Sep 5 Metro Louisville LMPD arrests suspect in connection with August downtown bomb threat Jimmy Smith Jr. has been charged in the “hoax” incident that shut down streets downtown near Metro Hall in August. By Jacob Munoz Sep 5 Metro Louisville Suspect charged in August downtown bomb threat Jacob Munoz
Sep 2 Metro Louisville As deaths mount, officials are laying the groundwork for replacing the Louisville jail Louisville officials have quietly kickstarted conversations about replacing the facility, a proposal that comes with a hefty price tag. By Roberto Roldan Sep 2 Metro Louisville Amid an ongoing crisis, momentum builds for replacing the Louisville jail Roberto Roldan
Aug 31 Metro Louisville Federal judge rules Louisville’s anti-discrimination ordinance violates religious rights A judge ruled Tuesday in favor of a photographer challenging Louisville’s law against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. By Roberto Roldan Aug 31 Metro Louisville Federal judge sides with anti-LGBTQ wedding photographer Roberto Roldan
Aug 27 Metro Louisville Tenth person dies in Louisville Metro Corrections custody since November A man died Friday after being taken to University of Louisville Hospital following a suicide attempt earlier in the week. By Breya Jones Aug 27 Metro Louisville Tenth person dies in Metro Corrections custody since November Breya Jones
Aug 25 Metro Louisville Louisville Metro Council votes to ensure open access to public information Louisville Metro Council unanimously voted to codify an existing data sharing practice into law. By Yasmine Jumaa Aug 25 Metro Louisville Council votes to ensure open access to public information Yasmine Jumaa
Aug 25 Metro Louisville As city considers zoning changes, community workshop explores middle housing ideas Louisville officials hosted the housing ideas workshop to get residents’ feedback on neighborhood development. By Jacob Munoz Aug 25 Metro Louisville Community workshop highlights potential middle-housing expansion Jacob Munoz
Aug 23 Metro Louisville Ex-LMPD officer pleads guilty to federal charge related to Breonna Taylor’s killing Kelly Goodlett is the first officer who will be convicted for their role in the deadly 2020 raid on Breonna Taylor’s home. By Roberto Roldan Aug 23 Metro Louisville Ex-LMPD officer pleads guilty to federal charge Roberto Roldan
Aug 22 Metro Louisville Proposed measure aims to permanently ensure access to public data in Louisville Louisville Metro Council will consider a measure later this week that would codify an existing data sharing practice into law. By Yasmine Jumaa Aug 22 Metro Louisville Measure aims to protect public data access in Louisville Yasmine Jumaa
Aug 19 Metro Louisville Neighbors air concerns about planned concrete mixing plant in east Louisville The planned concrete mixing facility is directly across the street from a subdivision with roughly 1,700 residents. By Roberto Roldan Aug 19 Metro Louisville Neighbors air concerns about planned concrete mixing plant Roberto Roldan
Aug 18 Metro Louisville Dueling endorsements: Abortion rights group backs Democrat, police unions support Republican for Louisville mayor Democrat Craig Greenberg got the backing of Planned Parenthood Kentucky, while Republican Bill Dieruf was endorsed by local police unions. By Roberto Roldan Aug 18 Metro Louisville Abortion rights group, police unions endorse mayoral candidates Roberto Roldan
Aug 16 Metro Louisville New Louisville jail director discusses in-custody deaths, understaffing and other challenges When Jerry Collins took over leadership of Louisville’s downtown jail in April, the facility was in crisis. The former director, Dwayne Clark, retired after there were eight in-custody deaths over the span of five months. A ninth person, 44-year-old Norman Sheckles, died of a suspected drug overdose in early July after Clark’s departure. A 20-year […] By Roberto Roldan Aug 16 Metro Louisville New Louisville jail director discusses in-custody deaths, understaffing and other challenges Roberto Roldan
Aug 12 Metro Louisville LMPD gives all-clear after removing ‘suspicious device’ from downtown LMPD said the “suspicious device” will be tested at a different site and the FBI is taking over the investigation. By Breya Jones Aug 12 Metro Louisville LMPD gives all-clear after removing ‘suspicious package' Breya Jones
Aug 12 Metro Louisville Former Louisville police officer attends federal court for charges related to Taylor raid Louisville Metro Police Department Officer Kelly Goodlett appeared in federal court Friday for charges related to Breonna Taylor’s killing. By Yasmine Jumaa Aug 12 Metro Louisville Former LMPD officer attends federal court for charges related to Taylor raid Yasmine Jumaa
Aug 12 Metro Louisville UPDATE: Police say ‘suspicious device’ near Metro Hall downtown is safe to remove, shelter in place order to end The Louisville Metro Police Department has deemed a “suspicious device” near Metro Hall downtown safe to remove. By Rebecca Feldhaus Adams and John Boyle Aug 12 Metro Louisville Police say ‘suspicious device’ near Metro Hall safe to remove Rebecca Feldhaus Adams and John Boyle