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UofL trustees praise Schatzel’s leadership at annual meeting
LOUISVILLE — The University of Louisville Board of Trustees elected new officers and conducted its first evaluation of President Kim Schatzel during its July 25 annual meeting. This year’s officers, as submitted by the Governance, Trusteeship and Nominating Committee, are Diane Medley (chair), Larry Benz (vice chair), Brian Lavin...
This Louisville bar was just named one of the best bars in the nation
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Highlands bourbon bar is being recognized as one of the best bars in the nation. USA Today released its list of the Bars of the Year on Monday, and among the 27 businesses listed was Louisville's own Neat Bourbon Bar & Bottle Shop. "These bars...
KHSAA football season is almost here. Meet 10 of the top QBs in Louisville area for 2024
As the 2024 high school football season approaches, two quarterbacks in Louisville are looking to lead their teams to repeat state championships. Sophomore Zane Johnson is back to lead a Trinity squad seeking its second straight Class 6A title. Senior Connor Hodge is the new quarterback at Christian Academy, which will try to...
Morning Briefing: Bus stop hotline for Louisville schools, 'massive hurdle' to challenging Kentucky's abortion ban and Gov. Beshear rallies for Harris
Good morning, Kentucky. Here's what you need to know today. We may see a few lingering showers early this morning, but they will wind down fairly early in the day. We will see highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s in the afternoon with heat index values approaching 100 degrees in most areas, possibly higher in west Kentucky. A stray shower will be possible during the afternoon with a better chance of storms moving into the western half of the state later tonight.
Daily Briefing: What's next for Jefferson County's Board of Education?
Good morning and happy Tuesday. (You can read today's eNewspaper here.) According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service in Louisville, we'll have a slight chance of seeing showers or a thunderstorm during the early morning and after mid-afternoon. We're expected to see a high around 93. Here are this morning's top...
KSP places 2nd behind Florida in cruiser contest
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) thanked Kentuckians for voting for their 2024 Ford Mustang GT as the nation’s best-looking cruiser as they sought their fourth overall win, but instead fell to Florida in a neck-and-neck race. KSP entered the American Association of State Troopers...
Beshear promises better times for ravaged region on flood’s second anniversary
WAYLAND, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear promised a different future for Eastern Kentucky as he made five stops in the region Friday to signal the weekend’s second anniversary of record floods on the night of July 27-28, 2022. In the little Floyd County town of Wayland, Beshear dedicated 11 homes that he said would be […]
North-Central Kentucky Braces for Severe Thunderstorm Watch with High Wind Risks Until 4PM
Louisville, KY – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for North-Central Kentucky, effective from Tuesday morning until 4:00 PM CDT. The NWS Storm Prediction Center has indicated that the primary threats include scattered damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph and isolated large hail events up to 1.5 inches in diameter. A bowing cluster of thunderstorms moving east-southeastward is expected to pose significant risks throughout the day.
Louisville doctor offers 3 easy changes to help build successful back-to-school routine
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- It's back-to-school season, and a Louisville pediatrician said a good bedtime routine can go a long way toward making children successful in class. Norton Children's Dr. Mark Brockman said "bath, book, and bed" is a good habit year round, especially when trying to get back in the school routine. He said you can help your kids get a good night's sleep by eliminating screen time before bed, making sure they drink plenty of water throughout the day and encouraging outdoor play time to burn off excess energy.
Drug overdose deaths decrease in Kentucky, Christian County focuses on fentanyl crisis
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Christian County had 14 drug overdose deaths in 2023, with nearly 2,000 occurring throughout the state of Kentucky. New data from the governor’s office reveals the most affected counties in the state, and the Christian County Sheriff’s Office shared how they will continually combat drug abuse.
Climate change has Kentucky flood victims weighing safety against tradition
The state is planning to create seven new neighborhoods, most on top of old mining sites in eastern Kentucky. But can they make the homes affordable and attractive enough to draw locals in to settle them?
2 men charged with murder in connection to West Broadway shooting
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Two men were charged with murder after a shooting near West Broadway on Saturday, according to court documents. Louisville Metro Police said officers responded to a shooting in the 1000 block of West Broadway around 5:30 p.m. on July 27. The man, who hasn't been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene.