Oct 22 Metro Louisville Celebrated Russell funding could have drawbacks Fifth Third Bank's $180 million national program aims to support growth in nine majority-Black neighborhoods, including Louisville's Russell. By Yasmine Jumaa Oct 22 Metro Louisville Celebrated Russell funding could have drawbacks Yasmine Jumaa
Oct 21 Metro Louisville A first look at Louisville’s proposed Metro Council district maps The maps are based on the most recent Census data and will decide how Louisville’s 782,000 residents are represented on a local level. By Roberto Roldan Oct 21 Metro Louisville A first look at Louisville’s proposed Metro Council district maps Roberto Roldan
Oct 20 Metro Louisville Prosecutors recommend probation for Breonna Taylor’s ex-boyfriend Prosecutors, who once sought 10 years and an implication of Taylor, are now recommending probation for Jamarcus Glover. By Becky Sullivan, NPR Oct 20 Metro Louisville Prosecutors recommend probation for Breonna Taylor's ex-boyfriend Becky Sullivan, NPR
Oct 19 Metro Louisville Louisville taps Albuquerque police oversight chief for Inspector General The inspector general will lead the city’s Civilian Review and Accountability Board focused on police misconduct. By Roberto Roldan Oct 19 Metro Louisville Louisville names finalist for Inspector General position Roberto Roldan
Oct 18 Metro Louisville Urban League executives resign from West End development board Two leaders of the Louisville Urban League resigned from their positions on a board that will control future tax revenue in the West End. By Roberto Roldan Oct 18 Metro Louisville Urban League executives resign from West End development board Roberto Roldan
Oct 17 Metro Louisville Louisville could allow expanded outdoor dining through 2022 Metro Council will soon consider whether to allow expanded outdoor dining options to continue into next year. By Roberto Roldan Oct 17 Metro Louisville Louisville could allow expanded outdoor dining through 2022 Roberto Roldan
Oct 14 Metro Louisville Louisville mayor and Metro Council discuss public safety Officials covered city initiatives to tackle the issue as well as challenges, including the city’s climbing homicide rate. By Yasmine Jumaa Oct 14 Metro Louisville Louisville Mayor and Metro Council discuss public safety Yasmine Jumaa
Oct 14 Metro Louisville Should U.S. study reparations for Black Americans? Fischer, Council say yes The resolution calls for a federal commission to study slavery’s impacts and recommend remedies, like reparations. By Stephanie Wolf Oct 14 Metro Louisville Should U.S. study reparations? Fischer, Council say yes Stephanie Wolf
Oct 14 Metro Louisville Metro Council proposal aims to empower unsheltered victims of hate crimes The Louisville Metro Council will consider an ordinance that would add housing status to a list of classes protected against hate crimes. By Yasmine Jumaa Oct 14 Metro Louisville Proposal aims to empower unsheltered victims of hate crimes Yasmine Jumaa
Oct 13 Metro Louisville Louisville’s new 911 call deflection program moves ahead A new program will allow for some calls to 911 to be diverted away from police and instead go to a crisis response team. By Breya Jones Oct 13 Metro Louisville Louisville’s new 911 call deflection program moves ahead Breya Jones
Oct 13 Metro Louisville Louisville Republicans hold town halls on gun violence The town halls are meant to bring officials and community leaders together to discuss the city's approach to the growing number of homicides. By Roberto Roldan Oct 13 Metro Louisville Louisville Republicans hold town halls on gun violence Roberto Roldan
Oct 12 Metro Louisville Louisville businesswoman Carla Dearing joins crowded mayoral race Dearing, who is running as a Democrat, promises to promote public safety, disrupt the status quo and invest in low-income neighborhoods. By Yasmine Jumaa Oct 12 Metro Louisville Louisville businesswoman Carla Dearing enters mayoral race Yasmine Jumaa
Oct 12 Metro Louisville New program offers free home COVID-19 test kits to highest-risk residents Louisville officials announced a new program to provide free COVID-19 test kits to residents in high-risk ZIP codes. By Breya Jones Oct 12 Metro Louisville New program offers free at-home COVID-19 test kits Breya Jones
Oct 11 Metro Louisville Activists see opportunity in police contract negotiation reset Activists with The 490 Project are demanding negotiation ground rules that, at the very least, include community observers. By Roberto Roldan Oct 11 Metro Louisville Activists see opportunity in police contract negotiation reset Roberto Roldan