Oct 15 In Conversation This week In Conversation: The Supreme Court term A deeper look at the big cases before SCOTUS this term, and what their implications could be in Kentucky and nationwide. By Michelle Tyrene Johnson Oct 15 In Conversation This week In Conversation: The Supreme Court term Michelle Tyrene Johnson
Oct 14 Southern Indiana Southern Indiana nonprofit awards $150,000 to improve accessibility at local parks A Southern Indiana nonprofit is awarding $150,000 to a pair of local groups as part of a new grant program to enhance public spaces. By John Boyle Oct 14 Southern Indiana Nonprofit awards $150,000 for accessible local parks John Boyle
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 Kentucky Politics Ky. legislators looking for ways to reduce child abuse Lawmakers say they want to do more to prevent child abuse after years of troubling reports ranking Kentucky one of the worst in the nation. By Ryland Barton Oct 14 Kentucky Politics Ky. legislators looking for ways to reduce child abuse Ryland Barton
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 Health Experts recommend that FDA should authorize Moderna COVID vaccine booster A panel of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday unanimously recommended that the agency authorize a booster dose of the Moderna COVID vaccine at least six months after completion of the initial two-dose regimen. By Scott Hensley, NPR Oct 14 Health Experts recommend that FDA should authorize Moderna COVID booster Scott Hensley, NPR
Oct 14 Community 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 Community Proposal aims to empower unsheltered victims of hate crimes Yasmine Jumaa
Oct 13 Community 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 Community Louisville’s new 911 call deflection program moves ahead Breya Jones
Oct 13 Community Hospital chaplain, pastor calls out COVID-19 misinformation Pastor Keith Thomas works as a hospital chaplain. He said his experience on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic have fueled his efforts to promote safety measures because he’s seen too many families lose loved ones to the virus. By Christine Herman, Side Effects Public Media Oct 13 Community Hospital chaplain, pastor calls out COVID-19 misinformation Christine Herman, Side Effects Public Media
Oct 13 Kentucky Politics After Yarmuth’s retirement, who will fill Louisville’s Congressional seat? So far two Democrats are running for Kentucky’s 3rd Congressional District with long-time Rep. John Yarmuth announcing he won’t run. By Ryland Barton Oct 13 Kentucky Politics Post-Yarmuth, who will fill Louisville’s Congressional seat? Ryland Barton
Oct 13 Kentucky Politics Kentucky Chief Justice John Minton, Jr. announces retirement The chief justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court has announced plans to retire after serving 30 years on bench. By Lisa Autry and Barbara Deeb Oct 13 Kentucky Politics Kentucky Chief Justice John Minton, Jr. announces retirement Lisa Autry and Barbara Deeb
Oct 13 Environment LG&E partners with solar company for contracts with UK, UofL Louisville Gas and Electric has filed plans with Kentucky utility regulators to provide solar power to a select few customers. By Ryan Van Velzer Oct 13 Environment LG&E partners with solar company for contracts with UK, UofL Ryan Van Velzer
Oct 13 Southern Indiana New Albany will use COVID funds to rebuild public housing complex The New Albany Redevelopment Commission unanimously approved the Housing Authority’s request for $2.4 million from the American Rescue Plan. By John Boyle Oct 13 Southern Indiana New Albany will use COVID funds to rebuild public housing John Boyle
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