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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...
Instructor who shared offensive post about Trump 'no longer' works at Bellarmine University
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Bellarmine University employee that was placed on unpaid leave on Monday no longer works at the institution. In a statement posted to social media on Monday, the university said it was aware of an "offensive and unacceptable social media post" made by one of its employees over the weekend.
State task force looking into potential JCPS split hears from superintendent during first meeting
FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Efficient and Effective School Governance Task Force met for the first time under Chair Mike Nemes and first heard from Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio on Monday. “Unless it pertains to how we can do better, then we don’t have time...
Hardin County officials remember longtime officer, wife killed in weekend crash
ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. — The loss of a beloved military veteran and his wife has left many in Hardin County in grief after a fatal collision Sunday evening. Billy Edwards, 67, is being described as a "gentle giant" who wasn’t afraid to enforce the law and cheer on the next generation. Before his death Edwards took a job as a school resource officer at Creekside Elementary School back in January.
Mitch McConnell booed at RNC while pledging Kentucky's delegates to Donald Trump
KENTUCKY, USA — As Sen. Mitch McConnell stood on the floor of the Republican National Convention on Monday to send all of Kentucky’s delegates to former President Donald Trump, the crowd booed the longtime senator. The 81-year-old appeared unfazed by the reaction, but the chorus of boos highlighted...
Misty Noel criminal trial delayed until fall 2024
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — The criminal trial set to begin in southern Indiana this month for Misty Noel has been pushed to the fall. Special Judge Larry Medlock delayed Noel's trial Monday until Oct. 28. She is facing five counts of theft and five counts of tax evasion -- all felonies.
Kentucky State Fair hiring for hundreds of temporary positions; How to apply
The Kentucky State Fair is a little over a month away, and those in charge of the state fair are looking to hire people for the annual festival. Starting Monday, July 15 Kentucky Venues, owner and operator of the Kentucky State Fair, will be conducting walk-in interviews Mondays-Fridays from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. through Friday, July 26. Applicants could be offered a job on the spot.
Need help paying energy bills? LIHEAP enrollment period starts this week
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The enrollment period for families needing energy assistance in Jefferson County begins Tuesday, July 16. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) summer subsidy cooling component said it will soon be taking applications on a first-come, first-serve basis. The program provides qualifying households with a one-time...
‘My heart dropped’ | Louisville mayor says Trump's attempted assassination brought back painful memories of his own
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg was at dinner with his family Saturday night when he learned about the shooting at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania. “My heart dropped,” he said. “It just brought back an experience for me that, it weighed too close to...
Louisville MSD: Crews work to repair large sinkhole in Phoenix Hill neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Drivers in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood should expect some delays Monday afternoon as crews work to repair a sinkhole. The sinkhole on Campbell Street, between Liberty and Jefferson Streets, was caused by a large sewer cave-in, according to Louisville MSD. According to Louisville MSD, crews are...
Authorities identify 19-year-old found dead in southern Indiana lake
DUBOIS COUNTY, Ind — Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating after they found the body of a young man Sunday afternoon in Patoka Lake. At about 1:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of the overlook dam for a person who went under water and never resurfaced, according to an Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) news release.
Hardin County deputy, wife killed in motorcycle crash Sunday night
HARDIN COUNTY, Ky. — A Kentucky deputy and his wife were killed in a two-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle Sunday night in Hardin County. At about 8 p.m., Kentucky State Police Trooper Cole Payne was on patrol when he discovered a collision at the intersection of the U.S. 31W bypass and the westbound ramp to the Western Kentucky Parkway (WKP), according to a KSP news release.
I-65 South lanes reopen after semi crash in southern Indiana
CLARKSVILLE, Ind. — All lanes of I-65 South are cleared Monday morning after a crash involving two semis in southern Indiana near Sellersburg. According to INDOT, I-65 South was completely shut down between Ebenezer Church Road and St. Joe Road for several hours. The accident happened at about 6:15 a.m.
Here's where gas prices in Louisville stand | Latest numbers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Editor's Note: The video in the player first aired in March 2024. Gas prices in Louisville are ticking down after they didn't change at all the week before. Average gasoline prices in Louisville have gone down 1.4 cents per gallon last week, averaging $3.48 per gallon,...
Man found dead inside southwest Louisville home
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A man is dead after he was shot multiple times early Monday morning inside a southwest Louisville home. At about 12:50 a.m., Louisville Metro police responded to a shooting in the 7700 block of Brookview Drive, according to an LMPD news release. Officers on scene found...
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Louisville, southern Indiana officers working security at Republican National Convention
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Republican National Convention begins Monday in Milwaukee and multiple states will be involved in providing security, including law enforcement from Kentucky and southern Indiana. Louisville Metro Police confirmed with WHAS11 News on Sunday that a contingent of 14 officers will be heading to the convention...
Paralyzed goat given second chance at animal sanctuary in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A two-week old baby goat with paralyzed back legs has now found a new home in Louisville with a new mode of transportation. Roman the goat was abandoned at two days old. He arrived in Louisville Sunday morning following a 700-mile trip from Kansas City to...
West Market Street shooting leaves man dead, LMPD says
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville police are investigating a deadly shooting in the Russell neighborhood. According to LMPD, the incident happened in the 2700 block of West Market Street near South 28th Street around 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Officers at the scene found a man down with multiple gunshot wounds. Paramedics...
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