May 30 Local News Metro Council will hold final budget feedback session on Thursday The $1.3 billion budget, which starts July 1, includes $25 million in additional funding for the Louisville Metro Police Department. By Roberto Roldan May 30 Local News Metro Council will hold final budget feedback session on Thursday Roberto Roldan
May 8 Local News Louisville jail contract worker accused of drug smuggling Marissa Brown faces several charges, including possession of a controlled substance and smuggling contraband. By Roberto Roldan May 8 Local News Louisville jail contract employee accused of drug smuggling Roberto Roldan
May 5 Local News As tourists come back for horse races, neighbors are excited for the return of a cash cow Churchill Down neighbors look to sell parking spots and refreshments to Derby-goers after two years of abnormal celebrations. By Justin Hicks May 5 Local News Locals near Derby track hope for boon in spending Justin Hicks
Apr 25 Local News Metro Council poised to approve paid leave for crime victims The proposal would provide seven days of paid leave for a city employee to seek physical and mental health treatment. By Roberto Roldan Apr 25 Local News Metro Council poised to approve paid leave for crime victims Roberto Roldan
Mar 27 Local News Louisville officials want state, federal help to end tolls on Ohio River bridges Officials say new federal infrastructure funds should be directed to the Ohio River Bridges Project By Roberto Roldan Mar 27 Local News Louisville officials seek help to end tolls on Ohio River bridges Roberto Roldan
Mar 2 Local News Officer involved in Breonna Taylor raid takes the stand, says he did nothing wrong Former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison is facing criminal charges for his actions during the deadly raid on Breonna Taylor’s home. By Roberto Roldan Mar 2 Local News Brett Hankison takes the stand, says he did nothing wrong Roberto Roldan
Mar 1 Local News Brett Hankison trial: Prosecutors close case after testimony from neighbors, firearms trainer Former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison is facing charges related to his actions during the deadly raid on Breonna Taylor's apartment. By Roberto Roldan Mar 1 Local News Prosecutors close case against former LMPD police officer Roberto Roldan
Feb 8 Local News Lawyers begin questioning potential jurors in Brett Hankison criminal case Hankison was one of the officers who fired their weapon during the fatal raid on Breonna Taylor’s apartment in March 2020. By Roberto Roldan Feb 8 Local News Lawyers begin questioning potential jurors in Hankison criminal case Roberto Roldan
Feb 4 Local News Louisville Metro Council launches first-ever Women’s Caucus to focus on gender equity The inaugural Women’s Caucus meeting featured presentations about COVID-19’s impact on women. By Roberto Roldan Feb 4 Local News Metro Council launches Women’s Caucus to focus on gender equity Roberto Roldan
Dec 6 Local News Residents can now apply to represent their neighborhood on the West End TIF board The West End Opportunity Partnership, which will oversee new development and a multi-million dollar tax scheme in west Louisville, is looking for nine resident representatives. The Partnership’s interim board recently agreed on a process for selecting the new members. The board will select 27 “neighborhood nominators,” three for each of the nine neighborhoods in the […] By Roberto Roldan Dec 6 Local News Residents can apply to represent neighborhood on West End TIF board Roberto Roldan
Nov 29 Local News With the Louisville jail in crisis, advocates are pushing harder for bail reform Advocates who've been pushing for years to limit or eliminate cash bail see themselves as uniquely positioned to help address the jail’s capacity issues. By Roberto Roldan Nov 29 Local News Louisville advocates are pushing harder for bail reform Roberto Roldan
Oct 25 Local News Officials: DOJ-recommended police reforms will cost Louisville millions annually The DOJ announced in April it's investigating whether Louisville police have a pattern or practice of discriminatory policing. By Roberto Roldan Oct 25 Local News DOJ-recommended police reforms could cost Louisville millions annually Roberto Roldan
Sep 8 Local News Federal Judge Allows Louisville To Set Up Abortion Clinic Buffer Zone, For Now A federal judge has ruled that Metro Government can create a buffer zone in front of the downtown EMW Women’s Surgical Center while a lawsuit challenging the measure moves forward. By Roberto Roldan Sep 8 Local News Federal Judge OKs Abortion Clinic Buffer Zone, For Now Roberto Roldan
Sep 8 Local News Planned Tiny Home Village For Homeless Louisville Veterans ‘On Hold’ Indefinitely The tiny home village, dubbed Camp Restoration, would have included a barbershop, satellite banking center and 12-month program designed to integrate residents back into the community. By Roberto Roldan Sep 8 Local News Tiny Home Village For Homeless Veterans ‘On Hold’ Roberto Roldan