Black-Led organizations oppose $400 million invest into new jail
A group of nine Black-Led organizations oppose the proposed $400 million for a new Metro Jail.
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- Jun 27
- 2 min
Louisville Metro launches Sharia Compliant Lending to broaden access to small business loans
New program was highlighted at Saturday event for new American and immigrant-owned businesses offering Sharia Compliant Lending options
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- Jun 16
- 2 min
I-64 Eastbound closing for two weeks for repairs
A six mile portion I-64 Eastbound will be closed for repairs starting this evening at 8PM and will remain closed through July 1st.
JaredRIOT
- Jun 15
- 3 min
Mayor announces public-private partnership providing summer activity passes to Algonquin families
Passes for the Republic Bank YMCA and TARC as well as discounted to Kentucky Kingdom for families affected by the Algonquin pool renovations
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- Jun 13
- 3 min
Mayor Greenberg announces Early Learning Action Group
Community leaders will meet to develop plans, strategies for pre-K, early learning action group programs
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- May 13
- 2 min
Greenberg announces town hall discussions on permanent Chief of Police
Community will have multiple opportunities to participate in virtual town halls; LFPL option available
JaredRIOT
- May 9
- 1 min
Department of Justice community input meetings currently ongoing
The Department of Justice is currently conducting a series of community input meetings to acquire recommendations on LMPD reforms.
Riotheart Media
- May 3
- 2 min
Mayor Greenberg encourages community participation in survey for selection of permanent police chief
Online community survey for input on new full time police chief open until May 12, takes just minutes to complete.
Riotheart Media
- May 2
- 3 min
Louisville Metro merges public art with public safety through Community Crosswalks program
City received donation to continue crosswalks program; additional funding included in Mayor’s proposed budget
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- May 2
- 2 min
Randi Frank Consulting hired to lead nationwide search for new Parks and Recreation Director
Randi Frank Consulting, LLC, a local woman-owned executive search firm, to conduct a nationwide search for a new director for Lou Parks.
Riotheart Media
- Apr 21
- 3 min
LMPD, 490 Project settle lawsuit over access to complaints against officers
The local police accountability group The 490 Project will receive two years worth of formal and informal complaints against officers.
Riotheart Media
- Apr 21
- 2 min
Know and share the facts about fentanyl
Too many people across our city, state and country are dying of overdoses. Why? Fentanyl.
Riotheart Media
- Apr 20
- 5 min
Transparency and harm reduction reforms at Louisville Metro Corrections
Aiming to increase resident and staff safety, promote effective mental health treatment, and offer a higher level of transparency to the com
Riotheart Media
- Apr 20
- 7 min
What does it mean to be no-kill?
No-kill. It’s a common term in the animal welfare industry. It’s also become an important label that many look for when determining if a res
JaredRIOT
- Apr 19
- 5 min
Calls for Increased Transparency from Department of Corrections
Several organizations gathered outside LMDC to demand increased accountability and transparency within the jail.
Riotheart Media
- Apr 18
- 2 min
Press Release - LMAS New Director
Louisville Metro Animal Services promotes Interim Director Ashley Book to Director role
Riotheart Media
- Apr 14
- 2 min
It’s OK to not be OK
Our community has experienced a horrible and traumatic event this week. Whether it affected you directly or indirectly, it’s OK to not be OK
![UPDATE: [NSFW] JB Speed School Student reportedly tortures live chicks on Instagram](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d58dc_571dce69cee84d63ba711deeed01214f~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/8d58dc_571dce69cee84d63ba711deeed01214f~mv2.png)
JaredRIOT
- Apr 9
- 6 min
UPDATE: [NSFW] JB Speed School Student reportedly tortures live chicks on Instagram
According to a post on Reddit that was brought to our attention, a student at UofL's JB Speed School was torturing live chicks. [NSFW]
Riotheart Media
- Apr 8
- 2 min
Methanol barge successfully removed from McAlpine Dam
In the early afternoon, the salvage experts determined that enough methanol had been transferred to safely pull the stranded tank barge.
Riotheart Media
- Apr 4
- 4 min
Update: Crews are positioning equipment for transfer of methanol from barge to a receiver vessel
As of 11:30 a.m. today, crews are on-site at McAlpine Dam positioning heavy salvage equipment for safe transfer of methanol from barges.
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