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Morgan McGarvey addresses accountability and community support in recent tweets

In recent social media posts dated November 18 and 19, Rep. Morgan McGarvey criticized Matt Gaetz's actions and highlighted his team's dedication to supporting constituents during challenging times.

By Louisville City Wire | Nov 19, 2024

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Louisville man receives over 29-year sentence for drug trafficking conspiracy

A Louisville man has been sentenced to over 29 years in federal prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy and firearms offense.

By Louisville City Wire | Nov 18, 2024

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Federal grand jury indicts seven for drug-related offenses in Louisville

By Louisville City Wire | Nov 15, 2024

A federal grand jury in Louisville has indicted seven individuals on charges related to methamphetamine and fentanyl distribution.

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Two men sentenced for murder-for-hire using firearm

By Louisville City Wire | Nov 7, 2024

Freddy Manuel Gonzalez and Xavior Caine Posey have been sentenced for their roles in a murder-for-hire scheme involving the use of a firearm during a crime of violence.

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Louisville man receives 17-year sentence for minor sex trafficking

By Louisville City Wire | Nov 5, 2024

A Louisville man has been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for enticement and sex trafficking of a minor.

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U.S. Attorney appoints officer for Western Kentucky's Election Day oversight

By Louisville City Wire | Nov 5, 2024

United States Attorney Michael A. Bennett has appointed Assistant United States Attorney Raymond McGee to lead the Election Day Program for the Western District of Kentucky during today's general election.

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Louisville man pleads guilty to fatal carjacking

By Louisville City Wire | Oct 30, 2024

This week, a man from Louisville, Kentucky, admitted guilt in a carjacking case that resulted in the death of a teenage driver.

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Ten members of EST street gang sentenced for federal drug and gun crimes

By Louisville City Wire | Oct 11, 2024

This week marked the conclusion of a significant federal case involving ten individuals associated with the "Everybody Shines Together" street gang. The defendants were sentenced for their roles in a conspiracy that included drug and firearms offenses.

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Madisonville man sentenced to over 29 years for child pornography offenses

By Louisville City Wire | Sep 20, 2024

A Madisonville, Kentucky man has been sentenced to 29 years and 6 months in federal prison for the production and possession of child pornography. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western District of Kentucky and Special Agent in Charge Rana Saoud of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Nashville.

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Louisville man sentenced to over 11 years for child pornography offense

By Louisville City Wire | Sep 12, 2024

A Louisville, Kentucky man was sentenced to a total of 11 years and 6 months in federal prison. The sentence included 10 years for possession of child pornography and an additional 1 year and 6 months for violating a previous term of federal supervised release.

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Louisville man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking and firearm offenses

By Louisville City Wire | Aug 30, 2024

A Louisville man was sentenced today to 15 years in federal prison for methamphetamine and fentanyl trafficking, and illegal possession of firearms.

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Scottsville woman sentenced for defrauding former employer

By Louisville City Wire | Aug 23, 2024

A Scottsville, Kentucky woman was sentenced to two years in federal prison for defrauding her former employer. U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western District of Kentucky and Special Agent in Charge Michael E. Stansbury of the FBI Louisville Field Office made the announcement.

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U.S. Attorney's Office joins National Night Out for community safety

By Louisville City Wire | Aug 6, 2024

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Kentucky will participate in National Night Out events to promote safer streets and stronger communities, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett.

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U.S. Rep. McGarvey votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By Louisville City Wire | Jul 22, 2024

U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey (D-KY) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

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U.S. Attorney Bennett marks 60 years since Civil Rights Act with renewed commitment

By Louisville City Wire | Jul 5, 2024

In honor of the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western District of Kentucky joined national leaders this week in celebrating this significant milestone in the country's pursuit of equality.

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Mayor Greenberg Provides Weekly Louisville Update

By Louisville City Wire Report | Mar 19, 2024

On March 15, at Lynn Family Stadium, Mayor Craig Greenberg and leaders from Racing Louisville Football Club (FC) previewed the upcoming season, which kicks off this weekend.

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Emergency Services graduates the 45th and 46th MetroSafe academies

By Louisville City Wire Report | Mar 18, 2024

The MetroSafe Division of Louisville Metro Emergency Services, the city’s consolidated 911 Communications Center, today graduated 13 personnel from its Academy.

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Councilmembers Purvis and Baker celebrate substantial senior programming investment in Districts 5 and 6

By Louisville City Wire Report | Mar 17, 2024

On March 14, Councilwoman Donna Purvis (D-5) and Councilman Phillip Baker (D-6) joined representatives from Jewish Family & Career Services (JFCS) and the Humana Foundation to announce a $250,000 grant from the Humana Foundation to JFCS.

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Councilwoman Shanklin will host monthly community meeting

By Louisville City Wire Report | Mar 16, 2024

Councilwoman Dr. Barbara Shanklin (D-2) invites the community to attend the monthly D2 Community meeting.

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APCD Notice of Public Hearing via Video Teleconference

By Louisville City Wire Report | Mar 16, 2024

The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control Board will hold a public hearing, via Video Teleconference, on an Agreed Board Order with American Synthetic Rubber Company.