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Louisville’s most chaotic intersections are turning drivers into walking comedians—Hikes Lane and Browns Lane is a five-street maze, Bardstown Road and Wrocklage Avenue looks like a construction site built on another intersection, Poplar Level and Watterson exits flirt with head-on collisions, E. Oak and Schiller Avenue turns right turns into Russian roulette, and the E. St. Catherine off-ramp is...

Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, is recovering after being hospitalized following emergency dispatch calls from his D.C. residence on June 14th — though officials haven’t confirmed if the calls were about him. Adviser Scott Jennings spoke with him for 20 minutes, calling it a surprise but meaningful connection. Other Senators, including John Thune and John Barrasso, also recently chatted with McConnel...

Weather delays push tee times back, but the ISCO Championship is still roaring to life—with four top players tied at seven under par. Stephan Jaeger and Steven Fisk opened strong with seven birdies each, while Troy Merritt and Lucas Glover made late surges to join the leaderboard. With the tournament stretching through Sunday, the race is tight, the conditions tough, and the drama just beginning....

Heavy rain and flash flood warnings are slamming Louisville and southern Indiana, with storms dumping 1-3 inches already and more on the way—potentially turning streets, underpasses, and highways into rivers. Doppler radar confirms intense downpours, especially in south Harrison County, IN, and west central Jefferson County, KY. Officials urge residents in areas like Shively, Valley Station, Eliza...

Kentucky just launched a sleek new website to woo filmmakers with its unbeatable combo of scenic diversity, top-tier incentives, and a growing local crew network — all backed by serious state investment and a bold vision to turn the Bluegrass State into a year-round global film hub. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@...

Bike 4 Alzheimer’s riders pedal 3,600 miles from San Francisco to Virginia Beach, raising $82K toward a $150K goal in their 12th year of fighting Alzheimer’s—one of their own, Alexander Mooney, says it’s about being part of something bigger. They rolled through Jeffersontown, stopping at Bearno’s, and are heading toward Lexington before wrapping up July 26. Their 72-day journey is fueled by grit,...

Jeffersontown is cracking down on park vandalism after a surge in damage at key spots like Skyview and Veterans Memorial Parks—where fires, trash, and destroyed restrooms have turned sacred spaces into nightmares. The mayor confirms the problem’s escalated this year, especially at Veterans Memorial, now so trashed restrooms are unusable. In response, the city’s rolling out tough fixes: portable to...

Meet Freda Withers, a TARC bus driver in Louisville who turned her daily encounters with diverse passengers into a heartwarming children’s book called “A Seat by the Window.” Through her eyes, every seat on the bus becomes a portal to understanding — teaching kids that shifting your perspective, even just moving to a different seat, can open your heart to compassion and kindness. This real-life in...

Kentucky’s State Fair CEO David Beck was abruptly fired just days after a Supreme Court ruling expanded the governor’s power over state boards — sparking political chaos, unanswered questions, and accusations of a power play. With Republicans demanding transparency and lawmakers pushing for answers, interim CEO Mike Berry now leads amid confusion over Beck’s contract, lack of notice, and missing t...

A historic housing bill, the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, is poised to become law—marking the first major federal housing legislation in over a decade. Designed to combat affordability and homelessness, it caps large-scale single-family home purchases by institutions, expands housing vouchers, and allocates $200 million yearly to help cities update zoning laws. With cities nationwide facing m...

A Louisville woman, walking her dog near Preston Highway before a holiday weekend, was struck by a truck and left critically injured—broken ribs, a femur, and internal bleeding. The driver stopped, looked at her, then drove off. Despite the agony and trauma, she refuses to be bitter, channeling her pain into a drive to help others. Investigators are pursuing the case, but no arrest has been made....

A potential alcohol sales restriction in the Highlands may be dropped as a deal emerges between petition organizers and the Louisville Hospitality Association. Residents originally pushed for strict rules—like 70% food revenue and alcohol-only-with-meals—to curb safety concerns along Bardstown Road. But business owners warn those rules could shutter up to 25 establishments, displacing 500 workers....

Elizabethtown’s dream venue is finally taking shape with the grand steel beam placement of the $40 million Steelgrove Amphitheater — a sleek, intimate boutique concert space nestled in nature, designed to draw music lovers and boost the local economy with every ticket sold. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai...

Corydon, Indiana, is popping into the spotlight this weekend with its fifth annual Popcorn Festival—two full days of celebration for the golden kernel that’s turned this southern Indiana town into a global popcorn hub. Over 20 million pounds of locally grown popcorn, shipped to 50+ countries including Venezuela, fuels the event, honoring the 18 Harrison County farmers who make it all happen. Beyon...

Cyclospora infections are surging across Kentucky, Indiana, and beyond—with Baptist Health reporting 14 cases and Norton Healthcare 16 this year—though no hospitalizations so far. While summer peaks are normal, this year’s numbers are unusually high, and officials are still investigating without pinpointing a specific food source. Symptoms include severe diarrhea, nausea, and fatigue, lasting days...

A Southern Indiana man, Stephen Lang, faces murder charges after his wife was found dead in their home — claiming it was an accident when his finger allegedly triggered a round still in the chamber. But police and court docs paint a far more troubling picture: inconsistencies in his story, scratches he blames on CPR (though he said his son did it), and a gun-handling demo that made investigators s...

The ISCO Championships ignite at Hurstbourne Country Club, spotlighting 144 rising golf stars—like Miles Russell and Jackson Coiven—who’re already rewriting the script of the sport. Beyond the talent, the course’s championship setup and mental resilience lessons from pros like Landon Keller are drawing crowds. With finals set for Sunday, this isn’t just a tournament—it’s a launchpad for tomorrow’s...

Southern Indiana towns are racing to catch up as data centers—powerhouses of the digital age—explode in number, fueled by state tax breaks and the rise of AI. While some communities are pausing new construction to study impacts on utilities, noise, and local character, others are already moving forward with major projects like Meta’s looming facility. Residents are divided: some see these centers...

Senator Mitch McConnell’s hospitalization has sparked a firestorm of speculation and debate, as his office remains tight-lipped on the cause—though his age and past health scares, including falls and concussions, fuel concerns. House members like Nancy Mace and Marjorie Taylor Greene are calling for transparency, arguing voters deserve to know when leaders are too unwell to serve. The controversy...

A mother in Indiana made a courageous, life-saving choice by using a Safe Haven Baby Box to surrender her infant — a program designed as a last-resort lifeline for overwhelmed parents. The baby is now safely in state custody, ready for adoption, while the mother avoids legal consequences and judgment. Founded by Monica Kelsey, the program has already helped 83 babies through boxes and over 200 via...

Duke Energy is handing out $350,000 in summer energy credits to Indiana residents—up to $250 per household—to ease the heat wave burden. Partnering with local agencies, they’re making it easy to apply, while also offering free home audits, usage alerts, flexible payments, and smart rate options to help you save big this summer. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow....

Louisville braces for major rainstorms from July 9-11, with flood watches in effect and up to two inches of rain possible—especially west of I-65 and along I-64. Heaviest downpours between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., with strong wind gusts likely. Avoid flooded areas—especially at night—due to hazards like sewage and live wires. Flash flooding already occurred this week. Rain chances remain high Friday an...

Traffic chaos erupts on I-71 South near I-264 in Louisville as a multi-vehicle crash shuts down all southbound lanes—no injuries reported, but delays are expected as crews work to clear the scene. Drivers are urged to find alternate routes while officials scramble to restore normal flow. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: adver...

Louisville braces for major weather chaos as a flood watch kicks in July 9–12, with heavy rain, damaging winds up to 60 mph, and lightning expected. Storms will roll in from the west, hitting western Indiana and Kentucky first, then Louisville overnight—with the worst severe weather likely early morning July 10, including hail and tornado risks. Flash flooding is a major concern through July 11, e...

Congressman Morgan McGarvey is sounding the alarm against massive data centers moving into Louisville and Kentucky, likening them to outdated coal operations that exploit local resources without fair returns. He’s especially critical of a 400+ megawatt facility in west Louisville already approved by the planning commission, arguing these projects are often sited in lower-income communities where s...