Roberto Roldan
City Politics and Government ReporterRoberto Roldan is the City Politics and Government Reporter for WFPL. His coverage focuses on a wide range of topics, including public policy, community initiatives and holding Louisville Metro Government accountable. Before joining WFPL, Roldan covered Richmond (Va.) City Hall for VPM. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida and a master’s from Aberystwyth University in Wales.
Email Roberto at rroldan@lpm.org.
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Jefferson County Attorney Mike O’Connell, who’s held the office since 2008, said Thursday he won’t run for reelection next year. -
Multiple rounds of severe storms are expected to roll through Louisville starting Wednesday night. -
Louisville Metro Council voted by a wide margin to legalize cigar bars. The debate centered around economic and public health concerns. -
The Louisville Downtown Partnership released its annual economic impact report, highlighting both positive and negative trends in the Central Business District. -
A surface parking lot next to Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville could become the first development in a long-delayed plan to create a sports and entertainment district. -
Jefferson County Sheriff John Aubrey said he will retire when his term ends in almost two years. -
The Jefferson County District Court is expanding its partnership with local nonprofits for an amnesty docket that lets people settle old arrest warrants and get a fresh start. -
Louisville will spend $2.9 million in one-time opioid settlement funding on expanding addiction prevention programming in schools and other services. -
After Louisville Metro police shot and killed Breonna Taylor, local leaders promised to reform policing. Here’s where those efforts stand today. -
Louisville Metro Council is expected to vote Thursday night on how to divvy up a fourth round of opioid settlement money.
