As a convent of nuns disappears, a look at the loss to a community
(RNS) — 'In a time of such division and polarization, it seems important to not lose this group that are united and unified in their mission of doing good works,' said filmmaker Morgan Atkinson. The post As a convent of nuns disappears, a look at the loss to a community appeared first on RNS .
From hope to home | Louisville family moves into first house with Habitat volunteers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Syrian family who has called Louisville home for the past two years is finally achieving their dream of homeownership. The couple, parents of four children, will move into a new house in the Smoketown neighborhood thanks to a partnership between Habitat for Humanity and Norton Healthcare.
Ongoing investigation suspect detained after River City Bank robbery
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — At around 12:53pm today, LMPD officers responded to a holdup alarm at the River City Bank in the 6300 block of Greenwood Road. Officers were described the suspect upon arrival. Moments later, officers detained and arrested the suspect in the 6300 block of Charon in the...
Andy Wolfson, journalist whose beat was justice, dies in Louisville
Andy Wolfson, an investigative reporter for more than 44 years at The Courier Journal and its former afternoon affiliate, the Louisville Times, has died. He was 70. Wolfson died Sept. 17 at his home in Louisville where he had been managing several health problems, including recovery from a stroke last year, according...
This Louisville bar is in the running for USA Today’s top 10 best speakeasies
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Drinking, mystery, ambiance: what more could you ask for in a speakeasy in the 21st century?. Whether you looked up the information online or learned about it from a friend, secret passwords and hidden door knobs don't keep determined patrons away from these special establishments. And...
Violent robbery takes place at The Brexx
University of Louisville students were sent a series of RAVE alerts regarding a robbery that occurred at university affiliated housing The Brexx, formerly known as The Retreat, on Sept. 14. According to the alerts, four individuals wearing ski masks stole property before fleeing. The university-provided Clery Records...
Former LMAS employee cited for animal neglect, no longer employed with agency
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A former employee of Louisville Metro Animal Services is no longer employed with the agency after being cited for animal neglect. Citations were issued on two separate days earlier this month for two senior Cocker Spaniels in the care of former LMAS employee Katherine Laird, who was formerly...
Man charged in connection with 2021 homicide
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A Huntington man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the 2021 homicide of David Thompson, the City of Huntington said. Huntington Police Chief Phil Watkins released the following statement:. “Huntington Police Detectives have filed a criminal complaint charging...
Mayor Pushes Button to Crush Seized Dodge Durango Hellcat
Street takeovers have been a big problem in some places, leading to injuries, property damage, and a whole load of other issues. One strategy police have relied on to combat the takeovers is to post photos of seized vehicles on social media as a warning to others, but police in Louisville, Kentucky ...
North Carolina man arrested for threats of mass violence against University of Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — An 18-year-old from North Carolina was arrested last week for making threats of violence against the University of Louisville, located in Kentucky. On Sept. 12, the Louisville Metro Police Department sent a request for assistance to Davie County Sheriff's Office in Mocksville, N.C after UofL...