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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Officials say two people are dead following an explosion at the Givaudan Sense Colour plant in Louisville’s Clifton neighborhood. -
Louisville Republicans bet big on flipping Metro Council seats in the South End. It worked. -
Republican Scott Reed, a Republican representing District 16 on Louisville Metro Council, is facing one of his most serious electoral challenges ever. -
A former legislative aide has accused Louisville Metro Council Member Phillip Baker of sexual harassment. -
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. -
Louisville Republicans are zeroing in on neighborhoods in the South End ahead of the Metro Council elections in November. -
Louisville Metro Council approved redevelopment plans and incentives for the Urban Government Center on Thursday, eight years after city agencies abandoned the property near downtown. -
Paul Humphrey, who stepped in to temporarily lead the Louisville Metro Police Department this summer, was tapped to be the permanent head of the agency. -
The Louisville Metro Police Department is promising to crack down on illegal street racing and street takeovers after Labor Day weekend arrests. -
Louisville Metro Police identified the officer who shot a man at a Fairdale Walmart earlier this week. They also detailed charges and other information about the man.
