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Kentucky brewers showcase beer in downtown Louisville at beer festival
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- While Kentucky is known for its distilleries, its breweries got some attention on Saturday. The seventh annual Kentucky Craft Bash Beer festival was held at Festival Plaza at Waterfront Park. Dozens of breweries showcased their beers. The whole plaza at the downtown Louisville park turned into...
Simmons College holds Health Equity Fair in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Simmons College of Kentucky hosted an equity fair focused on health in Louisville on Saturday. The third annual Simmons Fest and Community-wide Equity Fair was held at the school's main campus. It was in collaboration with the Baugh Foundation and UofL Health. The free event that...
Trinity takes on G.W. Carver in OTAs at Trinity
Trinity coach Brian Seymore has never been a huge fan of 7-on-7 tournaments. “That’s why I enjoy the OTAs,” Seymore said. “I just don’t think a 7-on-7 really reflects what you do offensively and defensively. You’re trying to beat certain things and I’d just rather put it in a team perspective and work from there.”
Copper and Kings hosts first ever Butchertown neighborhood block party
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Butchertown neighborhood celebrated its community with its first ever block party. Copper and Kings hosted the event focused on businesses and residents from the neighborhood. More than 30 vendors were there with food, drinks and lots of goods and services. There was music and plenty...
Team News: Jean to make her first Racing start
Defender Ellie Jean is set to make her first start for Racing Louisville in today’s 4 p.m. ET matchup with Bay FC at Lynn Family Stadium. The 27-year-old, who was acquired via trade from Bay in December, will replace Arin Wright in defense while the Kentucky native serves a one-game suspension after receiving a red card in Seattle. The inclusion of Jean is one of two changes to Bev Yanez’s starting XI. Kayla Fischer will slot back in on the left flank for her 14th start in lavender since being selected 16th overall in the 2023 NWSL Draft.
Stephen Foster Stakes 2024 predictions, picks, horses, odds, time: Best bets from proven racing expert
SportsLine horse racing writer Gene Menez, who gave out Mystik Dan as a live longshot in the Kentucky Derby at 18-1, has made his Stephen Foster Stakes 2024 picks and horse racing bets for Saturday's race at Churchill Downs
'It's a rewarding career' | New recruits join Louisville Metro Corrections staff
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Metro Corrections welcomed seven new officers to its roster following a Friday graduation ceremony. The jail is still facing staffing shortages, but director Jerry Collins said hiring the right people to work with persons housed at the jail is a top priority. Officer Kevin Alimbrand...
Encompass Health (EHC) Expands in Louisville With New Rehab Unit
EHC - Free Report) recently inaugurated the Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital. Equipped with 40 beds, the facility operates as a joint venture hospital between EHC and the Kentucky-based health system, Baptist Health. Plans to establish the hospital were laid in October 2021. The hospital offers an array of amenities, including...
Louisville basketball jersey numbers: Pat Kelsey's 2024-25 roster includes several firsts
What jersey numbers will the members of Pat Kelsey's inaugural Louisville men's basketball team wear?. The Cardinals answered that question this week with a graphic posted to X, formerly Twitter. There are several firsts — since 1955 for three; another hasn't been done before. They stem from an NCAA rule...
Louisville summer school joins nationwide collaborative Breakthrough
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A new collaboration is expanding efforts to help kids get more confident in the classroom without costing parents a dime. Breakthrough Louisville was previously known as Summerbridge. It’s a 6-week, no-cost summer school for students in 6th through 9th grade. Their goal is to help prepare under-resourced students in Jefferson County for academic success in the upcoming school year.
Long waits, low staffing: Shoppers point out issues at west Broadway Kroger
The Kroger on West Broadway is one of two major grocery stores West End residents rely on. But unexpected early closures at the store are making some shoppers concerned about its future.
BOZICH | Nepotism Rules: LeBron James has plenty of company on local sports scene
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — My first encounter with nepotism came weeks into my first job at a small newspaper northeast of Indianapolis. I was the second person on a two-person staff where high school and community sports activities packed the calendar. In my first weeks I pitched a story...
Louisville is creating a new economic development corporation. An ethics complaint cries foul.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – A new economic development group backed by Mayor Craig Greenberg’s administration plans to officially form next week, a move that comes as an ethics complaint targets the initiative. The Louisville Economic Development Alliance received $1.5 million in start-up funds in the recently approved city...
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