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Minutes after the Indiana House confirmed it will return to the Statehouse next week to redistrict, Senate Republicans reversed course and said they'd show up Dec. 8. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
Indiana House returning next week to address redistricting; Senate to join Dec. 8
The Indiana House confirmed it will return to the Statehouse next week to redistrict and Senate Republicans quickly followed suit.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Minutes after the Indiana House confirmed it will return to the Statehouse next week to redistrict, Senate Republicans reversed course and said they'd show up Dec. 8. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg has appointed Wesley Sydnor to lead the city's Department of Public Works. Sydnor previously worked at MSD. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
Former MSD official tapped to lead Louisville’s Department of Public Works
Wesley Sydnor has been appointed to lead Public Works by Mayor Craig Greenberg.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg has appointed Wesley Sydnor to lead the city's Department of Public Works. Sydnor previously worked at MSD. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
Meet McKenzie Gary. He spent the summer visiting all 120 Louisville Metro Parks to learn more about the city. He talked with us us about his experience. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
How one Louisville man visited all of the public parks in one summer
Meet McKenzie Gary. He spent the summer visiting all 120 Louisville Metro Parks to learn more about the city.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Meet McKenzie Gary. He spent the summer visiting all 120 Louisville Metro Parks to learn more about the city. He talked with us us about his experience. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
As emergency crews clean up the wreckage of a fatal UPS plane crash in Louisville, nearly 100 businesses near the airport still aren’t allowed free access to their property. While they wait, government officials have activated some aid programs. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
Officials say it may be a while before it’s business as usual around UPS plane crash site
As emergency crews clean up the wreckage of a fatal UPS plane crash in Louisville, nearly 100 businesses near the airport still aren’t allowed free access to their property. While they wait, government officials have activated some aid programs.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
As emergency crews clean up the wreckage of a fatal UPS plane crash in Louisville, nearly 100 businesses near the airport still aren’t allowed free access to their property. While they wait, government officials have activated some aid programs. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
Ricky Santiago, the new executive director of Americana Community Center, talks with LPM about the financial challenges Americana has weathered, his hopes for future sustainability and the resurgence he believes the organization is making. www.lpm.org/2025-11-24/a...
Americana seeks financial strength as it serves Louisville's immigrant community
Americana Community Center’s new leader has plans to guide the more than 30-year-old nonprofit into a more stable future.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Ricky Santiago, the new executive director of Americana Community Center, talks with LPM about the financial challenges Americana has weathered, his hopes for future sustainability and the resurgence he believes the organization is making. www.lpm.org/2025-11-24/a...
The EPA is moving to narrow the definitions of protected waterways under the Clean Water Act, opening many Kentucky waterways to pollution and destruction. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
Kentucky wetlands, streams, and drinking water at risk under proposed changes to Clean Water Act
The EPA is moving to narrow the definitions of protected waterways under the Clean Water Act, opening many waterways to pollution and destruction.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The EPA is moving to narrow the definitions of protected waterways under the Clean Water Act, opening many Kentucky waterways to pollution and destruction. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
President Donald Trump's administration is capping funding for long-term housing programs, a move that worries homeless service providers. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
Federal funding shift threatens to increase homelessness in Kentucky
President Donald Trump's administration is capping funding for long-term housing programs, a move that worries homeless service providers
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November 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
President Donald Trump's administration is capping funding for long-term housing programs, a move that worries homeless service providers. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
Gov. Mike Braun has added his name to the growing list of Republican lawmakers who received threats in recent days. This comes after the Indiana state Senate declined to take up redistricting. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
Braun says family was targeted, joins growing list of Republican lawmakers hit with recent threats
Governor Mike Braun has added his name to the growing list of Republican lawmakers who received threats in recent days.
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November 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Gov. Mike Braun has added his name to the growing list of Republican lawmakers who received threats in recent days. This comes after the Indiana state Senate declined to take up redistricting. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
Dozens of countries had called for a clear "roadmap" to transition away from the use of coal, oil and natural gas. The U.S. did not participate in the negotiations. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
U.N. climate talks end without agreement on phasing out fossil fuels
Dozens of countries had called for a clear "roadmap" to transition away from the use of coal, oil and natural gas. The U.S. did not participate in the negotiations.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Dozens of countries had called for a clear "roadmap" to transition away from the use of coal, oil and natural gas. The U.S. did not participate in the negotiations. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
The word's definition may be obvious, but Friendsgiving can mean different things to different people. Here are expert tips for how to celebrate it. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
Friendsgiving 101: A history of the made-up holiday and how to celebrate it
The word's definition may be obvious, but Friendsgiving can mean different things to different people. Here are expert tips for how to celebrate it.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The word's definition may be obvious, but Friendsgiving can mean different things to different people. Here are expert tips for how to celebrate it. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
Are Louisville winters getting warmer, or are you imagining it? Here's what the data say. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
Louisville’s winters are getting warmer
Every week WAVE 3 meteorologist Tawana Andrew breaks down what we know and what we don't about the climate and weather here in Louisville.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Are Louisville winters getting warmer, or are you imagining it? Here's what the data say. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
He's tall. He's orange. He's the Louisville Zoo's new maned wolf. Meet Chrys. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
6-year-old maned wolf, Chrys, settles in at Louisville Zoo
The maned wolf has returned to the Louisville Zoo, restoring a program it’s managed since the 1980s.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:30 PM
He's tall. He's orange. He's the Louisville Zoo's new maned wolf. Meet Chrys. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
A Republican state representative plans to file legislation that would require all Kentucky police agencies to partner with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
Proposed bill would force Kentucky police departments to work with ICE task force program
A Republican state representative plans to file legislation that would require all Kentucky police agencies to partner with Immigration and Customs Enforcement in a program that gives local officers some power to enforce federal immigration law.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
A Republican state representative plans to file legislation that would require all Kentucky police agencies to partner with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
More than 36% of people released from prison return within three years, according to the Indiana Department of Correction. Issues like finding work and housing, substance use and lack of outside support contribute to the state's recidivism rate. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
What contributes to Indiana's recidivism rate? Here's what an expert had to say
More than 36% of people released from prison return within three years, according to the Indiana Department of Correction. Issues like finding work and housing, substance use and lack of outside support contribute to the state's recidivism rate.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
More than 36% of people released from prison return within three years, according to the Indiana Department of Correction. Issues like finding work and housing, substance use and lack of outside support contribute to the state's recidivism rate. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
Louisville officials are simplifying the permitting process for people interested in operating a temporary shelter during extreme weather. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
Louisville now accepting applications for cold weather shelter operators
Louisville officials are simplifying the permitting process for people interested in operating a temporary shelter during extreme weather.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Louisville officials are simplifying the permitting process for people interested in operating a temporary shelter during extreme weather. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
A newly released preliminary investigation has found cracks in hardware meant to hold the left engine to the UPS cargo plane that crashed, killing and injuring dozens of people in Louisville. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
Early UPS crash report indicates failure of left-engine hardware during takeoff in Louisville
A newly released preliminary investigation has found cracks in hardware meant to hold the left engine to the UPS cargo plane that crashed, killing and injuring dozens of people in Louisville.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM
A newly released preliminary investigation has found cracks in hardware meant to hold the left engine to the UPS cargo plane that crashed, killing and injuring dozens of people in Louisville. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
Eastern Kentucky is full of isolated, rural towns that have experienced decline alongside the coal industry. But some who want to stick around are trying to reverse that by revitalizing the region's downtown spaces. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
In eastern Kentucky, locals try to reverse decline by revitalizing community spaces
Eastern Kentucky is full of isolated, rural towns that have experienced decline alongside the coal industry. But some who want to stick around are trying to reverse that by revitalizing the region's downtown spaces.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Eastern Kentucky is full of isolated, rural towns that have experienced decline alongside the coal industry. But some who want to stick around are trying to reverse that by revitalizing the region's downtown spaces. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
GE Appliances on Thursday touted wide-ranging ripple effects from shifting production from China to Kentucky as it announced more than $150 million in new contracts awarded to U.S.-based suppliers. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
November 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
GE Appliances on Thursday touted wide-ranging ripple effects from shifting production from China to Kentucky as it announced more than $150 million in new contracts awarded to U.S.-based suppliers. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
The federal government shutdown delayed movement for a program that helps people pay utility bills. In Southern Indiana, people can still get assistance due to a surplus from last season. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
Energy assistance program active in Southern Indiana despite shutdown delays
The federal government shutdown delayed movement for a program that helps people pay utility bills. In Southern Indiana, people can still get assistance due to a surplus from last season.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The federal government shutdown delayed movement for a program that helps people pay utility bills. In Southern Indiana, people can still get assistance due to a surplus from last season. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
Feed Louisville is a nonprofit that makes meals for unhoused and food-insecure residents. Executive director Rhona Kamar explains how the organization "rescues" food to help the hungry. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
How nonprofit Feed Louisville ‘rescues’ food to help the hungry
Food insecurity is rising everywhere, including in Louisville. Listen to how Feed Louisville is helping.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Feed Louisville is a nonprofit that makes meals for unhoused and food-insecure residents. Executive director Rhona Kamar explains how the organization "rescues" food to help the hungry. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
The chair of the Kentucky Public Service Commission asked Kentucky Power executives to explain to electricity customers why they need to pay for a coal plant in West Virginia. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
'What's the bright spot?' PSC chair asks Kentucky Power about coal plant costs
The chair of the Kentucky Public Service Commission asked Kentucky Power executives to explain to electricity customers why they need to pay for a coal plant in West Virginia.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The chair of the Kentucky Public Service Commission asked Kentucky Power executives to explain to electricity customers why they need to pay for a coal plant in West Virginia. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
This season of Dig examines the systemic failings that allowed 20 years of child sex abuse to go unchecked. Here are five takeaways from the podcast. www.lpm.org/investigate/...
5 takeaways from KyCIR’s latest season of Dig
This season of Dig examines the systemic failings that allowed 20 years of child sex abuse to go unchecked.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
This season of Dig examines the systemic failings that allowed 20 years of child sex abuse to go unchecked. Here are five takeaways from the podcast. www.lpm.org/investigate/...
The measure would compel the DOJ to release files regarding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It now goes to the Senate, where some lawmakers want extra guardrails around what can be released. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
House votes to approve releasing the Epstein files by a near unanimous margin
The measure would compel the DOJ to release files regarding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It now goes to the Senate, where some lawmakers want extra guardrails around what can be released.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The measure would compel the DOJ to release files regarding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It now goes to the Senate, where some lawmakers want extra guardrails around what can be released. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
With a lawsuit brewing, UPS Airlines President Bill Moore joined Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg Tuesday to offer support for impacted families and businesses. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
UPS Airlines president makes appearance in Louisville post devastating crash, amid lawsuit
With a lawsuit brewing, UPS Airlines President Bill Moore joined Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg Tuesday to offer support for impacted families and businesses.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:30 PM
With a lawsuit brewing, UPS Airlines President Bill Moore joined Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg Tuesday to offer support for impacted families and businesses. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
A free tribute concert for the victims, first responders and UPS community will be held at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
Louisville Orchestra to play free tribute concert honoring UPS plane crash victims
A free tribute concert for the victims, first responders and UPS community will be held at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
A free tribute concert for the victims, first responders and UPS community will be held at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...