May 14 Community Bans Off Our Bodies protest draws demonstrators to support reproductive rights The nationwide day of action was in response to a leaked Supreme Court draft decision that appears to overturn Roe v. Wade. By Breya Jones May 14 Community Demonstrators rally in support of reproductive rights Breya Jones
May 12 Community Missed a court date? Louisville amnesty program could help avoid jail time People charged with low-level offenses have the opportunity to avoid jail time if they’re facing arrest for missing their court dates. By Yasmine Jumaa May 12 Community Missed a court date? Louisville amnesty program could help Yasmine Jumaa
May 12 Community Eastbound Sherman Minton Bridge lanes to close this weekend The eastbound I-64 portion of the Sherman Minton Bridge will close beginning Friday night and won’t reopen until Monday morning. By Breya Jones May 12 Community Eastbound Sherman Minton Bridge lanes to close this weekend Breya Jones
May 10 Community Jefferson County Clerk’s new west branch to open by end of May In addition to services like marriage licenses and deeds, the new branch in Louisville's West End will offer vehicle inspections. By Breya Jones May 10 Community Jefferson County Clerk’s new west branch to open by end of May Breya Jones
May 10 Community COVID-19 infections on the rise again in Jefferson County Jefferson County health officials are reporting a rise in COVID-19 cases and urge those who are eligible to get their second booster shots. By Aprile Rickert May 10 Community COVID-19 infections on the rise again in Jefferson County Aprile Rickert
May 10 Community UPDATE: More musical acts announced for the 20th season of Waterfront Wednesday The series runs April through September, with free concerts on the final Wednesday of each month in Louisville’s Waterfront Park. By Stephanie Wolf May 10 Community Waterfront Wednesday's 2022 line-up announced Stephanie Wolf
May 9 Community Ky. jails and prisons are over capacity. New analysis suggests it’s going to get worse. Kentucky has some of the highest incarceration rates in the country. But state lawmakers ignored most efforts to address the issue and its root causes, instead passing measures that are likely to worsen overcrowding in jails and prisons. By Yasmine Jumaa May 9 Community New laws could further overcrowd Ky. jails and prisons Yasmine Jumaa
May 7 Community Late-addition Rich Strike wins the 148th Kentucky Derby Rich Strike won the Kentucky Derby with 80-1 odds, the lowest in the field and the second-biggest upset in the race's history. By Stephanie Wolf May 7 Community Late-addition Rich Strike wins the 148th Kentucky Derby Stephanie Wolf
May 7 Community UPDATE: Churchill Down fills up for first full-capacity Derby since 2019 Spectators at Churchill Downs said they were excited for the Derby to be back in full swing after two years of COVID-19 restrictions. By Breya Jones May 7 Community UPDATE: Churchill Down fills up for first full-capacity Derby since 2019 Breya Jones
May 6 Community Louisville helped tens of thousands avoid evictions amid the pandemic Louisville Metro has distributed more than $110 million to help residents avoid eviction since the onset of the pandemic. By Ryan Van Velzer May 6 Community Louisville disbursed $110 mil in eviction relief mid-pandemic Ryan Van Velzer
May 6 Community UPDATE: Secret Oath wins the 148th Kentucky Oaks More than 100,000 spectators packed into Churchill Downs to watch Secret Oath claim victory at the Kentucky Oaks. By Roberto Roldan and Breya Jones May 6 Community UPDATE: Secret Oath wins the 148th Kentucky Oaks Roberto Roldan and Breya Jones
May 5 Community What to know ahead of Derby-Oaks weekend Louisville TARC rides are free from Friday to Saturday, and USA Network and NBC will be broadcasting the races. By Jacob Munoz May 5 Community What to know ahead of Derby-Oaks weekend Jacob Munoz
May 5 Community Backside of Churchill Downs offers a behind-the-scenes look at Derby hopefuls Visitors at the backside of Churchill Downs experience what it takes to get a horse ready for the races. By Breya Jones May 5 Community Backside of Churchill Downs offers look at Derby hopefuls Breya Jones
May 5 Community The Kentucky Derby is a lesson in nimbleness and logistics for hundreds of culinary students Culinary students come to Louisville from around the country for Derby Week to help feed the crowds. By Stephanie Wolf May 5 Community Culinary students flex logistics muscles at Derby Stephanie Wolf