The voting season is here, and with it comes new stories from all across the city and the state. Though new things coming, others are coming to an end.
Keep scrolling to see the latest headlines you need to know:
Expo, a popular cocktail bar nestled along Louisville’s thriving Whiskey Row, has closed its doors after nearly five years of serving the community. The bar, located at 114 Main St., was known for its innovative approach to cocktails, including its signature drink, the Acid Cat Spirit Guide, which had become a local favorite.
1. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg Suggests Crushing Cars Seized In Street Takeovers
Louisville Metro Police have seized nearly 20 cars involved in recent street racing and traffic-blocking incidents across the city. Mayor Craig Greenberg supports new legislation that would not only allow the confiscation of these vehicles but also their destruction as a deterrent. Residents, like Wayne Prather, describe large, noisy gatherings, with tire marks left behind as evidence of the illegal activities.
Louisville's Hotel Genevieve has become the first hotel in Kentucky to receive a Michelin Key, the hotel equivalent to the famed Michelin Star for restaurants. It is one of just 168 hotels across the United States to earn this recognition, awarded for exceptional service, design and guest experience.
Jason Lamar Thompson, also known by his artistic alias "Dafri," is facing significant backlash following revelations of his past criminal convictions as a pedophile. Thompson, who is listed on the Kentucky Sex Offender Registry for six counts of second-degree sexual abuse, will have both his book and art exhibit pulled after public outcry online showed his six sexual abuse charges against a 14-year-old.
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4. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Signs Executive Order Banning Conversion Therapy
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has banned the use of conversion therapy on LGBTQ+ minors through an executive order. The move follows repeated attempts by the Republican-controlled legislature to block such a ban, with Beshear citing the need to protect vulnerable children from harmful practices.
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5. State Rep. Daniel Grossberg, Banned From Strip Club, Offered Thousands For Sex From Dancer
Kentucky State Rep. Daniel Grossberg has been permanently banned from a strip club in Louisville after inappropriately touching a dancer during a performance. Grossberg, a Democrat, is also accused of offering another dancer $5,000 for sex, which he has denied along with other misconduct allegations. Numerous Democrats, including Governor Andy Beshear, have called for his resignation as Grossberg faces investigations into his behavior.
Kentucky schools have experienced a concerning rise in threats this month, with at least five students facing felony charges for hoax threats. The FBI's Louisville office has remained actively involved, working alongside Kentucky police to investigate and address potential threats. "Hoax threats are not a joke and can have devastating consequences," the agency said in a statement.
Beginning Saturday, September 21, Jefferson County voters who qualify for mail-in absentee voting can request their ballots through an online portal. This system will remain open until October 22, allowing eligible voters to apply and ensure their participation in the upcoming General Election.
