Louisville

Louisville Ladder Inc., a manufacturer of attic ladders sold by stores like Home Depot and Lowe’s, recalled 1,770,000 units under various brand names. The recall was issued after reports that bolts on the ladders could break, potentially causing serious injuries or falls. Customers are advised to stop using the ladders immediately and visit a specific website for a free repair kit.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife relocated an adult male black bear from Louisville after it remained in the neighborhood for several days. The bear was tranquilized and moved to a more suitable habitat due to increased human-bear conflicts caused by drought depleting natural food sources.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife had to relocate a bear that was settling in a neighborhood in Louisville. The bear was setting up shop in the area, prompting the relocation.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife relocated a bear that had settled in a Louisville neighborhood. The action was taken after the bear began establishing itself in the residential area.

A 6-month-old child abducted by a babysitter in Indiana was safely recovered in Kentucky after a multistate search. The suspect, Jasmine O’Sullivan, was arrested and faces a federal kidnapping charge, while the child was reunited with her family.

Da’Jon Hayes-Burr, a 15-year-old Louisville high school student, was shot dead in Shawnee, Kentucky, months after he was stabbed while attempting to protect a 12-year-old girl from sexual harassment.

A Hopkinsville man has been charged with murder after a Bowling Green man was found shot to death in the Little River. Terrance Christian, 44, is accused of killing Clifford Barber, 34, whose body was discovered near West Side Park. Police reported that Barber suffered gunshot wounds to his torso.

Churchill Downs Inc. reported Q2 net income of $241 million with earnings of $3.42 per share, surpassing revenue forecasts of $980 million. Adjusted earnings were $3.45 per share, exceeding analysts' expectations of $976.7 million in revenue.

Stock Yards Bancorp Inc. reported second-quarter net income of $40.1 million with earnings of $1.31 per share, surpassing Wall Street expectations. The company's revenue of $155.1 million and interest-adjusted revenue of $114.7 million also exceeded analyst forecasts.

Da’Jon Anthony Hayes-Burr, a 15-year-old in Kentucky, was fatally shot after previously defending a 12-year-old girl from harassment by a 45-year-old man. A 14-year-old was arrested for his murder in Louisville’s Shawnee neighborhood.

Luke The Maker, a Louisville-based creator, designed a 3D-printed pistol-shaped case for the Xteink X4 e-reader called 'Gundle.' The case, modeled after a real gun, cannot fire bullets and serves no functional purpose beyond holding the e-reader.

Erie residents saved 54 million gallons of water from April to June, a 10% reduction from their five-year average, under voluntary drought restrictions. Residents are encouraged to water lawns twice weekly, with some opting for native plants or converting turf to gardens. Comparisons show Northglenn, under mandatory restrictions, achieved a 3% reduction.

A Kentucky jury ordered a gun kit seller to pay over $100 million in the death of a teen. The case involves Henry Coby Willis, whose family was represented by lawyer Tad Thomas and mother Laura Herp.

A ghost gun company, Husky Armory LLC, was ordered to pay $104.2 million in the death of a Kentucky teenager who purchased the company's pistol-building kit online. The jury awarded $4.2 million in economic damages and $100 million in punitive damages, finding the company violated federal regulations by selling to a minor.

UPS did not require detailed inspections of a critical engine-mount bearing that failed, leading to an engine detachment and crash in Louisville. Boeing and the FAA initially downplayed the risk, and maintenance company STE San Antonio Aerospace followed UPS's inspection guidelines, which focused on corrosion rather than bearing failure.

The Trump Justice Department claimed police reform efforts in cities like Louisville and Minneapolis were 'factually unjustified,' but a new ACLU report reveals continued excessive force and misconduct by officers, including Taser misuse during mental health calls. The report, covering late 2024 to early 2025, highlights incidents such as a Minneapolis officer repeatedly shocking a compliant individual and a Louisville officer escalating a mental health encounter with a Taser and baton.

RTD is proposing to discontinue Route 228, the only neighborhood bus route in Superior, amid a $250 million budget shortfall. Advocates, including Jack Rosenthal and Commuting Solutions, argue the route is a critical lifeline for regional connectivity, while Superior officials invested $100,000 in bus stop improvements. A vote on the route's future is scheduled for July, with public meetings in June 2026.

A former Louisville police officer has been charged with manslaughter for fatally shooting a naked man. The incident occurred in Louisville and resulted in the man's death.

Louisville, Kentucky, adopted police reforms after the Trump-era DOJ halted federal oversight, but officers shot and killed Katelyn Hall amid ongoing issues like discriminatory policing and inadequate use-of-force reviews. Local reform efforts have yielded mixed results, with some initiatives like mental health call redirection implemented slowly.

A Louisville man and a Nicholasville woman were sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for online enticement of minors. The case involved federal charges related to targeting children through online platforms.

A UPS cargo plane crashed in Louisville last year, killing 15 people, and the National Transportation Safety Board will hold a two-day hearing to investigate the cause. The hearing starts on Tuesday. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff.

Lexington hotels near the Kentucky Derby are struggling with lower occupancy rates as travelers increasingly opt to stay in Louisville or nearby areas. Factors include expanded Derby race days, economic pressures, tighter security, and shifting attitudes toward horse racing ethics. Hotels now prioritize balancing occupancy over aggressive price hikes, with events like Keeneland and Railbird driving higher demand.