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Louisville football player named to Lombardi Award watchlist
The Louisville football program has lost a lot of skill players on the offensive side of the ball. It might be hard for them to move the ball consistently early in the season while they feel some things out. While that happens, the defense is going to have to carry them.
Community Foundation of Louisville Announces 2024 Vogt Invention and Innovation Awards Recipients
The Community Foundation of Louisville has selected the recipients of the 24th Vogt Invention and Innovation Awards. Six area early-stage businesses were chosen from a highly dynamic applicant pool. These six will receive non-dilutive grant funding of $25,000 and will participate in a 10-week accelerator program where they will receive...
Kentucky, Indiana lawmakers meet with environmental leaders on ways to restore Ohio River basin
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Two area legislators met with environmental advocates Wednesday in Louisville as they look for the best way to invest federal money in the restoration efforts on the Ohio River. Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Louisville, and Indiana Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, hosted a private listening session to hear...
Some Sensitive Info May Have Been Compromised
Cyber hackers claim they stole files from the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office in a ransomware attack last month that sent every Louisville branch offline for five days, and the clerk’s office said Wednesday those files “may contain” sensitive information. The Russian hackers installed malicious software known...
Drive Sober campaign active through Labor Day
As Labor Day quickly approaches, safety officials are reminding Kentuckians to celebrate the end of summer safely by planning for a sober, designated driver if festivities include alcohol. “Ensuring the safety of Kentuckians is our highest priority,” said Gov. Andy Beshear. “Driving under the influence endangers not only yourself but everyone on the road. Let’s […] The post Drive Sober campaign active through Labor Day appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Beshear says VP speculation put a positive national spotlight on Kentucky
FRANKFORT — While he was not ultimately selected as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear said the national attention put a positive spotlight on his home state. Beshear, 46, was among a shortlist of potential running mates for Harris shortly after she mounted...
Eastern Kentucky Braces for Weekend Thunderstorms and Cooler Temperatures
Jackson, KY – Eastern Kentucky residents should prepare for a shift in weather this weekend as thunderstorms and showers are set to move into the region. High temperatures in the 80s are expected today, marking the last day of warm, dry weather before an approaching cold front disrupts the area.
JCPS parents wait in long car rider pick up lines as traffic backs up in some Louisville neighborhoods
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Lines to pick up Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) students are causing bad traffic in some Louisville neighborhoods. Chenoweth Elementary School dismisses at 4:20 p.m. but some parents arrived over two hours early on Thursday to save themselves a spot. The traffic was clear by 5...
ESPN FPI game projections for Louisville football's 2024 season
The start of Louisville football's 2024 football season is nearly upon us. The Cardinals will open their campaign on August 31 for the first of three home games, including its ACC opener, before hitting the road for the first time. How does the freshly updated ESPN Football Power Index project the UofL season? Let's take a look below.
Old Forester Just Unveiled Its Coveted 2024 Birthday Bourbon — Here’s How You Can Get a Bottle
On Thursday, Old Forester announced 2024's return of its rarest and most coveted expression: Birthday Bourbon. Birthday Bourbon celebrates the birthday of Old Forester's founder, George Garvin Brown. The 2024 release features a 12-year age statement and clocks in at 107 proof. The brand shared that Master Distiller Emeritus Chris Morris, Master Taster Melissa Rift and Assistant Master Distiller Caleb Trigo collaborated on the project. The bourbon was pulled from 209 barrels. "Twelve years of maturation in Warehouses G and L has produced a rich and unique flavor profile perfect for this sought-after annual release," Trigo expressed. Old Forester Birthday Bourbon is extremely...
Louisville DE Ashton Gillotte Named to Lombardi Award Watch List
The award is presented annually to the college football lineman who best "displays exceptional performance and ability" and "embodies the character and discipline" of former coach Vince Lombardi.
Jay Bilas featured speaker at Bellarmine University Sept. 6
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) – Jay Bilas, Emmy-nominated college basketball analyst for ESPN, leadership expert and author of the New York Times bestseller Toughness: Developing True Strength On and Off the Court, will deliver the 2024 Wyatt Lecture at Bellarmine University on Friday, Sept. 6. The lecture, which is free...
Louisville City FC transfers forward Tola Showunmi to Crawley Town FC
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Louisville City FC announced on Thursday it had transferred forward Tola Showunmi to Crawley Town FC of EFL League One. The London native will return to his home country after making 10 appearances and scoring two goals for LouCity this season. Showunmi joins a growing list of LouCity players to complete a transfer out to Europe following Jonathan Gomez, Manny Perez and Josh Wynder.
Around 200 new teachers adjusting to JCPS classrooms throughout Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- There are about 200 new teachers in classrooms at Jefferson County Public Schools this year. Nakeisha Greene is a first-year social studies teacher at Iroquois High School. She has had a passion for teaching since she was young. She tutored her younger cousins and taught in...
Bars Are Opting For Higher Age Requirements- Will Texas Follow The Trend?
As a Millennial person, I strive to be inclusive and welcoming to people despite any differences we may have, however, one demographic can be challenging at times- them kids. Don't get me wrong, I like Gen Z for many reasons, particularly bringing back 90s fashion, which I am ancient enough to have participated in the first time.
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