By Alexis Mathews Click here for updates on this story LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — One hundred and sixty years after slavery was abolished in the Commonwealth, legislation aims to address the lingering effects on modern-day Kentuckians,

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.

TSA officers found significantly less firearms at Kentucky security checkpoints in 2024 than the previous year.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Vermont-based distiller plans to open a new location in downtown Louisville later this year. WhistlePig Whiskey is an American whiskey brand. The WhistlePig PiggyBank will be located at 403 E. Market Street. It will be located in the former Bank Shot Billiards space, according to a news release.

LOUISVILLE – The KET Louisville Production Center is now open in the American Life Building at 471 West Main Street.

WhistlePig announced on Wednesday the new release of its Snout-to-Tail Bourbon - Aged 10 Years. The "disruptive" bourbon spent time in custom finishing barrels with distinctive heads. The brand, known for its rye whiskeys,

The heavy snowfall three weeks ago didn’t just make things difficult for drivers, but also had a big impact on wildlife, including deer searching for food.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg is revealing his legislative priorities for Kentucky’s 2025 General Assembly agenda. Among those priorities is combatting the city’s housing crisis.

Louisville rivalry better than Rick Pitino. Although he is currently the St. John’s head coach, Pitino has remained interested in UK and UofL. Mainly through social media, where Pitino has once again expressed excitement about the two program’s futures.

Derby Week general admission tickets are $24 on Opening Night and Winsday; $41 on Thurby; and a special $5 offering for 502’sDay. Reserved box seats range from $32-$39 for Derby Week and $55-$71 for Thurby depending on the location.

Louisville basketball signee Mikel Brown Jr. and Kentucky signee Malachi Moreno were named McDonald's All-Americans on Monday.

Tickets for Kentucky Derby Week and the entire 43-day Spring Meet at Churchill Downs go on sale Thursday at noon (all times Eastern). The 151st Spring Meet at the historic Louisville racetrack spans nine weeks from April 26-June 29. Kentucky Derby Week special events go on sale at https://www.kentuckyderby.com/derbyweek and they include: