Episodes
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Redefining hospitality all stories
Redefining hospitality all stories by 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
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Even in West Virginia, Trump’s coal comeback is not a sure bet
With President Donald Trump back in office, fossil fuels are again at the forefront of the nation’s energy policy. Trump posted on social media this week calling for more energy production with QUOTE “beautiful, clean coal,” prompting interactions from West Virginia’s governor and senior senator....
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Invasive and Incomplete How flood cleanup left eastern Kentucky feeling violated and vulnerable
The government-funded cleanup after last year’s devastating flooding in eastern Kentucky left many feeling violated. Residents reported contractors destroying and removing property without permission. And with debris still littering and clogging streams, the region is more vulnerable to future...
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What Germany can teach us about monuments and national pride
Earlier this year, WFPL News aired a documentary called “A Critical Moment,” reported by Jess Clark and Stephanie Wolf. It’s a cross-examination of how Germany and the United States teach about their painful histories, and why. Mallory Noe-Payne, a reporter with RadioIQ in Richmond, Virginia…
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What’s the point of Metro Council’s proposed camping ordinance?
What’s the point of Metro Council’s proposed camping ordinance? by 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
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An interview with Mayor-elect Craig Greenberg
Businessman Craig Greenberg will take over the reins of Louisville Metro Government when Mayor Greg Fischer leaves office in January.
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How language and ‘code’ are being used in Jefferson Co. School Board elections
Some candidates are using vague language to their advantage in their bid to win the education culture wars.
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An interview with Louisville Inspector General Edward Harness
An interview with Louisville Inspector General Edward Harness by 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
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With 4 Walgreens about to close, some Louisvillians seek new pharmacies
Walgreens says it’s closing four of its Louisville-area stores next month. That will affect locations downtown and in the Taylor Berry, Beechmont and Pleasure Ridge Park neighborhoods. As WFPL’s Jacob Munoz reports, that could place a burden on residents who now need to travel farther for...
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On the latest episode of 'Science Behind the Forecast,' we're busting weather myths
True or false? Tornadoes won't cross over rivers.
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Childhood Vaccinations
Could polio and measles make a comeback in Ky.? School vaccination rates say kids are vulnerable
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Federal funding for natural disasters fails Ky. counties that need it most
Recovery after the July floods that devastated Eastern Kentucky is a long, slow process. Jared Bennett of the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting recently traveled to Clay County to learn why key resources from FEMA often don’t reach the communities that need them most.
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Local haunters create elaborate worlds to terrify the masses
From eerie trails to historic haunts, there is no shortage of spots in the region to get spooked for fun. The planning and creativity that goes into these places confirms they’re truly works of art.
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How a canceled festival brought some local musicians closer together
Kentucky Irate Fest was slated for late August. But local heavy music bands started dropping out, citing poor treatment. Then artists rallied in the aftermath of Irate Fest’s cancellation to put on their own event. They hope to maintain that collaborative energy going forward.
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Midwest providers navigate interstate abortion access as laws evolve
Midwest providers navigate interstate abortion access as laws evolve
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Louisville officials plan to reopen the long-closed Parkland Library
Officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday at the shuttered Parkland Library in west Louisville.
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Local housing leader Kevin Dunlap discusses the push for community land trusts
City leaders and activists are reckoning with displacement, when new development causes higher living costs and pushes out longtime residents. In the Russell and Smoketown neighborhoods, local organizations are trying to help establish community land trusts, which can create stable affordable...
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‘Our rainbow after the storm’: students in flood-hit Eastern Ky. are finally back to school
In Knott County, students and staff are returning to school this week after more than a month of waiting. Devastating floods in late July forced officials to delay the first day. Now, school communities are back together, grappling with loss, and finding hope in each other. WFPL’s Jess Clark...
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Toxic ‘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...
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Eastern Kentucky mutual aid groups try to fill FEMA gaps
Eastern Kentucky mutual aid groups try to fill FEMA gaps by 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
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As deaths mount, officials are laying the groundwork for replacing the Louisville jail
Louisville jail leaders and city officials have quietly kickstarted conversations about replacing the facility, a proposal that comes with a hefty price tag for taxpayers.
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Helen LaFrance re-lived her life through her art. The Speed is celebrating that in a new exhibition
Helen LaFrance brought scenes from her past to life with colorful, bold brush strokes. The images she recalled on canvas and paper were largely communal, joyful ones of Black rural life in western Kentucky. The Speed Art Museum in Louisville is hosting a retrospective of her work.
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Joan Osborne comes home for live performance at Waterfront Wednesday
Joan Osborne headlines tonight’s Waterfront Wednesday concert. The singer-songwriter, who broke into the national music scene in the 90s with hits like “One of Us” and “St. Theresa,” grew up east of Louisville, in Anchorage, Ky. She said performing before a hometown crowd can be nerve-wracking.
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Eastern Ky. floods wrecked small farms. Here’s how to help.
In the first week after the floods in eastern Kentucky, farmers reported nearly $3.5 million in damages and lost income. WFPL’s Ryan Van Velzer reports on how the floods affected the small farms in the region.
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'Kids These Days' dance work shows teens in their own perspectives
"Kids These Days' is the latest offering from Louisville modern and contemporary dance company Ambo Dance Theatre. It’s about the universal challenges of adolescence, but goes on to address issues that have become almost absurdly routine for this generation, like school shootings or social…
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WFPL News interview with Dee Davis
Almost 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…
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The links between eastern Kentucky flooding and climate change
Did climate change play a role in the historic floods that killed 39 and devastated communities in Eastern Kentucky in late July. WFPL’s Ryan Van Velzer explains the relationship between extreme storms and Kentucky’s changing climate.
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A corporate landlord’s takeover spotlights inequities in west Louisville
An Austin, Texas company is now the biggest private landlord in west Louisville, where most residents are Black and more likely to rent. Tenants and lawmakers are concerned.
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After floods, Hindman Settlement School staff & volunteers try to save the region’s accurate history
The Hindman Settlement School recently marked 120 years. It’s known for its advancement of learning and the arts. Floods in eastern Kentucky threatened a precious archive that documents more than a century of Appalachian life.
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In eastern Ky., school is on hold while educators and families recover
Last week thousands of students across Kentucky packed up their fresh notebooks and pencils, and headed back to the classroom for the first day of school. But in flood-ravaged eastern Kentucky, many kids have yet to start the school year. WFPL's Jess Clark spent time with educators and families…
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‘Louisville’s Own Triceratops’ gets a new lease on life. Meet the group that helped make that happen
A nearly five thousand pound fiberglass Triceratops affectionately known as “Lottie” arrived at its new home Monday. The iconic dinosaur will be at the Kentucky Science Center in Louisville. As WFPL’s Stephanie Wolf reports, it returns to public view with reattached appendages and a fresh coat of...
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New Louisville jail director discusses in-custody deaths, understaffing and other challenges
Now a little more than three months into his tenure, WFPL News recently sat down with Louisville Jail Director Jerry Collins to discuss about the recent spate of in-custody deaths - nine since November - and what he's doing to address drug smuggling, overcrowding and other issues.
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Whitesburg newspaper reporters cover historic flood while living through the disaster
The Mountain Eagle in Whitesburg, Ky. has covered Letcher County and the surrounding area for more than a century. When historic flooding hit about two weeks ago, the paper’s small staff and roster of contributors did what they’ve always done: tell the stories of the region and the people who…
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Science Behind the Forecast: How weather impacts outdoor soccer matches
When it comes to outdoor soccer, the weather can impact more than just what fans decide to wear to the match.
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Union efforts brew across major Louisville coffee shops
American 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.
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JCPS heads into the school year facing wave of resignations
The teacher shortage has been a growing problem over the last decade across the country, including in Jefferson county Public Schools. But a recent wave of resignations is leaving JCPS in a bind as this school year begins. WFPL’s Jess Clark spoke with two teachers who recently resigned about why...
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“Pivotal” inside info led to federal charges against officers in Breonna Taylor death
Charging documents point to clues about how the FBI built its case against officers involved in Breonna Taylor’s death. WFPL's Jess Clark speaks with Amina Elahi.
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Some Council Members want to pressure the state to end taxes on diapers, menstrual products
Louisville Metro Council recently passed two resolutions calling on the Kentucky General Assembly to eliminate taxes on diapers and menstrual products.
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GSA students find the joy in making art as a community of creatives
Governor’s School for the Arts students are finishing up their final projects. This year, with support from a state grant, twice as many kids got to attend the tuition-free arts program at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. More than 500 young artists spent weeks immersed in one of several...
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In flooded Ky. mountain town, residents rescued each other
As flash floods swept through Whitesburg, one resident said the community banded together to save their neighbors.
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Fringe Festival and Derby City Playwrights partner to offer more platforms for theater artists
Directors from Louisville Fringe Festival and Derby City Playwrights say the collaboration felt right because their missions align: to foster local talent, particularly artists whose work and ideas might exist outside the mainstream.
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Ky. OB-GYN shortage could worsen as med students consider leaving state
Med students and residents aren’t sure they want to begin their careers as OB-GYNs in Kentucky anymore, now that the state has an abortion ban on the books.
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Louisville Metro is facing allegations of discrimination, retaliation in civil lawsuit
Louisville Metro is facing allegations of discrimination, retaliation in civil lawsuit by 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
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A "plane pause" from "The Merry Wives of Windsor"
A "plane pause" from "The Merry Wives of Windsor" by 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
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At Kentucky Shakespeare Festival, the constant drone of planes are a part of the act
The rhythm of Shakespeare’s work may be as important as the words themselves. So what happens when something keeps disrupting that flow? Something like low-flying air traffic? WFPL arts and culture reporter Stephanie Wolf has this story of how Kentucky Shakespeare has incorporated the constant...
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Kentucky’s blocked abortion ban casts a shadow on the future of IVF
Some state lawmakers see frozen embryos as people. Doctors and patients are worried about what that means for the future of IVF without federal abortion protections.
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Science Behind the Forecast: Can thunderstorms trigger asthma attacks?
If you have asthma, you may have noticed that it seems worse during thunderstorms. Well, it’s not your imagination. Listen to the latest edition of “Science Behind the Forecast” with WAVE 3 meteorologist Tawana Andrew and WFPL's Bill Burton to learn more about thunderstorm asthma.
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Plans to renovate county-wide Preston corridor in the works
Plans to transform a major Louisville road are in the works. The Preston Corridor could see changes aimed at improving bus service and pedestrian safety. WFPL’s Jacob Munoz reports on what’s in the works for one of the city’s busiest roadways.
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New Youth Transitional Center gives kids in trouble safe space, access to services
Louisville’s only youth detention facility was shut down in 2020 due to budget cuts. The building is now getting a second life as a space for kids who’ve been arrested to cool off and access resources.
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Trashing venues and teaching kids: Meet the educators who make up Belushi Speed Ball
Thrash and punk metal music is known for being aggressive; But one Louisville band strives for positivity—and chaos. WFPL’s Michael J. Collins says the members of Belushi Speed Ball are educators with an edge.
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