A Kentucky man who shot at Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg when he was a candidate in 2022 was sentenced Friday to 17 years and 6 months in federal prison after a tense sentencing hearing where Greenberg spoke of the harm the attack has caused.

Amid state and federal limitations, a name change clinic in Louisville continues providing guidance and services to LGBTQ+ community.

Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow is back at the Kentucky Exposition Center through Jan. 26. The midwinter event has been around for more than 60 years. You can browse, board, order and purchase from among the newest-model RVs, boats and on-water and sporting accessories.

Louisville tourism leaders said events and festivals could bring in $4.2 billion in economic impact to the Louisville area in 2025.

By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Although data from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services shows the state is moving past the peak of the respiratory illness wave this season, many people in Kentucky and nationwide are still getting sick from viruses such as the flu,

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- India Fest celebrated Indian art and cuisine at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville Saturday. There were classical dances, a fashion show and a cooking competition. The theme for this year was bringing the community together.

Light snowfall began Sunday morning and could get heavier until at least 1 p.m., the weather service said in a statement.

Louisville Tourism is optimistic about 2025, anticipating even stronger growth. In 2024, the city hosted major events, such as the PGA Championship and the Kentucky Derby 150, alongside numerous live music and sporting events.

Louisville accounts for 30% of the economic impact making up Kentucky’s $13.8 billion tourism industry, according to a news release from Louisville Tourism. The local hospitality and tourism sector continues to grow, now employing nearly 70,000 people in Jefferson County, returning to pre-pandemic levels, the release said.

Nashville-based Lotus Hospitality Management has purchased the Candlewood Suites Louisville Airport at 1367 Gardiner Lane for $6.42 million, according to a deed filed with the Jefferson County Clerk’s office. Lotus Hospitality bought the property under the entity Derby Hospitality LLC.

The men’s college basketball teams at Kentucky, Louisville and Vanderbilt all have something in common besides proximity. All three are the exception to what was once considered a long-standing basketball rule: You can’t start over with a brand new roster and experience success.

Warren Simpson, son of beloved Louisville restaurateur Shirley Mae Beard, thanked the Kentucky Derby Museum and Louisville for honoring his late mother.