Jun 20 Environment EPA denies Beshear request to waive Louisville gas requirements The EPA has denied Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s request to temporarily waive reformulated gas requirements for the Louisville Metro area. By Ryan Van Velzer Jun 20 Environment EPA denies Beshear request to waive Louisville gas requirements Ryan Van Velzer
Jun 20 Arts and Culture Louisville artist donates illustration award prize money to local library Louisville artist Danica Novgorodoff won an illustration award for her graphic novel adaptation of “Long Way Down” by Jason Reynolds. By Breya Jones Jun 20 Arts and Culture Louisville artist donates illustration award prize money to local library Breya Jones
Jun 20 Community Bernheim Forest sensory garden reopens with more accessible attractions The installation reopened after undergoing major renovations aimed at improving accessibility for visitors with sensory sensitivities. By Michael J. Collins Jun 20 Community Bernheim Forest reopens sensory garden with improved accessibility Michael J. Collins
Jun 19 Community Louisville’s Juneteenth Festival continues to grow Project Manager Ericka Seward says the festival is a time for fellowship and to rejoice in African Americans’ freedom. By Aprile Rickert Jun 19 Community Louisville's Juneteenth Festival continues to grow Aprile Rickert
Jun 19 Community Louisville shelters will offer escape from heat for residents experiencing homelessness “Operation White Flag” aims to offer unsheltered residents refuge when the heat index or temperatures rise above 95 degrees. By Yasmine Jumaa Jun 19 Community Louisville shelters will offer escape from heat for residents experiencing homelessness Yasmine Jumaa
Jun 19 Arts and Culture Louisville actor David DeSanctis thinks the message in his movie, ‘Color My World With Love,’ is to ‘go after your dreams’ “Color My World With Love” follows the budding romance of two people who have Down syndrome, and a protective mother who fears heartache. By Stephanie Wolf Jun 19 Arts and Culture Louisville actor stars in Hallmark’s’ ‘Color My World With Love’ Stephanie Wolf
Jun 18 Metro Louisville LMPD searching for a man who allegedly punched Mayor Greg Fischer in downtown Louisville Metro Police say the incident occurred at Fourth Street Live! on Saturday and Mayor Greg Fischer is "fine." By John Boyle Jun 18 Metro Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer punched by man in downtown Louisville John Boyle
Jun 18 Arts and Culture Kentuckiana Pride parade and festival attracts highest attendance in event history Kentuckiana Pride organizers said about 10,000 people marched in the parade through Louisville on Saturday. By Breya Jones Jun 18 Arts and Culture Kentuckiana Pride attracts highest ever attendance Breya Jones
Jun 18 Community Father’s Day will mark a new beginning for a Southern Indiana man after kidney transplant Jeffersonville resident Marcus Edwards says his wife and four children kept him motivated during his two-year search for a kidney donor. By John Boyle Jun 18 Community Indiana man will celebrate first Father’s Day since kidney transplant John Boyle
Jun 17 Community After failed talks, the Louisville Community Grocery is trying again for $3.5 million in city funding The nonprofit behind the Louisville Community Grocery is seeking funding from private sponsors, community members and the city. By Jacob Munoz Jun 17 Community Louisville Community Grocery trying again for city funds Jacob Munoz
Jun 17 In Conversation This week ‘In Conversation’: An update on Kentucky tornado recovery We talk to journalists who have been covering the tornado destruction and the recovery efforts in their communities. By Michelle Tyrene Johnson Jun 17 In Conversation An update on Kentucky tornado recovery Michelle Tyrene Johnson
Jun 17 Environment Louisville sweats out a sweltering, summer heat wave A sweltering heat wave took hold of Louisville this week. On Wednesday, the city broke a century-old record with a daily high of 97 degrees. By Ryan Van Velzer Jun 17 Environment Louisville sweats out a sweltering, summer heat wave Ryan Van Velzer
Jun 17 Kentucky Politics AG Daniel Cameron clinches early Trump endorsement in Kentucky race for governor Trump’s endorsement is pretty early in the campaign season– the primary election is next May and the general election is in November 2023. By Divya Karthikeyan Jun 17 Kentucky Politics AG Daniel Cameron clinches early Trump endorsement in Kentucky race for governor Divya Karthikeyan
Jun 17 Health FDA authorizes 1st COVID-19 shots for infants, preschoolers A final signoff from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on COVID-19 vaccines for young kids is expected this weekend. By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press Jun 17 Health FDA authorizes COVID-19 shots for infants, preschoolers Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press