Former state Rep. Rocky Adkins announced a 2027 run for Kentucky governor in Lexington, filing campaign paperwork and pitching working‑class priorities. His entry sets up a primary against Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman.

LMPD released an image after a June 29 shooting on South Third Street Road that injured two men; detectives are asking the public for tips.

TARC will roll out a redesigned bus network on August 2 that trims thousands of stops while boosting frequency on core corridors. Riders should check maps and attend open houses this week.

Comfortable, mostly sunny weather in Louisville today with highs in the mid to low 80s. Rain returns late week and temperatures climb into the low 90s by Sunday.

Underhill Associates bought property next to the Starks Building that could unlock a long‑planned conversion. The move gives developers space for amenities and may shift the financing picture.

A Crestwood nurse was sentenced to 6 years, 5 months after prosecutors say he stole narcotics from palliative patients and refilled syringes with saline, causing severe pain and withdrawal.

JCPS says it will start 2026–27 with more than 700 bus drivers, new tracking tools and a hotline to avoid the late‑night transportation breakdowns of past years.

AI‑powered scammers are using real booking details to impersonate hotels and restaurants. Local experts and platforms explain how to spot reservation‑hijacking scams and where to report fraud.

A federal judge handed Quinnton Dawson 75 years after a jury convicted him on nine federal child exploitation counts. Authorities say investigators found videos and exchanged files used as evidence.

Louisville has issued 12 emergency liquor suspensions since 2024; officials call them a safety tool while owners say they punish businesses and may displace risk.

The National Weather Service confirmed a large, life‑threatening tornado touched down near Munfordville; warnings and early damage reports are being collected.

A narrow 4-3 vote moved a controversial $105 million, 55,000‑sq‑ft data center forward in Charlestown amid packed hearings and conditions. Residents and the mayor raised noise, water and grid concerns.

Planners released a draft to let duplexes, townhomes and small multiunit homes into targeted Louisville neighborhoods to broaden choices while limiting scale. Public meetings are scheduled for late July.