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Saturday January 24, 2026
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The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) has received lab results confirming the first case of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus, also called CHIKV, in an Anderson County resident who recently traveled to Haiti. Results for nine possible cases in other individuals who recently traveled to the same region are still pending, but are expected to be positive.
“We have been testing our first potential cases of chikungunya virus in Kentucky residents who recently traveled to areas where the disease is present, and have received confirmation of one positive result so far,” said Dr. Kraig Humbaugh, state epidemiologist and DPH deputy commissioner. “This is not a concern for most Kentuckians at this time because the risk is only to those traveling to foreign countries where the disease is present. However, it’s always good to remember to wear protection against mosquitoes, both here at home and when traveling abroad, to protect against all mosquito-borne illnesses.”
The CHIKV illness is routinely found in mosquitoes in the Caribbean, Africa and Asia, but is not yet carried by mosquitoes in Kentucky. CHIKV is only transmitted to humans by the bite of infected mosquitoes, and does not spread person-to-person. The period of time between when an infected mosquito bites a person and when the person develops signs and symptoms of the illness is typically 3-7 days.
With illness onset, the person develops high fever, chills, and joint pain, followed in some by a rash on the trunk, limbs and face lasting 3-4 days. Muscle and joint pain last about one week. Joint pain is often severe and in some people lasts longer, up to several months. CHIKV is usually not fatal. There is no vaccine Continue reading
The next Republic Bank First Friday Trolley Hop will be held on Friday, July 4 from 5:00pm to 11:00pm in downtown Louisville. Trolley hoppers can hop on a free trolley to various art galleries, restaurants, and shops along the Main and Market Street corridors, as well as the recently revitalized South Fourth Street District. The trolley route runs along 4th Street from Main Street to Broadway, and riders can transfer between routes at 4th and Main Streets. FREE parking is available on the street after 6:00pm, or at Slugger Field, located at Main Street and Jackson. To see the full list of Trolley Hop members and events, or for more information on the trolley route or parking options, visitwww.louisvilledowntown.org.
The Trolley Hop Program is sponsored by Republic Bank and is supported by the Louisville Downtown Partnership, Kindred Healthcare, the Nulu Business Association, and the Main Street Association, all in partnership with TARC. Established in 2001, the First FridayTrolley Hop program has been going strong for more than ten years. The Republic Bank First Friday Trolley Hop is held on the first Friday of each month, rain or shine, and the trolleys are free and run until 11:00pm (most galleries close at 9:00pm). To view the Republic Bank First Friday Trolley Hop Lip Dub Music video visit http://www.youtube.com/
Varanese Restaurant, located at 2106 Frankfort Avenue, will host a “Bell’s Craft Beer Dinner” on Thursday, July 10, with a reception at6:30pm and dinner at 7:00pm. The evening will feature guest speaker Greg Pilch, and a four-course dinner paired with a variety of flavorful, unfiltered, quality craft beers from the award-winning Michigan-based brewery. The cost is $49 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (502) 899-9904 or emailing letsdine@varanese.com.
“We are excited to partner with one of the leaders of the craft brewing movement,” says Chef John Varanese. “Of the eight beers we tasted in preparation for this event, we choose five that complement the menu well and that really show the brewery’s different styles of brewing.” Continue reading
Fandomfest attracts global attention as it brings in over 50 top name celebrities and guests. Fans expected from all over the world, Austria, Australia, England ,Canada.
Meet Karl Urban; The Cast of Star Trek The Next Generation; The Cast of Defiance; The Cast of Being Human; Star Wars Cast Members; Cast from Power Rangers, Transformers, Anime Guests, Comic Book Artists and Many More….
Fandomfest is Aug 1-3rd at the Kentucky International Convent6ion Center. Join Fandom Fest in kicking off the event on Thurs., July 28th, at 6:30 for the Fans-Tastic Fandomfest Parade in Downtown Louisville (FREE to The PUBLIC)
Fandomfest is the biggest convention of this type in the region, bringing in expected crowds of 30,000 + the economic impact for Louisville has been projected to be over $2,000,000.
Fandom Fest offers convention goers, Celebrities, Gaming, Anime, Literary, Comics, Horror, Film Festival, Exhibitors, Industry Workshops, Fan Panels, Q&A’s, Music, Entertainment and much more.
WANTED in connection to June 7 shooting on I-265/Smyrna. WANTED JASMIN OSMANOVIC. Pease contact 574-LMPD with any information.
Shooting Victim Treated and Released
UPDATE: Suspect Sought in Connection with Highway Shooting
A male in his late-40s was treated and released from University Hospital after being shot while driving on the Gene Snyder Freeway Saturday evening.
The victim was driving south on I-265 near Smyrna Parkway in southeast Louisville when he was struck by a bullet from a large caliber handgun that entered the vehicle through the passenger door. The two children in the vehicle with him were not injured.
The man reported that he did not see the shooter. Instead, he said that he just heard a ‘pop’ and then realized that he had been struck.
LMPD searched the area but have, thus far, have been unable to locate any further evidence or witnesses. Anyone with information is asked to call the Crimetip Hotline at 574-LMPD (5673).
Zoo Invites Public to Help Name Giant Bugs
The Louisville Zoo is inviting the public to help name 13 giant bugs in their new exhibit. Each Monday and Wednesday through the week of July 21, entries (one per person, per day) can be submitted through the Louisville Zoo’s Facebook page.
Contest winners will receive not just bragging rights, but also a mention on their bug’s signage at the exhibit as well as a special prize: two free general admission zoo tickets or two free one-day ride passes for Zoo members. Winners will be chosen by zoo staff and announced on Fridays some time after 12 P.M. If multiple people submitted the chosen name, a random drawing will determine the winner among them.
The Louisville Zoo, located at 1100 Trevillian Way, is open from 10 A.M. to 8 P.M. in June and July, 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. through September 28 and 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. September 29 through mid-march. The Zoo is home to more than 1,500 animals, including gorillas and orangutans, lions and tigers, penguins, bears, seals and sea lions, giraffes, hippos, reptiles, hundreds of colorful birds and more
