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Louisville interim police chief will lead department in permanent role

Sep. 16, 2024 14:48 PM EDT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville interim Police Chief Paul Humphrey, a two-decade veteran of the department, was named permanent chief on Monday. Humphrey took over as interim chief in June when former Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel was suspended for her handling of a sexual...

This city is hailed as a vaccination success. Can it be sustained?

Sep. 15, 2024 08:05 AM EDT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — On his first day of school at Newcomer Academy, Maikel Tejeda was whisked to the school library. The 7th grader didn’t know why. He soon got the point: He was being given make-up vaccinations. Five of them. “I don’t have a problem with...

Racing Louisville edges closer to playoff berth with 2-1 win over Angel City

Sep. 15, 2024 00:52 AM EDT

Janine Beckie scored the go-ahead goal in the 68th minute and Racing Louisville stayed in the hunt for a playoff berth with a 2-1 victory over Angel City on Saturday. Louisville (5-8-7) snapped a two-game losing streak with the victory, which put them in ninth place in the National...

Man arrested after making threats, assaulting women in downtown Louisville, Kentucky

Sep. 06, 2024 15:21 PM EDT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville Police arrested a man for allegedly sexually assaulting women and making “homicidal and suicidal threats” in the downtown area Friday. Police sent out a “Duty to Warn” notice on social media around 1 p.m. EST, telling people if they see him...

Reign comes from behind against Racing Louisville, Royals down Dash

Sep. 01, 2024 01:42 AM EDT

A late own goal gave the Seattle Reign a come-from-behind 3-2 victory over Racing Louisville in the National Women's Soccer League on Saturday. The match at Louisville's Lynn Family Stadium was delayed for about 1 1/2 hours at the start because of inclement weather in the area. ...

Almost a year after righting a wrecked car, Louisville receiver Jadon Thompson catches 2 TD passes

Aug. 31, 2024 18:03 PM EDT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville receiver Jadon Thompson was in the right place at the right time last fall as he and Cardinal teammates helped right an overturned vehicle after an accident just outside the Cardinals’ stadium. On Saturday, Thompson showed the same good on-field...

Kentucky governor says lawmaker facing sexual harassment accusations should consider resigning

Aug. 29, 2024 18:31 PM EDT

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky Democratic lawmaker accused of sexual harassment by several women should give “serious thought” to resigning, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday as the first-term legislator has become increasingly alienated in his own political party. State Rep....

Brown-Forman B: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Aug. 29, 2024 08:36 AM EDT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Brown-Forman Corporation B (BF.B) on Thursday reported fiscal first-quarter profit of $195 million. The Louisville, Kentucky-based company said it had profit of 41 cents per share. The results fell short of Wall Street...

Brown-Forman: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Aug. 29, 2024 08:32 AM EDT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Brown-Forman Corp. (BF.A) on Thursday reported fiscal first-quarter net income of $195 million. The Louisville, Kentucky-based company said it had profit of 41 cents per share. The liquor company that makes Jack...

US Justice Department says Kentucky may be violating federal law for lack of mental health services

Aug. 27, 2024 18:46 PM EDT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky is likely violating federal law for failing to provide community-based services to adults in Louisville with serious mental illness, the U.S. Department of Justice said in a report issued Tuesday. The 28-page DOJ report said the state “relies...