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Jeffersonville exploring moratorium on Airbnb, other short-term rentals
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — A southern Indiana city is proposing a moratorium on short-term rentals. An ordinance was introduced at Monday's Jeffersonville City Council meeting, which would suspend Airbnbs and similar rentals for one year. Some residents say they're dealing with increased noise, excess trash, parking problems and the loss...
NCAA Qualifier Cecilia Viberg Transferring to Pitt After Two Seasons With Louisville
Viberg made NCAAs in both of her first two years with Louisville. She would have been Pitt's fastest 100 breaststroker this past season. Cecilia Viberg has announced her transfer to Pitt after spending her first two seasons with Louisville. Viberg entered the portal back at the beginning of April. Viberg...
Schedule of Pekin Events July 3 & 4
8:00 a.m - 10:00 am.............. Registration for 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament at the Basketball Court. 10:00 a.m................................... 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Starts (until the last game finishes) at the Basketball Court. 8:00 a.m. til 12:00 p.m. ............. Set up for Craft Vendors/Flea Market, Food Vendors, and Rides. Homeland...
This Restuarant Serves the Best Mac and Cheese in Kentucky
If you want to eat the best mac and cheese in Kentucky, one website claims that this is the restaurant to visit. We all have our favorite restaurants to dine at in Indiana. There are so many options to choose from. Whether it be chain restaurants or local businesses, there are no shortages of great food here in Kentucky. At many of these restaurants, one of the most popular side dishes is mac and cheese. I mean, let's face it, mac and cheese is pretty much one of the best comfort foods there is. Name a better duo than that. Growing up, I ate so much mac and cheese that my parents constantly told me that I was going to turn into mac and cheese. That has yet to happen, but there's still time.
Louisville Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing a Firearm
A Louisville man was sentenced this week to 5 years and 3 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm after having previously been convicted of a felony offense. U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western District of Kentucky, Special Agent in Charge R. Shawn Morrow of the ATF Louisville Field Division, and Interim Chief Paul Humphrey of the Louisville Metro Police Department made the announcement.
NBA Player Louisville Native D’Angelo Russell Unveils New Basketball Court At Algonquin Park
28-year-old Louisville native and Los Angeles Laker D’Angelo Russell unveiled a new basketball court in Algonquin Park. He donated $100,000 to improve the courts at the park, saying he knows how important it is to kids growing up here. This is where he developed his love of basketball and his skills. They are also providing a new playground for the park.
2 branches of the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office will temporarily close
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The headaches continue at Jefferson County Clerk’s Office from that switchover to the KAVIS system at the beginning of 2024. Two Louisville branches will have to close for weeks because of a major backlog. The West Branch of the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office on Amy Avenue and the Downtown Branch on 5th Street are both set to be closed from July 8-19.
New tuition-free preschool in Okolona to open in Louisville next year
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A new preschool option will soon be available in Louisville. Bezos Academy Louisville-Okolona will open at 7525 Jefferson Green Way near Jefferson's Landings next year. "We love Louisville," said Allison Leader, director of external communications at Bezos Academy. "We use data to find out where there...
Suspect in Greenwood boat ramp shooting appears in court
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Nearly two weeks after a deadly shooting at the Greenwood boat ramp, the man charged in that case appeared in court on Monday. 21-year-old James Reece is charged with two counts of fleeing and evading police after he was driving the vehicle used during the homicide.
LMPD seeking 2 believed to be connected to deadly Algonquin shooting outside Thornton's store
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Three weeks after a teenager was fatally gunned down in the Algonquin neighborhood, Metro Police are searching for two individuals are connected to the shooting. When officers arrived at the scene, they found two young men suffering from gunshot wounds. One of them, 16-year-old Sam Kamara,...
Bezos Academy, a tuition-free preschool, under construction in Okolona
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Bezos Academy in Okolona is the first of three preschools scheduled to open in Louisville by the end of next year. The academy is partnering with LDG Development to bring these schools to Okolona, Russell, Fairdale and a fourth that has yet to be announced. The Okolona location was selected due to the need for affordable education options.
Louisville, KY: Scorching Heat and Storms Set to Impact Region Midweek
Louisville, KY – Pleasant weather today will transition to noticeably warmer and more humid conditions by Wednesday, with heat index values expected to exceed 100°F. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) Louisville, scattered storms are likely Wednesday afternoon and evening, particularly across southern Indiana and central Kentucky.
Star-studded lineup announced for 2024 Louisville Pride Festival
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The lineup for the 2024 Louisville Pride Festival was announced Monday, and it is full of fantastic performers, many of whom are from Kentucky. The theme for this year's pride festival is "Homecoming" and it will take place Sept. 14 on Bardstown Road between Longest Avenue and Grinstead Avenue. The festivities will kick off at 10 a.m. and end at 11 p.m.
Spalding University selects interim president after Tori Murden McClure's retirement
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Spalding University selected an interim president who will take the role effective July 1. Dr. Joanne Mathison Berryman was selected as interim president to succeed Tori Murden McClure. "I am excited to collaborate with our team of talented trustees, faculty, staff, and students to ensure Spalding’s...
Toll hike now in effect on bridges connecting Louisville and Indiana
New toll rates are now in effect on three bridges connecting Louisville with southern Indiana. Effective July 1, 2024 a toll increase is in effect on the I-65 Abraham Lincoln Bridge, I-65 Kennedy Bridge and SR 265/KY 841 Lewis and Clark Bridge connecting Prospect, Kentucky, and Utica, Indiana, according to RiverLink.
'A great opportunity': Southern Indiana businesses excited as 40-year happy hour ban lifted
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — Indiana House Bill 1086 allows bars and restaurants to offer discounted beverages, a change expected to attract new and existing customers to local businesses. Greg Brown, the owner of Harbor and Hops in Jeffersonville, is excited about the opportunities this new law presents. “We’re doing two...
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