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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.
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.
'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...
Union workers at AT&T go on strike; Here's where in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Communications Workers of America (CWA) workers employed at AT&T Southeast have gone on strike on Friday as of 3 p.m. According to the union, it has filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board against AT&T. They claimed the company was not bargaining in good faith, engaged in surface bargaining, and did not send representatives with the authority to make decisions.
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.
Over 4,000 Kentuckians to receive skills training
FRANKFORT, Ky. – This week, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted that over 4,000 Kentuckians are expected to receive skills training thanks to support through the Bluegrass State Skills Corp. T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow is one of the recipients, with over 1,100 employees slated to receive workforce training support.
The Stripped-Down Style Of Kentuckian And Korean-American Blues Artist Nat Myers
Rising country music star Charley Crockett played a set of his brand of retro-country inspired music at Louisville’s Iroquois Amphitheater this Tuesday, July 30. With him, he brought Kentucky-native country blues artist Nat Myers.
Humana pays $90 million to settle whistleblower Medicare fraud case
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville-based Humana has agreed to pay the federal government $90 million to settle a whistleblower lawsuit over alleged Medicare drug fraud. In a release, Phillips & Cohen LLP said the healthcare company settled the case filed under the False Claims Act just before it was to go to trial.
Nick Phelps is Managing Director at Fifth Third Bank
Nick Phelps is Managing Director at Fifth Third and leads the Private Bank team for Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Originally from Goshen, Kentucky, he is a 2008 graduate of the University of Kentucky and served as the student representative on the Board of Trustees his senior year. In 2014, he...
LMPD: Suspect in Friday morning Bon Air shooting dies by self-inflicted gunshot wound
A possible suspect in a Friday morning shooting that left a woman dead in Louisville's Bon Air neighborhood fled from Louisville Metro Police and died by suicide, officials say. LMPD's Fugitive Unit and SWAT were following investigative leads in the 3400 block of Kramers Lane at around 1:45 p.m. Friday when a...
Kentucky Public Radio Welcomes Melanie Dyer as New Director of Sales
Kentucky Public Radio is happy to announce the appointment of Melanie Dyer as its new Director of Sales, following the retirement of Bryan McFarland. With more than 25 years of experience in media and strategic marketing for companies including KFC Corporation, Arby’s Restaurant Group, Papa John’s and Media Venue, Dyer plays a pivotal role in advancing Kentucky Public Radio’s mission and expanding its impact throughout the region. “I’m thrilled to welcome Melanie to this team, which represents our Commonwealth on the radio and online every day,” said Stephen George, chair of Kentucky Public Radio and CEO of member station Louisville...
“Where My Bus At?” Louisville Students Protest Busing Cuts With Viral Hip-Hop Video
Across the country, students and families are struggling to adjust to busing changes. From New Jersey to Arizona, school bus driver shortages are creating hours-long bus rides, delays, and other frustrations. Louisville, Kentucky, reports a relatively smooth start in terms of transportation for Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) students—but that’s only because of the decision to cut bus routes to many of its traditional and magnet schools.
Man wanted in connection to deadly shooting of woman in Bon Air neighborhood takes his life
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Flashing police lights cut through the pre-dawn darkness on Liverpool Lane in the Bon Air neighborhood, as investigators arrived shortly after 5 a.m. Friday to find a woman dead from two gunshot wounds. Neighbors said she lived in a second floor apartment with her juvenile...
Friday afternoon Cardinal news and notes
—The dream of an undefeated U of L athletics season across all sports is still alive after the Louisville women’s soccer team opened their season Thursday night with a 7-0 pasting of Bellarmine. You can check out the highlights from the win here. —ESPN ranks the top 100 players...
You're Going To Love These $8 Louisville Wing Week Specials
Louisville Wing Week is back Monday, August 19 with awesome deals on tasty wings thru Sunday, August 25. Some of Louisville's best restaurants are cooking up delicious wings for you to enjoy for only $8! With tons of options for sauces, there's an array of wing combinations for any wing lover to have.
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