Louisville farm-to-table Italian restaurant named one of best in U.S.
Volare , one of Louisville's longstanding Italian restaurants, is already beloved for its farm-to-table fare, championed by a hometown chef. But, this week? Volare has made national news. According to USA Today’s 2026 Restaurants of the Year list, this classic Italian restaurant is one of the top 39 places to eat in...
UPDATE: Teenager hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself in Louisville’s Tyler Park neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A teenager was taken to the hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the leg Wednesday night in the Tyler Park neighborhood. LMPD spokesman Dwight Mitchell said it happened in the 1800 block of Rosewood Avenue at 10:15 p.m. The 17-year-old boy taken to University Hospital with...
JCPS school board seeks transparency on job cuts carving into schools
Superintendent Brian Yearwood is proposing more than 600 job eliminations, including positions like bookkeepers and academic instructional coaches. While they work inside schools, they're paid out of the central office budget but Yearwood calls them central office jobs. "There are approximately 2,900, when you look...
‘It was a horrifying:’ Large fire collapses roof at Jeffersontown apartment complex, at least...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Multiple apartments were damaged, and a roof collapsed after a large fire at a Jeffersontown complex on Wednesday. Jeffersontown Fire and EMS Captain Amber Cobb said crews responded to the fire in the 8600 block of Park Laureate Drive, near Taylorsville Road, around 2:30 p.m. When...
Kentucky Woman Allegedly Filed Fake Missing Person’s Report for Stepson Who Was Wanted for...
A woman in Louisville, Kentucky, has been arrested after she allegedly made a fake missing person's report for her stepson, who was the chief suspect in an ongoing murder probe. Officers with the Louisville Metro Police Department arrested Jill Brooks on Monday, February 9, in connection to the shooting death of a...
Kentucky Summer 2026 Severe Weather Alert: Lexington, Owensboro Residents Urged to Understand Tornado Risks
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Louisville, Kentucky – Tornadoes are often linked to the Great Plains, but they have struck every state, including Kentucky, and residents here may have only minutes to react when an alert is issued....
Downtown Louisville’s Humana building to become dual-tower 1,000-room hotel
LOUISVILLE — A Main Street Louisville landmark, the recently vacated Humana Building will undergo a sweeping transformation into a dual-tower, 1,000-room hotel, marking a first-of-its-kind conversion of one of downtown Louisville’s signature office towers. The 525,000-s.f. Humana Building, 500 W. Main St., a...
Movies and TV shows casting in Louisville
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that...
‘Make memories and enjoy fresh air’ New playground opens at Hounz Lane Park in...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — New opportunities await families with fresh play features at one of Louisville’s most beloved neighborhood parks. Mayor Craig Greenberg joined Louisville Parks & Recreation and Councilman Markus Winkler to announce a brand-new playground at Hounz Lane Park in east Louisville. Located at 2300 Hounz...
U of L Housing Director shares new details about the operations at The Province
On Feb. 9, the Executive Director of University of Louisville Housing, Tom Hardy, discussed U of L’s recent partnership with The Province. Students have raised concerns about potential price increases, existing lease agreements and what the property will look like under U of L’s control. Addressing the housing...
