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The U.S. Department of Justice restored some felony charges against former Louisville Police officers Joshua Jaynes and Kyle Meany for their role in the fatal raid on Breonna Taylor’s apartment in 2020.
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Winchester police seized nearly 40 machines from 11 businesses and charged owners with possessing illegal gambling devices, but a Jefferson County judge enjoined Louisville officials from taking enforcement actions against similar “gray machines.”
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The first LGBTQ+ inclusive bourbon festival in the United States is taking place this week throughout several regions across the commonwealth.
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Kentucky students testing either proficient or above in reading and math has remained fairly steady or increased slightly since last year, while proficiency in science remains abysmal.
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The first weekend of October is packed with events in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Here’s some of what’s on offer.
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Louisville Metro Police Department officials say they’re making changes to their group violence intervention program and rolling out a strategic crime plan in order to address the rise in homicides and other violent crimes.
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Clark County election officials say some absentee ballots may have been mailed without a return address on the envelope. An election board member explains what voters should do if they get one.
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Disastrous flooding hit North Carolina and Tennessee communities far from the coast. What factors contributed to such a dire situation?
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Vice presidential candidates are unlikely to make a fundamental difference in this election, but there were some takeaways from an interesting night.
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Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance will take the debate stage tonight starting at 9 p.m. Watch the CBS News Vice Presidential Debate Simulcast on NPR.
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In now unsealed court documents, a Franklin County judge ruled that former Attorney General Daniel Cameron could not subpoena employment records from a Louisville abortion clinic.
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A Kentucky judge found probable cause to move the murder trial of former Sheriff Mickey Stines forward, following the playing of security video showing him repeatedly shooting Judge Kevin Mullins.
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A western Kentucky native will no doubt reminisce on Jimmy Carter as the nation’s 34th president turns 100 Tuesday. That once 10-year-old boy from Henderson gave up his bed to Carter, forging an unlikely and enduring friendship.
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After a shooting in a high school parking lot, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg wants to enforce a 1983 city ordinance that prohibits people from wearing masks in public.
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Blak Koffee just opened its second location in west Louisville. The owner says it’s a testament to community, family and faith.
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An attorney for Shawn “Mickey” Stines described his departure from the Letcher County sheriff position after a long career in law enforcement as a retirement. She said his decision was not the result of any ultimatum or a concession to prosecutors’ allegations.
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People in Indiana who want to vote in this fall’s election have a little less than one week left to register or update their registration.
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Generic drugs gave Americans access to effective, cheap prescription medications. It’s saved them trillions of dollars over the past few decades. But there are signs this vital industry may be in deep trouble.
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At least two residents were killed and thousands are without water in east Tennessee's Greene County following tropical storm Helene.
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In Kentucky, residents must register to vote at least 29 days before an election. The last day is fast approaching; Oct. 7th is the voter registration deadline.
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People who want to help flood survivors recover are not cleared to chainsaw felled trees just yet, but there are opportunities to contribute financially. It can help with food and clean water needs and, eventually, to cleanup and rebuilding efforts.
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Life is stressful. Whether it’s work or relationship issues or you’re worrying about politics or global conflict, it can be overwhelming. NPR’s Stress Less: A quest to reclaim your calm aims to help.
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At least 120 people across several states are reported dead. Officials warned that rebuilding from the widespread loss of homes and property would be lengthy and difficult.
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Louisville Metro’s Inspector General will investigate unethical behavior and abuse of police authority stemming from a 2019 retirement party.