Apr 11 Community Kentucky budget includes $10 million for Louisville Waterfront Park expansion Kentucky’s elected officials included $10 million in the state’s budget to help fund the expansion of Waterfront Park into West Louisville. By Ryan Van Velzer Apr 11 Community Kentucky budget includes $10 million for Louisville Waterfront Park expansion Ryan Van Velzer
Mar 4 Metro Louisville Metro Council approves new financial disclosure rules for Louisville officials Elected officials in Louisville will now have to make yearly disclosures of their financial and business ties. By Roberto Roldan Mar 4 Metro Louisville Metro Council approves new financial disclosure rules for Louisville officials Roberto Roldan
Mar 3 Metro Louisville ‘We won’t let this go’: Protesters voice outrage after Hankison acquittal A group of protesters gathered hours after a jury acquitted the only officer charged in the shooting that killed Breonna Taylor. By Ryan Van Velzer and Ryland Barton Mar 3 Metro Louisville ‘We won’t let this go’: protesters voice outrage after Hankison acquittal Ryan Van Velzer and Ryland Barton
Mar 2 Environment Louisville Zoo temporarily closes some areas to protect bird population from flu Reports of avian flu in Western Kentucky are forcing the Louisville zoo close certain parts of the facility to protect their bird population By Breya Jones Mar 2 Environment Zoo temporarily closes some areas to protect avian populations Breya Jones
Mar 1 Arts and Culture Louisville Ballet names Philip Koester as new executive director Philip Koester comes to the Louisville Ballet from the Kentucky Opera, where he served as Chief Revenue and Advancement Officer. By Breya Jones Mar 1 Arts and Culture Louisville Ballet names new executive director Breya Jones
Dec 31 Community Louisville to get two LGBTQ+ community centers in 2022 For the first time since the ‘80s, Louisville’s LGBTQ residents will get a dedicated community center and youth shelter. By Yasmine Jumaa Dec 31 Community Louisville to get two LGBTQ+ community centers in 2022 Yasmine Jumaa
Nov 12 Health In Louisville, more than two in five Black children live in poverty More than 20% of Kentucky children are growing up in poverty, but Black and Latinx children are worse off in the state's most urban counties. By Jasmine Demers Nov 12 Health In Louisville, more than two in five Black children live in poverty Jasmine Demers
Jul 17 Kentucky Politics Louisvillians Weigh In On How To Spend Coronavirus Relief Money Citizens made their pitches for how Louisville should spend federal coronavirus relief money during a public comment session. By Ryland Barton Jul 17 Kentucky Politics Louisvillians Weigh In On How To Spend Coronavirus Relief Money Ryland Barton
Jun 9 Local News J-Town Mayor Bill Dieruf To Run For Louisville Mayor Jeffersontown Mayor Bill Dieruf has announced he will run to be the next mayor of Louisville. By Ryland Barton Jun 9 Local News J-Town Mayor Bill Dieruf To Run For Louisville Mayor Ryland Barton
Jun 2 Metro Louisville Louisville Launches Dashboard For Tracking Police Reforms The dashboard shows LMPD’s progress as it tries to fulfill more than 100 recommendations laid out in a scathing audit. By Ryland Barton Jun 2 Metro Louisville Louisville Launches Dashboard For Tracking Police Reforms Ryland Barton
May 30 Community LMPD Officers Shoot, Critically Injure Man In Southwest Louisville Two unnamed Louisville Metro Police officers are on leave after they shot and critically injured a man they said "brandished a firearm." By Kate Howard May 30 Community LMPD Officers Shoot, Critically Injure Man Kate Howard
May 26 Metro Louisville David McAtee’s Brother Arrested At Protest Over His Death The protest came a day after Jefferson County Commonwealth’s Attorney said no one would be charged for killing David McAtee last June. By Ryland Barton May 26 Metro Louisville David McAtee's Brother Arrested At Protest Over His Death Ryland Barton
May 19 Metro Louisville ‘Everybody Goes Home Bored’: Fischer Advises U.S. Mayors On Protests Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer says city leaders across the country need to encourage police to de-escalate during protests. By Ryland Barton May 19 Metro Louisville Fischer To Mayors: Police Should De-escalate Protests Ryland Barton
May 5 Metro Louisville Louisville Protesters Seek Forum On Policing, Breonna Taylor Memorial Protest leaders are calling for Mayor Greg Fischer to hold another community meeting about racial justice, police violence. By Ryland Barton May 5 Metro Louisville Protesters Seek Forum On Policing, Taylor Memorial Ryland Barton
Apr 10 Community Louisville’s 60-Mile Pegasus Parade Begins In The Rain The Pegasus Parade began its 60-mile, socially-distant journey through the rain in Louisville and southern Indiana on Saturday. By Ryland Barton Apr 10 Community Louisville’s 60-Mile Pegasus Parade Begins In The Rain Ryland Barton