Jefferson County News

Historically, an open-air train ride has been a central part of the Zoo experience, but no rides have been available since the June 2009 train crash.

Closing arguments in the Steven Pettway murder trial were delayed Wednesday in a Jefferson County Circuit courtroom.

The head of Jefferson County Public Schools has sent out a reminder to staff about rules regarding religion in the curriculum after a meeting that sparked some concern.

Andrew Wiggins will announce his college basketball choice Tuesday afternoon -- and there are reasons for fans of Kentucky, Florida State, North Carolina and Kansas to be optimistic and fret.

Bike-to-work day is Friday, and unfortunately a website with a catchy slogan of "drive less, live more" has placed Louisville and Jefferson County far down the pack of cities that are friendly to bicycles.

A jobs initiative from Mayor Greg Fischer is searching for 18 to 21 year olds who would like a summer job.

What's the price of justice? In Louisville taxpayers are spending millions of dollars a year defending accused criminals who can't afford an attorney.

My recent list of bucket-list religious sites in Kentucky was by definition limited.

According to the Jefferson County coroner Clay Mauldin, 23, died Friday morning when a Chevy Silverado collided with his moped near Baxter Avenue and Eastern Parkway.

A Jefferson County judge has accepted an open guilty plea from Josh Gouker, the man who is charged with murdering his stepson, Trey Zwicker.

A group of students in Jefferson County have been working on designs to win a national competition that combines art with footwear.

If you are 18-21 years old and are looking for a summer job, the Mayor's SummerWorks Program wants you.

The boyfriend who just didn't get the hint to pucker up, and the really shocking reaction from his now-former girlfriend! The boyfriend who just didn't get the hint to pucker up, and the really shocking reaction from his now-former girlfriend! RADCLIFF, Ky -- It's known as one of the worst drunk driving crashes in our nation's history.

Dozens of area teachers gathered Thursday night to discuss the topic of religion and how to handle sticky situations without breaking any separation of church and state laws.

LOUISVILLE, KY Amid the sound of bagpipes, officers marched in single file Thursday as they honored nearly 100 fellow officers.

Sandow, a former resident of Louisville, said when he was looking for a charity to support Kosair Charities seemed like the obvious choice.

When young people are in middle school, they are thought to be at the peak of self-doubt. They're restless, can lack direction and don't always have confidence, even as they are trying to find out who they are.

LOUISVILLE, KY The driver of a car involved in an accident with a Jefferson County school bus has been indicted by a grand jury.

Louisville police say a pregnant woman was killed and two other people were injured when an SUV lost control on Interstate 71 and struck a tree.

Louisville's year-old tree commission has called out Mayor Greg Fischer and metro government for falling short on making plans for managing a potential looming crisis with ash trees - their infestation by the emerald ash borer.