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A co-op that includes 17 eastern Kentucky rural school districts has won $30 million in federal grant money. “We were ecstatic. I don’t think words can...

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning until 7pm tonight.Light snow is falling in the Louisville area at this hour, and we expect…

Mayor Jerry Abramson was the first Democratic candidate to arrive at the Kentucky Convention Center in Frankfort.Abramson is running for Lieutenant…

As Program Director I caught some flack for not posting my favorites for the year. We've also heard from many FPK fans wondering where the staff picks are…

1. Black Keys - BrothersI've listened to this over and over and hear something new every time. How these guys pack so much energy and nuance into…

So it's that time again, when we look back at all the records that came out in the last 365 days and say which are our faves.First I would like to give…

This year is the most difficult in a few years for me to pick a top 10, because there were 15 to 20 cd's that lived in my CD player long periods of time.…

The Metropolitan Sewer District board will consider its annual budget for the next fiscal year as well as a proposed 6.5 percent rate increase during a special session Monday.Last week, Mayor Greg Fischer announced his support for an MSD, Louisville Water Company merger, which was recommended by a task force earlier this year. The possible savings from merger could be anywhere between $14 million to $24 million, according to an outside audit firm.MSD director Greg Heitzman says a merger could eventually translate to cost-savings for customers and lower rate increases.“The Water Company is on about a 4 percent annual rate increase rate, MSD has been on a 6.5. We pull the two together we can begin to pull those rate increases down," he said.This would MSD’s fourth consecutive 6.5 percent rate increase. According to correspondence between board members in May, the rate increase would boost the average monthly waste water bill from $35.60 to $37.91.According to the National Association of Clean Water Agencies Service Charge Survey, the average national rate for the same time period is projected to be $36.18 per month. The NACW estimates the average rate increase this year will be 7.4 percent.MSD officials say the rate increase in Louisville is in large part necessary to comply with the Clean Water Act and the Environmental Protection Agency. MSD is under a consent decree, which Heitzman said is common among large cities east of the Mississippi.Last week, Heitzman called the nearly $850 million consent decree set in 2005 affordable. He said while it is a liability to the community, MSD is on schedule and under budget to date.One report shows Louisville pays around 50 cents more for sewage bills than the national average.

Monique Reid hit two free throws with two seconds remaining Sunday night to lead the Louisville Cardinals women's basketball team over the top-seeded

Halfway into its first year, Louisville city officials and residents say a plastic bag ban for yard waste has been met with a surprisingly positive…

Federal and state authorities say the Sherman Minton Bridge will reopen in about six months. The bridge closed three weeks ago after a crack was found in…

As Program Director of WFPK I spend A LOT of time listening to new music, and let me tell you, this was a stellar year. It makes it hard to choose, but…