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Jeffersonville Hosts Fright Fair, Reviving NoCo Arts District
Jeffersonville, October 27, 2025 The NoCo Arts District in Jeffersonville turned into a Halloween hotspot with the Fright Fair, which featured haunted houses, costume contests, and artisan vendors. Thousands attended the...
Louisville Gas Prices Drop to $2.85 per Gallon Ahead of Black Friday
Louisville, KY, October 27, 2025 Gas prices in Louisville have decreased to an average of $2.85 per gallon, providing relief for drivers as they prepare for the Black Friday shopping season....
Jefferson County Public Schools Hosts Annual Education Showcase in Louisville
Louisville, October 27, 2025 Families in Louisville gathered at the Kentucky Expo Center for the annual Jefferson County Public Schools showcase, designed to inform about educational programs. This year’s event saw...
East Louisville House Fire Caused by Chimney Malfunction
Louisville, October 27, 2025 A house fire in east Louisville resulted from a chimney malfunction, which caused significant damage to the property but fortunately no injuries. The fire began early Sunday...
Construction Begins on New Trail Linking Cherokee and Seneca Parks
Louisville, October 27, 2025 Construction has commenced on a new 1.2-mile pedestrian and bicycle trail that will connect Cherokee and Seneca Parks in Louisville. This $2.5 million project, entirely funded by...
Gaming YouTuber Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
Lexington, KY, October 27, 2025 Logan Hayes, a 24-year-old YouTuber known for his gaming content, was arrested in Lexington, KY, facing 29 counts of child pornography possession. The arrest followed a...
Missing Tennessee Teens Sighted in Louisville, Urgent Search Underway
Louisville, October 27, 2025 Authorities are seeking help in locating two 14-year-old sisters from Knoxville, Tennessee, who were last seen in Louisville. The girls, Emily and Sophia Carter, were spotted near...
Fatal Shooting Outside Club Cedar Leads to Alcohol License Suspension
Louisville, October 27, 2025 A tragic shooting incident outside Club Cedar in Louisville has resulted in the death of a 28-year-old man and the immediate suspension of the venue’s alcohol license....
Hit-and-Run Tragedy Claims Life of Wheelchair-Bound Man in Louisville
Louisville, KY, October 27, 2025 A tragic hit-and-run incident on Preston Highway resulted in the death of 52-year-old James Harlan, a man in a wheelchair. The collision occurred late at night,...
BUSINESS
Kentucky Bourbon Industry Faces Export Challenges from Ontario Ban
Louisville, October 27, 2025 The Kentucky bourbon industry is experiencing significant export setbacks as Ontario, Canada, halts purchases of U.S. beverages due to newly imposed tariffs. This decision could lead to...
Ford Invests $60 Million and Adds 100 Jobs in Louisville Plant
Louisville, KY, October 27, 2025 Ford Motor Company has announced a significant $60 million investment in its Kentucky Truck Plant, leading to the creation of 100 new jobs. The upgrade aims...
Northern Kentucky Celebrates Inventor Thomas Brennan’s Legacy
Northern Kentucky, October 27, 2025 A new historical exhibit in Northern Kentucky honors inventor Thomas Brennan, whose innovations in steamboat engines revolutionized commerce on the Ohio River. His contributions not only...
Vendome Copper & Brass Works: A Leader in U.S. Whiskey Production
Louisville, October 27, 2025 Vendome Copper & Brass Works has served as a key manufacturer in Louisville since 1900, producing custom copper stills for 80% of U.S. whiskey distilleries. The company’s...
Kirin Holdings Considers $1 Billion Sale of Four Roses Bourbon
Louisville, October 27, 2025 Kirin Holdings is exploring a potential $1 billion sale of its bourbon division, including the renowned Four Roses Distillery. Market pressures and trade barriers have influenced this...
Kentucky: A Rising Star in Manufacturing and Economic Growth
Louisville, KY, October 27, 2025 Kentucky is rapidly transforming into a manufacturing powerhouse, with significant investments in infrastructure and renewable energy. Recent projects and strategic positioning have led to a 15%...
Kentucky Performing Arts Adapts to New Industry Trends
Louisville, October 27, 2025 Rebecca Ryan, CEO of Kentucky Performing Arts, discusses the industry’s shift towards digital performances and hybrid events. Fundraising challenges due to donor fatigue and economic pressures are...
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...
Quiet Returns to Louisville’s Ohio River After Steamboat Exodus
Louisville, October 26, 2025 Louisville experiences a tranquil return along the Ohio River post the annual River Roots festival, as steamboats conclude their successful journeys from Cincinnati. Cruise operators, such as...
Events/What's Happening
Ford Invests $60 Million and Adds 100 Jobs in Louisville Plant
Louisville, KY, October 27, 2025 Ford Motor Company has announced a significant $60 million investment in its Kentucky Truck Plant, leading to the creation of 100 new jobs. The upgrade aims...
Vendome Copper & Brass Works: A Leader in U.S. Whiskey Production
Louisville, October 27, 2025 Vendome Copper & Brass Works has served as a key manufacturer in Louisville since 1900, producing custom copper stills for 80% of U.S. whiskey distilleries. The company’s...
Guitar Prodigy Taj Farrant Captivates Louisville Audience
Louisville, KY, October 27, 2025 Taj Farrant, a 20-year-old guitar prodigy, delivered a captivating performance at Headliners Music Hall in Louisville, KY. Joined by special guest Jackson Martin, Farrant showcased a...
YES Band Announces Tour Stop in Louisville, KY
Louisville, KY, October 27, 2025 Progressive rock band YES is set to perform at the KFC Yum! Center on October 27, 2025. The concert will feature a mix of classic tracks...
Ultimate Taco Festival Brings Flavor to Louisville
Louisville, KY, October 27, 2025 The Ultimate Taco Festival made its debut in Louisville, KY, attracting over 5,000 attendees to Waterfront Park. This vibrant event featured gourmet tacos, live mariachi music,...
Shooting Incident Outside Downtown Club in Louisville
Louisville, KY, October 27, 2025 A fatal shooting outside a downtown club in Louisville has raised serious concerns about nightlife safety. The incident, which occurred early on a Sunday morning, resulted...
Hal-LOU-ween Festivities Light Up Louisville
Louisville, KY, October 27, 2025 The annual Hal-LOU-ween celebration made a vibrant return to Louisville, attracting over 2,000 participants at a new venue in Whiskey Row. This community-centric event featured pumpkin...
Jump – America’s Van Halen Experience Rocks Louisville
Louisville, KY, October 27, 2025 The tribute band Jump – America’s Van Halen Experience delivered a sold-out show at the Mercury Ballroom in Louisville, energizing fans with high-energy performances of iconic...
2000’s Themed Halloween Bash Draws Large Crowds in Louisville
Louisville, KY, October 27, 2025 Louisville, KY hosted a lively 2000’s themed Halloween bash that attracted many attendees eager to celebrate nostalgia from the era. The event featured dancing to hits...
CRIME
East Louisville House Fire Caused by Chimney Malfunction
Louisville, October 27, 2025 A house fire in east Louisville resulted from a chimney malfunction, which caused significant damage to the property but fortunately no injuries. The fire began early Sunday...
Gaming YouTuber Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
Lexington, KY, October 27, 2025 Logan Hayes, a 24-year-old YouTuber known for his gaming content, was arrested in Lexington, KY, facing 29 counts of child pornography possession. The arrest followed a...
Missing Tennessee Teens Sighted in Louisville, Urgent Search Underway
Louisville, October 27, 2025 Authorities are seeking help in locating two 14-year-old sisters from Knoxville, Tennessee, who were last seen in Louisville. The girls, Emily and Sophia Carter, were spotted near...
Fatal Shooting Outside Club Cedar Leads to Alcohol License Suspension
Louisville, October 27, 2025 A tragic shooting incident outside Club Cedar in Louisville has resulted in the death of a 28-year-old man and the immediate suspension of the venue’s alcohol license....
Hit-and-Run Tragedy Claims Life of Wheelchair-Bound Man in Louisville
Louisville, KY, October 27, 2025 A tragic hit-and-run incident on Preston Highway resulted in the death of 52-year-old James Harlan, a man in a wheelchair. The collision occurred late at night,...
Louisville Police Shoot Armed Suspect in Newburg Neighborhood
Louisville, KY, October 27, 2025 This morning, a tense confrontation in Louisville’s Newburg neighborhood resulted in police shooting an armed suspect. Officers responded to reports of a man brandishing a firearm....
Kentucky Supreme Court Overturns Murder Conviction in Family Case
Louisville, October 26, 2025 The Kentucky Supreme Court has reversed a murder conviction associated with the tragic 2019 deaths of a father and his young daughter in Louisville. The ruling indicates...
Fatal Shooting Sparks Homicide Probe in Jeffersontown
Jeffersontown, October 26, 2025 A tragic incident in Jeffersontown has left a 28-year-old man dead after a shooting at an apartment complex. Local authorities are conducting a homicide investigation, urging witnesses...
Kentucky YouTuber Arrested on Multiple Child Pornography Charges
Louisville, October 26, 2025 A 32-year-old YouTuber from Kentucky was arrested in Louisville on 29 child pornography charges after authorities raided his home. The arrest, stemming from a tip-off, revealed disturbing...
POLITICS
Shooting Incident Outside Downtown Club in Louisville
Louisville, KY, October 27, 2025 A fatal shooting outside a downtown club in Louisville has raised serious concerns about nightlife safety. The incident, which occurred early on a Sunday morning, resulted...
The Greatest Show on Earth Returns to Louisville After a Decade
Louisville, October 22, 2025 The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is returning to Louisville after a 10-year hiatus, featuring acrobats, clowns, and a new animal-free format. The event at...
Louisville Democrats Nominate Gary Clemons for State Senate
Louisville, KY, October 20, 2025 Louisville Democrats have nominated Gary Clemons to fill a vacant Kentucky Senate seat following a heated caucus meeting. Clemons is recognized for his community service and...
Thousands Rally in Louisville for ‘No Kings’ Protest Against Trump Administration
Louisville, October 20, 2025 In Louisville, thousands gathered for the second ‘No Kings’ protest, expressing opposition to the Trump administration’s policies. The peaceful rally highlighted concerns over leadership and governance, as...
Thousands Rally in Louisville Against President Trump
Louisville, October 19, 2025 In a massive demonstration dubbed the ‘No Kings’ protest, over 5,000 people gathered in downtown Louisville to voice their dissatisfaction with President Trump and his policies. The...
Louisville Sees ‘No Kings’ Protests in the Streets
Louisville, October 19, 2025 Over the past 48 hours, Louisville, Kentucky witnessed vibrant ‘No Kings’ protests as demonstrators marched through downtown areas voicing their concerns regarding leadership and governance. The peaceful...
Louisville Hosts Peaceful ‘No Kings’ Protests
Jefferson Square, Louisville, October 19, 2025 Over the past 48 hours, Louisville, Kentucky, has become a focal point for peaceful protests as hundreds gathered for the ‘No Kings’ rally at Jefferson...
Louisville Settles $2.5 Million Lawsuit Over Police Protests
Louisville KY, October 18, 2025 The City of Louisville has agreed to a $2.5 million settlement regarding the police response during the protests that followed Breonna Taylor’s death. This settlement will...
Louisville Hosts ‘No Kings’ Protest Against Authoritarianism
Louisville, October 18, 2025 Over 500 participants gathered in Louisville for a ‘No Kings’ protest as part of a nationwide movement against authoritarianism. Organized by grassroots groups, the demonstration featured a...
SPORTS
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...
Louisville Football Victory Sparks Economic Boost for Local Businesses
Louisville, October 26, 2025 The Louisville Cardinals achieved a decisive 38-24 victory over Boston College, which not only solidified their position in the ACC but also resulted in a significant boost...
Louisville Hosts Bandit Cross Cyclocross Race
Louisville, October 26, 2025 The Bandit Cross cyclocross race attracted over 300 participants to Iroquois Park in Louisville. As part of the Kentucky Point Series, the event showcased intense competition across...
Louisville Launches 3v3 Basketball League for Kids
Louisville, October 26, 2025 The YMCA of Greater Louisville has launched its 4th/5th Grade 3v3 Basketball League, attracting over 100 young players for a season focused on skill development and teamwork....
National Basketball Tournament Brings Former NBA Stars to Louisville
Louisville, KY, October 25, 2025 Louisville is set to host a national basketball tournament featuring former NBA stars next month. This 3-on-3 event aims to attract large crowds, enhancing the city’s...
Kansas Jayhawks Defeat Louisville Cardinals in Exhibition Game
Louisville, KY, October 25, 2025 In a thrilling preseason matchup, the Kansas Jayhawks secured a 90-82 victory over the Louisville Cardinals at the KFC Yum! Center. Darryn Peterson’s standout performance fueled...
Churchill Downs Reports Strong Q3 Earnings Boosting Gaming Sector
Louisville, KY, October 23, 2025 Churchill Downs Incorporated announced strong third-quarter earnings, surpassing analyst expectations. Higher attendance and increased betting revenue fueled growth in its gaming and hospitality operations. This financial...
Churchill Downs Launches ‘Victory Run’ Expansion Project
Louisville, October 23, 2025 Churchill Downs has announced the ‘Victory Run’ project, a multimillion-dollar initiative to enhance its racetrack facilities, promising job creation and increased tourism for Louisville. With upgrades including...