Choose your location
WHAS11
Beshear sends letter to DEA supporting reclassification of marijuana
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is urging the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to move forward with its plans to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The DEA is in the process of reclassifying the drug from a Schedule I substance, alongside heroin and LSD, to...
Southern Indiana man arrested for alleged sexual assault on Hanover College campus
CLARK COUNTY, Ind. — A 22-year-old Clarksville man was arrested Tuesday after he was accused of assaulting a woman last fall at Hanover College. In Sept. 2023, the Indiana State Police - Versailles Post began investigating an alleged sexual assault that occurred on campus. Investigators believe in the early morning hours of Sept. 17, a student at the college, Jackson Kruer, and a woman who also attended the college left an on-campus party together.
Eastern Jefferson County community petitioning to form a city
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — An eastern Jefferson County neighborhood is petitioning to form their own city, which would allow the community to redirect some taxpayer money to go exclusively to Eastwood services. The Eastwood Incorporation Committee is holding a series of meetings this summer to answer residents' questions about the...
Kentucky's county clerks share frustrations about car registration system
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — County clerks in Kentucky shared their frustrations about the state's new title and registration service on Tuesday at Frankfort. The program is known as Kentucky's Automated Vehicle Information System, or "KAVIS." Jefferson County Clerk Bobbie Holsclaw told lawmakers the backlog in registrations is hitting car dealerships...
Judge denies temporary restraining order against JCPS transit plan, lawsuit still alive
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A recent attempt to stop Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) from implementing its new transportation plan, which cuts bus transportation for thousands of magnet and traditional school students, suffered a "minor setback" Monday, according to the attorney for the parents suing. A handful of JCPS parents...
Nonprofit donates $10K to help find children with medical conditions who wander away from home
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kosair for Kids (KFK) has honored their mission to help children by donating $12 million to organizations who will provide life-changing assistance to children within the nine counties they serve. On Tuesday, the nonprofit gave more than $10,000 to the Jefferson County Search Dog Association (JCSDA).
Louisville is creating its first-ever Department of Transportation
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Mayor Craig Greenberg, alongside Metro Public Works leaders, announced plans for Louisville’s first-ever Department of Transportation (DOT) on Tuesday. "So that when we have funds available from the city, from the state, from the federal government, we get these projects done so we don't talk about them for a decade like we've done time and time again," the mayor said.
Home prices still on the rise in Kentucky and southern Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Home prices are still trending up in the greater Louisville area, according to data released by the Greater Louisville Association of Realtors. Despite higher list prices, the number of homes sold in greater Louisville in the second quarter of 2024 also rose compared to the same quarter a year ago. 2,676 homes sold this year compared to 2,623 in 2023.
'Literally impacting people's lives.' | Louisville utility assistance program applications open
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — As we all know with the recent string of heat waves, the dog days of summer are here, meaning increases for your utility bills. If you are one of thousands of Louisville residents struggling to pay those high bills, you aren't alone. Thankfully, there is assistance with the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) summer subsidy.
Crews to conduct wildlife survey between Louisville, Frankfort to improve highway safety
KENTUCKY, USA — Kentucky field crews will soon begin observing the first of two deer populations this summer as part of a study to reduce wildlife and vehicle collisions on state highways. Nearly 6,000 wildlife-vehicle crashes happen every year, according to Gov. Andy Beshear’s office. The study, which is...
Krispy Kreme on Bardstown Road damaged by arson undergoing partial demolition
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Krispy Kreme on Bardstown Road, which has been closed since an arson fire damaged the building last May, is set to be at least partially demolished. Florida-based Larson Design Group requested a building permit for "exploratory demo work" due to fire damage, according to a building permit filed with Louisville Metro Planning & Design Services.
Man arrested after 29 pounds of marijuana found in bag at Louisville airport
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A man was arrested Monday several months after police say he was found with nearly 30 pounds of marijuana at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. According to court documents, Nickalos Ashlock was charged Monday with trafficking in over five pounds of marijuana. He was arraigned Tuesday and pleaded not guilty, and bond was set at $10,000.
Delta Dental invests $1 million in Louisville's Healthy Start Program
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Delta Dental is investing in families within the Metro's Healthy Start Program. The company will contribute $1 million over the next four years for down payment assistance to help eligible families get into a home. Louisville's Healthy Start Program works to improve maternal health outcomes and reduce infant mortality rates by working with pregnant women and families.
Pleasure Ridge Park Fire District celebrates $5 million in funding for new headquarters
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Pleasure Ridge Park Fire District is celebrating a massive boost in funding that will go toward the department's new headquarters. According to the fire department, the new headquarters will be located at 6770 Dixie Highway, near Kerrick Lane. The station's current headquarters is located on Stonestreet Road.
Search for missing 12-year-old Georgia girl now spanning several states
HALL COUNTY, Ga. — The search for a missing 12-year-old Gainesville girl is now stretching across several other states, including as far away as Illinois and Texas. The Hall County Sheriff's Office posted an update last Friday on the search for Maria Gomez-Perez. She was reported missing on May 30, a day after she was last seen in the driveway of her home, and her family and community have been making extensive search efforts since then.
This Louisville bakery is celebrating 100-year anniversary at St. Matthews location
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Plehn’s Bakery is decorated with state fair ribbons, posterboard with pictures and framed images of the building that they moved into 100 years ago. In 1922, the original owner of Plehn’s opened the first shop along Jefferson Street in Louisville. Two years later the bakery moved to St. Matthews and for 100 years it’s stayed right there.
Welcome, Patty! | New Gorilla introduced to Louisville Zoo
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — There is a new face inside Gorilla Forest at the Louisville Zoo!. The Louisville Zoo announced Monday the newest addition to its family is an 11-year-old western lowland gorilla named Patty. Patty was born at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo and comes to the Louisville Zoo with...
Derby Dinner Playhouse celebrates 50 years
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Kentucky and southern Indiana favorite is celebrating 50 years in the show business. Derby Dinner Playhouse in Clarksville started celebrating its anniversary with the opening of a new show on Monday. The show takes attendees on a trip down memory lane, while also looking ahead to the theatre's future.
Authorities give all-clear after Bellarmine University bomb threat
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Metro Police have given the all clear after a bomb threat was reported at Bellarmine University on Monday. A school spokesperson said they received an email threat about explosive materials at the library and University Dining Hall. The facilities were already closed for the evening,...
Louisville mother and daughter making it their mission to feed JCPS students
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A mother and daughter in Louisville are doing their part to combat hunger some Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) students may face. Liz Cruson has volunteered with nonprofit Blessings in a Backpack Louisville Chapter for five years. The nonprofit raises money to feed JCPS students on...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.