Jennifer Osting

Louisville

News Producer at WLKY-TV (Louisville, KY)

Articles

West End Farmers Market helps kick off 502 Black Business Week in Louisville

1 week ago | wlky.com | Jennifer Osting

502 Black Business Week kicked off Saturday with music, food, and vendors at the West End Farmers Market. Now in its eighth year, the annual event coincides with Juneteenth celebrations. It encourages people to spend money locally and invest in the success of Louisville's Black-owned businesses. The farmers market aims to expand access to fresh produce and healthy food options in west Louisville.
LMPD shuts down illegal 'pop-up party' on River Road

1 week ago | wlky.com | Jennifer Osting

An illegal "pop-up party" was shut down Saturday night, according to the Louisville Metro Police Department. Officials said Louisville Metro Alcohol & Beverage Control requested assistance to shut down a party in the 1300 block of River Road, near the Big Four Bridge, around 11:30 p.m.When officers arrived at the scene, they found hundreds of people gathered in a parking lot. Police shut down the party, but the crowd then dispersed to other parking lots nearby.
Community comes together for Louisville Pride 5K at Iroquois Park

1 week ago | wlky.com | Jennifer Osting

Hundreds of runners and walkers laced up their shoes Sunday morning for the fourth annual Louisville Pride 5K. The race began and ended at the Iroquois Amphitheater, drawing people of all ages and athletic abilities. Most participants walked away with a Pride 5K reversible bucket hat, and all of them received a finisher's medal. Organizers said events like these are all about the community.
Families flock to Churchill Downs to celebrate Father's Day

1 week ago | wlky.com | Jennifer Osting

Churchill Downs was packed with families Sunday, all coming together to celebrate Father's Day in true Kentucky style with a day at the races. The racetrack's annual Father's Day celebration drew in large crowds and served as a great way to make memories with dad. "I decided to bring them for Father's Day," said Billy Mims, who brought his daughters to the track for the first time.
Friends, family gather to remember LMPD detective who died of cancer

1 week ago | wlky.com | Jennifer Osting

$75,000. AND TODAY IN MIDDLETOWN FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF LMPD DETECTIVE MICHELLE RUSH ATTENDED HER VISITATION. RUSH DIED TUESDAY MORNING AFTER AN AGGRESSIVE BATTLE WITH CANCER. SHE WORKED WITH LMPD FOR MORE THAN TEN YEARS AND WAS A MEMBER OF THE DEPARTMENT’S CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN UNIT. THE FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE AT 11 TOMORROW MORNING AT SOUTHEAST CHRISTIAN CHURCH. AFTER THAT, A PROCESSION WILL TRAVEL TO CAVE HILL CEMETERY. WILL RUSH WILL RECEIVE FULL LEVEL TWO HONORS.
Police seeking public's help identifying Portland shooting suspect

1 week ago | wlky.com | Jennifer Osting

Louisville Metro police are asking for the public's help identifying a man seen on video at the scene of a shooting Wednesday morning in Portland. The shooting happened just before 9 a.m. near 22nd and Market streets. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a man who had been shot. He was taken to UofL Hospital, where he was treated for injuries that police believe are non-life-threatening.
Person shot in Algonquin; LMPD investigating

1 week ago | wlky.com | Jennifer Osting

Louisville Metro police are investigating a shooting in Algonquin. Around 8:30 p.m., officers from LMPD's 2nd Division were called out on a report of a shooting in the 1600 block of Bulger Court. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a person who had been shot. At this time, it's unclear if that person was taken to the hospital or not. LMPD said officials will provide more information as it becomes available. This is a developing story. Updates to come.
Crescent Hill bar announces closure, final day of operation

1 week ago | wlky.com | Jennifer Osting

A beloved bar in Crescent Hill will be closing its doors for the final time Saturday night. The owners of Patrick's announced the closure on social media. They said the bar will be shutting down after one final night of drinks, stories, and goodbyes. The community is invited to come out and celebrate Saturday night, and the bar will remain open until 4 a.m. for the final farewell. Patrick's is located at 3202 Frankfort Avenue.
Buy Local Fair returns to Lynn Family Stadium

2 weeks ago | wlky.com | Jennifer Osting

AND WE’RE TOLD THAT CLASS IS ALREADY FULL. LYNN FAMILY STADIUM TRANSFORMED INTO A BUSTLING MARKETPLACE TODAY, THE LOUISVILLE INDEPENDENT BUSINESS ALLIANCE HOSTED ITS ANNUAL BUY LOCAL FAIR THIS AFTERNOON. IT’S A FREE EVENT AND IT INVITES FOLKS TO ENJOY MORE THAN 100 LOCAL RETAILERS, ARTISTS AND ORGANIZATIONS, ALONG WITH MUSIC, FOOD AND MUCH MORE. THE ALLIANCE SAYS IT’S A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR BUSINESS OWNERS AND ENTREPRENEURS TO GET SOME EXPOSURE.
Men in the Making celebrates opening of new wood shop

2 weeks ago | wlky.com | Jennifer Osting

LEAST 18 GUNS HAVE BEEN SURRENDERED. AND TODAY, MEN IN THE MAKING HOSTED A RIBBON CUTTING OF THEIR NEW WOOD SHOP. MEN IN THE MAKING IS A PROGRAM THAT HELPS AT RISK YOUTH DEVELOP NEW SKILLS THAT HELP THEM BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT, WHILE TEACHING THEM HOW TO AVOID A LIFE OF CRIME. FROM DRYWALL TO PAINTING AND WOODWORKING, IT INTRODUCES YOUNG MEN TO DIFFERENT TRADES. THE PROGRAM IS PART OF THE ACE PROJECT, WHICH STANDS FOR ALL CHILDREN EXCELLING.