In Conversation

It’s our fourth spring living with COVID-19, and pretty much everywhere you go, it looks like it’s over. Fewer people are masking, and you're less likely to be asked for proof of vaccination. But are we actually past …

On this episode, we look at who’s hot and who’s not in this year's Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby. Ed DeRosa, Vice President of Content at Horse Racing Nation, and Kellie Reilly, who writes for Churchill Downs, Inc. …

May is National Foster Care Month. So on this week’s “In Conversation” we'll learned about the state of foster care in Kentucky and what children here need. We also talked about the shortage of foster parents in …

In Kentucky, suicide is the second leading cause of death for teenagers and young adults. This week on “In Conversation,” we aimed to understand why, …

This week on "In Conversation," we talk through the events surrounding a mass shooting in Louisville on Monday morning. Reporters who have been covering the shooting and its aftermath give us context about gun laws and …

It’s just a few weeks before Derby Day in Louisville, and you know what that means: almost time to start tending to your spring garden.

This week on “In Conversation,” host Rick Howlett talked to gardening experts about …

Senate Bill 150, passed this month by Kentucky state legislators, has been dubbed the worst anti-trans bill in the country. Although Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear vetoed the bill, the majority-Republican legislature …

If it’s March in these parts, it means you’re going to hear about two things: getting back on your allergy medications and filling out brackets for the NCAA basketball tournaments.

This week on “In Conversation,” we …

Sleep: The final frontier. Or that’s what it feels like when you have trouble drifting off.

And while sleep may do a body good, half of all adults …

The Great Resignation. Quiet quitting. Remote vs. in-person. Workplace trends we haven’t even heard of yet.

COVID-19 and its aftermath changed how people view their jobs, and even their careers.

On this week’s “In …

Love songs have a way of distilling all the exciting, confusing, thrilling feelings of falling for someone into a perfect three and a half minutes of …

Reading, writing, and arithmetic are the basics of a good education. So is basic civics, like the three pillars of government: legislative, executive, and judicial.

But are students still taught civics? And how do …

Between natural disasters, and unexpected emergencies like gas leaks or lengthy blackouts, life can change in an instant.

How do you best prepare for …

The Kentucky General Assembly is covering a lot this session, including a possible tax rate cut, medical marijuana, and flood recovery funds to Eastern Kentucky.

On this week’s “In Conversation,” we speak to journalists …

This is the time of the year when we all worry about catching a cold, as the weather stays colder and the gatherings increase.

But this winter, we’re …

Emails. Calls. Texts. Social media. All are easy entry points for scammers to try to get your money this time of the year.

Or maybe you’re doing some …

Recently in Kentucky, we’ve seen how hate speech can lead to real consequences. In Louisville, some called for a boycott against restaurants co-owned by Fernando Martinez, after he shared homophobic Facebook posts …

Whether you’re talking turkey or planning for a plant-based feast, putting a holiday meal on the table costs more than it used to.

How do you save …

Between yard signs, television commercials, texts, calls, and emails, y’all know what time it is: election season. 

And with a number of school …

Of the more than 76,000 agricultural operations in Kentucky, fewer than one percent are owned by Black farmers. But it wasn’t always like this. …

Sadiqa Reynolds. 

You may know her as president of the Urban League’s Louisville chapter for the past seven years. Maybe you heard her calming civic …

Trees are more than just pretty. They provide a range of environmental, economic, and psychological benefits. They reduce stormwater runoff and …

From figuring out your financial readiness and understanding market rates to learning more than you want to know about roofs and property lines, buying and owning a house is an ongoing education.

This week, we discuss …

To paraphrase the song, a house can be more than a home. Our homes are our shelter, but they also contribute to our identities. 

This week on “In Conversation,” we discussed home as a part of our personal identity in …

Home is home whether you own your real estate or rent it. But renters do have different considerations.

This week on “In Conversation,” we discussed the good, the bad, and the ugly of renting a house or an apartment in …

This week on “In Conversation,” we talked about Louisville’s refugee community, who come from more than 15 countries around the world. 

We talked to Louisville refugees about how they came to call Louisville home, and …

It would probably be an overreach to say that everyone likes the state fair. But not a big one. People like the food, the rides, the exhibitions, and …

If you have a job and also have young children, you know the rock and the hard place of needing good and affordable child care so you can go to work to pay your bills. 

On this week’s “In Conversation” we explored …

It’s that political time of the year in Kentucky – Fancy Farm. Where politicians go to stump and signal their policy positions, and others go to …

Even a lot of adults get a little giddy at the sight of all the back-to-school supplies hitting the front of stores. New pens and notebooks, lunch …

Reproductive rights have been front and center lately, including rhetoric about the United States' relatively high rate of death during pregnancy and birth. And it's true, the U.S. does have a higher pregnancy-related …

Animal shelters in Louisville have been at capacity, prompting some to try to recruit foster more homes, and even waive their adoption fees. What's …

The world is in year three of a pandemic that has taken over one million lives in this country alone.  Countless families and friends are grieving the loss of loved ones to COVID-19.  

This week on “In Conversation,” we …

It has been about six months since a swath of tornado devastation in western and southern Kentucky killed 81 people.  It also caused hundreds of …

It’s Pride Month, a celebration of LGBTQ history and contributions, celebrated in June to honor the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising in 1969.

This week on “In Conversation,” we talked to organizers and activists …

Warm weather is here, and people are getting out of the house for fun and frolic. And for some of us, the perfect summer day isn’t perfect without a …

Muhammad Ali, Louisville’s favorite son, is remembered for his activism as much as his first-class boxing. But Ali was not alone in using the pulpit …

Primary Election Day is May 17th, with early in-person voting taking place May 12-14. Louisville decides who its mayoral candidates will be in the fall, and Kentucky has key congressional races up for grabs.  

On “In …

It’s Derby Week in Louisville, Kentucky, y’all! Is there anything more to say?

Actually, there is, as host Rick Howlett sat down with two handicappers to get the scoop on what bets are good, which horses are long shots, …

Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer is heading into the final months of his administration. This week on "In Conversation," we checked in with him about …

This Friday on “In Conversation,” we talked about the pandemic's effect on how kids are learning, developing, and socializing. What does the future …

Reaching a certain age once meant your best years were behind you. But scientists say advances in medicine now mean people are aging "better" than they used to.

On this Friday’s “In Conversation” host Rick Howlett talked …

Love has always been in the air, but for the past two years, COVID-19 has impacted all of our air quality.

This week on “In Conversation,” we talk to love and relationship experts on the challenges and rewards of dating …

April showers bring May flowers. And vegetables! But what do experts say about how to get the best from your garden?

“In Conversation” host Rick Howlett talks to gardeners who work with plants, flowers, trees and …

Louisville concert series Waterfront Wednesday turns 20 this year! This week on "In Conversation," we found out how WFPK is planning to celebrate the big anniversary, and share some memorable moments from the …

It’s March. And for those who love college basketball, that means it’s also the time for a little madness to kick in.  

This Friday on “In …

Plastic, paper, cans and bottles. It can get confusing figuring out what should stay in your regular trash can and what should go in the recycling …

The German educational system has the daunting task of teaching about the Holocaust and the rise of the Nazi Party. Can their approach inform how …

Your credit score doesn’t determine your worth—but it can greatly affect your access and opportunities. And if money management isn’t something you learned about as a kid, it’s hard to figure out how to catch up.

This …

Education news tends to focus on high schools and grade schools. But what about higher education — how are COVID-19 and education bills, for example, …

Turn on cable news or open any social media app, and you’ll see example after example of awful public behavior. People are throwing hands on …

Coming up this Friday, we'll talk about teaching race in schools. Proposed legislation in several states, including Kentucky, could limit how race is …

Failure brings to mind all the negative associations of letting yourself or others down. But what are the benefits of missing the mark?

On this week’s “In Conversation,” host Rick Howlett talked to some of the …

Many big-ticket items are under consideration during this session of the Kentucky General Assembly: the budget, redistricting, education bills, abortion, laws regarding criminal justice, the legalizing of medical …

bell hooks was a widely regarded author, activist, and academic who explored the intersection of sexism and racism in American society. She was also a Kentucky native, with deep roots in the state. hooks died at the age …

With a global pandemic, a tumultuous election season, and widespread racial justice protests, it’s safe to say that the past two years have brought …

It's been almost a week since tornadoes hit western part of the commonwealth. The storms killed over 70 Kentuckians and reduced whole communities to …

The phrase "thoughts and prayers" has become overused almost to the point of cliché, but using faith and prayer as a tool to get through hardship is …

Veterans Day is about honoring our heroes and showing support for our soldiers. There are ceremonies and parades, and special offers for veterans to …

Watch out, bourbon and horse racing, the auto industry is catching up to be one of the things Kentucky is most known for.

More than 500 automotive-related companies reside in Kentucky. And Gov. Andy Beshear announced …

When news spread across the city that 16-year-old Tyree Smith was shot and killed in a random shooting while waiting for his school bus, the reality …

Policing and police reform have had a particularly bright spotlight on them in recent years, and the Louisville Metro Police Department has gotten …

Abortion, guns, and religious liberty. Few issues are more hot button than these. And in its current term, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear cases …

More than 6 million Americans over the age of 65 are living with Alzheimer’s Disease, making it the most common form of dementia.

Dementia, in any form, interferes with cognitive function, memory and personality. It can …

If you're a renter trying to keep a roof over your head or a landlord relying on housing income, these last few months have been particularly …

The most recent census numbers show more than seventy-five thousand Asian-American folks live in Kentucky, and a new podcast seeks to share their …

Muhammad Ali, Louisville’s favorite son, left a big footprint on the world.

It’s about to become bigger with the new eight-part documentary produced by filmmaker Ken Burns that premieres this weekend on PBS. Burns brings …

Usually, the word anniversary brings to mind celebrations. Commemorating happy occasions. The marking of a precious moment in time.

But remembering 9/11 is different. Yes, it’s the anniversary of the date on a calendar. …

If you work for a living, figuring out how to live and work during COVID-19 has been no small job.

Some are still wrestling with working remotely and …

It’s been a long time since we’ve had a regular back-to-school season for our children. And unfortunately, this year’s return still has personal …

For a moment in time, it seemed as if we were getting COVID-19 under control. But then the delta variant moved in with a swiftness, and now many of …

It’s about to get fancy up in here. Fancy Farm Picnic, that is. 

The Fancy Farm Picnic is considered the Super Bowl of Kentucky politics. Or as former …

As the Kentucky  horse racing industry gallops toward the future, scandals plague the field, and changes might be just around the next turn.

This week on “In Conversation,” we discussed the state of the thoroughbred …

It’s summertime and the livin’ is easy. At least if you have good books to read, gardening to do, and social media fights to get into.
This week, we listened to a few “In Conversation” discussions from earlier this year. …

This week we talked to Congressman John Yarmuth (D-Louisville) about what is happening in Washington, D.C. as it impacts Kentucky.

Host Rick Howlett discussed various issues with Yarmuth, who represents the state’s 3rd …

The most recognizable “face” of a college or university can often be a popular athlete. Yet, until recently, the athletes haven’t been able to earn …

Food, food, food — that’s what Friday’s show was all about. And it’s just in time for a three-day

We started off with grilling tips from local BBQ …

No matter what community you come from — city, suburb, or rural — you probably know where the local library is.

This week on “In Conversation” we talked with Lee Burchfield, director of the Louisville Free Public …

June is a month of commemoration and celebration.

For the first time this year, Louisville Metro Government employees had Juneteenth off work, to commemorate enslaved people being freed as part of the Emancipation …

Live music. Live theatre. Live events.

Being able to attend shows, performances and other events in person is part of the long-awaited leap from …

As you drive through Louisville, you see more people out shopping and dining since before the pandemic hit. But you also see more help wanted signs.

While the economy has been severely impacted by COVID-19 …

In the best of times, it’s not easy being in charge of a city. And it’s fair to say, 2020 and 2021 have not been among the best of times.

Mayor Greg Fischer joined us this Friday on “In Conversation,” to talk about where …

Travel-size bottles of hand sanitizers are going to be packed in a lot of luggage this summer. Because with higher temperatures and lower COVID-19 numbers, many are ready to chance a change of scenery. 

Road trips and …

Whether in local jails or state prisons, at any given time there is a large number of Kentuckians behind bars — almost 30,000 at the end of 2020.

This week on “In Conversation” host Rick Howlett talked about …

Everyone has to eat.

And whether you’re a veggie lover or meat eater, what you eat almost always starts on someone’s farm.

Kentucky is home to over 75,000 farms. We unpacked whether the Kentucky farming industry is a …

Last year’s Kentucky Derby was unprecedented in many ways. Instead of being run the traditional first Saturday in May in front of more than 150-thousand fans, it was held in September with no fans, because of …

Kentucky continues to lead the nation in the rate of child abuse and neglect, according to the latest available data. The numbers in Indiana are also disturbingly high.

We’re still learning about just how much the …

Whether you know your way around the garden or don’t know compost from compote, we’ve had you covered this week.

What is growing in your garden this year? What challenges are sprouting, and what problems need to be …

A month shy of celebrating three years at the helm of the University of Louisville, Neeli Bendapudi has spent more than a third of her time navigating uncharted waters.

On this week’s “In Conversation” we talked with …

Home is where the heart is. But if you’re struggling to make ends meet, keeping a roof over your head is probably going to be your biggest worry.

COVID-19 has put a huge dent in the economy, with many renters finding out …

This week is back-to-school season for the Jefferson County Public Schools. Only not with the typical excitement of getting new school supplies and …

A year ago, while the world began focusing on the loss of normalcy from COVID-19, one family was living with an unimaginable loss of its own.

On March …

This time last year, the coronavirus was already quickly spreading through parts of the world, and it wasn’t long before the first case hit our area. …

Climate change and conservation and polar bears, oh my!

Cute and cuddly polar bears are more than a trademark animal of a popular soft drink. Some say …

For many people, February is associated with Black History Month as closely as July is associated with Independence Day. But this year’s Black …

There’s never a good time to be without a bed to sleep in and a safe roof over your head.

But with the bitter low temperatures and a highly contagious …

While some people struggle with putting on pounds during quarantine, from the luxury of deciding what food delivery to pick from, not far away, there are neighbors trying to figure out how they can afford their next …

This past Monday was Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and in Louisville, that means the annual Hope Breakfast. It’s a fundraiser for the Alpha Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, and the Alpha Lambda Education …

Tweeting a link to the Facebook post about the TikTok video they saw while scrolling through Instagram is how many people get—and share—information …

As the old saying goes, this week, we have more news than the law allows — at a local, state, and national level.

On this week’s “In Conversation,” we …

Vaccines, vaccines, vaccines!

As COVID-19 vaccines hit Louisville and the rest of the country this week it’s the topic everywhere you turn. The first light at the end of a still long and dark tunnel brings as many …

Racial integration by school assignment has been a large part of the public school system struggle in America since the days of legal segregation.

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Coronavirus cases continue to surge around the country and here in the commonwealth, and we're all starting to come to terms with how different our …

Last week, the Louisville Metro Council approved a new police union contract. The vote was divided 16 to 10 and many consider the contract …

With COVID-19 as a backdrop, the 2020 general election had Americans voting in record numbers. Because of the pandemic, voters across the country and here in Kentucky and Indiana cast their ballots through early voting, …

Thousands of Kentuckians are voting every day, and about three-fourths of absentee ballots in Kentucky have been returned.

With this Friday’s “In Conversation” we're just four days from Election Day 2020. COVID-19 has …

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced this week that the state had the highest number of new COVID-19 cases on a Monday and Tuesday since the pandemic started. The positivity rate is the highest in two months.

Like …

Breonna Taylor’s name has become a national and international battle cry on the issue of police brutality against Black women.

But Taylor isn’t just …

Experts say about 40 people a year in Kentucky, mostly women, die as a result of domestic violence. Around one in four of them filed a domestic …

Last week, the city and the world got the long-awaited answer on what specific criminal consequences, if any, would happen to the police involved in …

The eyes of the world have been on Louisville for months, following the death of Breonna Taylor. Would the three officers involved be indicted on …

The Louisville Urban League and more than 50 community organizations have petitioned the city to address issues in the Black community, including a …

March 13, 2020.

The date will live in the memory of Breonna Taylor’s family, friends, and community.

Her death, at the hands of the Louisville Metro …

It’s 2020. Which means that everything is weird or different. That includes the Kentucky Derby.

Which is why it’s on the first Saturday in September this year, instead of May.

It also means that there will be more …

When Charles Dickens wrote, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” he wasn’t talking about the tale of one global pandemic.

The one we’re in now has brought obvious changes — like the impact on …

Velveeta cheese, the Panama Canal, button-down Polo shirts and the Kentucky Derby are all older than the American woman’s right to vote.

One hundred …

If you’ve ever looked at historical photos of downtown Louisville, you might have been struck by how busy and bustling it looked. Loads of people were out and about going to work, wearing fancy outfits to the theater, …

The Fancy Farm Picnic is known through the state as the place where political candidates come to stump, kiss babies and encourage the eating of …

Getting children and teens ready to go back to school takes on a different meaning this year, as COVID-19 infection rates are spiking around the …

Kentucky’s primary election is Tuesday, June 23rd, and the coronavirus pandemic is changing the way most Kentuckians cast their ballots.

The primary was postponed from May to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and for the …

On Wednesday, April 22nd WFPL's reporters went out into the community to capture a moment in time amid the coronavirus outbreak. They interviewed …

For many people left largely homebound by the coronavirus, pets have been a source of comfort and companionship. More people are adopting or fostering pets as they shelter at home.

How are pets adapting to having more …

Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer has unveiled a three-phase recovery plan for the city as the COVID-19 outbreak begins to show early signs of subsiding.

The plan is called “Build Back Better, Together.” Fischer says …

Governor Andy Beshear has announced that there will be no in-person classes in Kentucky schools for the rest of the academic year because of the …

For most, if not all of us, life has been completely upended lately. Some of us are stuck in the house with our whole families — maybe for the first …

The Louisville Urban League will publish its new State of Black Louisville report in the coming weeks, documenting issues that affect African-American residents and their livelihoods. The report is expected to address …

Recent changes in Louisville's arts scene have drawn attention to the industry. StageOne Family Theatre's artistic director left his job after two years with the company, and nine Actors Theatre employees were laid off …

Kentucky's 2020 legislative session has thus far included bills on school safety, immigration, abortion and more. With Democratic Governor Andy …

Each year before the Kentucky Derby, state and local advocates raise awareness about potential "spikes" in human trafficking. Governor Andy Beshear highlighted the topic last week when he declared January as "Human …

Thousands of Kentuckians have expunged their records since a 2016 law made some low-level offenses eligible to be cleared. Greater Louisville Inc. has endorsed expungement as a way to boost Kentucky's workforce …

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says expanded gaming could become a new revenue source which could help fund the state's struggling pension systems. Some …

In Conversation covered a lot in 2019. From homelessness and vaccinations to bourbon and marijuana, more than a hundred guests joined the program this year to talk about dozens of topics. This week, WFPL's In …

Eastern High School's principal apologized and the school has changed its policies after girls were turned away from their homecoming dance for …

Kentucky has instituted major reforms to its systems that handle sexual assault cases. Those reforms include requirements for providing, testing and …

The rate of foster youth entering Kentucky's foster care system has grown since 2011, and a decreasing percentage of those youth are being reunified with their parents or guardians. That data was outlined in a report …

The Louisville Story Program's new project, "Better Lucky Than Good," is an oral history of Churchill Downs backside workers and people who lived near the track. WFPL's In Conversation talked with subjects from the book …

Philanthropy in Louisville is changing. Cuts to the city's budget slashed nonprofits' funds as officials look to philanthropic organizations for help. But the most recent data from the Kentucky Nonprofit Network shows …

Kentucky's Republican party won big in the 2019 election, securing all but the governor's seat. With Democrat Andy Beshear preparing to follow …

Louisville officials opened an $11.6 million animal shelter last week, expanding animal services for strays animals and pet owners. Also last week, a local animal abuse registry went live--it requires anyone convicted …

Democratic Attorney General Andy Beshear is in a tight race for governor against Republican incumbent Matt Bevin, according to a recent Mason-Dixon …

It has been a memorable year for Louisville and Mayor Greg Fischer. Last November, Fischer was elected to his third and final term in office and major projects, like a track and field complex and a new YMCA, are finally …

Louisville is hosting the inaugural Define American Summit this weekend, welcoming hundreds of visitors to comedy shows, work shops and discussions …

Debate around gun access and gun violence has spilled into Kentucky and the rest of the nation amid high-profile mass shootings. Some states, like …

Climate change has increased Kentucky's average temperature, contributed to heavier rainfall and is associated with other weather-related changes in the state. Activists like Greta Thunberg have brought more attention …

Suicide among veterans is still a big problem across the nation, but Kentucky outpaces the nation with a reported 36 veteran suicides per 100,000 people in 2016. Advocates talked about what's being done to address …

Louisville's western neighborhoods are about to witness unprecedented investment, with nearly $1 billion flowing into projects in and around the …

Kentucky now has the highest rate of child abuse and neglect in the country, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Children's Bureau. Panelists talked about what has driven Kentucky's child …

This week In Conversation, we talk about the University of Louisville's plans to buy Jewish Hospital and other properties and how those plans could …

This Week In Conversation, we talk labor. From recent right-to-work legislation in Kentucky to groundbreaking reporting on failures in the way the state investigates on-the-job deaths to Harlan County miners protesting …

This Week In Conversation, we talk with University of Louisville President Neeli Bendapudi. A lot has happened at the university over the past few …

The more than $90 million Sherman Minton renewal project would add up to 30 years of life to the aging bridge. But construction could have a huge …

Louisville officials closed another homeless camp last week, continuing a string of camp shutdowns as the city struggles to find solutions …

Though substantial evidence of nation-wide raids by Immigration and Customs enforcement (ICE) last weekend failed to materialize, the threat …

The Louisville Free Public Library nearly lost two branch locations and $2.26 million from its overall library funding under Mayor Greg …

We look back on previous episodes of In Conversation. These include discussions about the increasing number of youth in Kentucky using electronic cigarettes, the obstacles and successes of Louisville's park …

Kentucky's public pension system is putting a crunch on the budgets of regional universities and "quasi" state agencies. Those entities will be required to have a massive increase in their pension costs …

Kentucky's hemp industry is booming, reporting a $41 million growth in sales last year when compared to 2017. The passage of the federal 2018 Farm Bill effectively legalized the crop and opened it for research …

The Congress for New Urbanism's 27th Annual Convention landed in Louisville this week, and more than a thousand designers, planners and architects showed up to learn about the present and future of urbanism. …

Kentucky was one of a few states where the jail population increased last year, and officials have taken notice. The nonprofit Kentucky …

The Louisville Metro Council announced it would close public pools and cut the city budget to address an impending budget shortfall. Those …

Kentucky and the rest of the nation are wrestling with the huge popularity of electronic cigarettes among youth. A survey by the Foundation …

In April, WFPL published a five-part series about toxic air pollution in Louisville. Energy and Environment Reporter Ryan Van Velzer …

In an update two weeks ago, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said the recent measles outbreak has led to the most cases of the disease since 2000. Before 1963, in the decade before the measles …

The Kentucky Derby tradition has grown and changed over the past 145 years in Louisville, creating epic moments and memorable scenes for people. We hear from Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, the Kentucky Derby …

Earlier this month, a Courier Journal story about a traffic stop involving Tae-Ahn Lea sparked public outrage. Lea, a black teenager, was …

Much of Louisville’s infrastructure needs repairs, but the city has a long way to go before it can upgrade its aging systems. Meanwhile, residents in some Louisville neighborhoods are experiencing frequent …

As Louisville's art scene grows, so too has diversity and representation in the industry. One sign of that is new Actors Theatre of Louisville Artistic Director Robert Barry Fleming, the first non-white …

Legislators passed several bills during this year's legislative session affecting the state pension system, abortion, felony expungement, …

Debate on whether the state should manage the school system is ongoing, and JCPS teachers organized several "sickouts" to protest …

The 2019 Kentucky Derby Festival expects to attract hundreds of thousands of people to the Louisville area for events like the Thunder Over Louisville fireworks display and the Pegasus Parade. This year's …

Kentucky Congressman John Yarmuth is in a powerful position in his new role as chair of the House Budget Committee where he's now …

The neighborhoods of Louisville's west end are undergoing a flurry of investment and development, and it could mean big changes for the …

Citing soaring state pension obligations over the next four years, budget restrictions and few choices, Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer says Metro government faces a serious fiscal shortfall and services and city …

Kentucky lawmakers have discussed medical marijuana bills in recent years, but measures have never gained enough momentum to pass the early stages of the state legislature. But two bills introduced this …

Whether it’s the new toll bridges, potholes and construction along Dixie Highway or new electronic fare cards at TARC, transportation — or …

It’s been 20 years since Louisville became the first Kentucky city to pass an ordinance making it illegal to discriminate in housing, employment and public accommodations based on sexual orientation and gender …

Soccer is big in Louisville. College basketball is huge. So why don't we have a major league team here? That's what we talked about this …

A state corrective action plan with Jefferson County Public Schools has gone into effect. The plan follows a scathing audit of JCPS — …

Kentucky’s bourbon boom is showing no sign of fading, with both new and longtime distillers investing hundreds of millions of dollars in …

We’ll take calls from listeners and comments from social media, giving the community a platform to have their questions answered and hold …