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POTB 488: An early look at IU’s Battle 4 Atlantis opponent, Louisville, with Eric Crawford
Podcast on the Brink is back for a new episode with host Alex Bozich of Inside the Hall. On this episode, Bozich is joined by Eric Crawford of WDRB to discuss Indiana’s opponent in the Battle 4 Atlantis, Louisville. Among the topics discussed: Louisville’s recent trip to the Bahamas and how good they could be next season, a look at the personnel for Pat Kelsey’s team, the style of play to expect under Kelsey and more.
LMAS: Sweet dog believed to be burned and tied up on July 4th finally healed, ready for adoption
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) sees all kinds of dogs, including those facing serious injuries, needing to be healed back to health. This week’s WHAS11 Shelter Star had burn marks on her legs when the animal shelter first got her, a day after the Fourth of July. Staff believe the burns came from fireworks. Despite the serious injuries, her personality has continued to shine.
Country ham nets $10.5M for charity as Kelly, Joe Craft break own record at Farm Bureau breakfast
LOUISVILLE — Two Republican megadonors once again were the highest bidders at Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Country Ham Breakfast charity auction. Kelly Craft, a former United Nations ambassador and 2023 Republican gubernatorial candidate, and her husband, coal executive Joe Craft, bid a record $10.5 million Thursday morning for the country ham that was crowned champion of the […]
Louisville basketball program has a top ten NIL valuation in the country
A lot has changed in college athletics in the last few years. Conference re-alignment has had big implications on basketball programs. The transfer portal has wildly affected the rosters of programs. NIL has only gotten more out of control. The Louisville basketball program is trying to navigate those changes. Louisville...
Review: JERSEY BOYS at Derby Dinner Playhouse
The biography jukebox musical is quite the unique brand of theatre experience. So many come to mind in recent years (Beautiful, The Cher Show, MJ, Tina, etc.), but you could easily argue that Jersey Boys was the first of its kind in the modern theatre landscape. Many of these shows have specific casting needed to play and portray their subjects, and once they are finally available for regional and community theatres it's quite the undertaking to put out a polished and faithful product. Derby Dinner Playhouse has taken on that challenge by being the first theatre in the area to present Jersey Boys, and I'm extremely happy to report that they have done a tremendous job with this challenging and technically difficult show.
Indiana State Fair reports attendance increase from 2023
INDIANAPOLIS — More than 850,000 people descended on the Indiana State Fairgrounds during the 167th iteration of the Indiana State Fair, an increase from 2023’s attendance. According to a news release from the state fair, this year’s attendance reached 854,236, compared to 2023’s attendance of 840,414. Officials said many vendors and partners also reported record […]
Local News Headlines: August 22, 2024
Hoosier Delegates to the Democrat National Convention experienced a less than appetizing breakfast yesterday morning. Indiana Delegates have been staying at the Fairmont Chicago Hotel where someone allegedly placed crickets into their breakfast buffet. One person was treated and released by medics at the scene but there were no reports of anyone getting sick. It has been reported that a group of unknown women were spotted placing unknown objects at tables, but it I unknown whether or not it has any relation to the insects. The incident is now under investigation by the FBI.
Colts to launch year two of Girls High School Flag Football League
The Colts created the league in 2023 with eight high school teams from Indianapolis and South Bend, Ind. This year, it will expand to 27 teams with five divisions across the state. The teams will compete in a three-week regular season, beginning with the Indy 1 Division on Aug. 24. All other divisions will begin play on Sept. 7.
CCPS Officials Hold Emotional Ribbon Cutting Of Indian Hills Elementary
For decades, Koffman Drive was home to Hopkinsville Middle School — its signature orange and black fittingly adorning its halls and facets. Thursday afternoon, however, more than 100 faculty, staff, administration and community supporters gathered for an official, emotional ribbon cutting of what is now Indian Hills Elementary School — the Chiefs and their red and yellow emblazoned in a complete refitting and re-branding of the location.
Indiana to Lose Over 100 Security Officers
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A company that provides security services, risk management and support to government and corporate clients has sent notice to state of Indiana that it plans to move 123 jobs. Triple Canopy, which is a division of Constellis Group, employs a number of former Army Special Operations personnel, Green Berets, Rangers, SEALs, MARSOC […] The post Indiana to Lose Over 100 Security Officers appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
KFC Yum! Center hiring for 100 positions ahead of fall schedule in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The KFC Yum! Center is hosting a major hiring event aimed at filling more than 100 full-time and part-time positions. It's being held at the arena in downtown Louisville on Friday, Aug. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and again from 4-6 p.m. in the lobby.
All the music celebrities who’ve invested in USL clubs
Rapper and singer Jack Harlow has always known that Louisville City FC is what’s poppin’ (!) in his hometown. He’s been a regular fixture at matches at Lynn Family Stadium. And this past weekend, he joined LouCity’s ownership group. Harlow isn’t the first musician to invest...
Knowland: Louisville Doubles Year-Over-Year Event Volume Growth
ARLINGTON, Virginia—Knowland reported that while Philadelphia led in the top 25 markets, Louisville, Kentucky, doubled year-over-year (YOY) event volume growth, hitting 94.9 percent. This is the fifth month Louisville has ranked in the top five secondary markets this year. This data is sourced from Knowland’s sales intelligence platform and designed to help hoteliers protect and grow their revenue base.
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