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A woman cited for unlawful camping while in labor is calling for her citation to be dismissed and for the underlying state law to be found unconstitutional.

A Louisville restaurateur wasn’t aware he needed a change of occupancy permit to run a temporary emergency shelter for the unhoused. But the information and process for getting one isn’t straightforward.

This week’s snow, ice and bitter cold has meant more people seeking warmth and safety at an emergency shelter in Southern Indiana. But a homeless advocate says this season’s weather is taxing the program’s already strained budget.

Connecting people who are experiencing food or housing insecurity to resources can be difficult. Louisville businesses and organizations are trying to build community by removing some barriers.

This winter, Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral will host Room in The Inn, a program to temporarily house women and children experiencing homelessness in Louisville.

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg addressed the ongoing issues facing the city, and how he plans to tackle them in the second half of his term.

In a study published earlier this year, the Kentucky Housing Corporation identified a need for 13% more units in Christian County than is currently available to meet the community’s needs. This translates to 3,430 rental and for-sale housing options – a number the organization projects will increase by nearly 1,000 units by 2029.

Last fall, the Homeless Coalition of Southern Indiana secured a more permanent location for its emergency white flag shelter. The group's director said that’s providing more stability for the program’s clients, at a time of increased need.

Louisville Metro will provide additional funding to developers that want to convert downtown office buildings into housing. The program is aimed at giving new life to buildings that have sat vacant since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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