Tag: louisville
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I-65 in Louisville Reopens Early, Accelerating Major Bridge Project
Louisville's I-65 Central Corridor Project sees major progress as the interstate reopens three days early on July 29. Governor Beshear announced the accelerated reopening, restoring two lanes in each direction after a two-month closure for bridge replacement.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyTransportation LouisvilleI-65Bridge ReplacementKentucky Transportation CabinetAndy BeshearInfrastructureRoad ConstructionKentucky Governor's Office
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ISCO Industries Opens New $12.75 Million Manufacturing Facility in Louisville, Creating 50 Jobs
Global piping supplier ISCO Industries has opened a new $12.75 million manufacturing facility in Louisville, doubling its footprint and creating 50 new full-time jobs, boosting Kentucky's manufacturing sector.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborGeneral Politics ISCO IndustriesLouisvilleKentuckyManufacturingJob CreationEconomic DevelopmentHDPE PipingKentucky Governor's Office
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Repeat Child Sex Offender Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison
Repeat offender William James Lewis, 34, received a 15-year federal prison sentence for child pornography. Already on supervision from a prior conviction, his sentencing underscores federal and local law enforcement's commitment to protecting children.
Law EnforcementLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues William James LewisChild ExploitationFederal PrisonLouisvilleFBIProject Safe ChildhoodChild Pornography
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Louisville Woman Sentenced to Over 5 Years for Multi-Million Dollar Pool Fraud
Tracy Davenport, 51, of Louisville, received a 63-month federal prison sentence for defrauding over 50 customers of $3.3 million in a pool installation scheme, involving wire fraud, bankruptcy fraud, and money laundering.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomy Tracy DavenportLouisvilleWire FraudBankruptcy FraudMoney LaunderingPool InstallationFederal PrisonFBI
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Louisville Man, Nicholasville Woman Sentenced to 15 Years for Online Enticement of Minors
Louisville man Charles O’Loan and Nicholasville woman Amber Warner received 15-year federal prison sentences for attempted online enticement of minors, involving grooming and explicit video exchanges.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetSocial IssuesLegal Charles O’LoanAmber WarnerLouisvilleNicholasvilleOnline EnticementChild ExploitationFederal PrisonFBI
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Abastos Wholesale to Invest $10.3 Million, Create 20 Jobs in Louisville Expansion
Abastos Wholesale is expanding its Louisville operations with a $10.3 million investment, creating 20 new jobs. The specialized distributor will double its facility size, enhancing its supply chain capabilities in Kentucky.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborAgricultureTransportation Abastos WholesaleLouisvilleKentuckyeconomic developmentjob creationdistributionlogisticsKentucky Governor's Office
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Former FOP Manager Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud in Kentucky
Kevin Ryan Straw, former Fraternal Order of Police manager in Kentucky, pleaded guilty to wire fraud, defrauding FOP lodges and individuals of over $187,000 through investment schemes and misappropriation. He faces up to 20 years in prison.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFinancial MarketsState Governments Kevin Ryan StrawWire FraudFraternal Order of PoliceKentuckyLouisvilleFinancial CrimeFBI
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Louisville Man Charged Federally in Major Fentanyl and Firearms Bust
A Louisville man faces federal charges for fentanyl trafficking and firearms offenses after a DEA investigation seized over 400 grams of fentanyl and three guns. Authorities credit the bust with preventing millions of lethal doses from reaching the streets.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Darrell MaloneFentanyl TraffickingLouisvilleFirearmsDEAHomeland Security Task ForceDrugsFBI