Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear spoke on CNN about the chaotic protests in Louisville that left several people suffering from gunshot wounds late Thursday night and into Friday morning.
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer said during a town hall teleconference Thursday evening that there’s a good reason no action has been taken against the LMPD officers involved in the deadly raid on Breonna Taylor’s apartment more than two months ago.
Thursday was the last day of school for Jefferson County Public School teachers. Meanwhile, administrators are already preparing for the 2020-2021 school year.
The Jefferson County Fire Service says they get about 50 calls each year involving water incidents. With area pools closed this year, fire departments said they will absolutely get more.
The last leg of the Dixie Highway construction project is wrapping up on time, officials say, thanks to the reduced traffic during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Churches and houses of worship have opened or are opening across the area. That includes mosques, which are Muslim places of worship. Muslim leaders in Louisville say they are cautiously opening back up.
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer on Wednesday confirmed 51 new cases of the coronavirus across Jefferson County, pushing the total number of cases to 2,427.
The steps of Louisville Metro Hall were packed with dozens of people who demanded Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer make more changes in the aftermath of Breonna Taylor’s death.
Many hair salons opened back up on the Memorial Day holiday. Tuesday customers of area nail salons seemed equally happy to be back as the reopening phases in Kentucky continue.
The steps of Louisville Metro Hall were filled with people who support Breonna Taylor’s family and want drastic changes made in the police department and city.
Members of the KILROY chapter of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association in Louisville organized a Memorial Day convoy to honor veterans and those that have fallen in combat.
In Sunday afternoon’s update provided by Louisville mayor Greg Fischer, 17 new cases of COVID-19 were announced in Jefferson County, bringing the total number of cases to 2,266.
A virtual conference was created by a youth organization to raise public awareness and discuss problems that lead to violence. However, one incident overshadowed the positive outreach.
Volunteers took time out of their day to memorialize those who fought for our freedom, putting flags at headstones to recognize all the veterans laid to rest at Eastern Cemetery.
In an update Saturday afternoon, Louisville mayor Greg Fischer announced 16 new cases of COVID-19 in Jefferson County, bringing the total number of cases to 2,249.
The coronavirus closed mosques and altered traditions for Muslims during Islam’s holy month. That’s also changing how Muslims celebrate their holiday Sunday.
A permanent drive-thru and walk-up express health care site will be built on the corner of Breckenridge Lane and Taylorsville Road at the former K-Mart site.
On Friday, restaurants across Kentucky were able to open to dine-in customers for the first time in months. Some owners are being forced to get creative in order to find more seating for their customers.
Keithen Gaines, 42, of Louisville, was arrested Wednesday by Louisville Metro police on charges of wanton endangerment, being a felon in possession of a gun and receiving stolen property.
At Dundee Tavern, church bells ringing nearby signified that another hour has past. Time was valuable on this Thursday as the restaurant was closed for lunch so those inside could make last minute changes to reopen Friday.
The fallout from a March officer-involved shooting in Southwest Louisville continued Thursday, after a Louisville Metro councilwoman’s comments from the police encounter that claimed Breonna Taylor’s life.
On Wednesday, members of Louisville Metro Council’s Public Safety Committee held a virtual meeting with Louisville Metro Police Chief Steve Conrad and the attorneys for the family of Breonna Taylor.
