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'Break your heart' | Louisville animal shelter looking for solutions to stop euthanizing dogs
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Overcrowded kennels have forced the city to go back to euthanizing dogs, and Louisville Metro Animal Shelter said it can't adopt its way out of the problem. So LMAS leaders are now looking at new ideas, including requiring all dogs in Jefferson County to be microchipped.
Here are 9 ways to save on your LG&E bill amid summer heat, inflation
As a record-hot 2024 rolls into the summer months, you may be looking for ways to save money on your utility bills. As prices for some goods continue to rise due to inflation nationwide, you might not be alone in looking for ways to save a little green on your utility bills. ...
Cuts to TARC puts fewer buses on nearly every route, may leave Louisville riders waiting
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- TARC is making tough transportation cuts that impact nearly every route. By the end of June, TARC plans to have fewer buses on each route. This means most riders will have to wait longer at bus stops. "The streets and the buses are the veins to...
It’s time for the state of Kentucky to legalize casino gambling | VIEWER RESPONSE
First, the city opened Derby City Gaming. Then, the state of Kentucky legalized sports betting, and people in Kentucky spent more than $1 billion placing bets. And now, it's time to legalize casino gambling. I can see it now: a full fledge casino in the middle of downtown Louisville. It'd...
Kentucky officials promoting Ryker’s Requests: Honoring an infant’s memory by educating others on childcare decisions
FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — Nearly two years after an infant died in a Frankfort daycare center, a state agency is promoting a new campaign to help parents make informed decisions about their child’s care. It’s called Ryker’s Requests. The campaign was launched by the parents of Ryker...
Kentucky Democratic governor pushes back against Trump-led attacks on electric vehicles
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Electric vehicles have built up enough momentum from job growth and investments to steer past any roadblocks from Donald Trump and other critics, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. The Democratic governor said the thousands of EV-related jobs springing up across the country, including in...
Molina Healthcare donates west Louisville property to JCPS for Hudson Middle
J. Blaine Hudson Middle has found its permanent location at a high-profile property in the California neighborhood. On Friday, Jefferson County Public Schools leaders announced the historic school will be built at the intersection of 18th Street and Broadway, where construction abruptly halted on headquarters for Passport Health Plan in 2019. It will be...
Discover a taste of the Mediterranean and the culture of Greece at the Louisville GreekFest
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Experience some Greek culture at the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church. WDRB's Keith Kaiser learns about the Louisville GreekFest. It will be a feast for the senses at Louisville's Greek Festival. Enjoy Greek foods, pastries, desserts and entertainment. You will immerse yourself in the live Greek music...
Looking for a local shop on National Donut Day? Louisville shop among Yelp's best list
This Friday, June 7, is National Donut Day. If you want to get a special treat from a revered local business, Yelp has cooked up a list of the top local donut shops, by state, across the U.S. USA TODAY. Looking for a special spot to celebrate National Donut Day?...
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