just before 5:30 p.m. He was taken to UofL Hospital where he died. Anyone with information...
Feds arrest 34 Kentuckians in takedown of interstate drug trafficking ring
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Thirty-seven people, including 13 from Louisville, have been indicted by a federal grand jury for being a part of an interstate drug trafficking ring. On Aug. 6, the federal grand jury in Louisville returned five indictments charging the 37, 34 of whom are from Kentucky,...
Louisville real estate market one of the worst in US, according to new study
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Louisville real estate market is one of the worst in the United States this year, according to a new study. WalletHub analyzed 300 cities in the country and Louisville ranks near the bottom in several categories. Overall, the study ranked the Derby City No. 263 out of 300, and No. 60 among large cities.
A new wave of orthopedic ASCs
Here are four new orthopedics-focused ASCs that are now in development or have opened in the last month, as reported by Becker's since July 22:. 1. Parkview Health and Ortho NorthEast, both based in Fort Wayne, Ind., broke ground on a facility in Warsaw, Ind., that will house an orthopedic ASC.
Sober Ride Indiana offers vouchers for discounted Uber or Lyft rides after a night out
If you're heading out on the town over the weekend and you live in Fort Wayne or Indianapolis, Sober Ride Indiana offers a weekly discount voucher for Uber and Lyft. The goal of this program is to help prevent traffic fatalities in Indiana caused by drinking and driving. ...
Forbes lists Best Employers in Indiana
(WISH) — Washington state-based Microsoft topped businesses and schools with a presence in Indiana on the Forbes 2024 America’s Best Employers by State list. According to its website, the software maker has a corporate sales office in Indianapolis on the ninth floor of the 8900 Keystone at the Crossing building on the city’s north side. […]
Hanover Volleyball lands third in Preseason Poll
CARMEL, Ind. – The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference released the 2024 Volleyball Preseason Poll with the Panthers finishing third. Hanover collected 62 points while Transylvania took the top spot with 80 points and eight first place votes. Mount St. Joseph landed second with 73 points and two first place nods.
Special Needs Financial Planning Workshop with Gordon Homes
Informational session focuses on helping caregivers. (Batesville, Ind.) - The Gordon Homes financial planning workshop series continues Thursday, September 5th, in the Entryway Conference Room at Batesville High School. Speakers will discuss “How Caregivers Can Secure the Future of their Dependents with Special Needs.”. Designed specifically for parents and...
Northeast Dubois County Prepares for Major School Renovations
The Northeast Dubois County School Corporation held their regular Board meeting on Tuesday night with a special focus on some badly needed school building repairs. The Board officially opened a public hearing on some proposed building renovations and improvements, with Superintendent Dr. Rasche saying that “we are in dire need of some major facility repairs.” The hearing is required by law whenever a school corporation wants to construct a building or make renovations in excess of a million dollars. Some of the items that were described as being high priority included the roof and gutters at the intermediate school, the gutters and boilers at the elementary school, and door repairs and replacements at the junior/senior high school. At this time, the school corporation has an opportunity to complete the repairs tax rate neutral by utilizing bond funds.
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