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Greenberg justifies firing top official, calls her claims 'defamatory'
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg defended the firing of his former Deputy Chief of Staff Keisha Dorsey, accusing her of falsifying time sheets and having "repeated unexcused absences." The claims come after Dorsey said she was in the process of filing two ethics complaints against members the Greenberg administration when she was let go...
NKY mayor urges cybersecurity focus, cites Ohio as model
Fort Wright mayor Dave Hatter has asked Kentucky lawmakers to examine cybersecurity intently statewide and consider using Ohio’s security efforts as a model as hackers ramp up attacks on public and private networks both inside and outside the commonwealth. Hatter—a cybersecurity professional at Cincinnati-based Intrust IT—testified before the legislative...
Parasitic Crypto outbreak identified in Northern Kentucky
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is investigating an outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis, better known as crypto, within the Northern Kentucky area this week. The cryptosporidium parasite causes a gastrointestinal illness marked by abdominal cramps, watery diarrhea, low-grade fever, vomiting and nausea. As of Friday afternoon, there are a dozen confirmed cases and "numerous" probable cases....
Hundreds of backpacks, supplies gifted to students at JCPS elementary school
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Hundreds of students at a Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) elementary school got free backpacks and school supplies. It was part of Oxmoor Toyota's Big Summer Giveback program. The backpacks and supplies were given out in classrooms at Zachary Taylor Elementary School Friday morning. "We are...
Louisville Metro Council passes ordinance to help houseless apply for jobs
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — As the cost of living goes up, more people are left unhoused. For those living in shelters, they're facing an even bigger challenge: applying for jobs. "Sometimes more often than not you know it's so hard to get a job because they want you to have an address, they want you to have a home," said Savvy Hughes.
WKU graduate inducted into National Dirt Late Model of Fame
WKU graduate Todd Turner of Louisville, managing editor of DirtonDirt.com, was one of eight inductees in the National Dirt Late Model of Fame’s Class of 2024. Turner, who received his bachelor’s degree in history and journalism in 1988 and a master’s degree in history in 1990, has written about late model racing for more than 30 years.
Man in hospital after shooting near Brown Hotel
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A man is in the hospital after a shooting near the Brown Hotel Thursday night. Louisville Police responded to a call of a shooting in the 300 block of West Broadway where they found a man who had been shot. He was taken to UofL Health...
Knights fall to Cardinals in season opener; Kingman ties D1-era record for saves
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville scored a pair of goals inside the first 10 minutes in jumping out quickly en route to a 7-0 win Thursday night over the Bellarmine University women's soccer team in the season opener at Dr. Mark & Cindy Lynn Stadium. In a pregame ceremony, Louisville...
Sen. Mitch McConnell defends stance on sending foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell on Thursday defended his stance on American intervention in foreign wars, saying he will continue to advocate for the U.S. to be a leader in the Democratic world. McConnell's statements were made Thursday during a speech at the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition South Summit, which drew local and national...
Warren County showcasing agriculture in Kentucky State Fair
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Fair, which begins today and runs through Aug. 25, serves as a grand showcase of the state’s agricultural achievements. Agriculture commissioner Jonathan Shell highlights that the fair brings together the best of Kentucky agriculture in one place, offering a unique opportunity to celebrate and promote local farming. With the fair’s location in a highly populated area, many attendees who live in cities may not often see where their food comes from.
Beshear defends Kentucky school district scrutinized for advocating against school choice measure
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is putting all public school districts on notice, saying their tax dollars cannot be used for political advocacy. This comes as Pulaski County Schools in Somerset, Kentucky, two hours southeast of Louisville, has taken down a heavily scrutinized social media post reading, "No on Amendment 2."
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