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Roundtable explores ways to improve Kentucky maternal health
BY: SARAH LADD, Kentucky Lantern Maternal health is complicated, and reducing mortality around birth takes a comprehensive approach, advocates from across Kentucky said at a Thursday roundtable moderated by Carole Johnson, the administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration for the Biden administration. During the roundtable, which took place at the Marriott Hotel in […] The post Roundtable explores ways to improve Kentucky maternal health appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
'It was just uncomfortable' | Employees testify about discrimination at Louisville Water Company
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Louisville Water Company was back in court Friday after four men filed a joint lawsuit alleging discrimination and retaliation within the alleged hostile work environment. Witnesses testified and displayed emails and text messages painting a picture of what one of the men had to endure...
LUNCHEON BITES | The 4 best things Brohm said at Louisville's annual kickoff event
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- No coach comes to the football kickoff luncheon looking to make headlines. All right, maybe there are a few old-timers. Steve Spurrier. Bobby Bowden. Howard Schnellenberger would’ve talked for two hours to a crowd of 1,500 like the one Louisville coach Jeff Brohm spoke to at the Galt House on Friday.
Louisville police crack down on speeders, impound cars for street racing violations
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Louisville Metro Police is cracking down on speeders, and if it appears the driver is racing, police will impound the car. Police said the average speeder is going 26 miles per hour over the speed limit, and it's becoming all to common to catch drivers hitting triple digits.
Registration open for Louisville Parks and Recreation’s fall sports leagues
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) -Louisville Parks and Recreation has opened registration for their fall 2024 sports leagues. Kids can sign up for soccer or futsal. Adults can participate in pickleball and volleyball. To sign up or for more information, click or tap here. See the full schedule below:. Adult Pickleball League.
Louisville boy who went viral after accident nearly cost him his arm finally returns to school
5-year-old Elijah Dixon is a survivor. After surviving a terrifying collision, the kindergartener from Louisville is making progress and is doing well in his first full week of classes this year. His return to the classroom marks a significant milestone. Shawnetta Benjamin, Elijah’s mom, told WLKY, “When I look over...
Kentucky school district removes posts against Amendment 2
(The Center Square) – A Texas-based group wants a local school district to stop encouraging voters to reject a constitutional amendment that would increase school choice options across the state. The Liberty Justice Center recently sent a demand letter to the Pulaski County School District after the district posted a message on its Facebook page against Amendment 2. The proposed amendment is on the November ballot, and if passed, it...
LMPD: Person wanted for questioning in murder case shoots himself
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Louisville Metro police say a person who they wanted to talk to as part of a homicide investigation has shot himself. LMPD said there is a heavy police presence in the 3400 block of Kramers Lane, but there is no danger to the public. In a post on X, LMPD says no officers fired their weapons.
Louisville employee gave herself illegal work bonuses: Cosmetic surgery and trip to Aruba
A Louisville construction company employee gave herself some unauthorized bonuses − cosmetic surgery, a shopping spree, airfare and a vacation to an upscale beachside resort in Aruba. Amy D. Hall's purchases for herself and her boyfriend topped a quarter of a million dollars and were paid for on the company's dime − but without the company's permission. ...
Southern Indiana City Has the Rudest Drivers in the State
According to Insurify, the city in Indiana that has the highest share of rude drivers relative to the state average is none other than Evansville. Look, if you have ever driven through Evansville, especially along the Lloyd Expressway, the abundance of rude drivers is astonishing. That stretch of road alone doesn't surprise me at all that Evansville has the rudest drivers in the state. Throw in all of the constant road construction on top of it, and the drivers are even ruder. Here's what Insurify said about Evansville:
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