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89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleToxic ‘forever chemicals’ polluted drinking water in this Ky. town. Residents say they didn’t know.Nearly three years ago, state officials found toxic ‘forever chemicals’ polluting the drinking water in the city of South Shore, Kentucky. Behind the scenes, the city and state worked to resolve the problem. But residents say no one told them they were drinking contaminated water. WFPL’s Ryan Van Velzer has this investigation by WFPL and The Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting.
2022-09-2104 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleWFPL News interview with Dee DavisAlmost a month after massive floods hit eastern Kentucky, residents are deciding how to rebuild their lives. Dee Davis is president of the center for rural strategies in Whitesburg, Ky. WFPL's Ryan Van Velzer spoke to Davis about his personal experience in the disaster and his hopes for the region moving forward.
2022-08-2503 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleUnion efforts brew across major Louisville coffee shopsAmerican workers have organized for decades. Now, a new national movement has taken hold in Louisville. WFPL's Jacob Munoz reports local baristas at two companies are seeking to transform their workplaces.
Disclosure: Heine Brothers is a sponsor of Louisville Public Media, which WFPL is part of.
2022-08-1204 min
89.3 WFPL News Louisville'Genius came from Kentucky': Celebrating the life of bell hooksReaders all over the world know bell hooks as an author, feminist, social activist and teacher. Here in Kentucky, we know her as one of our own. And throughout her life, she never forgot those roots.
bell hooks died in December 2021 in Berea, where she taught and founded the bell hooks institute at Berea College. She was 69.
In this WFPL News special, we reflect on hooks’ life and legacy.
WFPL’s Rick Howlett speaks with three of hooks’ colleagues: Kentucky Poet Laureate Crystal Wilkinson, Berea College Professor Dr. Chad Berry and former Berea College Provost Dr. Linda Strong-Leek, now at Haverf...
2022-02-2252 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleKy. lawmakers advance bill to keep trans girls off girls sports teamsA committee of state lawmakers moved forward a bill that would prevent transgender girls from playing on girls sports teams in K-12 schools. WFPL news editor talked to WFPL educator reporter Jess Clark, who's been following the legislation.
2022-02-1104 min
89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleAn interview with 'The 1619 Project' creator Nikole Hannah-JonesWFPL reporters Jess Clark and Stephanie Wolf speak with Nikole Hannah-Jones, New York Times Magazine reporter and creator of "The 1619 Project." This interview is a part of reporting for WFPL News' radio documentary "A Critical Moment."
2022-01-2604 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleOnline Vaccine Sign-Ups Limit Access For Some Of The Most VulnerableNearly a third of Louisville residents have gotten at least a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. But much of the sign-up process takes place online, which presents a challenge for seniors and others who lack internet access or tech savvy. Those tech challenges are one of the reasons Black residents aren’t getting vaccinated as quickly as other groups. As WFPL’s Jess Clark reports, community members and activists are stepping in to help.
2021-04-0104 min
89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleAs Louisville’s Public Libraries Welcome Patrons Back Inside, Staff Worry About SafetyPublic libraries across Louisville are welcoming people to come inside and browse the collections Friday. That’s after many months of only being able to pick up books curbside. Library officials say a little more than a third of its 300 employees are fully vaccinated. But, as WFPL’s Stephanie Wolf learned, some don’t feel ready to move to this next phase of reopening.
2021-03-2604 min
89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleDuring COVID, Louisville Sweet Shops Find New Recipes For SuccessIt’s been a long year figuring out how to live through this pandemic. For some, solace can be found in a fresh baked cookie or a glazed donut. WFPL arts reporter Stephanie Wolf visited some Louisville sweet shops that are surviving and even thriving in these strange times.
2021-03-2304 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleAfter More Than A Year, JCPS Students Are Back In The ClassroomOn Wednesday, for the first time in more than a year, Jefferson County Public Schools welcomed students back to the classroom for in-person learning. Students have been learning remotely since last March to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. WFPL’s Jess Clark went to Medora Elementary to see what in-person learning looks like.
2021-03-1703 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleProtesters To March For Breonna Taylor One Year After Her DeathSaturday marks one year since Louisville Metro Police killed Breonna Taylor. WFPL’s John Boyle has more on how local protestors are planning to pay respects to Taylor.
2021-03-1103 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleWhy The World Says Breonna Taylor’s NameBreonna Taylor was not the first Black woman to die as the result of racialized police violence, but in 2020 her story resonated in Louisville and across the United States. And because of that, her name highlights the injustice for all Black women who died under similar circumstances. WFPL’s Ryan Van Velzer has the story on how a movement came to say her name.
2021-03-1006 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleKy. Bill Criminalizes Insulting Police, Enhances Penalties And Jail Time For ‘Rioting’In the wake of the racial justice protests that erupted across the country last year, Kentucky Senator Danny Carroll sponsored a bill that would make it a crime to insult a police officer. But as WFPL’s Ryan Van Velzer reports, the measure includes a number of other reforms that opponents say would have a chilling effect on First Amendment protected activities.
2021-03-1003 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleA Year After Police Killed Breonna Taylor, Black High School Girls Have ChangedIt’s been almost a year since officers from the Louisville Metro Police Department forced their way into Breonna Taylor’s apartment, and shot and killed her. In many ways the killing has forever changed the city of Louisville and the people who live here. As WFPL’s Jess Clark reports, Breonna Taylor’s death has forced Black girls and young women to confront the uncertainty of their futures.
2021-03-0907 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvillePoem Inspired By Breonna Taylor Asks The Officers, ‘Would You Kill God Too?’Breonna Taylor has inspired artists of all disciplines… from visual art to theater, music and poetry. WFPL arts reporter Stephanie Wolf spoke with an Atlanta poet, who recently released a video that he describes as a “visual poem.” It’s called “Would You Kill God Too?”
2021-03-0904 min
89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleMore Than The Face Of A Movement: Remembering Breonna TaylorHer face has appeared on billboards. On the covers of national magazines. She’s inspired poetry and music. And protesters have chanted her name: Breonna Taylor. A 26-year-old Black woman killed by Louisville police a year ago this week. She was also a daughter, a sister and a friend. WFPL’s Stephanie Wolf has this remembrance.
2021-03-0806 min89.3 WFPL News Louisville'Broken Glass': Inside The First Confirmed Case Of COVID-19 In KentuckySaturday marks the anniversary of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Kentucky. State officials were initially skeptical. They refused to test the patient who lives in Cynthiana Kentucky and had no travel history. WFPL’s Ryan Van Velzer spoke with Harrison Memorial Hospital CEO Sheila Currans about how she and others identified the state’s first confirmed case. Music for this story was composed by Louisville-based musician Noah Barker.
2021-03-0508 min89.3 WFPL News Louisville‘A Whole Other Reality’: Inside The First Confirmed Case Of COVID-19 In KentuckySaturday marks the anniversary of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Kentucky. The patient, Julia Donohue, is a 28-year-old baker from Cynthiana, Kentucky. Donohue spoke to WFPL’s Ryan Van Velzer about what it was like to contract an unknown virus. Music for this story was composed by Louisville-based musician Noah Barker. Hear and read more from our two part series at WFPL.org.
2021-03-0507 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleIn Virtual Cabaret, VOICES Of Kentuckiana Chorus Reflects On Past YearLouisville chorus Voices of Kentuckiana presents a virtual cabaret Saturday, featuring music that speaks to this past year. WFPL arts reporter Stephanie Wolf spoke with the chorus’ director.
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89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleHow Ethan The Dog Went From Near Death To Internet SensationFew Louisvillians are popular enough to be known by just one name. Even fewer are animals. But in 2021, a new mononymous figure arrived on the scene – Ethan. WFPL’s John Boyle has more.
2021-03-0304 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleNew Mural Initiative Is About Healing, Empowering BIPOC ArtistsAn interactive art show opens in Louisville Friday. It’s part of a larger initiative called Healing Walls. As WFPL’s Stephanie Wolf reports, the project’s leader wants to support Black artists and creatives of color in learning public art skills.
2021-02-2603 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleOpportunity Gaps Are Growing; Does It Means Students Should Return To The Classroom?Gaps in educational opportunity are growing while students are out of the classroom because of the pandemic. Some community leaders say the disparity shows the need to get students back into school buildings as soon as possible. For others, it’s more complicated. WFPL’s Jess Clark has this report.
2021-02-1704 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvillePandemic, Remote Learning Compound Low-Income Students' StrugglesJefferson County Public Schools wants to close the gap in educational opportunity students have based on their race, family income and other factors. But data obtained by WFPL shows the gap between low-income students and their wealthier peers may be growing during remote learning and the pandemic. WFPL’s Jess Clark has this report on why remote learning is so difficult on low-income families.
2021-02-0804 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleImmigrant Students Face Extra Hurdles In Remote SchoolThe shift to online learning has been difficult for all students. But for students who are new to this country and still learning English, the challenges are enormous. Data obtained by WFPL shows 72 percent of high school English Language Learners in JCPS were failing a class during the first term of this school year. WFPL’s Jess Clark talked with a few immigrant high school students to find out more about the challenges they’re facing.
2021-02-0504 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleLouisville Police Routinely Bust Down Doors In Hunt For DrugsLouisville Police Routinely Bust Down Doors In Hunt For Drugs by 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
2021-01-1904 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleGeorge C. Wolfe On Directing ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ And Growing Up In Kentucky“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” is streaming now on Netflix, a film adaptation of a work by celebrated playwright August Wilson.
Frankfort, Ky. native and Tony Award winner George C. Wolfe directed the film version. His many credits include the hit Broadway show Jelly’s Last Jam and directing the Broadway debut of Angels in America: Millennium Approaches. He spoke with WFPL arts reporter Stephanie Wolf.
2021-01-1408 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleWhich Louisville Judge Let Police Search Your House? Most Signatures Are UnreadableWhich Louisville Judge Let Police Search Your House? Most Signatures Are Unreadable by 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
2021-01-1304 min89.3 WFPL News Louisville‘Someone Has Got To Tell Them It’s OK’: School Nurse Gets Coworkers On Board With COVID VaccineAround 13,000 Jefferson County Public Schools employees have signed up to receive the coronavirus vaccine when K-12 school employee vaccinations begin. But that still leaves around 6 thousand JCPS employees and contractors who haven’t signed up. Health officials say the vaccine is safe, but as WFPL’s Jess Clark reports, many school employees are still hesitant to take it.
2021-01-0803 min
89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleEssential: Nayelyi Sanchez, Immigrant Coordinator For The Center For Women And FamiliesThis year, the phrase “essential worker” became commonplace as COVID-19 forced many to continue working in-person. In honor of those who served in these key roles by choice or necessity, WFPL is highlighting local essential workers who made it possible for the rest of us to manage in 2020.
Nayelyi Sanchez, the immigrant coordinator for the Center for Women and Families, helps victims of domestic violence navigate the court system.
2020-12-2903 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleEssential: Food Pantry Workers See Growing DemandThe pandemic has made it difficult for hundreds of thousands of Louisville households to put food on the table. In fact, the national group Feeding America reports that COVID-19 is rolling back any advancements made in food insecurity since the Great Recession. WFPL’s Stephanie Wolf met some essential workers helping feed Louisvillians.
2020-12-2803 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleWhen Christmas Isn’t Merry: A Therapist On Coping, Centering GratitudeChristmas Day can be difficult for many, even when we aren’t in the grips of a worldwide pandemic.
WFPL’s Kate Howard talked with Laurel Sims-Stewart, a licensed professional counselor at Bridge Counseling and Wellness here in Louisville, about coping strategies for people who may be struggling right now.
2020-12-2504 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleBreonna Taylor Grand Jurors On Living With The OutcomeThree anonymous grand jurors from the Breonna Taylor case took the highly unusual step of challenging secrecy and speaking out publicly. They contradicted Attorney General Daniel Cameron’s claims. And they describe him as a bully who impeded their civic duty. WFPL’s Amina Elahi spoke with them this month about what’s happened since.
2020-12-2204 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleLouisville’s Arts Community Mourns The Loss Of Beloved Choreographer, TeacherA beloved figure in the Louisville arts community died last week. Barbara Cullen was a choreographer and director at many of the local theaters. But she’s best known as a caring and gifted dance teacher. WFPL arts reporter Stephanie Wolf has this remembrance.
2020-12-2203 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleAustin Gramps, An ER Nurse Who Still Loves The JobThis year, the phrase “essential worker” became commonplace as COVID-19 forced many to continue working in-person. In honor of those who served in these key roles by choice or necessity, WFPL is highlighting local essential workers who made it possible for the rest of us to manage in 2020. WFPL’s Amina Elahi profiles emergency room nurse Austin Gramps.
2020-12-2004 min89.3 WFPL News Louisville"We Can't Let It Get Like That Again"For years, students in Louisville’s majority-Black West End have been assigned to schools across town.
Now, the district wants to allow West End students to stay in their neighborhood. District officials say it’s about giving West End students the same options other students have. But there’s a reason West End students have been assigned to schools across town: racial integration.
In this second part of our week-long series on Student Assignment WFPL’s Jess Clark reports
2020-11-3007 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleOnce An Integration Model, Louisville’s Schools Risk Resegregating To Offer ChoiceFor decades, Jefferson County Public Schools has assigned students from Louisville’s majority Black and low-income West End to schools in whiter, wealthier suburbs. It’s how the district has maintained relatively integrated schools. But now, JCPS wants to give families in West Louisville more options close to home - a choice families say they want too. WFPL’s Jess Clark has this five-part series looking at the history and future of student assignment and racial segregation in Louisville's schools.
2020-11-3008 min89.3 WFPL News Louisville13-Year-Old Louisville Beekeeper Has Big Aspirations For His Fledgling BusinessNow, let’s meet a young beekeeper with an entrepreneurial spirit, a thirteen-year-old Louisvillian who recently won a national award for his ability to keep those buzzing pollinators happy. WFPL’s Stephanie Wolf introduces us to Keith Griffith III.
2020-11-2704 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvillePandemic-Era ‘No-Rules Thanksgiving’ Is Time To Experiment, Try Something NewThe COVID-19 pandemic will keep many of us separated from friends and family this Thanksgiving, which means people are adjusting their holiday plans and their holiday meals. WFPL spoke with some chefs and food writers about how to adapt your cooking this year.
2020-11-2504 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleElection of Kamala Harris Inspires Louisville GirlsElection of Kamala Harris Inspires Louisville Girls by 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
2020-11-1303 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleExtended interview with William Hamilton, III, Rick Dulin and William Hamilton.Extended interview with William Hamilton, III, Rick Dulin and William Hamilton. by 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
2020-10-0805 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleGrand Jury Recordings Raise Additional Questions About No-Knock Warrant ExecutionGrand Jury Recordings Raise Additional Questions About No-Knock Warrant Execution by 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
2020-10-0304 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleHankison PIU investigation interviewHankison PIU investigation interview by 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
2020-10-0356 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleAfter AG Decision, Protesters Say They’re Still Fighting For Black ChildrenAfter AG Decision, Protesters Say They’re Still Fighting For Black Children by 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
2020-09-2703 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleOn Decision Day In Breonna Taylor Case, Protests And 2 Officers ShotOn Decision Day In Breonna Taylor Case, Protests And 2 Officers Shot by 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
2020-09-2604 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleOn Decision Day In Breonna Taylor Case, Protests And 2 Officers ShotThe news started Wednesday afternoon with the announcement that only one of the three officers who shot at Breonna Taylor is facing criminal charges. The evening ended with two police officers at the hospital, getting treated for gunshot wounds.
In between, hundreds of people took to the streets, angry about the decision that many say failed to deliver justice for Taylor’s death. Jacob Ryan has this report for WFPL News.
Jake Ryan has this report for WFPL News.
2020-09-2404 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleWhat Exactly Does A Grand Jury Do?Louisville is awaiting a decision from Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron on whether to bring criminal charges against the police officers involved in the killing of Breonna Taylor. If Cameron is pursuing felony charges, he will have to present the case to a grand jury, which will decide whether to indict. WFPL’s Michelle Tyrene Johnson sat down with Law Professor Robert Weisberg of the Stanford University Criminal Justice Center to explain the grand jury process.
2020-09-2205 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleNew Leader Of Ky. Schools Shares Thoughts After First Week On the JobKentucky’s new commissioner of education Jason Glass has now officially been in office for a week. Glass comes to Kentucky from serving as superintendent for Jeffco Public Schools, large district near Denver. He’s also served as the top education official for the state of Iowa. He sat down with WFPL News to talk about what it’s been like his first week on the job.
2020-09-1812 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvillePolice drones capture ‘beautiful and ugly truths’ of Louisville protestsWhen protesters took to the streets of Louisville beginning in late May, the police presence wasn't just on the ground. It was also in the air. Kentucky State Police flew several drones over demonstrations at the request of Louisville Metro Police Department. WFPL News has obtained hours of video gathered by the drones. Reporter Ryan Van Velzer reviewed the drone footage and prepared this report.
2020-09-1704 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleKentucky Music Educators Try To Make In-Person Rehearsal Work, Even In A PandemicKentucky music educators face unique challenges during the pandemic. Research shows that singing and playing band instruments could increase spread of the coronavirus. Most Kentucky schools are virtual right now… following the governor’s recommendation. But as WFPL’s Jess Clark and Stephanie Wolf report, some schools are still holding in-person practices. Jess Clark begins our report.
2020-09-1104 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleKentucky Music Educators Try To Make In-Person Rehearsals Work, Even In A PandemicKentucky music educators face unique challenges during the pandemic. Research shows that singing and playing band instruments could increase spread of the coronavirus. Most Kentucky schools are virtual right now following the governor’s recommendation. But as WFPL’s Jess Clark and Stephanie Wolf report, some schools are still holding in-person practices. Jess Clark begins our report.
2020-09-1104 min
89.3 WFPL News Louisvillehttps://wfpl.org/on-last-day-of-breonnacon-protesters-look-for-good-trouble/The multi-day BreonnaCon event capped off Tuesday with trainings and a march, during which police arrested at least 64 demonstrators.
2020-08-2602 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleJCPS Begins A First Day Of School Unlike Any OtherAug. 25 was the first day of school for Jefferson County Public Schools, but it was a first day unlike any other. Because of the pandemic, all students in the state’s largest district are learning remotely. The district has given out tens of thousands of devices in order to make this happen. WFPL’s Jess Clark spent the morning with a social studies teacher from the Academy At Shawnee to see how it went.
2020-08-2604 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleEntrepreneurs Eye Council Funding For Independent Groceries To Serve West LouisvilleWest Louisville residents need better options for buying fresh, healthy, affordable groceries. Over the years, chain grocery stores have closed and new ones haven’t filled the void. As WFPL’s Amina Elahi reports, some Louisvillians are taking matters in their own hands -- and hoping for financial support from the government.
2020-08-1404 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleBlack Art Matters: Devine CaramaAs part of WFPL’s series Black Art Matters, associate producer Michelle Tyrene Johnson talks with local and regional black artists to see how Louisville and international protests are impacting their work. Next she talks with Versailles hip hop artist Devine Carama about what is inspiring his work and the medium he works in.
2020-08-1104 min
89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleBlack Art Matters: Kenyatta BosmanIn our “Black Art Matters” series, WFPL's Michelle Tyrene Johnson talks with Black artists about how local and national protests are inspiring and fueling their work. Here is her conversation with Louisville photographer and multi-media artist Kenyatta Bosman on how their work as an LGBTQ artist is particularly important as part of documenting local protests.
2020-08-0403 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleInterview with Mayor Greg Fischer About Ongoing Protests in LouisvilleIt’s been more than four months since Breonna Taylor was fatally shot by Louisville Metro Police in her home while executing a no-knock warrant. City officials turned the investigation into Taylor’s death over to the state Attorney General’s Office in May. The FBI is also independently investigating the case. WFPL’s Ryan Van Velzer spoke with Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer about the ongoing protests, investigations and public reaction.
2020-07-3105 min
89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleBlack Art Matters: Ashley CatheyAshley Cathey is a visual artist in Louisville. She spoke to WFPL’s Michelle Tyrene Johnson as part of our series, Black Art Matters, about how the current protests are inspiring her work. For more of their conversation, and a link to Cathey’s work, visit WFPL dot org.
2020-07-2803 min
89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleBlack Art Matters: Playwright Cris Eli BlakIn our "Black Art Matters" series, WFPL's Michelle Tyrene Johnson talks with Black artists about how local and national protests are inspiring and fueling their work. Here is her conversation with Louisville playwright Cris Eli Blak, whose musical, "Liberty Bleeding," explores police brutality.
2020-07-2104 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleWith Limited Child Care Options, Kentucky Parents Face Tough ChoicesChild care centers are allowed to be open in Kentucky, after having been mandated to close in March to protect against the spread of the coronavirus. But many centers still haven’t reopened or have limited capacity due to new health guidelines meant to protect against the virus. As WFPL’s Jess Clark reports, the lack of child care is forcing many parents to make heartbreaking sacrifices.
2020-07-1704 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleLouisville Democrats Read Declaration Of Independence Against Backdrop Of ProtestsLouisville Democrats Read Declaration Of Independence Against Backdrop Of Protests by 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
2020-07-0418 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvillePolice Interaction Broadway And Ninth On May 30WFPL News Reporter Ryan Van Velzer is nearly arrested by police amid protests for racial justice in Louisville.
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89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleLouisville’s Two-Decade Fight For Civilian Oversight Of PoliceIn response to protests over the police killing of Breonna Taylor, Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer has called for increased civilian oversight of the police department. But as the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting has found, this isn’t the first time the city has tried to quell protests with this exact same promise.
WFPL’s Erica Peterson talks with Eleanor Klibanoff, from KyCIR, about what she found.
2020-07-0204 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleDue To The Pandemic, Kentucky Opera Rethinks 2020-2021 SeasonFor 155 years, Juneteenth celebrations have been held across the country to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.
On Friday, the celebrations filled a square in downtown Louisville where, for three weeks, protests have been held to denounce police violence and call for racial equity.
Jake Ryan was there for WFPL News and has this report.
2020-06-2004 min
89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleConfederate Monument Removed From Kentucky’s CapitolA statue of Jefferson Davis is out of the Kentucky State Capitol Building. Crews finished removing it on Saturday... the day after a state commission voted in favor of relocating it. WFPL’s Stephanie Wolf was there.
2020-06-1302 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleFamily, Friends Mourn David McAtee At WakeFamily and friends gathered at to St. Stephen Baptist Church Friday to pay their respects to David McAtee, a local barbecue chef who was shot and killed by National Guard in the doorway of his West End restaurant. WFPL’s Jess Clark was there.
2020-06-1302 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleSupport For Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer Wanes As Protests ContinueAs protests in downtown Louisville spill into a third week, calls for Mayor Greg Fischer’s resignation have grown louder. Many city leaders say Fischer must do better — or they may join the chorus as well.
For WFPL News, Amina Elahi, explains where that criticism is coming from — and what might happen if he were to listen.
2020-06-1105 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleFor Black Women, Breonna Taylor's Death Highlights Hard TruthFor Black Women, Breonna Taylor's Death Highlights Hard Truth by 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
2020-06-0604 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleTo Avoid Tear Gas, Danger, Louisville Protesters Take To The SuburbsProtests over police brutality against Black people continued for a seventh evening Wednesday night in Louisville. There were protests downtown, but there were also protests in the east end… in the suburban area of St. Matthews. WFPL’s Stephanie Wolf takes us there.
2020-06-0403 min
89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleAfter Days Of Clashes, A Peaceful Night For Protesters And PoliceAfter Days Of Clashes, A Peaceful Night For Protesters And Police by 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
2020-06-0402 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleAs Police Narrative Evolves, Family And Friends Don’t Budge: David McAtee Wouldn’t Shoot At PoliceRead the story here. https://wfpl.org/as-police-narrative-evolves-family-and-friends-dont-budge-david-mcatee-wouldnt-shoot-at-police/
2020-06-0304 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleMayor, Taylor Family Call For Calm With More Protests PlannedThough some demonstrators engaged in vandalism and threw things at police, overall the protest was mostly peaceful. But later in the evening gunfire erupted. Seven people were injured. WFPL News reporters were on the scene and what you are about to hear is a product of their reporting overnight.
2020-05-2903 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleWith Schools Closed, Parents Of Special Education Students Are Doing It AllWith schools closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, managing instruction at home is a huge challenge for many families. For parents of children with disabilities, the task is monumental. Jefferson County Public Schools has 13-thousand students with special needs. WFPL’s Jess Clark introduces us to three mothers and their children.
2020-05-1406 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleAfter Early Reopening For Houses Of Worship, A Church Relishes Its VictoryAfter Early Reopening For Houses Of Worship, A Church Relishes Its Victory by 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
2020-05-1104 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleCoronavirus Day 47: A Snapshot Of Life In LouisvilleCoronavirus Day 47: A Snapshot Of Life In Louisville by 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
2020-05-0641 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleKentucky Lawyers Offer Training To Meet Pandemic-Related NeedsKentucky Lawyers Offer Training To Meet Pandemic-Related Needs by 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
2020-05-0404 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleNewly Eligible Arts Workers Try To Navigate Ky.’s Unemployment SystemMore than a half million people in Kentucky have filed unemployment claims as a result of the pandemic. That number includes lots of workers who weren’t previously eligible, including self-employed artists. WFPL arts reporter Stephanie Wolf spoke with some of them.
2020-04-2204 min89.3 WFPL News Louisville‘Honk, It’s My Birthday’: Celebrating In The Age Of The CoronavirusWith public gatherings off the table during the pandemic, people are finding safe ways to celebrate events and milestones. Things like virtual baby showers or family reunions. WFPL arts reporter Stephanie Wolf met a family celebrating a 12th birthday in the age of coronavirus.
2020-04-2000 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleJCPS Teachers, Students, Families Reflect On First Week Of Distance LearningIt’s been one week since Jefferson County Public Schools started non-traditional instruction, or NTI. The district of 100,000 students has moved to online and distance learning through at least May 1st so that schools can stay closed to protect against the spread of COVID-19. So how is N-T-I going one week in? WFPL’s Jess Clark has this look.
2020-04-1304 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleFor Some Workers Returning To GE Appliances, 'It Feels Like A Hostage Situation'For Some Workers Returning To GE Appliances, 'It Feels Like A Hostage Situation' by 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
2020-03-3104 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleWith Schools Shut Down, Ky. Teachers Are Teaching From HomeSchool closures due to the coronavirus have millions of students out of school. WFPL’s Jess Clark has this report about how teachers are trying to keep students engaged in learning.
2020-03-2002 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleIn Kentucky’s ‘Pandemic Economy’, It’s Lights Out For NightlifeNightlife in Kentucky has gone dark to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Servers are out of jobs, businesses will struggle to meet their payrolls and more people will be filing for unemployment. WFPL’s Ryan Van Velzer has more on the Governor’s unprecedented emergency order.
2020-03-1702 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleFor Homeless, Coronavirus Presents A Challenge: Washing HandsFor Homeless, Coronavirus Presents A Challenge: Washing Hands by 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
2020-03-1203 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleHumana Festival's 'Nicole Clark Is Having A Baby' Takes On Mothers, Daughters And FatnessWFPL's Jonese Franklin talks to reviewer Tara Anderson about 'Nicole Clark Is Having A Baby,' part of the Humana Festival of New American Plays at Actors Theatre.
2020-03-1105 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleCarnegie Center's 'Permanent And Natural' Is A Diverse And Spirited Exploration Of HairWFPL's Jonese Franklin talks to reviewer Natalie Weis about “Permanent and Natural,” the current show at New Albany’s Carnegie Center for Art and History that brings together nearly 30 works by more than a dozen artists from across the U.S. in a diverse and spirited exploration of hair.
2020-03-1004 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleA Prosecutor’s Offer: Give Up $380K And Family Won’t Go To JailA Prosecutor’s Offer: Give Up $380K And Family Won’t Go To Jail by 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
2020-03-1001 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleHumana Festival’s ‘Are You There?’ Explores Technology’s Connection And IsolationWFPL's Jonese Franklin talks to reviewer Tara Anderson about "Are You There," part of the Humana Festival of New American Plays at Actors' Theatre.
2020-03-0205 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleAt U of L's Cressman Center, Peter Williams' Work Uses Joyful Colors To Tackle Black IncarcerationReviewer Natalie Weis talks with WFPL's Jonese Franklin about the exhibition "Peter Williams: Incarceration" currently on display at U of L's Cressman Center.
2020-02-2704 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleLouisville Changes Public Nuisance Enforcement After KyCIR InvestigationLouisville Changes Public Nuisance Enforcement After KyCIR Investigation by 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
2020-02-2501 min89.3 WFPL News Louisville"Potential" Inside The Third Floor Of A Louisville School That's Been Condemned Since 1981The third floor of The Academy @ Shawnee in Louisville’s West End has sat empty since 1981. At the time, the district said there weren’t enough students there to justify the cost of renovating it, and it was closed. Nearly 40 years later, the district has decided to fix it and reopen it to students once more. WFPL got a rare look inside, before the work begins.
2020-02-1403 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleTextile Show At Louisville's Houseguest Gallery Explores Technology And MotherhoodReviewer Natalie Weis discusses the exhibit at houseguest gallery with WFPL's Jonese Franklin.
2020-02-1305 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleScope of Kentucky's Asset Forfeiture System Becomes Clearer As Agencies Comply with Reporting LawScope of Kentucky's Asset Forfeiture System Becomes Clearer As Agencies Comply with Reporting Law by 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
2020-02-1101 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleThe Minds Behind Louisville’s Riverfront RevivalIn Louisville, the Ohio River has something of an image problem. People look at the river and they see the trash. They think about the sewage and industrial waste that ends up in the river. But a trio of development projects could change that. They want to redefine our relationship with the Ohio River, from coal barge causeway to natural resource. WFPL’s Ryan Van Velzer has more.
2019-12-2304 min
89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleThe Bottom Line 12/05/19WFPL's Jonese Franklin speaks with Jason Thomas, managing editor of Business First, about the latest business news.
2019-12-0504 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleWhat does Thanksgiving mean to you?Thanksgiving means something different to everybody. WFPL’s Kyeland Jackson met a couple Louisville residents who shared what the holiday means to them.
2019-11-2700 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleWhat will be the hot topic around your Thanksgiving table?Louisville residents have a lot to talk about this Thanksgiving, from the presidential impeachment inquiry to their love lives. WFPL’s Kyeland Jackson asked people what they plan to talk about over their turkey.
2019-11-2700 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleWhat is your favorite thing about Thanksgiving?Some Louisville residents have big plans for Thanksgiving. WFPL’s Kyeland Jackson took to the streets to ask people what they love about the holiday.
2019-11-2700 min89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleIn West Louisville, Nonprofit's Small Developer Loans Target Vacant PropertiesA local non-profit says it wants to put more capital in the hands of west Louisville residents, many of whom are among the lowest-income in the county. WFPL’s Amina Elahi reports.
2019-11-1404 min
89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleActors Theatre Artistic Director Robert Barry Fleming on the 44th Humana FestivalActors Theatre of Louisville has unveiled the lineup for the 44th Humana Festival of New American Plays next year. It’s the first Humana Fest for Artistic Director Robert Barry Flemming. WFPL's Jonese Franklin spoke with him about the festival. They began talking about how diverse and distinct the plays are for next year.
2019-11-1404 minThe Next Louisville Education ProjectNext Louisville News Special: Challenges of the Urban School Districthttp://www.wfpl.org/post/wfpl-news-special-today-challenges-urban-school-district
2013-03-0550 min
The Next Louisville Education ProjectWFPL Special | JCPS School Board Members Discuss the Future of EducationWFPL Special | JCPS School Board Members Discuss the Future of Education by 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
2013-01-1051 min