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Louisville dance group supports wellness in veterans with PTSD, traumatic brain injuries
Dancing Well: The Soldier Project received a $25,000 federal grant to help run its free dancing program for veterans and their families.
Amelia Earhart search team says object in satellite image was likely trees, not plane wreckage
An expedition involving Purdue University found no conclusive evidence that an object spotted in satellite images on a Pacific atoll was Amelia Earhart's plane, concluding it was a collection of trees.
Cardi B: Tiny Desk Concert
In leather pants and a power blazer, Cardi B brings a humble and humorous spirit to the Desk as she runs through a set packed with hits.
Win tix to Buffalo Traffic Jam at Old Forester's Paristown Hall
The Montana band is bringing their Pictures of You Tour to Louisville with special guest, Jack Van Cleaf.
Trump holds election rally in NKY as protesters encourage voting
Trump downplayed the impact of rising costs and again promised benefits if Republicans beat out Democrats this November.
Election 2026: Andy Barr, Charles Booker compete in U.S. Senate race
For the first time in decades, Kentucky will no longer be represented by Sen. Mitch McConnell. GOP Congressman Andy Barr is facing off against former state Rep. Charles Booker to replace him.
Former sideman A.C. Keenan releases debut EP with Daphne Gale and the results are sublime
Guitarist/songwriter A.C. Keenan just released his debut EP called On and On that features co-writer and singer Daphne Gale and performed in the WFPK studio.
Win tix to the LO's Recomposed: Vivaldi's Four Seasons
Gabriel Lefkowitz leads an evening that reimagines one of classical music’s most recognizable works. Featuring selections of Vivaldi’s original Four Seasons alongside Max Richter’s acclaimed Recomposed: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.
Win tickets to Collage Dance Collective at the Bomhard Theater
Collage’s meteoric rise over the last decade is fueled by its dynamic programming, virtuosic company artists and its talent for presenting what the Albany Times Union called “ballet made utterly, gorgeously human.”
Win tix to Night of the Living Yacht at Old Forester's Paristown Hall
Spend Halloween with the River City Yacht Club Band and special guest, DJ Always.
David Dastmalchian: “I love a challenge. I love being scared”
David Dastmalchian on building M. Bison, borrowing Tool’s fury, and getting comfortable in a coffin
Win tix to see Remi Wolf at the Andrew J. Brady Music Center
Remi Wolf is bringing The Mud Tour to Cincy with special guest, Emma Ogier.
Win tix to Zach Bryan in Indy
Special guests include legendary Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman John Fogerty as well as Fey Fili.
Science Behind the Forecast: To rake or to mulch?
Every week WAVE 3 meteorologist Tawana Andrew breaks down what we know and what we don't about the climate and weather here in Louisville.
Lawsuit alleges feds gathered sensitive data on Kentucky voters
Voting rights and electronic privacy groups are suing the Department of Homeland Security for compiling sensitive data on Kentucky voters. State election officials have refused to share that information.
New Music Friday: The best albums out Oct. 16
Fontaines D.C. Sophia Stel. The Avalanches. Host Stephen Thompson breaks down the best albums out Friday, Oct. 16 with DJs from around the NPR Music network: Celia Gregory from WNXP in Nashville, Skylar Rochelle from 90.9 The Bridge in Kansas City and Andrew Brown from KUTX in Austin. Plus, a handful of NPR Music…
Dark money, billionaires fuel campaign ads in Kentucky’s Alvarado-Dembo race
Political action committees have flooded central Kentucky airwaves with ads in the congressional race between Republican Ralph Alvarado and Democrat Zach Dembo.
New season offers new music from Digby with "Crimson & Ochre"
Louisville band Digby just released a new single called "Crimson & Ochre"
Longtime Louisville Youth Choir leader to retire
Terri Erwin Foster will lead Louisville Youth Choir for one final season.
How Louisvillians can help keep migratory birds safe
There are a few simple ways people can make things safer for migratory birds.
Octets open eleventh season of NouLou Chamber Players
Chamber music returns to Oxmoor Farm with a world premiere by Jeremy Beck and works by Charles Gounod and Igor Stravinsky
Hemp regulations under discussion before Kentucky lawmakers as ban approaches
Ahead of next year's legislative session, Kentucky hemp industry leaders asked lawmakers to change how they’re regulated — that’s if federal law doesn’t ban intoxicating products first.
Harlan County USA at 50: The lasting power of the documentary in Appalachia and beyond
It's been 50 years since the release of "Harlan County USA," the Academy Award-winning film from director Barbara Kopple that shined a light on an eastern Kentucky coal mining community. Its echoes can still be heard in Appalachian music, documentaries and modern labor movements.
Los Tigres del Norte: Tiny Desk Concert
There is no stage too small for Los Tigres del Norte, yet none can contain its impact. For over 60 years, the Mexican norteño band has collected the stories of Latino people and spun them into song.
Braun says execution will move forward, despite botched lethal injection in Tennessee
Indiana uses the same drug Tennessee administered last month in a botched execution attempt that grabbed national headlines.
Louisville mayor widens fundraising gap against progressive opponent
Incumbent Mayor Craig Greenberg and challenger Shameka Parrish-Wright filed new fundraising reports with the state ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Jeff Arcuri “Even at my worst moments, I’m still living my dream”
Jeff Arcuri on Crowd Work, Second-Guessing His Netflix Special, and Finding the Funny In Hard Times
PACs help Kentucky GOP legislative candidates dominate ad spending
Political action committees have spent nearly $900,000 on independent ads to boost Kentucky GOP legislative candidates, while Democrats are mostly left to themselves.
Trees as a tool for cleaner air in Louisville’s West End
The leader of TreesLouisville discusses how she sees trees as a tool toward a more equitable community.
Here’s how Kentucky’s suburban Democrats are faring ahead of midterms
Democrats’ power has waned for decades in the Kentucky General Assembly, but national headwinds seem to favor them this election cycle. Here’s how national dynamics are changing state legislative races.
Indiana House District 72 candidates talk affordability, data centers and redistricting
Two people are running to be the next Indiana state representative for District 72, which covers most of Floyd County.
Louisville's 2026 General Election Voter Guide
The 2026 Kentucky general election guide from Louisville Public Media.
Krystal Goodner and Veronica Roessler join Louisville Public Media in key roles
October 13, 2026 — Louisville Public Media (LPM) is pleased to announce two new staffers to the organization: Krystal Goodner as All Things Considered Host, effective October 19, 2026, and Veronica Roessler as Community Engagement and Events Manager, effective October 12, 2026. Both roles advance LPM’s strategic…
Rocky Adkins builds dominant fundraising lead in 2027 Kentucky governor’s race
Former Beshear advisor Rocky Adkins has tripled the fundraising haul of Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, his main Democratic rival in the 2027 Kentucky governor’s race.
Kentucky's 2026 General Election Voter Guide
The 2026 Kentucky general election guide from Kentucky Public Radio.
Draco Rosa: Tiny Desk Concert
Behind the Desk, Draco Rosa creates shimmering, electric guitar-driven ruminations on life and love.
Indiana State Police help drive Trump’s crackdown on immigrant truckers, records show
Records show commercial truckers arrested by ISP then detained by ICE in Kentucky.
Changes to international student visas could leave KY, nation behind on cutting-edge research
International student visas will have a new four-year limit if new regulations are not overturned.
In Louisville’s District 9, voters to choose between left and far-left candidates
The candidates for Louisville Metro Council District 9 agree largely on the changes they’d like to see in the city. Where they differ is in how to achieve them.
Get to know these five Native American composers
These artists represent the Chickasaw, Mohawk Kaniènkeha, Diné, Mohican/Munsee-Lenape, Cherokee and Crow nations and people
Beshear, Rogers present $22M in federal grants to Eastern Kentucky communities
The money comes from the Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization program, or AMLER. It's been 10 years since Rogers, a veteran legislator, created the program.
The sometimes-awkward art of asking for a second opinion
A doctor has recommended a course of action that is invasive, expensive or somehow different from what you'd prefer. Is it OK to get a second opinion? The answer is yes. Here’s how to make the ask a little less awkward.
ChatGPT for Teens has special safeguards. A watchdog group finds most don't work
A study from Common Sense Media says most safeguards in ChatGPT for Teens failed. The chatbot talks to teens like a friend and doesn't alert parents when users talk about self-harm and suicide.
Win tickets to a John Williams Halloween with the Louisville Orchestra
Celebrate Halloween with iconic film music by John Williams, featuring music from Harry Potter, Star Wars, Jaws, and more.
Win tix to Night 2 of Brandi Carlile: Burn the Setlist Tour at Louisville Palace
Carlile and longtime collaborators Phil and Tim Hanseroth will create the show from audience requests each night of Burn The Setlist (The All Request Tour).
Win a Stray Cats Prize Package!
The Chin Chins will open for the rockabilly icons.
Win tix to Roger Waters Presents LEGACY - A Pink Floyd Show
An all-new live production celebrating the defining music and visual world of Pink Floyd’s golden era from 1971–1979, it features a world-class 10-piece band performing Floyd's groundbreaking songs.
Win tix to Blondshell at Headliners
Sabrina Teitelbaum just released her third album, Violins.
Win tix to American Aquarium at Mercury Ballroom
BJ Barham and company are touring in support of their latest release, New Ways to Lose.
Alabama Shakes’ Brittany Howard: “I see anger and outrage, and it makes me hopeful"
Brittany Howard on Alabama Shakes’ Return, Writing Through Fear, and Finding Hope in Anger
ICE has quietly used this warehouse as a detention facility all summer, neighbors say
Throughout the summer, rumors have been bubbling in North New Jersey that ICE has quietly been using a warehouse as a detention center. NPR investigated.
Nearly 600 Floyd County, Ind. voters receive incorrect ballots
Officials say voters in four Floyd County precincts were given incomplete early ballots. They say they’ve corrected the programming error and are contacting voters about how to get replacement ballots.
Drugs in jars, bags of cash: Tennessee ignored warnings from Arizona's botched executions
Christa Pike's botched execution in Tennessee was not the first to go wrong on Frank Strada's watch. Before he took charge of Tennessee's prisons, Strada oversaw three botched executions in Arizona.
Former Kentucky lawyer, GOP donor says Kimberly Guilfoyle solicited funds for access
Ahead of her confirmation as ambassador to Greece, former northern Kentucky lawyer Eric Deters says Kimberly Guilfoyle asked him to wire $100,000 to her American Express account.
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Charley Crockett live performance from the WFPK studios
New Music Friday: The best albums out Oct. 9
Cameron Winter. Troye Sivan. Remi Wolf. Host Stephen Thompson breaks down the best albums out Friday, Oct. 9 with DJs from around the NPR Music network: Tshego Letsoalo from KALW in San Francisco, Aurora McGuckin from MVYRADIO in Massachusetts and Jewly Hight from WPLN in Nashville. Plus, a handful of NPR Music…
Win a guitar signed by Death Cab for Cutie
91.9 WFPK wants you to win this Death Cab for Cutie autographed guitar.
New single from Scott T. Smith "A Few of Us" is more of a mantra than a title
Long awaited single from Louisville singer/songwriter Scott T. Smith "A Few of Us" will leave you singing it the rest of the day.
USA Today network, including Courier Journal, sue OpenAI
USA Today’s parent company filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in New York federal court Thursday for allegedly using reporting from its 19 publications, including Louisville’s Courier Journal, without permission.
LPM News shares Louisville mayoral debate
Listen to a special broadcast of a recent debate between incumbent Mayor Craig Greenberg and challenger Metro Council Member Shameka Parrish-Wright.
Soozie Eastman: “We are storytellers in the South”
Soozie Eastman on Louisville’s Film Boom, the Front Porch Film Lab, and Building From Within
Soozie Eastman: “We are storytellers in the South”
Soozie Eastman on Louisville’s Film Boom, the Front Porch Film Lab, and Building From Within
Murray State employee files whistleblower lawsuit, alleges violations of procurement rules
The lawsuit alleges the procurement director was pushed out of her job by the Murray State University president for voicing concerns about potential violations of state law on purchases and contracts.
UofL Guitar Festival welcomes rising star Virgile Barthe
Kiana Del spoke to French classical guitarist Virgile Barthe about his time in Louisville.
Kentucky judge throws out suit bankrupt coal company brought against California city
The coal company was contracted to ship 13 million tons of coal a year from a new West Coast terminal.
Flock is catching flak. Experts say other police surveillance tools are more worrisome
Real-time crime-center software is a sometimes overlooked but powerful tool allowing police to aggregate immense amounts of data, significantly expanding their surveillance reach.
Los Texmaniacs: Tiny Desk Concert
Los Texmaniacs' accordion-driven music is a living history lesson, which just so happens to be perfect for twirling on the dance floor.
Veteran, small business owner shares his ideas for reaching young people in Louisville
Benjamin Wright, a Louisville small business owner and Iraq War veteran, recently penned an op-ed that appeared in the Courier Journal and Lexington Herald-Leader.
Butchertown art exhibit brings women artists front and center
“Background Vocals” features works that define background in literal, figurative and imaginative ways.
Kentucky Democrats hit a rare milestone in September. Could that signal election success?
Kentucky Democrats have lost ground to Republicans over the past decade, but gained a rare voter registration victory last month, ahead of the November election.
Exhibit honoring Fisk Jubilee Singers arrives in Louisville
In honor of Fisk Jubilee Day, a traveling exhibit celebrating the university choir group is on display in Louisville.
Election 2026: Ralph Alvarado, Zach Dembo face off in Kentucky's 6th district
Former GOP state Sen. Ralph Alvarado is facing off against former federal prosecutor Democrat Zach Dembo for the Lexington-area Congressional district. What you need to know.
Inmate on death row at Kentucky State Penitentiary died in custody last week in apparent suicide
Donald H. Johnson died 29 years to the day since he was sentenced to face the death penalty.
Judge grants release for Louisville woman detained by ICE
ICE arrested Armelle Bondonga in mid-August at a green card interview.
Louisville police shot 15-year-old boy during domestic violence response
Police officials say the boy fired a rifle at his mother while an officer was interviewing her.
LISTEN: New book details Pope Leo XIV’s journey from Chicago to the Vatican
Robert Prevost’s journey from being a kid from the south side of Chicago to becoming the first American Pope is documented in a new book.
Tim Bernardes: Tiny Desk Concert
The Brazilian singer-songwriter sits easily in the poetry of the cosmos and his country, but communicates every emotion with tangible complexity.
Digging In: Filling a gap in local news
Shay McAlister started her own independent news resource to meet audiences where they are.
Pulling back the curtain on The Barber of Seville with Kentucky Opera's Ben Robinson
An introduction to Rossini's opera with the new General Director and CEO of Kentucky Opera
The Mystery of the Flatwoods Monster
Many cryptids are said to lurk in the shadows of Appalachia, including West Virginia’s Flatwoods Monster.
People are asking ChatGPT to help them decide how to vote in the midterms
Voters are already voting in the midterms. This year, some voters are trying something new to get ready for the election: asking AI to help research their ballot and even decide who to vote for.
LISTEN: Clark County sheriff candidates discuss ICE detention, community trust and reducing recidivism
Clark County residents will have a new sheriff this fall. A Democrat, Republican and independent are running for the seat.
Patrick Renna & Danielle Fishel: “We would never be able to recreate The Sandlot or Boy Meets World”
Patrick Renna & Danielle Fishel on Dugout Dads, Rebooting a Cast, The Sandlot, and Boy Meets World
AI data centers: How much are ratepayers on the hook for?
Data centers consume large amounts of power and require upgrading infrastructure. But it's difficult to determine how much residential customers benefit and how much they actually pay for the benefit.
AI data centers: How much are ratepayers on the hook for?
Data centers consume large amounts of power and require upgrading infrastructure. But it's difficult to determine how much residential customers benefit and how much they actually pay for the benefit.
A visit with Barbara Kingsolver: We talk 'Partita,' piano, aging and Appalachia
Before she won the Pulitzer for Demon Copperhead, Kingsolver wasn't sure her neighbors knew what she did for a living. Her new novel Partita, about a classical pianist, gets very personal.
Win tix to see SUGAR at MegaCorp Pavilion plus a spot at their sound check!
WFPK welcomes SUGAR - Love You Even Still 2026 World Tour to MegaCorp Pavilion
Win tix to see Morrissey at the Louisville Palace
The former Smiths frontman is touring in support of his new album, Make-Up Is a Lie.
Ballard wants secretary of state's office 'out of politics.' His opponents see a problem
The Independent running to be Indiana's next secretary of state said he wants to see the office banned from endorsing other candidates or donating to a political party.
Win tix to Brandi Carlile: Burn the Setlist Tour at Louisville Palace
Carlile and longtime collaborators Phil and Tim Hanseroth will create the show from audience requests each night of Burn The Setlist (The All Request Tour).
Win tix to the LO's "The Nightmare Before Christmas" at Whitney Hall
Experience Disney's The Nightmare Before Christmas™ like you never have before! Watch the entire film projected on the big screen with the live score performed by your Louisville Orchestra.
Win tix to see Willow Avalon at Mercury Ballroom
91.9 WFPK is proud to present her "Pink Pocket Pistol Tour" with special guest, Abbie Callahan.
Science Behind the Forecast: Deceptive eyes to the skies
Every week WAVE 3 meteorologist Tawana Andrew breaks down what we know and what we don't about the climate and weather here in Louisville.
Win tix to "Dead as a Dodo" at Actors Theatre
In this fantastical adventure infused with astonishing puppetry, humor, music, and magical visual effects, two skeleton friends, a dodo and a boy, are drawn into the epic battle between existence and extinction as they fight to stay together.
Win tix to Greta Van Fleet at the KFC Yum! Center
The band brings their Into the Beginning Tour to Louisville with special guest Arc De Soleil.
Kentucky Court of Appeals race becoming another partisan judicial battleground
Concerns about partisan political influence in Kentucky’s judicial elections are growing, as Gov. Andy Beshear and GOP lawmakers are taking sides in a Court of Appeals race.
Failed 'torturous' execution attempt on Christa Pike reignites death penalty debate
The botched execution in Tennessee of Christa Pike, who survived despite being subject to two doses of lethal injection on Wednesday, has reignited furious debate about the death penalty in the U.S.
History exhibit reveals enslaved couple’s groundbreaking journey from Louisville to Canada
Thornton and Lucie Blackburn’s journey to freedom from Louisville to Canada was underrepresented in the United States, until now.
Appalachian coal miners ask lawmakers in DC for better disability benefits and worker protections
Retired miners, their families and policy groups are lobbying Congress to uphold worker protections and pass legislation that updates black lung disability programs.