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May 14
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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
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