Oldham County News

Louisville metro government is raising fees on building permits, electrical repairs, ambulance runs and liquor stores.

A Louisville man is facing multiple charges after police say he tried to break into an Oldham County residence but some homeowners took action into their own hands.

Police in Oldham County are investigating another apparent home invasion attempt.

Gov. Steve Beshear went on the offensive again Tuesday about video slot machines at race tracks.

A plan that focuses on expanding parks and recreation in Oldham County will be presented to the county's Planning and Zoning Commission on July 28, parks director Tim Curtis said.

Portland Christian School has entered into an agreement with St. Bernadette Parish to purchase the former Mother of Good Counsel site on Westport Road.

South Oldham High School teacher Kate Nitzken will fulfill a lifelong dream this summer.

A Pewee Valley man committed suicide Friday in the Confederate Cemetery off Maple Avenue, Oldham County police said.

This is from the Oldham County History Center's book: 'History and Families: Oldham County, Kentucky,' which is on sale at the Oldham County History Center museum gift shop.

The Oldham County Schools Arts Center has an exciting summer planned for children ages 3 -17. It's not too late to register for a camp! The 2009 Summer Camps session runs through August 7. Each camp runs Monday through Friday for one week.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for early morning Monday, June 22, for north central Kentucky and southern Indiana.

The Thoroughbreds Soccer Club will hold tryouts Wednesday, June 17, for its girls' 13-, 14- and 16-and-under teams and its boys' 13-, 14-, 16- and 18-and-under teams.

The South Oldham Lion's Club is looking for people who want to participate in its Oldham County Backyard BBQ & Craft Festival.

Oldham Fiscal Court is giving $2,000 more this year to local, nonprofit groups, but the total $25,000 in contributions is just half of what the county handed out three years ago.

Staying at home this summer doesn't have to be a bad thing. For the first time, the Oldham County Public Library has a facility and the resources to make this a most excellent event-filled summer for the whole family.

Oldham County High School senior Julian Tweedy, 18, said he never wavered from his goal - even when it appeared be might be forced to leave his Oldham County foster home, losing high school credits and a chance to graduate on time.

Goshen Elementary fifth-grader Chris Chu said he entered the American Mothers Inc.

A ground breaking was held Wednesday for a new 12,450 square foot medical facility, in Oldham County.

The organizers of Oldham County Day are looking for people to fill booths during the popular annual event.

Two employees in the Oldham County Judge-Executive's office said they plan to run for the top county position next year.