TSA officers found significantly less firearms at Kentucky security checkpoints in 2024 than the previous year.
Nationally, TSA officers found 6,678 guns on travelers last year. TSA screened around 904 million passengers and crew at airports around the country in 2024. In Kentucky, TSA screened around 8.7 million travelers last year. That was nearly a 6.9% increase from the prior year.
The rate of firearms discovered per screened passenger in Kentucky was "significantly higher" than the nationwide rate, TSA said in a release.
Nearly 5 million passengers flew through Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in 2024, setting another annual passenger record at SDF. The Airport Authority revealed Wednesday that the airport welcomed 4.8 million passengers last year, a 3.6% year-over-year increase from 2023, which saw 4.6 million passengers pass through SDF.
Doug Bennett, the executive vice president of Louisville Tourism, highlighted the positive impact on the local economy. "We're so excited about the gr
Tourism officials are expecting 2025 to bring unprecedented economic gains, projecting an impact of nearly $4.2 billion for the local economy this year.
Nashville-based Lotus Hospitality Management has purchased the Candlewood Suites Louisville Airport at 1367 Gardiner Lane for $6.42 million, according to a deed filed with the Jefferson County Clerk’s office. Lotus Hospitality bought the property under the entity Derby Hospitality LLC.
The World Affairs Council of Kentucky & southern Indiana hosted a panel where immigration services had the chance to speak publicly on what they're enduring.
Winter Storm Blair is just one of several heavy snowfalls Louisville has had to deal with. Here's what you should know about the February 1998 snowstorm.
The lack of calls in Lynn’s situation is a call to action for Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams. He’s launching an initiative called Kentucky Businesses Against Trafficking or KBAT. They will teach businesses how to spot the signs. “People are aware this exist,” Adams said. “They see things on the news, but they don’t know how to help.”
Thunder Over Louisville, one of the nation's best fireworks displays and air shows, is the official community kick off to Kentucky Derby Festival.
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) celebrates a record-breaking 1,571,805 passengers in 2024, surpassing the previous record of 1,465,049 passengers set in 2019. This remarkable achievement represents a 16.1 percent increase over 2023.