Deborah Harbsmeier

Louisville

Executive Producer of Digital Content at Spectrum News 1 (Louisville, KY)

Executive Producer of Digital Content, @spectrumnews1ky Cardinal Mom & wife. Sooner born & bred, ...life is pretty good.

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Kentucky measles cases rise to six after four new infections

1 day ago | spectrumnews1.com | Deborah Harbsmeier

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Cabinet for Health and Family Services announced Friday there are four new measles cases in Kentucky.
Chucky Hepburn takes his talents to Toronto in two-way deal

1 day ago | spectrumnews1.com | Deborah Harbsmeier

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — University of Louisville’s Chucky Hepburn will play basketball at the next level. What You Need To KnowChucky Hepburn signs two-way contract with the Toronto RaptorsThe deal allows him to play in both the NBA and NBA G LeagueHepburn was at UofL for one season, he transferred in from WisconsinHepburn, who graduated from UofL and played for the Cards for one season, agreed to a two-way contract with the Toronto Raptors.
Metro Louisville approves Drone for First Responder program

1 day ago | spectrumnews1.com | Deborah Harbsmeier

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Metro Council has approved the budget for the cutting-edge Drone as First Responder program. The plan calls for drones to deploy to emergencies providing crews with real-time video and other information before on-the-ground crews arrive at situations. The one-year proposed budget for the DFR program is just over $1 million.
Familiar, talented horses set to run in Stephen Foster

2 days ago | spectrumnews1.com | Deborah Harbsmeier

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Saturday is Stephen Foster Day at Churchill Downs. The track is calling the annual $1 million Stephen Foster one of the “deepest and most accomplshed” in the race’s 44-year history.
Tyson Foods invests millions to upgrade Kentucky facility

2 days ago | spectrumnews1.com | Deborah Harbsmeier

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Tyson Food will be expanding its Henderson County facility and retaining over 1,100 jobs. What You Need To KnowTyson Foods to expand and renovate its Robards, Ky. facilityThe company has done business in Kentucky for more than 30 yearsThe project will cost $23.5 million and will begin this year and should finish in 2026The project will help retain over 1,100 employeesGov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky., highlighted the $23.5 million investment.
EKU transitioning to a new, improved conference

2 days ago | spectrumnews1.com | Deborah Harbsmeier

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Eastern Kentucky University Athletics is on the verge of joining a new conference. What You Need To KnowEastern Kentucky University will join the newly-expanded United Athletic ConferenceEKU has played every sport but football in the Atlantic Sun Conference, in football they played in UAC, currently a single-sport conferenceThe UAC becomes official on July 1, 2026.
Tips to conserve energy during the summer

4 days ago | spectrumnews1.com | Deborah Harbsmeier

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The extremely high temperatures across Kentucky are causing higher energy demand. What You Need To KnowThe high temperatures are causing a higher demand for energyLG&E/KU are asking consumer to reduce energy usageSmall changes can make a big differenceLouisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company are encouraging customers to reduce their energy usage to prevent putting a strain on the energy grid.
Kentucky schools struggle to keep up as funding lags behind inflation

5 days ago | spectrumnews1.com | Deborah Harbsmeier

What You Need To KnowCouncil for Better Education report shows education funding falling shortThe "Back on Track" initiative highlights gaps and calls for restoring SEEK formulaSupport Education Excellence in Kentucky formula fairly distributes provided funding to districtsIt would take over a billion dollars to get Kentucky schools "on track"According to the data, the trend has continued since 2008.
Trainer D. Wayne Lukas is hospitalized, retires from training immediately

6 days ago | spectrumnews1.com | Deborah Harbsmeier

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas is hospitalized in Louisville and will no longer train horses according to his family. Churchill Downs sent the announcement from the family out Sunday. Lukas, 89, has battled a severe infection that has worsened a pre-existing condition. Lukas declined an “aggressive treatment plan” and instead will return home to “spend his remaining time” with his family. The family is asking for privacy.
Dates for September and Fall Meets at Churchill Downs

1 week ago | mynews13.com | Deborah Harbsmeier

The 14-date September Meet at Churchill Downs is scheduled for Sept. 11-28 and the 26-day Fall Meet, which includes the popular Thanksgiving holiday weekend, will cover Oct. 26-Nov. 30. (Churchill Downs/Rick Bailey) Churchill Downs preps for fall racing BY Deborah Harbsmeier Kentucky PUBLISHED 10:52 AM ET Jun.