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12/09/2024

Reporter Roberto Roldan and photojournalist Jon Cherry reflect on their reporting and experiences at the Arthur Street Hotel.

A pair of journalists reflects on their reporting and experiences at the Arthur Street Hotel in Louisville.

12/08/2024

EasyKnock, a real estate company offering controversial sale-leaseback deals to financially strapped homeowners, announced abruptly on Thursday that it is going out of business.

EasyKnock, which pioneered 'sale-leaseback' deals for struggling homeowners, abruptly closes its doors.

12/07/2024

Do you know the differences between hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons? The latest Science Behind the Forecast walks us through the differences.

Every week WAVE 3 meteorologist Tawana Andrew breaks down what we know and what we don't about the climate and weather here in Louisville.

12/07/2024

A regional development group has announced awards for $45 million in state funds toward Southern Indiana projects. The largest award for this round of READI funds goes toward redevelopment of the former Jeffboat site.

A regional development authority in Southern Indiana has announced 21 projects to receive $45 million in this round of state READI grants. More than $6 million is tapped to go toward kick starting redevelopment at the former JeffBoat shipyard in Jeffersonville.

12/06/2024

Two hours after the publication of this story, the Beshear administration reversed course and turned over the list of dispensary applicants that they previously denied, redacting the applicants for the upcoming December lottery.

The Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis deemed a list of applicants for the recently completed dispensary lottery in nine regions to be exempt from open records requests.

12/06/2024

A federal appeals court agreed that the viral video app must be sold off by its China-based parent company, rejecting TikTok's claim that the crackdown violates the free speech rights of millions of Americans.

TikTok has been facing down a January divest-or-be-banned deadline. The company filed a lawsuit challenging the law, which was heard before a federal appeals court in Washington, D.C.

12/06/2024

Joe Creason Park in Louisville’s Highlands neighborhood is under some construction this week. Crews are preparing for USA Cycling’s 2024 Cyclocross National Championships.

12/06/2024

As Dosker Manor residents try to figure out where to move ahead of the complex's demolition, many also face the challenge of paying back rent.

Hundreds of Dosker Manor residents owe unpaid rent. That creates a barrier to getting relocation assistance, and the debt could follow them for years.

12/05/2024

Many Louisvillians spent decades reading the columns of Bob Hill in the Courier Journal. His latest book "Out Here" compiles some of those columns. It's also Hill's autobiography.

LPM's Bill Burton spoke with Hill.

Many Louisvillians spent decades reading the columns of Bob Hill in the Courier Journal. His latest book "Out Here" compiles some of those columns. It's also Hill's autobiography.

12/04/2024

After meeting throughout the interim session, the controversial task force created to reimagine Jefferson County Public School’s structure recommended extending the task force for another year.

The legislative task force created earlier this year to make recommendations on the structure and governance of Jefferson County Public Schools has recommended extending the committee for another year.

12/04/2024

Louisville Metro Police released video footage of a shooting last month in which a man and two officers were injured by a single bullet during an arrest.

Louisville police released body camera footage of a Nov. 19 investigation into a stolen vehicle that resulted in three people being shot, including two officers. There’s still a dispute over the direct cause of the shooting.

12/04/2024

At issue is a Tennessee law that bans access to hormones, puberty blockers, and other treatments for trans kids in the state.

At issue is a Tennessee law that bans access to hormones, puberty blockers and other treatments for trans kids in the state.

12/04/2024

Nearly two dozen unhoused people in Louisville have faced bench warrants after they failed to appear in court for “unlawful camping,” as a result of the Safer Kentucky Act. Advocates say it's what they feared, but expected.

12/04/2024

Certified peer support professionals play an important role in Indiana’s substance use recovery infrastructure. Indiana is covering the training and certification costs for these professionals in an effort to build the peer support workforce.

12/03/2024

Louisville-based photojournalist Jon Cherry co-reported this week’s series on homelessness and the Arthur Street Hotel. In this photo essay, Cherry asks people living on the streets, guests and workers at the hotel about what home means to them.

Award-winning photographer Jon Cherry photographed residents and areas of the Arthur Street Hotel.

12/03/2024

Today is Giving Tuesday — a day to support the causes that matter most to you. At LPM, we think of it as Giving NEWSday — a day to support the independent news and media you rely on to start your day.

LPM News keeps you up-to-date on the latest headlines in local and national news. 89.3 WFPL keeps you company on your daily commute and while relaxing at home.

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12/02/2024

Giving Tuesday is this week. It's a day when charities ask us to take a break from our holiday shopping and open our wallets to worthy causes. Here are five tips to consider when donating.

Not sure which cause to support or how much to give? Kevin Scally of Charity Navigator has some advice to help you make the right decisions.

12/02/2024

More than 200 Kentucky kids in foster care are considered “medically complex.” Two Kentucky families who shared their story say there’s a need for more foster families.