The board of directors of Louisville-based Yum Brands Inc. has approved the separation of its China business.Yum owns the KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell brands. The spinoff of its China business, which was announced about a year ago, is expected to o… - 2 hours ago, 26 Sep 16, 10:47am -
The president and CEO of Louisville's largest architecture firm is retiring.Ed Jerdonek plans to retire as president and CEO of Luckett & Farley Architects, Engineers and Construction Managers Inc., effective Dec. 31.Jerdonek joined the firm in 1… - 3 hours ago, 26 Sep 16, 10:43am -
United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE: UPS) has started testing drone commercial delivery of packages to remote or difficult-to-access locations.The Atlanta-based package shipper partnered with drone maker Danvers, Mass.-based CyPhy Works to stage a moc… - 6 hours ago, 26 Sep 16, 7:18am -
Josh Starr is betting there are people out there that like caffeine as much as he does.Starr, owner of web design firm Solid Giant, recently brought a new coffee to market, called Megaton. The coffee, which is sold only online, has about three to f… - 6 hours ago, 26 Sep 16, 7:10am -
Snapchat said is rebranding as Snap Inc. and has introduced its first hardware product, "Spectacles," sunglasses that contain what the company says is one of the smallest wireless video cameras in the world.Evan Spiegel, CEO of the Venice, Calif.-b… - 6 hours ago, 26 Sep 16, 7:02am -
The 20-year-old man suspected of killing five people with a rifle at a Macy's makeup counter was described by a neighbor as so "creepy, rude and obnoxious" that she kept a Taser by her front door. He also had a string... - 26 mins ago, 26 Sep 16, 12:48pm -
The Justice Department announced Monday it's awarding more than $20 million for law enforcement agencies around the country to establish or enhance their use of body cameras, a move that comes after several fatal... - 26 mins ago, 26 Sep 16, 12:48pm -
The government's key witness in the George Washington Bridge lane-closing case testified Monday that he interpreted an email from one of the defendants that it was "time for some traffic problems" as an order to put a... - 47 mins ago, 26 Sep 16, 12:27pm -
Big changes are on the way as a cold front bring scattered showers and a few rumbles of thunder before dropping our afternoon highs into the 70s for much of this week! - 36 mins ago, 26 Sep 16, 12:38pm -
Houston Police say a total of nine people were wounded when a man opened fire on vehicles near West University just before the morning rush hour Monday. - 40 mins ago, 26 Sep 16, 12:34pm -
LEITCHFIELD, Ky. (WHAS11) -- A 21-year-old woman was killed in a crash on Western Kentucky Parkway, at the 106 mile marker, in Grayson County, Ky. on Sept. 25. - 47 mins ago, 26 Sep 16, 12:27pm -
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton hurtle toward their first debate Monday night, facing crucial tests about whether the often-brash Republican nominee can demonstrate the temperament and policy expertise to serve as president and whether Clinton can o… - 49 mins ago, 26 Sep 16, 12:25pm -
Indiana State Police has issued a statewide Amber Alert after investigators say two children were abducted from Fort Wayne, Indiana. - 25 mins ago, 26 Sep 16, 12:49pm -
Brice Rhodes, who was wheeled into Judge Amber Wolf's courtroom in a special chair, wearing a spit mask, allegedly threatened the Judge's family in a profanity-laced tirade that was all caught on video. - 38 mins ago, 26 Sep 16, 12:36pm -
Lincoln Elementary School was on lockdown for a short time this morning after reports that someone in the building had a gun. - 43 mins ago, 26 Sep 16, 12:31pm -
How big is the talent gap between Clemson and Louisville? A look back at the recruiting ratings. Any rumblings about Bobby Petrino and LSU? The coaching carousel is rolling. - 59 mins ago, 26 Sep 16, 12:15pm -
Where to have Thanksgiving dinner in Louisville, KY? Craving a traditional dinner but not in the mood to cook? Restaurants serving Thanksgiving meals. - 6 hours ago, 26 Sep 16, 7:06am -
Looking for the JCPS school calendar for 2015-2016? First day, winter break, summer break, and more. School dates every parent (and student) needs to know. - 6 hours ago, 26 Sep 16, 7:06am -
There are several Louisville malls to choose from when you're up for shopping. Here is a list of malls to help find the best for your shopping needs. - 6 hours ago, 26 Sep 16, 7:06am -
Do you love watching movies outside? How about free movies? Free summer movies screen in and around Louisville...here's the list! (There is even a free indoor option, too.) - 6 hours ago, 26 Sep 16, 7:06am -
Huber's Farm Starlight's Children's Farm Park is a great place to spend a day with children of all ages, with amenities such as a petting zoo, tractor rides, slides, mazes, and jumping pillows. - 6 hours ago, 26 Sep 16, 7:06am -
Yum Brands took another step toward completing the spinoff of its China operations. The board of Yum Brands this week approved the spinoff of Yum China Holdings, which is set to separate from Yum Brands proper on Oct. 31, and trade under the symbol Y… - 1 hour ago, 26 Sep 16, 11:53am -
The finalists for the 2016 Louisville Music Awards, our city’s version of the Grammy Awards, is a mix of both newbies and veterans from the music scene. Earlier this summer, Louisville residents were asked to vote for their favorite bands, musici… - 2 hours ago, 26 Sep 16, 10:57am -
St. Francis School, on Third and Broadway downtown, has enjoyed 27 percent growth in students over the last four years. It’s now at 155 students, and the classrooms could hold up to maybe 200. But administrators knew the school was too small — no… - 3 hours ago, 26 Sep 16, 10:00am -
This story first appeared at WLKY News and is reposted here with permission. Alltech is recalling batches of its Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale and Kentucky Pumpkin Barrel Ale due to issues with flavor and color. Alltech spokeswoman Susanna Elliott tel… - 4 hours ago, 26 Sep 16, 9:44am -
Welcome to the Sept. 26 Monday Business Briefing, your private business intelligence digest from Insider Louisville. Popcorn company one of multiple potential buyers hoping to acquire General Mills factory General Mills shut its long-operating Pillsb… - 7 hours ago, 26 Sep 16, 6:00am -
Earlier this week, both East and West Coast hip-hop were represented on stage at the Louisville Palace when ScHoolboy Q and Joey Bada$$ came to town for Q’s - 3 days ago, 23 Sep 16, 12:23pm -
Earlier this month, bluegrass fans were faced with a tough decision: whether to see Leftover Salmon or Greensky Bluegrass, both playing the same night at different venues in Louisvil - 10 days ago, 16 Sep 16, 3:18pm -
Most of us really enjoyed the city’s first week in the Top 5 of college football, cranking up the volume on activities as the calendar signaled that autumn is here. I saw the Showtime series, “A Season With Florida State Football” and loved see… - 3 days ago, 23 Sep 16, 12:07pm -
By Jackie Hollenkamp Bentley Photos by Eric Bentley Louisville, KY., – Being a South End girl, I must admit to a bit of cynicism when it comes to new development in our area. So when I heard a while back that Kroger would open its first Louisville… - 4 days ago, 22 Sep 16, 2:11pm -
by John “Hans” Gilderbloom Every year, Compassionate Friends puts down bricks to remember friends and family members who have had their lives tragically shortened. It is a very powerful approach to healing the heart but the scars on the heart a… - 5 days ago, 21 Sep 16, 8:28am -
First Marketplace Store in Metro Louisville Opens Thursday Photos from The New Dixie Highway’s Facebook Page Louisville, KY. (September 16th, 2016) – Kroger will celebrate the grand opening of the new store located at 4915 Dixie Hwy., in Louisvil… - 6 days ago, 20 Sep 16, 4:00pm -
Goal is to reduce recidivism among ‘dual diagnosis’ inmates LOUISVILLE (September 20, 2016) – Mayor Greg Fischer announced a new program today that is designed to reduce recidivism at Louisville Metro Corrections by better ensuring that people… - 6 days ago, 20 Sep 16, 3:47pm -
WDRBREPORT: WKU student from Louisville killed in crash Sunday afternoonWDRBLOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Western Kentucky University student from Louisville died after a car accident over the weekend. It happened around 3 p.m. on Western Kentucky Park… - 5 hours ago, 26 Sep 16, 7:55am -
The Courier-JournalGame Rewind | Louisville football routs Marshall - The Courier-JournalThe Courier-JournalHUNTINGTON, West Virginia - Hello and welcome to the live blog for Louisville football's sold-out Saturday matchup at Marshall here in southwe… - 2 days ago, 24 Sep 16, 10:37pm -
BOZICH | Vanderbilt stuns Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin, media, Weste - WDRB 41 Louisville NewsWDRB(WDRB) — The Western Kentucky football team and coaching staff are the first ones who have some explaining to do about how the Hilltoppers came from ahead… - 2 days ago, 24 Sep 16, 10:05pm -
WDRBKentucky Kingdom giving Louisville first responders free admission this weekendWDRBLOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky Kingdom is honoring first responders this weekend. The park will allow all active Louisville Metro Police officers, firefighters… - 2 days ago, 24 Sep 16, 11:55am -
A fatal accident involving motorcycles and a semi has caused the closure of I-65 north near the Upton Exit, mile marker 76. A fatal accident involving motorcycles and a semi has caused the closure of I-65 north near the Upton Exit, mile marker 76. Lo… - 16 hours ago, 25 Sep 16, 9:09pm -
LOUISVILLE, Ky. How well do you know your bourbon? Stave & Thief Society and The Still are hosting its first Bourbon Blind tasting contest on Thursday, September 29. "We really love all things bourbon and we love teaching the classes and getting in h… - 18 hours ago, 25 Sep 16, 7:12pm -
Who's hot? Who's cold? After another wacky weekend in college football, it's time for the Top 20 -- and Bottom Five. Who's hot? Who's cold? After another wacky weekend in college football, it's time for the Top 20 -- and Bottom Five. - 22 hours ago, 25 Sep 16, 3:16pm -
Jonathan Lydian, an 8th grader at Westport Middle, has been part of the JCPS Montessori education magnet program since kindergarten. John F. Kennedy Elementary School has offered a Montessori magnet program for many years LOUISVILLE, Ky. - 1 day ago, 25 Sep 16, 11:16am -
"Upon my stopping when I saw the clown, he started running towards a vehicle at Cumberland Village," an officer wrote in the arrest report. "Upon my stopping when I saw the clown, he started running towards a vehicle at Cumberland Village," an office… - 1 day ago, 25 Sep 16, 7:23am -
