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Crews have started a long, multi‑year rebuild of the Rough River Lake dam. USACE-led work will lower the summer pool and add a new outlet and cutoff wall.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Court filings say surveillance and audio raise questions about whether the July 11 HK Liquors shooting in Shively was coordinated from inside the store.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Bullitt County's fiscal court approved a one‑year freeze on new data‑center filings while officials study power, water and land‑use impacts.
Lightning reportedly struck the LMPD firearms range on Algonquin Parkway Tuesday, prompting an evacuation and an emergency response while crews assess damage.
Prairie Village residents are opposing a rezoning request that would allow 11 three‑story apartment buildings on Stonestreet Road, citing traffic and overcrowded schools.
Politics & Govt in ...
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.
Weather & Environment in ...
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.
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