Louisville Metro Department of Corrections Considering Re-Brand to Kentuckiana Corrections
The change is being considered to combat poor public image and to give the department a “fresh start”. Full Story
Poor Turnout for Depression Screening at Mall St. Matthews Blamed on Cloudy Weather, Depressed Target Audience
Organizers were hoping to help “hundreds of potentially depressed individuals” at a free screening last weekend. Instead, poor planning, bad weather, and an ill-fated Chik-Fil-A sandwich giveaway led to a record-low turnout at Mall St. Matthews. Full Story
Louisville’s Problem that Doesn’t Seem to Be Going Away
Despite a re-vitalized downtown, healthy economy, and great local meteorologists, the problem persists. Full Story
Lake Forest Woman Forgets to Update Facebook Profile Picture to Derby Day Photo
Just over a week after attending Derby, Sara Bergeron made a “horrifying” discovery on her Facebook page. Full Story
Louisville’s Last “Mom and Pop” Immediate Care Center to Close Doors
After 36 years and thousands of patients served, “Bob and Kelly’s Immediate Care Center” is forced to shut down. Full Story
BW3 Server to Stop Addressing Male Customers as “Boss”
Billy Rightman started calling male customers “Boss” almost ten years ago, but now vows to make a change. Full Story
Highly Anticipated Mall St Matthews vs. Oxmoor Center Softball Game to be Played Wednesday
A small trophy and year-long bragging rights will be on the line when the area’s two malls “play ball” this week. Full Story
Area Day Care Center to Close Controversial Drive-Thru Window
Five months after opening, SunnyTimes Day Care will discontinue the use of drive-thru drop off and pick up service at its east end location. Full Story
Angry Green Bay Packer Fans Take to Streets, Protest Loss to Tennesee Titans
The largest protest was in downtown Milwaukee, where fans yelled and held signs saying “Not our Packers” and “Make Green Bay Great Again”. Full Story
Lake Forest Woman Overreacts to Olympic Closing Ceremony
Susan Holt took to social media immediately following the ceremony, calling it “Inspiring” and “Life-changing”. Full Story
“Christmas In July” Sales Fail to Stimulate Local Economy
Despite their best efforts, it was another disappointing “Christmas In July” for Louisville area businesses. Full Story
J-Town Man Deletes “Words With Friends” app After 0-1 Start
Tom Hamilton was looking for fun, but instead found frustration when his favorite words weren’t recognized by the popular app. Full Story
Area News Outlets Fail to Find Local Connection to Bruce Jenner
The former decathlete is making world-wide headlines, but no local news stations were able to find a local tie-in to Bruce Jenner. Full Story
Highlands Man Unsure What to Do With Drake’s Gift Card
Dylan Rome’s Christmas was “all good” until he opened an envelope from a rarely seen relative. Full Story
Jefferson County Driver’s License Exam adds Driving from Shelbyville Road Plaza to Oxmoor Center and Back
Area teenagers hoping for a low-stress road test on the way to getting their driver’s license may be in for an unpleasant experience. Full Story
Clifton Man Begins Building Alcohol Tolerance for Next Year’s Kentucky Derby
Steve Zubriski, better known as the “Z Man” amongst his friends, vows to drink daily over the next seven months in order to have an “epic” Kentucky Derby week. Full Story
UofL Study: Drinking Diet Mountain Dew Instead of Regular Mountain Dew Adds Three Weeks to Human Life Expectancy
By injecting laboratory mice with both regular and diet versions of Mountain Dew, then watching the mice die over a two week period, lead researcher Dr. Steven Papa is confident in the study’s results. Full Story
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