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Louisville is seeing growing demand for services for people experiencing homelessness. Volunteers of America Mid-States President and CEO Jennifer Hancock explains how the organization is working to address this challenge. www.lpm.org/news/2026-01...
A Community Care Campus takes shape as Louisville seeks homelessness solutions
Louisville is seeing growing demand for services for people experiencing homelessness. Volunteers of America Mid-States President and CEO Jennifer Hancock explains how the organization is working to address this challenge.
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January 19, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Kentucky Power wants to be able to use long-term debt to avoid raising customer rates again in a few years. www.lpm.org/news/2026-01...
Kentucky Power says state lawmakers could help hold electricity rates down
Kentucky Power wants to be able to use long-term debt to avoid raising customer rates again in a few years.
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January 16, 2026 at 10:30 PM
There are many free events in Louisville in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. www.lpm.org/news/2026-01...
8 ways to celebrate MLK Day 2026 in Louisville
There are many free events in Louisville in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM
The National Transportation Safety Board says Boeing knew of a defect in the MD-11 cargo plane in 2011. Their update came just after reporters got their first look at the site of the UPS plane crash that killed 15 people. www.lpm.org/news/2026-01...
As Louisville continues UPS crash clean up, investigators say plane defects were known 15 years ago
The National Transportation Safety Board says Boeing knew of a defect in the MD-11 cargo plane in 2011. Their update came just after reporters got their first look at the site of the UPS plane crash that killed 15 people.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali is featured on a USPS forever stamp. Hundreds of Louisvillians gathered to celebrate the moment. www.lpm.org/news/2026-01...
The Champ’s stamp: USPS unveils Muhammad Ali postage
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali is featured on a USPS forever stamp. Hundreds of Louisvillians gathered to celebrate the moment.
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January 15, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Indiana hopefuls have a few weeks left to file to run in the primary. The filing period opened last week for major party candidates and some Southern Indiana incumbents already have challengers for May. www.lpm.org/news/2026-01...
Here’s who’s filed for the primary in Southern Indiana so far
Indiana hopefuls have a few weeks left to file to run in the primary. The filing period opened last week for major party candidates and some Southern Indiana incumbents already have challengers for May.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM
It’s peak winter cold and flu season, which means, more than likely, someone in your family is feeling crummy right now. Here are three things to know when you’re seeking our care for common cold and flu symptoms. www.lpm.org/news/2026-01...
HealthQ: An utterly practical guide to finding care during flu season
January is part of the peak season for respiratory illness in the U.S.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM
LPM’s Giselle Rhoden and Laura Shine talk about some upcoming, affordable events around Louisville. www.lpm.org/news/2026-01...
Arts, Culture, Et Cetera: What to do in Louisville this midwinter
LPM’s Giselle Rhoden and Laura Shine talk about some upcoming, affordable events around Louisville.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:30 PM
One of several GOP bills to limit property taxes on elderly homeowners with a constitutional amendment has cleared a Kentucky Senate committee. www.lpm.org/news/2026-01...
Republicans push for Kentucky constitutional amendment to limit homestead tax
One of several GOP bills to limit property taxes on elderly homeowners with a constitutional amendment has cleared a Kentucky Senate committee.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:30 AM
As federal immigration policies spark protests across the country, Kentucky GOP lawmakers filed at least five bills designed to encourage or require more local and state participation in immigration enforcement. www.lpm.org/news/2026-01...
Kentucky GOP bills would require locals to work with ICE, ban sanctuary policies
As federal immigration policies spark protests across the country, Kentucky GOP lawmakers filed at least five bills designed to encourage or require more local and state participation in immigration enforcement.
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January 14, 2026 at 10:30 PM
A Louisville native with experience working with major television and film networks and studios is now attached to direct the Kentucky Film Office, the state agency geared toward marketing the Bluegrass State to the entertainment industry. www.lpm.org/news/2026-01...
State announces hiring of Louisville native Meg Fister to lead revamped Kentucky Film Office
A Louisville native with experience working with major television and film networks and studios is now attached to direct the Kentucky Film Office, the state agency geared toward marketing the Bluegrass State to the entertainment industry.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Republicans in the Kentucky Senate gave priority status to a bill that could return driver’s license renewals back to county offices, citing long wait times at regional offices. www.lpm.org/news/2026-01...
Senate GOP pushes bill to move driver’s license renewals back to Kentucky counties
Republicans in the Kentucky Senate gave priority status to a bill that could return driver’s license renewals back to county offices, citing long wait times at regional offices.
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January 13, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Several Republican legislators are drafting bills to increase the housing supply and combat homelessness in Kentucky. www.lpm.org/news/2026-01...
Kentucky GOP lawmakers offer plans to improve housing supply, combat homelessness
Several Republican legislators are drafting legislation to increase the housing supply and combat homelessness in Kentucky.
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January 13, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Republicans on Louisville Metro Council are continuing to try and implement their “Safer Louisville” strategy for improving public safety. www.lpm.org/news/2026-01...
Louisville Republicans will target illegal donation boxes, ATV use in 2026
Republicans on Louisville Metro Council are continuing to try and implement their “Safer Louisville” strategy for improving public safety.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Indiana lawmakers are back in session, after an early start in December. Here's a look at some priorities for lawmakers representing Clark and Floyd counties. www.lpm.org/news/2026-01...
Southern Indiana lawmakers support bills on immigration, health care, voting and taxes
Indiana lawmakers are back in session, after an early start in December. Here are some priorities for lawmakers representing Clark and Floyd counties.
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January 13, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Louisville will have more than a dozen competitive local government races this year, including elections for mayor, Metro Council and county sheriff. www.lpm.org/news/2026-01...
Who’s running for Louisville mayor, Metro Council in 2026?
Louisville will have more than a dozen competitive local government races this year, including elections for mayor, Metro Council and county sheriff.
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January 12, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Murray State University officials said they believe the bomb threat that interrupted classes Monday to be a hoax.

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Bomb threat interrupts first day of spring classes on Murray State campus
Murray State University officials said they believe the bomb threat that interrupted classes Monday to be a hoax.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:30 PM
The candidate filing deadline passed Friday in Kentucky, with Democrats again leaving many General Assembly races unchallenged to the Republican supermajority.

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Democrats again leave many Kentucky legislative races unchallenged in 2026
The candidate filing deadline passed Friday in Kentucky, with Democrats again leaving many General Assembly races unchallenged to the Republican supermajority.
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January 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM
LPM’s Roberto Roldan sat down with Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and his new artificial intelligence chief to discuss the technology’s promises and some of the public’s concerns. www.lpm.org/news/2026-01...
Louisville leaders say AI embrace will have ‘guardrails,’ ‘people making decisions’
LPM’s Roberto Roldan sat down with Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and his new artificial intelligence chief to discuss the technology’s promises and some of the public’s concerns.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:30 PM
A naturalized citizen was inspired to run for the Kentucky House a day after GOP bills were filed to ban immigrants from public office, saying it’s “not the time to sit on the sidelines.” www.lpm.org/news/2026-01...
Immigrant citizen inspired to run for Kentucky office: ‘Not the time to sit on the sidelines’
A naturalized citizen was inspired to run for the Kentucky House a day after GOP bills were filed to ban immigrants from public office, saying it’s “not the time to sit on the sidelines.”
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January 9, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Indiana Republicans in the House and Senate have released their legislative priorities for 2026. Leadership say they are focused on fraud, deregulation, and keeping the legislative session short.

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Indiana Republicans 2026 legislative priorities focus on fraud and deregulation
Indiana Republicans in the House and Senate have released their legislative priorities for 2026. Leadership say they are focused on fraud, deregulation, and keeping the legislative session short.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Protesters marched through the streets of downtown Louisville on Thursday evening from Metro Hall to a nearby federal customs and immigration office for a moment of silence. www.lpm.org/news/2026-01...
Louisville joins nationwide ICE protests after federal agent kills Minneapolis woman
Protesters marched through the streets of downtown Louisville on Thursday evening from Metro Hall to a nearby federal customs and immigration office for a moment of silence.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Louisville Metro Council held its first meeting of the year Thursday night, where members selected leadership for 2026. www.lpm.org/news/2026-01...
Louisville Metro Council picks party leaders for ‘competitive’ election year
Louisville Metro Council held its first meeting of the year Thursday night, where members selected leadership for 2026.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:30 AM
A Republican lawmaker has filed two bills designed to keep naturalized Americans and those with dual citizenship from serving in local or state elected offices in Kentucky. www.lpm.org/news/2026-01...
Immigrant citizens would be barred from local, state offices in Kentucky under proposed bills
A Republican lawmaker has filed two bills designed to keep naturalized Americans and those with dual citizenship from serving in local or state elected offices in Kentucky.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:30 AM
There’s no reason to spend the next three months on the couch, unless you want to. Here are some ideas for things to do in and around Southern Indiana. www.lpm.org/news/2026-01...
Here’s your inspiration to get out of the house this winter in Southern Indiana
There’s no reason to spend the next three months on the couch, unless you want to.
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January 8, 2026 at 8:30 PM