Drew Gardner
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Louisville Democrats take a stand against bills aimed at LGBTQ+ community
As the 2023 legislative session winds down there are two bills that could significantly impact the LGBTQ+ community — House Bill 470 and Senate Bill 115. → Read More
'It's heartbreaking': Storm claims 40+ trees at historic Cave Hill Cemetery
More than 40 trees were knocked down at Cave Hill Cemetery and Arboretum when fierce winds moved through Louisville Friday night, according to horticulture and landscape manager Sarah Schaffner. → Read More
Republican candidates for Kentucky Governor face-off in first debate
Attorney General Daniel Cameron, Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles, State Auditor Mike Harmon, and Somerset Mayor Alan Keck faced off on the debate stage Tuesday night each angling to be the Republican candidate that goes up against Gov. Andy Beshear in November. → Read More
Pedestrian critically injured after being hit on Southern Parkway
Louisville Metro Police is investigating after a man was hit by a car on Southern Parkway just south of the Watterson Expressway. → Read More
JCPS cancels Monday classes due to power outages
Jefferson County Public Schools will be closed Monday as crews continue to work to restore power across the county, including at nine of the district's schools. → Read More
LMPD: Motorcyclist killed in West Broadway crash
A motorcyclist was killed after crashing into another vehicle on West Broadway and 29th Street Sunday afternoon, according to Louisville Metro Police. → Read More
$700,000 grant on the way to help get Louisville's at-risk youth
On Monday, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg announced $700,000 in federal funding is on its way to a local program aimed at connecting at-risk youth with critical resources and career training. → Read More
Memorial walk held for retired fire captain killed in hit-and-run
One year after Dewain Haines was killed in a hit-and-run accident, family and friends gathered to remember the retired fire captain. → Read More
JCPS families get first chance to ask questions about start times
More than 550 people logged on Monday night for an informational session about proposed start time changes at some Jefferson County Public Schools. → Read More
New report reveals startling data on youth homicides in Louisville
A new report released Tuesday reveals the homicide rate among Louisville's youth is increasing faster than cities similar in size. → Read More
Mother and Son spreading the love at west Louisville florist
Davin Anderson brought his mother's successful flower shop from downtown Louisville to the Russell neighborhood to help make an impact in the neighborhood he grew up. It's now five years later, and business is better than ever. → Read More
Greenberg hints at some of his legislative priorities during address to Louisville Forum
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg teased ahead to what may be some of his legislative priorities for the Kentucky General Assembly during his keynote address at the Louisville Forum's annual dinner Wednesday night. → Read More
JCPS to consider adding metal detectors to all middle and high schools
The Jefferson County Board of Education voted Tuesday night to begin the process of considering whether to add metal detectors to all middle and high schools. → Read More
Students call Outer Loop crosswalk where teens hit a daily danger
Students at Moore High School say they struggle nearly every day to cross Outer Loop on their way to school. → Read More
Mayor Greenberg announces $21 million in federal funding for street resizing
Streets in Louisville could become safer thanks to millions in federal funding. → Read More
'I'm hurt': Mayor Greenberg has emotional meeting with mothers of Louisville homicide victims
Hundreds of mothers across the Louisville metro have lost a child to gun violence and on Tuesday, Mayor Craig Greenberg met with a group of them to hear their stories firsthand. → Read More
LMPD, city leaders meet with Highlands community amid violence spike
Louisville Metro Police and other city leaders met with community members to discuss the recent deadly shootings and other crime in the Highlands. → Read More
JCPS plan to invest in rebuilding, renovating more than a dozen schools advances to full board
An ambitious plan to rebuild or renovate more than a dozen Jefferson County Public School buildings is taking another step forward. → Read More
'Come forward, please': Family of Shively hit-and-run victim pleading for answers
The family of the city's latest hit-and-run victim is pleading for the public's help in tracking down the driver who killed 38-year-old Robert Patterson. → Read More
Public weighs in on the future of former JeffBoat site in Jeffersonville
More than 100 people showed up for the public's first chance to hear about redevelopment plans for the former JeffBoat site in Jeffersonville. → Read More