public safety

Jacob Lee Bard, 48, appeared in Franklin District Court on Thursday. Judge Chris Olds set Bard's bond at $1 million. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Dec. 16 in Frankfort.

Jacob Lee Bard, of Evansville, is charged with murder and assault after the shooting in Frankfort. Court records show previous charges of assault and threatening.

A suspect is in custody after the shooting that left one person dead and another in critical condition, according to the Frankfort Police Department.

Louisville police fatally shot a man Thursday after responding to a 911 call.

Families of victims who died in the UPS plane crash in Louisville filed the first wrongful death lawsuits on Wednesday.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office wants to expand its role to include helping police address “quality-of-life issues and nuisance crimes.”

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office wants to supplement Louisville police officers in addressing "quality-of-life" issues in Louisville Metro.

Louisville’s Chief Park Ranger says the unit’s current “special police” designation has significant drawbacks.

Louisville officials say community-based intervention programs are helping to reduce shootings and violent crime in targeted neighborhoods.

Mass shootings, political violence and school safety are front of mind for many Americans following a recent spate of high-profile attacks. Experts who study gun violence unpack the data and trends.