Louisville non-profit hosts summit for homeless youth aged out of foster care system
According to a report by Kentucky Youth Advocates (KYA), kids who age out of foster care are having a tough time finding social support, income, and a rough over their heads. They are finding it extremely difficult to deal with the mountain of barriers preventing them from finding and keeping stable homes.
Read full storySlowing Alzheimer's: Kentucky Tries New Drug
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A new medication has been scientifically proven to decelerate the progression of Alzheimer's has been officially approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Read full storyKentucky: Successful Destruction of Chemical Weapons
RICHMOND, KY - In a joint press conference held on Wednesday, October 11, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear proudly announced the successful completion of the total destruction of the chemical weapons stockpile stored at the Blue Grass Army Depot.
Read full storyKentucky GOP Eyes House Speaker Race
Kentucky Republicans are closely monitoring the upcoming House speaker race, as the political landscape in the state continues to evolve. With recent developments and shifting dynamics, influential figures within the Republican Party are weighing in on the crucial position that will shape legislative priorities and steer the future of Kentucky.
Read full storySolidarity for Israel: Louisville's Jewish Community Unites
Louisville's Jewish community came together on Saturday to gather in solidarity for Israel. The event, which took place at the Trager Family Jewish Community Center, aimed to express unwavering support for Israel amidst the ongoing conflict in the region.
Read full storyDinner and a Mystery Entertainment Spot is All the Rage in Louisville for Things to Do in the City
If you're looking for something fun to do in Louisville that's out of the ordinary, then how about actually being a part of a good ole' murder mystery while enjoying a delicious dinner?
Read full storyLouisville's New $55M American Printing House for the Blind Museum to Bring Helen Keller's Dream to Fruition
The American Printing House for the Blind (APH), 1839 Frankfort Ave. in Louisville, KY, broke ground this month on the organization's new museum expansion. The new museum space is named "The Dot Experience" and will have its Grand Opening in 2025.
Read full storyStatewide "It Saves to Know" Missing Child Awareness Campaign Launched in Kentucky
The Kentucky Office of Trafficking and Abuse Prevention and Prosecution (TAPP) has launched the "It Saves to Know" campaign to bring awareness about missing children statewide. TAPP is part of the Kentucky Attorney General's office. The initiative was announced by Commonwealth of Kentucky Attorney General, Daniel Cameron, in a proclamation designating May as Missing Child Awareness Month in Kentucky.
Read full storyKentucky Attorney General Supports Unlawful Immigration Policy Lawsuit Against Biden Administration
Attorney General Daniel Cameron is showing full support for a lawsuit filed by the State of Florida against a new policy by the Biden Administration. The lawsuit cites the policy as dangerous and one that worsens the southern border crisis by effectively granting "migrant parole" and by not detaining migrants at the border until their cases are resolved.
Read full storyLegendary Horse Secretariat (Big Red) Honored on World Redhead Day with Redhead Appreciation Day Coming Up
World Redhead Day was May 26 and the legendary horse Secretariat, winner of the 1973 Kentucky Derby and the Triple Crown, was remembered by the Kentucky Derby Museum at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, according to the museum's Facebook post.
Read full storySanta Barbara pilot and YouTuber may get 20 years in prison for crashing plane on purpose to get views; pleads guilty
No doubt, many may wonder to what lengths will people go for views on social media. Intentionally crashing a plane is definitely an extreme action to get attention. And why would anybody even so much as think about doing something like that just to get YouTube views? Well, you'll have to ask Trevor Jacob, if you want to know the answer to that question.
Read full storySanta Rosa Beach Instacart Shopper gets fraudulent Publix order; keeps over $530 worth of groceries
An Instacart shopper in Florida named Keith gets to keep $530 and change in free groceries because someone placed the large grocery order and sent him to a non-existent address. He made over 15 calls to the customer but they never answered, and since Publix won't take returns, Instacart told him to just keep it all.
Read full storyAnchorage woman prepared for new Biden administration legislation requiring 2/3 of new U.S. vehicles be electric by 2032
According to an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announcement, new legislation proposed by the Biden administration to combat pollution requires that by the year 2032, about 66% of new vehicles sold in the U.S. must be electric vehicles (EVs). This could be challenging for Alaska drivers due to the state's reputation for extreme winter weather conditions as well as the lack of plentiful EV infrastructure. Be that as it may, one woman who finally has her dream EV car is not worried.
Read full story78% in recent poll say President Biden's age is too old for reelection amid his announcement to run in 2024
Joe Biden is currently the oldest sitting U.S. president at 80 and would be 82 years old when starting a second term if reelected. Many voters say he is just too old for a second term with just 37% of Democrats in favor of him being reelected, according to an AP poll.
Read full storyTexas Gov. Greg Abbott calls shooting victims 'illegal immigrants' shot by illegal alien; announces $50K reward for tips
In a tweet posted today, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) referred to five people killed in Cleveland, Texas by a neighbor on Friday, including an 8-year-old boy, as "illegal immigrants," drawing much criticism in the comments. Abbott also pointed out that the suspected shooter, Francisco Oropesa, is "in the country illegally" with subsequent statements announcing a $50,000 reward for any information on the gunman and condolences to the families suffering from the "senseless act of violence."
Read full storyYou may get part of $1B in unclaimed funds for Missourians held at Missouri State Treasurer's Office; 1 in 10 are owed
If you or any family members ever lived in Missouri, you may be one of the 1 out of 10 Missourians who can claim some of the more than $1 billion dollars in unclaimed funds. Currently, over 5 million owner accounts are managed at the Missouri Treasurer’s Office, per its website.
Read full story$36 million going to Entergy Louisiana customers in refunds, in compliance with a lawsuit settlement
If you live in Louisiana or anywhere in its jurisdiction and are a customer of Entergy Louisiana, then you will be entitled to a piece of the upcoming settlement funds the company is required to pay. Baton Rouge utility company, Entergy Louisiana, has agreed to pay out $36 million in settlement funds to its Louisiana customers, following a Public Service Commission (PSC) lawsuit against the company. The suit accuses the energy company of covering its Grand Gulf nuclear plant's operating expenses by overcharging ratepayers (source).
Read full storyOver $20,000 raised online for Las Vegas UberEats driver who posted tearful plea on TikTok for people to tip better
Many people do not understand what service workers like food delivery drivers have to go through in order to make a living, and no doubt many who do understand don't care. One tearful UberEats driver, Riley Elliot, posted a TikTok video that went viral of him crying because he was facing homelessness for the third time and needed his tips. The video took off on TikTok but it was also shared on Twitter where it currently has over 3.8 million views.
Read full storyMore than 160 homeless people in Las Vegas were given socks, shoes and more at city's “Hands of Hope Day” event
Homelessness is an experience not everybody can relate to and it has many challenges. Being without shelter can make it hard for people to protect themselves from harsh weather conditions, especially their feet if they don't have adequate footwear. Simple tasks that most people take for granted like maintaining personal hygiene and having access to clean water and basic necessities are a constant struggle for the homeless.
Read full storyManhattan woman lost everything in moving company scam; only got $10,000 settlement
Be careful of who you hire to move your belongings when relocating or you may just get swindled out of thousands of dollars and lose all of your goods in the process. This is unfortunately what happened to Stephanie Wagner, a 45-year-old New York woman who was scammed out of $4,300 and more than 70 boxes filled with everything she had (source).
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