Jan 15 Arts and Culture Here are some recent arts news and happenings you might have missed LPM’s Arts, Culture, Et Cetera newsletter lands in your email every other Thursday. Here’s a peek at this week’s issue. By Stephanie Wolf Jan 15 Arts and Culture Here are some recent arts news and happenings you might have missed Stephanie Wolf
Jan 15 Sports Renowned Kentucky basketball coach Joe B. Hall dies Hall led the Wildcats to a national championship in 1978, on top of three other Final Four appearances. He was 93. By Amina Elahi Jan 15 Sports Renowned Kentucky basketball coach Joe B. Hall dies Amina Elahi
Jan 15 Great Podversations, from the Kentucky Author Forum Great Podversations: Frank Wilczek and Janna Levin Physicist Frank Wilczek and Professor Janna Levin discuss Wilczek’s book, “Fundamentals: Ten Keys to Reality.” By LPM Podcasts Jan 15 Great Podversations, from the Kentucky Author Forum Great Podversations: Frank Wilczek and Janna Levin LPM Podcasts
Jan 14 Kentucky Politics Distilled Kentucky Politics Distilled: Beshear makes case for sweeping budget Beshear unveiled his budget plan, and the legislature passed a redistricting plan and a $200 million bipartisan tornado relief bill. By Ryland Barton Jan 14 Kentucky Politics Distilled Kentucky Politics Distilled: Beshear makes case for sweeping budget Ryland Barton
Jan 14 Coronavirus You’ll be able to order free at-home COVID test kits starting on Wednesday The Biden administration announced Friday that Americans can begin ordering free at-home COVID-19 tests starting January 19th. By Brian Naylor, NPR Jan 14 Coronavirus You can order free at-home COVID test kits starting Wednesday Brian Naylor, NPR
Jan 14 Community JCPS superintendent ‘hopeful’ the district will be back in-person Tuesday Superintendent Marty Pollio says the district continues to see increasing COVID-19 cases among staff. By Roberto Roldan Jan 14 Community JCPS superintendent ‘hopeful’ district will be back in-person Tuesday Roberto Roldan
Jan 14 In Conversation ‘In Conversation’ explores the legacy of bell hooks, Kentucky native and cultural icon Friends and colleagues of author and Kentucky native bell hooks reflect on her influence and legacy. By Michelle Tyrene Johnson Jan 14 In Conversation 'In Conversation' explores the legacy of author bell hooks Michelle Tyrene Johnson
Jan 14 Southern Indiana New Albany politician Warren Nash dies Southern Indiana officials remember Warren Nash as a compassionate man who cared deeply about New Albany and local politics. By John Boyle Jan 14 Southern Indiana New Albany politician Warren Nash dies John Boyle
Jan 14 Education Ky. lawmakers seek to expand blocked private school scholarship program A judge ruled Kentucky’s private school scholarship program is unconstitutional. Lawmakers are still trying to expand it. By Jess Clark Jan 14 Education Ky. lawmakers aim to grow blocked private school scholarship program Jess Clark
Jan 13 Kentucky Politics Beshear unveils sweeping budget, GOP to move fast on their plans Gov. Andy Beshear delivered his budget address Thursday night, laying out plans for universal pre-K and raises for state workers. By Ryland Barton Jan 13 Kentucky Politics Beshear unveils sweeping budget including pre-k funding Ryland Barton
Jan 13 Kentucky Politics VIDEO: Gov. Andy Beshear gives 2022 budget address Beshear delivered his 2022 Budget Address before a joint session of the Kentucky House and Senate. By Staff Jan 13 Kentucky Politics VIDEO: Gov. Andy Beshear gives 2022 budget address Staff
Jan 13 Health Virtual rally aimed at protecting abortion rights in Kentucky Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates held a virtual rally Thursday to show support for abortion rights in Kentucky, as the general assembly is expected to hear anti-abortion legislation soon. By Aprile Rickert Jan 13 Health Virtual rally aimed at protecting abortion rights in Kentucky Aprile Rickert
Jan 13 Metro Louisville Two charged in killing of Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy Brandon Shirley Brandon Shirley died last August while working an off-duty security job in Shively. Officials said two people were indicted for his killing. By Yasmine Jumaa Jan 13 Metro Louisville Two charged in killing of Sheriff’s Deputy Brandon Shirley Yasmine Jumaa
Jan 13 Community LG&E has disconnected hundreds of customers in January Louisville Gas and Electric has turned off the electricity and heat for more than 650 customers amid frigid January temperatures, but there is funding available for low income families. By Ryan Van Velzer Jan 13 Community LG&E has disconnected hundreds of customers in January Ryan Van Velzer