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Investigation Underway After Shots Fired in Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville, Indiana, January 26, 2026 On the night of January 25, 2026, Jeffersonville police responded to a report of shots fired inside a residence on Fountain Crest Circle. The incident has...
Ben Robinson Named New General Director of Kentucky Opera
Louisville, January 26, 2026 The Kentucky Opera has appointed Ben Robinson as its new General Director and CEO, effective November 2025. Robinson, who previously served as the General Director of Anchorage...
Louisville Teacher Faces Serious Charges in Disturbing Case
Louisville, Kentucky, January 25, 2026 A fifth-grade teacher at Smyrna Elementary in Louisville has been arrested on multiple serious charges, including rape, after allegedly engaging in inappropriate conversations with a student....
Louisville Faces Power Outages Amid Winter Storm
Louisville, Kentucky, January 25, 2026 A severe winter storm has caused significant power outages throughout Louisville, Kentucky, as LG&E reports numerous disruptions. With heavy snowfall and bitter cold temperatures, restoration efforts...
Kentucky Representative Demands Action After Minneapolis Shooting
Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 25, 2026 Following the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis resident by immigration officers, Kentucky State Representative Nima Kulkarni is urging local and state leaders to take action. She...
Louisville Businesses Adapt to Winter Storm Challenges
Louisville, January 24, 2026 With a significant winter storm approaching Louisville, local businesses, childcare centers, and churches are preparing for closures and delays over the weekend. The National Weather Service has...
Consumer Prices Rise, Indicating Economic Resilience
Louisville, January 23, 2026 In November, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index increased by 2.8% year-over-year, reflecting strong consumer spending and job market shifts. Despite inflation remaining above the Federal...
Winter Storm Fern to Impact Eastern U.S. With Severe Weather
Eastern U.S., January 23, 2026 Winter Storm Fern is set to affect the eastern two-thirds of the U.S., bringing heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain, particularly in areas like Texas and...
Indiana’s Historic Football Win: A Game for the Ages
Louisville, KY, January 23, 2026 Indiana’s football team achieved a groundbreaking victory over Miami in the College Football Playoff national championship, marking one of the most-viewed college games in a decade....
BUSINESS
Mobility City of Louisville Enhances Accessibility
Louisville, Kentucky, January 20, 2026 Mobility City of Louisville is dedicated to improving mobility and independence for residents by offering a wide range of mobility equipment services. Their services include equipment...
Jeff Wyler Automotive Family Expands with Major Acquisition
Dublin, Ohio, January 17, 2026 The Jeff Wyler Automotive Family has made a significant expansion in the luxury automotive market by acquiring Midwestern Auto Group for $500 million. This deal adds...
Consumer Confidence Declines in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, Kentucky, January 17, 2026 Recent data reveals a significant decline in consumer confidence in Louisville, Kentucky, with the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index dropping to its lowest level since...
CEO David Beck Reflects on Eight Years with Kentucky Venues
Louisville, Kentucky, January 17, 2026 David S. Beck, President and CEO of Kentucky Venues, celebrates eight years of impactful leadership, overseeing major developments at the Kentucky Exposition Center and Kentucky International...
Born 2 Bagel: A Delicious New Addition to Louisville’s Culinary Scene
Louisville, Kentucky, January 17, 2026 A local couple has launched a bagel pop-up named Born 2 Bagel in Louisville, Kentucky. The café offers fresh, homemade bagels and coffee, creating a welcoming...
Stoli Group USA and Kentucky Owl File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Louisville, KY, January 17, 2026 Stoli Group USA and Kentucky Owl LLC have moved to convert their Chapter 11 bankruptcy to Chapter 7 liquidation, affecting only these entities while other operations...
Caring Senior Service Expands to Louisville, KY
Louisville, KY, January 17, 2026 Caring Senior Service has launched its first Kentucky location in Louisville, providing vital non-medical home care services geared towards enhancing the lives of seniors. Owner Jeremy...
Kentucky’s Venture Capital Surge Outpaces Indiana’s Decline
Louisville, Kentucky, January 16, 2026 Kentucky has experienced a remarkable growth in venture capital, attracting approximately $118 million in investments, a significant increase from previous years. In contrast, Indiana faces a...
GLI and LEDA Propose Merger to Enhance Economic Development
Louisville, KY, January 16, 2026 The Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI) and the Louisville Economic Development Agency (LEDA) are in discussions to merge into a single entity aimed at boosting economic growth...
Events/What's Happening
Ninth Annual Wheelchair Rugby Invitational Brings Community Together
Louisville KY, February 3, 2026 The ninth annual Wheelchair Rugby Invitational took place in Louisville, showcasing 20 teams from across the U.S. This highlight event promotes inclusivity and the resilience of...
Southern Events to Attend This February
Southern United States, February 2, 2026 This February, vibrant events across the Southern U.S. offer a blend of culture, community, and tradition. From the renowned Southern Farm Show in Raleigh to...
Louisville Hosts Unity Ride in Memory of Alex Pretti
Louisville, Kentucky, February 2, 2026 Louisville’s cycling community came together for a unity ride to honor Alex Pretti, a nurse and cyclist tragically killed by federal agents. The event, starting at...
Louisville Community Group Offers Free Prom Dress Giveaway
Louisville, KY, February 2, 2026 In Louisville, KY, a community group organized a free prom dress giveaway for high school students at Vision of Hope Church. This initiative addresses the financial...
Celebrate Love: Valentine’s Day Events in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, Kentucky, February 2, 2026 Louisville, Kentucky, is set to host a variety of Valentine’s Day events designed to celebrate love and connection within the community. On February 14, residents can...
PGA Tour Considers Two-Tiered System Amid NFL Expansion
Louisville KY, February 1, 2026 The PGA Tour is exploring a two-tiered system, dividing into PGA Tour 1 and PGA Tour 2, to adapt to potential NFL schedule changes. This approach...
Louisville KY: Celebrating the Cheeseburger’s Historic Roots
Louisville, KY, February 1, 2026 The cheeseburger, a staple of American cuisine, traces its origins back to 1924 when Lionel Sternberger invented it in Pasadena, California. Although other claims exist, Pasadena...
One Southern Indiana Celebrates 20 Years of Business Growth
New Albany, Indiana, February 1, 2026 One Southern Indiana (1si) marks its 20th anniversary, highlighting its role in fostering economic development and supporting small businesses in the region. Established in July...
2026 Music Festivals: Your Guide to Events Across the Nation
Louisville, Kentucky, February 1, 2026 As the music festival season of 2026 approaches, fans can look forward to a variety of exciting events showcasing diverse musical talent across the United States....
CRIME
Investigation Underway After Shots Fired in Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville, Indiana, January 26, 2026 On the night of January 25, 2026, Jeffersonville police responded to a report of shots fired inside a residence on Fountain Crest Circle. The incident has...
Louisville Teacher Faces Serious Charges in Disturbing Case
Louisville, Kentucky, January 25, 2026 A fifth-grade teacher at Smyrna Elementary in Louisville has been arrested on multiple serious charges, including rape, after allegedly engaging in inappropriate conversations with a student....
Austin Man Arrested After OWI Crash Injures Child in Scottsburg
Scottsburg, Indiana, January 23, 2026 An Austin man, Jacob E. Boley, was arrested following a serious two-vehicle crash in Scottsburg, Indiana, resulting in critical injuries to a 7-year-old child and an...
Louisville Man’s Bond Set in Revenge Murder Case
Louisville, January 23, 2026 Daontez Hodges, a 19-year-old man, has been charged with the murder of 20-year-old Milton Ritchie in Louisville. The shooting, which occurred as part of a revenge plot,...
Louisville Police Seek Help to Identify Best Buy Theft Suspect
Louisville, KY, January 23, 2026 Louisville Metro Police are asking the public for assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a $1,500 theft at a Best Buy store. The incident occurred...
Child Hospitalized After Shooting in Pleasure Ridge Park
Louisville, KY, January 23, 2026 A child was hospitalized following a shooting incident near Pleasure Ridge Park in Louisville. The shooting occurred around 9:35 p.m., prompting an immediate response by local...
Nashville Man Arrested in Louisville for Rape Charges
Louisville, Kentucky, January 23, 2026 A 31-year-old man from Nashville has been arrested in Louisville, Kentucky, after being accused of raping a teenage girl on New Year’s Eve. The suspect, Mena...
Charges Filed Against 19-Year-Old in Murder Linked to Juvenile Plot
Louisville, KY, January 22, 2026 A 19-year-old, Daontez Hodges, faces murder charges in connection with the shooting of 20-year-old Milton Ritchie in Louisville. The plot involved a 15-year-old girl who lured...
Pedestrian Fatally Struck Near Hikes Point in Louisville
Louisville, January 22, 2026 A tragic hit-and-run incident occurred on Breckenridge Lane near Hikes Point, where a pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle. The car fled the scene before police...
POLITICS
Kentucky Representative Demands Action After Minneapolis Shooting
Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 25, 2026 Following the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis resident by immigration officers, Kentucky State Representative Nima Kulkarni is urging local and state leaders to take action. She...
Jack Smith Defends Trump Investigations in Congressional Hearing
Louisville, KY, January 23, 2026 Former Special Counsel Jack Smith testified before the House Judiciary Committee, defending his investigations into Donald Trump. He asserted that there is overwhelming evidence of criminal...
Councilwoman Hosts Town Hall to Discuss Livestock Ordinance Changes
Louisville, Kentucky, January 23, 2026 Councilwoman Jennifer Chappell is hosting a town hall on January 26, 2026, aimed at discussing amendments to the Louisville Metro Code regarding livestock space requirements. The...
Struggles of a Louisville Woman Cited in Congressional Hearing
Louisville, January 23, 2026 In a recent congressional hearing, the plight of a Louisville woman denied vital cancer medication by her insurer, UnitedHealthcare, brought attention to the broader issues of insurance...
Logan’s Law: A Push for Criminal Justice Reform in Kentucky
Frankfort, Kentucky, January 22, 2026 The Tipton family is advocating for Logan’s Law, following the early release of Ronald Exantus, who was convicted of brutally killing their son, Logan. This proposed...
Brooks Houck Appeals Murder Conviction of Crystal Rogers
Louisville, January 22, 2026 Brooks Houck’s attorneys have appealed his murder conviction for Crystal Rogers to the Kentucky Supreme Court. The appeal questions the evidence and procedure during the trial, arguing...
Kentucky Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Criminalize Unauthorized Employment
Louisville, January 22, 2026 Kentucky Representative John Hodgson has introduced House Bill 62, making it a Class A misdemeanor for unauthorized individuals to seek employment in the state. The bill aims...
Louisville Community Pushes for Charter School After Elementary Closures
Louisville, January 22, 2026 In response to the recent closure of two elementary schools due to budget cuts, residents of Louisville’s Shawnee neighborhood are advocating for the establishment of a charter...
JCPS Board Considers $142 Million Budget Cuts Amid Financial Crisis
Louisville, January 20, 2026 The JCPS Board of Education is discussing a proposed $142 million budget cut aimed at addressing a significant projected deficit of $188 million for the upcoming school...
SPORTS
Ninth Annual Wheelchair Rugby Invitational Brings Community Together
Louisville KY, February 3, 2026 The ninth annual Wheelchair Rugby Invitational took place in Louisville, showcasing 20 teams from across the U.S. This highlight event promotes inclusivity and the resilience of...
PGA Tour Considers Two-Tiered System Amid NFL Expansion
Louisville KY, February 1, 2026 The PGA Tour is exploring a two-tiered system, dividing into PGA Tour 1 and PGA Tour 2, to adapt to potential NFL schedule changes. This approach...
Louisville Hosts 9th Annual Wheelchair Rugby Invitational
Louisville, Kentucky, January 31, 2026 The Paralyzed Veterans of America is set to host the ninth annual Wheelchair Rugby Invitational in Louisville. From January 30 to February 1, 20 teams will...
Experience the Thrill of the Championship Tractor Pull
Louisville, KY, January 29, 2026 The 57th Championship Tractor Pull is set to take place in Louisville, KY, showcasing top drivers and exciting competitions from February 11 to 14. This annual...
Personal Counseling Services to Participate in Winsday Fundraiser
Clarksville, Indiana, January 28, 2026 Personal Counseling Services, Inc. (PCS) has been selected to participate in Winsday, a fundraising event during Kentucky Derby Week at Churchill Downs. The initiative aims to...
Louisville Triple Crown of Running Expands with New Race Distance
Louisville, Kentucky, January 23, 2026 The Louisville Triple Crown of Running is enhancing its series by introducing a new 15K race distance in addition to offering unique medals for participants. This...
Downtown Hometown Tourist Celebration Returns to Louisville
Louisville, January 23, 2026 The Downtown Hometown Tourist Celebration in Louisville is back, offering locals discounted access to over 30 attractions, restaurants, and hotels from January 23 to February 1. With...
Louisville Bats 2026 Opening Night Brings Community Together
Louisville, January 21, 2026 The Louisville Bats are set to kick off their 2026 season on March 27 at Louisville Slugger Field, hosting the Omaha Storm Chasers. This event will feature...
Louisville’s Historic Church Transformed into Community Arts Hub
Louisville, January 20, 2026 Time Slip Theatre has acquired a 200-year-old church in Old Louisville with plans to convert it into a community arts center. The building will continue to honor...