Erica Peterson
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Louisville, KY, United States
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Republican Leaders Reject Trump Hedging On Transfer Of Power
Mitch McConnell and others rebuked President Trump's equivocation about whether he might transfer power peacefully. → Read More
Ky. AG Explains Breonna Taylor Investigation, Grand Jury's Indictment
Cameron held a press conference shortly after a grand jury announced it was charging only one of the officers involved in Taylor's death. → Read More
What Do You Need To Know About Voting In Election 2020?
The Ohio Valley ReSource is ready to help you get the information you need. What are your questions and concerns about Election 2020? → Read More
'No Justice, No Derby:' Activists Renew Calls For Derby Cancellation
A coalition of activist groups is renewing their calls against the Kentucky Derby, a day before the 146th running at Churchill Downs. → Read More
Schnitzelburg Legend George Hauck Dies At 100
George Hauck was the former owner of Schnitzelburg mainstay Hauck's Handy Store and the founder of the neighborhood's annual Dainty Contest. → Read More
Louisville Study Finds Higher COVID-19 Exposure Rates Than Expected
Widespread antibody testing in Jefferson County suggests as many as 20,000 local residents have already been exposed to COVID-19. → Read More
Some Protesters Cautiously Optimistic After News Of Hankison's Firing
Many said the news was an incremental step, but that further action and change is needed. → Read More
Kentucky Derby Festival Cancels Thunder Over Louisville
KDF had originally postponed its large events until August and September due to the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
Beshear Aims To Achieve 100% Health Coverage For Black Kentuckians
Gov. Andy Beshear says the state will take some concrete steps to remedy some of the racial inequities laid bare by the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
For One Trainer, The Racing Industry Is Even More Uncertain Than Usual
Who will this year's Derby or Oaks contenders be? What will the horse racing industry even look like after the pandemic? → Read More
Kentucky Politics Distilled: Legislature Wraps Up With Veto Overrides
This week in Kentucky politics, the legislature wrapped up its 2020 session with a flurry of veto overrides and constitutional amendments. → Read More
You Asked: Why Is COVID-19 Hitting African Americans So Hard?
Here are answers to some of your recent coronavirus questions. → Read More
No Fever Or Coughing? It Still May Be COVID-19
Anecdotes suggest some, like Brown, may be sick with different symptoms than what health organizations have described as typical. → Read More
WATCH LIVE: President Trump's Coronavirus Press Conference
President Trump is set to hold a press conference on the ongoing response to the coronavirus crisis. → Read More
You Asked: What Can I Tell My Child About Coronavirus?
As some schools close, workers are told to telecommute and the NCAA shuts down tournaments, coronavirus is having an impact on daily life. → Read More
The Next Louisville: Let’s Continue The Conversation « The Next Louisville
For the past two weeks, we’ve asked you to weigh in on ideas to make Louisville a better place to live, work or play. And you had a lot of suggestions — everything from serious concerns about development, affordable housing, the economy and school safety to ideas about environmental equity, health care innovations and quality-of-life issues. You can check out the full data set here, or see the… → Read More
Churchill Downs, Keeneland Push Safety Changes For Spring Meets
The changes include a formal ban on race-day administration of the anti-bleeding drug Lasix for two-year-old horses. → Read More
Nevada Democratic Debate: Live Updates And Analysis
Democratic presidential candidates are debating in Las Vegas ahead of Saturday's caucuses in Nevada. Follow NPR's live analysis. → Read More
Live Coverage: Democratic Response To State Of The Union
Watch Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's response to Trump's address live and follow a live annotation of her remarks with fact checks. → Read More
Live Coverage: President Trump's 2020 State Of The Union Address
Watch President Trump's State of the Union live and follow a live annotation of his remarks, including fact checks and analysis. → Read More