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Kentucky Kingdom to begin new season with all-new Discovery Meadow

1 week ago | whas11.com | Cj Daniels

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — When visitors return to Kentucky Kingdom this spring, they will be introduced to brand new attractions. The theme park is undergoing $25 million renovation project with $11 million going to Discovery Meadow, a new six-acre land which pays tribute to Kentucky’s natural beauty. It’s described as an area with “excitement, thrills and laughter” for the whole family. Discovery Meadow will feature lush gardens, picture perfect spots and Kentucky-inspired eateries.
'Tour de Lou' shifts start to Belvedere as flood cleanup continues

1 week ago | whas11.com | Cj Daniels

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — An annual cycling event will return to downtown Louisville this weekend with a new location. The PNC Tour de Lou will now start and finish at the Belvedere on Apr. 19 due to recent flooding. Tour de Lou gives cyclists the ability to have various distance options – 20 miles, 35 miles and 62.1 miles – while taking in the scenic views like downtown, Old Louisville, the Olmstead Park system and other historic spots and attractions.
Kentucky Realtors offer additional $100K in flood relief for devastated families

1 week ago | whas11.com | Cj Daniels

KENTUCKY, USA — April’s flood event has caused a lot of hardships around the commonwealth and the Kentucky Realtors announced more help is on the way. Kentucky Realtors has announced there will be an additional $100,000 in flood relief funding. The relief is limited to a month of housing expenses up to a maximum of $1,000 per household. These funds can be applied toward mortgage, rental payments or lodging assistance for those who have been displaced by the flooding.
Buffalo Trace Distillery rebounds from flood with modified visitor experience

1 week ago | whas11.com | Cj Daniels

KENTUCKY, USA — Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort is getting back to normal after flood waters halted operations for a week. The historic Frankfort distillery said more than 75% of its facilities have been cleaned and restored thanks to hundreds of professionals removing flood water debris and damage. Key areas of the distillery have power restored, allowing bottling inside Blanton’s Bottling Hall and the main bottling hall operations to resume.
LIHEAP offers cooling relief as spring subsidy applications open

1 week ago | whas11.com | Cj Daniels

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program is now accepting applications for their Spring Subsidy Cooling Component. LIHEAP’s program is designed to help house holds with incomes up to 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines offset their cooling costs. The one-time benefit is paid to the household’s electricity vendor. If you live in Jefferson County and want to apply, you must schedule an appointment with LIHEAP’s automated appointment system.
Elizabethtown man charged after police find 17 pounds of meth during Hardin County drug bust

1 week ago | whas11.com | Cj Daniels

KENTUCKY, USA — A Kentucky man is facing numerous charges following a drug bust in Hardin County. Marvin Brookins, 48, has been charged with four counts of trafficking in a controlled substance, including 1,000 feet in front of a school, possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Metro Police probe deadly Sunday shooting in Russell neighborhood

1 week ago | whas11.com | Cj Daniels

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Metro Police are investigating a shooting in the Russell neighborhood leaving one person dead. According to Metro Police, First Division officers responded to the area of Dr. W.J. Hodge and West Chestnut Street around 8:30 p.m. Sunday. There, they found a man with multiple gunshot wounds. Police attempted to make life-saving efforts on scene until EMS arrived. The man was taken to UofL Hospital where he later died of his injuries. The victim’s identity has not been released.
Louisville community unites for Earth Month with drug take-back event

1 week ago | whas11.com | Cj Daniels

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The community cleaned out their medicine cabinets of old medication for a prescription drug take-back event. The collaborative event was held Sunday by the Louisville Zoo, Louisville Metro Police and District 10 Metro Councilwoman Josie Raymond. This effort allowed the community to bring in their unused or expired medications for LMPD officers to collect and safely dispose of them. Raymond said events like this will help protect the community and our waterways.
Kentucky Derby Festival's $1M hole-in-one contest ready to take swing

1 week ago | whas11.com | Cj Daniels

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — An annual staple of the Kentucky Derby Festival is ready to take swing with someone having the chance to win $1 million. The Stock Yards Bank $1 Million Dollar Hole-In-One Golf Contest begins on Apr. 17 and runs through Apr. 27 at the Seneca Golf Course Driving Range. Officials say the contest will not be held on Easter Sunday. How does it work? The 10 closest shots to the hold each day will advance from preliminary to the semi-finals.
Suspect arrested after Louisville carjacking and short police chase, LMPD says

1 week ago | whas11.com | Cj Daniels

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Editor's note: LMPD had been originally told by the victim they were shot by the suspect. It was later clarified in a police report the victim was not shot but injured after being hit in the head with a gun. New details have been released in a south Louisville carjacking ending with a man’s arrest Saturday night. Montrell Thompson, 31, is facing robbery, receiving stolen property and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon.