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Federal Court Grants Release for Brett Hankison Pending Appeal
Louisville, December 20, 2025 Brett Hankison, a former Louisville Metro Police detective, has been granted release from prison while appealing his conviction for violating Breonna Taylor’s civil rights. The federal court...
John Kevin Taylor Turns Himself In on Child Sex Crime Charges
Shepherdsville, Kentucky, December 20, 2025 John Kevin Taylor, a resident of Shepherdsville, Kentucky, has turned himself in to authorities following multiple charges related to child sex crimes. He faces serious allegations...
Community Generosity Shines as Jude’s Jingle Tree Raises Over $300,000
Louisville, KY, December 20, 2025 Jude’s Jingle Tree has set a new fundraising record this holiday season, raising over $300,000 for the Home of the Innocents. The initiative, led by WDRB...
Facing a Health Insurance Hike: What to Expect
Louisville, Kentucky, December 20, 2025 Residents of Kentucky and Indiana are preparing for significant premium increases as enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies are set to expire. With thousands enrolled in health...
Decades-Old Child Abduction Case Resolved in Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky, December 20, 2025 Authorities in Florida have arrested Debra Newton for the 1983 abduction of her daughter, Michelle Newton, from Louisville, Kentucky. The arrest was made possible thanks to...
Experience Winter Wonderland at Shawnee Park
Louisville, KY, December 20, 2025 OneWest is set to host its annual Winter Wonderland event at Shawnee Park, showcasing a dazzling drive-through holiday light show featuring over 200,000 LED lights. Open...
Suspect Identified in Officer-Involved Shooting in Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky, December 20, 2025 Winthrop Taylor, a 36-year-old man, was arrested following a series of violent crimes including a carjacking and an officer-involved shooting. The incident escalated after Taylor fired...
Louisville Police Seek Help to Find Missing Teen
Louisville, Kentucky, December 20, 2025 The Louisville Metro Police Department is actively searching for 17-year-old Dominique Gerard Jr., reported missing from the St. Denis neighborhood. Last seen on December 19, he...
Louisville Cardinals Dominate Memphis Tigers in Basketball Clash
Louisville, KY, December 19, 2025 The No. 11 Louisville Cardinals achieved an impressive 99-73 victory over the Memphis Tigers, showcasing their superb three-point shooting with 18 successful shots. Key players included...
BUSINESS
Major Pharma Companies Agree to Lower Drug Prices in U.S.
Louisville, KY, December 20, 2025 Nine major pharmaceutical companies have committed to lowering drug prices in the U.S., aiming to make medications more affordable. This agreement, revealed by President Trump, will...
Foxconn Chooses Louisville for U.S. Manufacturing Facility
Louisville, Kentucky, December 20, 2025 Foxconn Technology USA Corp. has announced plans for a $173 million manufacturing facility in Louisville, creating 180 jobs. Set to be operational by 2026, the facility...
Kroger Invests $391 Million in New Distribution Center in Kentucky
Simpson County, Kentucky, December 20, 2025 Kroger has announced a $391 million investment to create a new distribution center in Simpson County, Kentucky. This facility, planned to generate approximately 430 full-time...
Kentucky Derby Museum Reports Record Financial Success
Louisville, Kentucky, December 20, 2025 The Kentucky Derby Museum in Louisville has celebrated its most financially successful year in four decades, achieving a revenue milestone of $12 million and attracting 255,000...
Buffalo Wild Wings GO Opens in Louisville with Exciting Promotion
Louisville, Kentucky, December 20, 2025 Buffalo Wild Wings GO has launched a new location in Louisville, Kentucky, celebrating its grand opening with a fantastic promotion. The first 50 customers at this...
Jim Beam Suspends Distillation to Adapt to Market Needs
Louisville, KY, December 20, 2025 Jim Beam has announced a strategic pause in distillation at its Clermont facility for 2026, allowing for site enhancements and adjustment to consumer demand. Meanwhile, production...
Goodwill Kentucky Expands with New Store in Valley Station
Louisville, December 20, 2025 Goodwill Kentucky has opened a new retail store and donation center in Valley Station, Louisville, aimed at providing job training and employment services. Located at 6204 Willismore...
Louisville Businesses Recovering After UPS Plane Crash
Louisville, Kentucky, December 20, 2025 Businesses near Grade Lane in Louisville are steadily recovering from the UPS plane crash that occurred on November 4, 2025, which resulted in the tragic loss...
Kentucky Celebrates $10.5 Billion in Private-Sector Investments
Kentucky, December 19, 2025 Kentucky has announced $10.5 billion in private-sector investments, the second-highest year for new economic projects, expected to create nearly 9,600 full-time jobs. This growth highlights the state’s...
Events/What's Happening
Derby Dogs Brings a Fresh Twist to Louisville’s Culinary Scene
Louisville, December 20, 2025 Derby Dogs, a new hot dog restaurant, has recently opened in Louisville’s Highlands neighborhood, replacing Joy Luck. Owned by a husband-and-wife team from California, the eatery focuses...
Maryhurst Holiday Drive Spreads Christmas Cheer to Children
Louisville, December 20, 2025 The Maryhurst Holiday Gift Drive has brought joy to over 300 children and families in Louisville, fulfilling individual wish lists and highlighting community support. Volunteers dedicated their...
Louisville Attorney Offers Free Uber Rides for Holidays
Louisville, December 20, 2025 Isaacs & Isaacs Personal Injury Lawyers is providing free $20 Uber vouchers for safe rides home this Christmas Eve and Day. The initiative aims to promote responsible...
Honoring a Legend: Muhammad Ali Forever Stamps Unveiling in Louisville
Louisville, KY, December 20, 2025 The United States Postal Service will unveil two Forever stamps honoring boxing legend Muhammad Ali on January 15, 2026, at the University of Louisville’s L&N Federal...
Enter the Golden Ticket Raffle for VIP Experiences in Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky, December 20, 2025 The Kentucky Derby Festival has announced the return of the Golden Ticket Raffle, offering locals and visitors a chance to win exclusive VIP experiences linked to...
Holiday Hope Event Brings 60 Pets to New Homes in Louisville
Louisville, December 20, 2025 The Kentucky Humane Society’s Holiday Hope Empty the Shelters event has successfully placed 60 pets into loving homes in Louisville. Sponsored by the BISSELL Pet Foundation, this...
Winter Wonderland Lights Up Shawnee Park
Louisville, Kentucky, December 20, 2025 Shawnee Park will host the Winter Wonderland drive-through holiday light show from December 19 to 21, offering a captivating experience with over 200,000 LED lights. This...
Shawnee Park Shines Bright at Winter Wonderland Event
Louisville, KY, December 20, 2025 Shawnee Park in Louisville is hosting its fourth annual Winter Wonderland event, a dazzling drive-thru light show featuring over 200,000 LED lights. Taking place from December...
Christmas Cheer at the Louisville Zoo: Santa’s Visit
Louisville, Kentucky, December 19, 2025 Families are invited to join Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Louisville Zoo for holiday festivities on December 20 and 21. The event is part of...
CRIME
John Kevin Taylor Turns Himself In on Child Sex Crime Charges
Shepherdsville, Kentucky, December 20, 2025 John Kevin Taylor, a resident of Shepherdsville, Kentucky, has turned himself in to authorities following multiple charges related to child sex crimes. He faces serious allegations...
Decades-Old Child Abduction Case Resolved in Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky, December 20, 2025 Authorities in Florida have arrested Debra Newton for the 1983 abduction of her daughter, Michelle Newton, from Louisville, Kentucky. The arrest was made possible thanks to...
Suspect Identified in Officer-Involved Shooting in Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky, December 20, 2025 Winthrop Taylor, a 36-year-old man, was arrested following a series of violent crimes including a carjacking and an officer-involved shooting. The incident escalated after Taylor fired...
Louisville Police Seek Help to Find Missing Teen
Louisville, Kentucky, December 20, 2025 The Louisville Metro Police Department is actively searching for 17-year-old Dominique Gerard Jr., reported missing from the St. Denis neighborhood. Last seen on December 19, he...
Woman Missing Since Age 3 Found Alive After 40 Years
Louisville, Kentucky, December 19, 2025 A woman abducted at the age of three in 1983 has been found alive after four decades, leading to her mother’s arrest on charges of custodial...
Byck Elementary School Lockdown Lifted After Gunfire Incident
Louisville, Kentucky, December 19, 2025 Byck Elementary School in Louisville, Kentucky, was placed on precautionary lockdown due to nearby gunfire reports. Fortunately, law enforcement swiftly confirmed the safety of all students...
Louisville Man Sentenced to 65 Years for Violent Sexual Assault
Louisville, Kentucky, December 19, 2025 Christopher Thompson, a 24-year-old from Louisville, was sentenced to 65 years in prison after being convicted of robbery, kidnapping, sodomy, and sexual abuse. The charges relate...
Local Man Rams Vehicle, Injures Two Shively Detectives During Drug Raid
Louisville, December 19, 2025 A dramatic arrest in Louisville saw Harold Bullard Jr. fleeing from police and ramming a vehicle into two Shively detectives during a drug raid. The incident highlights...
Attorney General Russell Coleman Highlights Achievements and Future Plans
Louisville, December 19, 2025 Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman reflects on significant accomplishments from 2025 and outlines future priorities, including enhancing public safety in Louisville and tackling the state’s drug crisis....
POLITICS
Federal Court Grants Release for Brett Hankison Pending Appeal
Louisville, December 20, 2025 Brett Hankison, a former Louisville Metro Police detective, has been granted release from prison while appealing his conviction for violating Breonna Taylor’s civil rights. The federal court...
Kentucky Governor Proposes Budget Management Plan
Louisville, Kentucky, December 19, 2025 Governor Andy Beshear of Kentucky has unveiled a plan to tackle a $156 million budget shortfall while ensuring that crucial services such as education, Medicaid, and...
Kentucky Supreme Court Restores Local Control to JCPS
Louisville, December 19, 2025 The Kentucky Supreme Court has declared Senate Bill 1 unconstitutional, reinstating the Jefferson County Board of Education’s authority over curriculum and operations. This crucial decision underscores the...
Attorney General Russell Coleman Highlights Achievements and Future Plans
Louisville, December 19, 2025 Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman reflects on significant accomplishments from 2025 and outlines future priorities, including enhancing public safety in Louisville and tackling the state’s drug crisis....
President Trump Honors Fallen Service Members in Delaware
Dover, Delaware, December 18, 2025 In a solemn dignified transfer ceremony at Dover Air Force Base, President Trump paid tribute to two Iowa National Guard members and a U.S. civilian interpreter...
Concerns Over Presidential Conduct and Civility in Leadership
Louisville, December 18, 2025 Recent discussions in Louisville have raised significant concerns about President Donald Trump’s conduct, particularly regarding his decision to commute the prison sentence of George Santos. Viewer responses...
Louisville Achieves Major Milestones in Crime Reduction and Infrastructure Development
Louisville, Kentucky, December 18, 2025 Mayor Craig Greenberg of Louisville reflects on the significant achievements made in the city, including a notable decline in violent crime, substantial investments in public infrastructure,...
Louisville Child Abduction Case Resolved with Arrest in Florida
Louisville, Kentucky, December 18, 2025 A woman has been arrested in Florida for allegedly abducting her daughter from Louisville over four decades ago. Debra Leigh Newton, living under an alias, was...
Jack Smith’s Closed-Door Interview with Congress Sparks Debate
Louisville, KY, December 17, 2025 Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith is set for a closed-door interview with the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee. This meeting follows the committee’s refusal of...
SPORTS
Honoring a Legend: Muhammad Ali Forever Stamps Unveiling in Louisville
Louisville, KY, December 20, 2025 The United States Postal Service will unveil two Forever stamps honoring boxing legend Muhammad Ali on January 15, 2026, at the University of Louisville’s L&N Federal...
Kicking Butt 5K Run/Walk to Raise Awareness for Colorectal Cancer
Louisville, Kentucky, December 14, 2025 The Kicking Butt 5K Run/Walk is set to occur at Waterfront Park, Louisville, aiming to increase awareness of colorectal cancer and the significance of early screening....
Louisville to Host Unique Half-Marathon
Louisville, Kentucky, December 13, 2025 Louisville, Kentucky is set to host the Time Travel Half-Marathon on January 18, featuring a half-marathon, 10K, 5K, and kids’ run. This family-friendly event offers unique...
Little Rooster Run 5K and Mini Barnyard Ultra Coming to Glencoe
Glencoe, Kentucky, December 6, 2025 Glencoe, Kentucky, is set to host the Little Rooster Run 5K and Mini Barnyard Ultra, organized by Ridge Runners Racing. Scheduled from October 16 to October...
Discover a Premium Racing Experience at Churchill Downs
Louisville, KY, December 1, 2025 Churchill Downs hosted the ‘Day At The Races – Reserved Seating’ event, offering a premium race day experience. This event showcased a blend of excitement and...
75th Annual Thanksgiving Juice Bowl Celebrates Community Spirit
Louisville, Kentucky, November 28, 2025 The annual Thanksgiving Juice Bowl in Louisville’s west end marked its 75th year, celebrating a tradition that unites the community through football and festivities. The event...
Louisville Tile Unites Community at ‘Tile on the Turf’ Event
Louisville, Kentucky, November 26, 2025 Louisville Tile’s second annual ‘Tile on the Turf’ drew nearly 400 industry professionals to Churchill Downs for a day of horse racing and networking. Sponsored by...
Louisville Evening News Segment Boosts Community Engagement
Louisville, October 26, 2025 Louisville’s recent 10 p.m. news broadcast reported on urgent local issues and sports victories, leading to a 15% increase in viewership. The segment covered a residential fire...
Aguilar’s Performance Fuels Tennessee Victory and Economic Growth
Lexington, KY, October 26, 2025 Quarterback Aguilar’s impressive three touchdown passes led No. 17 Tennessee to a victory over the University of Kentucky Wildcats, igniting local economic activity. This in-state rivalry...