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Here's how Whiskey Row's new social hall will impact Lousiville tourism

"Number 15" is set to open later this spring, featuring five floors of bar, music and event space. → Read More

'Our kids are only in first grade once': Lawmakers push forward bill to address teacher shortage

A Kentucky House committee Tuesday passed a bill aimed at addressing the ongoing teacher shortage. Rep. James Tipton (R-District 53) proposed House Bill 319. → Read More

Juvenile justice officials say raises, legal changes needed to fix system

Lawmakers have taken aim at the Department of Juvenile Justice, after several violent incidents at its facilities. → Read More

'We are Cardinals'; One-on-one sit down with UofL's new president

After being selected in November, Dr. Kim Schatzel officially took the helm last week. → Read More

There's a new COVID variant in the US; Here's what you need to know

Doctors at Norton Healthcare said XBB.1.5, a subvariant of Omicron, appears to be more transmissible than others. → Read More

What you need to know about the Special Election in Jefferson County

Morgan McGarvey's Senate seat for District 19 is up for grabs and two women are looking to take his spot in Frankfort. → Read More

Southern Indiana authorities cracking down on narcotics dealers

County prosecutors want to crack down on the people responsible for bringing drugs into the community. → Read More

Kentucky senate candidates talk platform, policy ahead of special election

On Feb. 21, voters will elect a new state senator to fill the vacancy left by now-Congressman Morgan McGarvey. → Read More

Kentucky's GOP-led legislature opens election-year session

High-profile, perennial issues could resurface during the session. → Read More

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg starts term with community open house

The city welcomed everyone into Metro Hall, so people could meet the new mayor and his new administration. → Read More

'Do you have it?'; Tamiflu shortages impacting Louisville pharmacies

Pharmacist Corey Stark said his phone has been ringing constantly with customers hoping to find the flu treatment. → Read More

'Pay attention'; Louisville fire gives tips for Thanksgiving safety

The holiday typically boasts three times the normal number of cooking fires for the department to respond to. → Read More

'I've felt it a lot in my practice': Doctors warn of recent flu spike

Doctors say state and national numbers also reflect an increase in cases for both adults and children. → Read More

Beshear details priorities, opportunities for 2023

Gov. Andy Beshear spoke with business leaders about the major policy issues facing Kentucky. → Read More

Students explore careers in aviation at JCPS school

Wednesday, the Academy @ Shawnee hosted a "Girls in Aviation Day" to teach students about careers in aviation and the schools programs. → Read More

In Your Backyard | Horror bookstore brings frights to Highlands year round

Butcher Cabin Books, brainchild of Louisville author Jenny Kiefer, opened its doors just in time for Halloween. → Read More

ACLU calls on city to end jail health contract

The message from community leaders come after 12 deaths at the downtown jail in less than a year. → Read More

DEA seized over 10 million fentanyl pills across United States in just 4 months

Drug traffickers have expanded their inventory to sell fentanyl in a plethora of bright colors, shapes and sizes. → Read More

LMDC rolls out new recruitment efforts to fight staffing shortages

Jail leaders said they are short around 100 officers out of 359 total officer positions. → Read More

In Your Backyard: Kentucky's only year-round horror and Halloween shop

The shop doesn't stick to the usual costumes and candy corn though. It actually started with a horror-themed bath line, with products like wax bars and scrubs. → Read More