Jul 28 Investigations Incarcerated people pay more as inflation hits Kentucky prison stores The private contractor operating prison commissaries in Kentucky increased prices by 7.2% on July 1 with DOC approval. By Michael J. Collins Jul 28 Investigations Prices increase in Kentucky prison stores Michael J. Collins
Jul 5 Arts and Culture Trashing venues and teaching kids: Meet the educators behind Louisville metal band Belushi Speed Ball They’re loud, eccentric and specialize in destroying venues. The band says they're an "Island of Misfit Toys" for punks. By Michael J. Collins Jul 5 Arts and Culture Meet the educators who make up Belushi Speed Ball Michael J. Collins
Jul 1 Metro Louisville Heine Brothers shuts down Douglass Loop store, leaving union organizers “highly suspicious” Robert Smith, with the Service Employees International Union, said workers were told to close the store midday with no warning. By Michael J. Collins Jul 1 Metro Louisville Union organizers “highly suspicious” after Heine Brothers closure Michael J. Collins
Jun 20 Community Bernheim Forest sensory garden reopens with more accessible attractions The installation reopened after undergoing major renovations aimed at improving accessibility for visitors with sensory sensitivities. By Michael J. Collins Jun 20 Community Bernheim Forest reopens sensory garden with improved accessibility Michael J. Collins
Jun 14 Health Kentucky’s Medical Cannabis Advisory Team to begin work with initial appointees After another General Assembly session without medical cannabis legislation, Gov. Andy Beshear hopes advisory team will demonstrate resident support. By Michael J. Collins Jun 14 Health Ky. Medical Cannabis Advisory Team to begin work with initial appointees Michael J. Collins
Jun 13 Community Cooling centers open to help Louisville residents beat the heat More than two dozen centers are open to help Louisville residents survive scorching temperatures this week. By Michael J. Collins Jun 13 Community Cooling centers open across Louisville Michael J. Collins
Jun 11 Community People call for legislative action on gun control during Louisville March for Our Lives demonstration Young people and victims of gun violence spoke to the effect it had in their lives during the 2nd March For Our Lives demonstration in Louisville. By Michael J. Collins and Breya Jones Jun 11 Community Calls for action on gun control at Louisville March For Our Lives rally Michael J. Collins and Breya Jones
Jun 10 Community Free driver education program aims to help teens and parents this weekend The free program connects new drivers with instructors for hands-on lessons to help build confidence behind the wheel. By Michael J. Collins Jun 10 Community Free driver education program aims to help teens and parents this weekend Michael J. Collins
Jun 9 Indiana News Town of Clarksville condemns property of former Colgate-Palmolive factory Clarksville Town Council voted to condemn the former plant this week, saying the owner has not developed the site despite offered incentives. By Michael J. Collins Jun 9 Indiana News Clarksville condemns former Colgate-Palmolive plant Michael J. Collins
Jun 7 Community RiverLink to raise Louisville-southern Indiana bridge tolls more than 8% on July 1 Many residents and local officials have criticized the tolls along the Abraham Lincoln, Kennedy and Lewis and Clark Bridges. By Michael J. Collins Jun 7 Community RiverLink to raise Louisville-area bridge tolls on July 1 Michael J. Collins
Jun 3 Sports U of L promotes Josh Heird to permanent athletic director U of L Athletics promoted interim athletic director Josh Heird to permanent status Friday after a six-month search. By Michael J. Collins Jun 3 Sports Josh Heird promoted to U of L athletic director Michael J. Collins
Jun 2 Arts and Culture Slugger Museum unveils Henry ‘Hammerin’ Hank’ Aaron sculpture The Louisville Slugger Museum unveiled Thursday a new statue of the baseball player turned Civil Rights leader, Henry “Hammerin’ Hank” Aaron. By Michael J. Collins Jun 2 Arts and Culture Slugger Museum unveils 'Hammerin' Hank' Aaron statue Michael J. Collins
May 31 Community A Clarksville Starbucks could become first in Indiana to unionize with Workers United Workers at the Veterans Parkway Starbucks in Clarksville petitioned for union recognition Tuesday morning. By Michael J. Collins May 31 Community A Clarksville, Ind. Starbucks wants to unionize Michael J. Collins
May 31 Arts and Culture Shirtless ‘Trailer Park Boys’ star bringing cheeseburger picnic to Louisville Fans of ‘Trailer Park Boys’ can meet 'Randy' actor Patrick Roach in person when he stops in town for his “Randy's Cheeseburger Picnic” tour. By Michael J. Collins May 31 Arts and Culture Shirtless ‘Trailer Park Boys’ star coming to Louisville Michael J. Collins
May 28 Community Volunteers place flags for fallen veterans at Cave Hill Cemetery in preparation for Memorial Day Volunteers convened Friday at Cave Hill Cemetery to place flags on more than 6,000 veteran graves. By Michael J. Collins May 28 Community Volunteers place flags for fallen veterans at Cave Hill Cemetery Michael J. Collins