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Two Louisville Women's Cases in Limbo After ICE Detentions
Two women, Armelle Bondonga and Amina Seck, are currently detained by ICE in Louisville. Their futures and immigration cases are uncertain as attorneys seek a constitutional right to challenge their detention before a judge.
KY AG Pushes FCC for Stronger Protections Against Scam Calls, Texts
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is urging the Federal Communications Commission to strengthen protections against scam calls and texts. Last year, Americans received over 29 billion such communications, costing Kentuckians nearly $6.5 million. Experts advise letting unfamiliar calls go to voicemail and reporting them.
Tri-Township Fire & Rescue Opens Expanded Sellersburg Headquarters
Tri-Township Fire & Rescue celebrated the opening of its new headquarters in Sellersburg on Tuesday. The ceremony included a tour for community members and the dedication of a new fire truck, Truck 31. Board Chairman Dale Cooke stated the facility was necessary due to residential growth in the area.
Louisville Council Considers Changes to Massage Law Amid Business Pushback
Licensed massage therapists are pushing back against local anti-human trafficking law regulations. The Louisville Metro Council is considering amendments to ease the burden on small businesses, particularly regarding security cameras and unlocked doors. These changes aim to balance enforcement with client comfort.
Funeral Arrangements Announced for Fallen Kentucky State Police Trooper
Funeral arrangements were announced for the Kentucky State Police trooper killed during a traffic stop in Warren County. Visitation is set for Saturday at Living Hope Baptist Church in Bowling Green, with the funeral scheduled for Sunday at WKU’s Diddle Arena.
Suspect Arrested After Pulling Weapon on Staff Member Near Trimble County School
A suspect was arrested Tuesday afternoon after pulling a weapon on a staff member outside Trimble County Jr./Sr. High School. The incident occurred around 3:20 p.m. after student dismissal. Kentucky State Police and the Trimble County Sheriff’s Office responded, and no one was injured.
Community Honors Fallen KSP Trooper Hayden Phillips on Final Journey
A procession of flashing blue lights traveled down Interstate 65 South, starting in Louisville to honor fallen Trooper Hayden Phillips. Neighbors and first responders lined the route in Elizabethtown, showing support for his sacrifice. The community expressed deep devastation over his loss in the line of duty.
Muhammad Ali Blvd and Chestnut St Traffic Changing Next Week
Work begins next week to switch Muhammad Ali Boulevard and Chestnut Street from one-way to two-way traffic between Ninth Street and Southwestern Parkway. The city anticipates this change will improve safety and slow down traffic, though a local business owner expressed concern about driver confusion.
Louisville Man Awaiting Sentencing Faces New Burglary Charges
Davon Jamel Johnson, 27, was arrested after authorities found he cut off his ankle monitor and committed another burglary over the weekend. He is facing new charges including second-degree escape and second-degree burglary.
Procession for Fallen Trooper Hayden Phillips Departs Louisville
The procession for fallen Kentucky State Trooper Hayden Phillips left Louisville Tuesday morning en route to Glasgow. Phillips' body was taken to the state medical examiner’s office in Louisville early Tuesday after being killed during a routine traffic stop on I-65. Branch, who shot Phillips, was later taken into custody in Louisville.
Louisville Zoo Welcomes Female Maned Wolf for Conservation Breeding
A nearly 2-year-old female maned wolf named Ayla arrived at the Louisville Zoo from the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. Her transfer supports a national conservation breeding effort recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Maned Wolf Species Survival Plan. Staff will introduce her to the resident male wolf over coming months.
Nearly $9 Million Initiative Brings 25 Affordable Homes to Louisville's Russell Neighborhood
A nearly $9 million housing initiative is bringing 25 permanently affordable homes to the Russell neighborhood. The project focuses on Elliott Avenue and includes structural repairs for existing homeowners. This development is a joint effort involving The Housing Partnership, Inc. and community land trust Russell: A Place of Promise.
Fallen Trooper's Body Taken to Louisville Medical Examiner's Office
The body of fallen Kentucky State Trooper Hayden Phillips was transported early Tuesday morning to the state medical examiner’s office for an autopsy. Commissioner Phillip Burnett stated that Phillips stopped a vehicle on Interstate 65 in Warren County when Emonnie Branch shot him.
Louisville Pastor Sentenced to Five Years for Theft and Fraud
A Louisville pastor was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to six counts of theft and fraud. The charges relate to a crime spree last September where the man and a co-defendant stole from shoppers. Judge Annie O'Connell denied probation due to the pastor's criminal history.
Tennessee man charged with murder after shooting of KSP trooper near I-65
A Tennessee man, Emonnie Branch, was arrested in Louisville after allegedly shooting and killing a Kentucky State Police trooper during a traffic stop on Interstate 65. Branch is charged with murder of a first responder, and authorities are pursuing maximum justice for the incident.
Tennessee man charged with murder after shooting of KSP trooper near Louisville
A Tennessee man, Emonnie Branch, has been charged with murder after police shot and killed a Kentucky State Police trooper during a traffic stop on Monday. The manhunt for Branch ended with his arrest in Louisville. He is accused of the death of Trooper Hayden Phillips.
Arson investigators probe fire that destroyed south Louisville playground
Arson investigators are working to determine if an early morning fire intentionally set the playground equipment at Bellevue Park in Beechmont. A passerby called in the blaze shortly before 3 a.m. Monday, leaving behind charred scraps and a swingset.
Family Claims Louisville Jail Staff Ignored Man's Deteriorating Mental Health Before Death
The family of Juan Miguel Muñoz Penalver, who died in the Louisville jail, claims his death was preventable due to staff ignoring his deteriorating mental health. A federal lawsuit alleges that jail and medical staff failed to regularly check or document his vital signs before he was found unresponsive.
Man killed in Russell neighborhood shooting
A man was shot and killed in the Russell neighborhood early in the morning. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Barret Avenue redesign finalized, cutting travel lanes for bike lane
Louisville Metro's transportation department finalized a redesign of Barret Avenue in the Highlands that narrows the road from four lanes to two and adds a two-way bike facility, with repaving set to begin September 24.
Metro Council moves to fund lighting at unlit JCPS bus stops
Louisville's Metro Council voted to redirect $100,000 toward installing lighting at Jefferson County Public Schools bus stops after an assessment found over 1,700 stops citywide lack lighting.
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