Bullitt East High School Students Hold After-School Protest Over Immigration Enforcement
From Dismissal to Demonstration. On February 13th, 2026, a group of Bullitt East High School students planned to hold a walkout at 1:40 pm, during a homecoming assembly. Many high schools across the nation have been holding similar walkouts and protests in response to the recent controversy surrounding ICE. On...
Dozens of America’s elite gymnasts compete in Louisville for a spot on Olympics team
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The Summer Olympics are still two years away but dozens of hopefuls are in the Derby City this weekend showing off their skills. The 2026 USA Gymnastics Winter Cup is taking over the Kentucky International Convention Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 21-22, with some of the best collegiate and elite...
Kentucky church spotlights Black-owned businesses during Black History Month
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville church is shining a light this Black History Month, hosting its first-ever Black Entrepreneurial Expo to uplift and invest in local businesses. Dozens of vendors filled the inside of Green Castle Baptist Church over the weekend, offering everything from food and handmade goods to...
Fire leaves 2 buildings damaged in Jeffersonville
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (WAVE) - The Jeffersonville Fire Department is investigating after a fire left two buildings damaged on Friday night. According to JFD, crews responded to a report of a structure fire in the 1600 block of Spring Street at around 7:44 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20. At the scene,...
Toddler Was Found Wandering Barefoot and ‘Hero’ Dog Helped Police Reunite Them with Family
Missouri authorities say a dog played a key role in helping officers reunite a lost toddler with their family. Police in Kansas City, Missouri, reported that officers responded last week after receiving a call about a barefoot toddler found wandering on a street. At first, officials did not know where the child had...
KYTC to Reduce Lanes, Close Ramps Ahead of I-65 Summer Closure
With 100 days remaining until the temporary shutdown of Interstate 65 in Louisville, crews with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will begin preliminary work on Feb. 24 that could bring month-long traffic disruptions, according to a Feb. 20 release. Beginning at 7 p.m. on Feb. 24, southbound lanes of I-65 will...
GWAR, Dance Gavin Dance & Volumes Added To 2026 ‘Louder Than Life’ Festival
With today, February 22nd, being the final day before the full lineup for the 2026 ‘Louder Than Life‘ festival gets announced, another batch of artists have just been confirmed. Among them, shock rock legends GWAR, gold-certified post-hardcore band Dance Gavin Dance and progressive metalcore outfit Volumes. This...
Louisville Community’s Choice Awards spotlight: Gustavo’s Mexican Grill
Editor’s note: This story is part of the Louisville Community’s Choice Awards, a program celebrating the best businesses and organizations in the area, as voted on by readers of The Courier Journal. To nominate your favorites, cast your vote or learn more, visit this website . Gustavo’s Mexican Grill is a locally...
Full Guide to Louisville vs. North Carolina: Where, when, TV, streaming, starting lineups
Louisville faces North Carolina in a key ACC matchup Monday night. TV info, betting odds, projected lineups and what’s at stake in Chapel Hill.
Opportunities, Inclusivity Drives Louisville Coach
Growing up in Holly Springs, Mississippi, Mary Vaughn didn't have an ice rink in her small town, so she had to travel across state lines to be able to skate. Today, Vaughn is a leader in the figure skating community. Vaughn serves as an elected member of the U.S. Figure...

















