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Monday January 26, 2026
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The Louisville International Airport has plans for safety upgrades to an older runway, adding flights, and allowing ride-sharing companies (e.g. Uber and Lyft) to pick up passengers in 2015.
Some of the upgrades that will happen include: $22 million in safety improvements to a runway to bring it up to standards, the third phase in the Crittenden Drive relocation project is expected to begin, which will replace the Woodlawn Overpass.
Currently, the airport has a contract with Yellow Cab and Ready Cab as the only two pick-up options travelers arriving in Louisville have if they want a taxi. There is at least one Uber driver that has been fined. The executive director for the airport, Skip Miller, hopes to have rules and regulations in place by March that would allow ride-sharing companies to pick-up passengers that order a ride.
During the course of the past year, there has been a decline in the number of flights to and from Standiford Field. Travelers should expect to see some flight changes as well during the year, including additional flights to cities currently serviced and loss of some flights to some cities. Miller stated that it is not certain at this point in time what the changes will be, just that changes will happen.
The first baby born in Louisville on New Year’s Day arrived at exactly midnight to parents, Victor and Cherie Edwards at Baptist Health.
Weighing in at 8 pounds, 12 ounces and 21 inches long, Campbell Marlene Edwards is a healthy baby girl that was born a few days before her due date.
A new city ban goes into effect today. The ban prohibits the use the plastic bags for yard waste, which includes grass and leaves. The reason for the ban is because the plastic bags do not decompose, thus taking up more space in the landfill.
Residents who put out a plastic yard waste bag will receive a notice of the available options and may face a $50 fine. If the plastic bags are not moved, the city will also add a clean-up fee to the fine.
People can still put their yard waste out on the curb. Instead of a plastic bag, you may use paper bags, compostable bags, or reusable containers. There is also the option to start your own compost bin at your house.
Jefferson County District Court Judge, Sandra McLaughlin, has been publicly reprimanded by the Kentucky Judicial Conduct Commission for comments that she has made while sitting on the bench. Her comments, according the Commission’s report, are described as “unnessary, undignified, and inconsistent with the presumption of innocence”
The Courier-Journal reported earlier in the year that McLaughlin has repeatedly addressed defendants at arraignments as though they had already been found guilty. The inappropriate behavior brings into question her ability to be impartial, which is a requirement of judge. The Courier-Journal brought this behavior to attention in September. Even with these accusations, McLaughlin was able to win re-election in November with 56% of the vote.
LMPD is asking for helping in identifying a bank robber. Yesterday, around 2:00 pm, a man robbed the Stock Yards Bank on Poplar Level Road.
Police say that the man entered the bank, handed a note to the teller demanding cash, received the cash and left. No one was injured.
Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call 574-LMPD.
Early yesterday morning, John R. Cecil, Jr. was arrested on Frankfort Ave. after hitting a pedestrian in a crosswalk. The woman who has hit was knocked out of her boots and jacket, then landed on top of Cecil’s car. Cecil did not stop until other pedestrians in the area blocked the road, forcing him to stop.
The impact of the accident was enough to dent the front the grill of Cecil’s BMW, as well as damaging the windshield and roof. The victim suffered a fractured shoulder as well as injuries to her knees. Witnesses claim that Cecil never offered help to the victim.
Police say that Cecil smelled strongly of alcohol and had slurred speech. A breathalyzer test showed that Cecil had a BAC of 0.351. He has been arrested and is charged with driving under the influence with a suspended license, leaving the scene of an accident and wanton endangerment.
Dalton E. Anderson was arrested this morning for stealing over $500 worth of goods from packages UPS shipments between 12/9/2014 and 12/24/2014. Co-workers noticed opened packages near trashcans and cameras were set up for surveillance. The cameras captured Anderson throwing away the open packages.
When confronted, Anderson admitted to the theft and was found with multiple Amazon gift cards on his person. He allegedly told police that he had planned to use stolen goods as Christmas gifts to his family.
Anderson has been fired from UPS.