Louisville leader hopes reopening of juvenile jail will curb 'Wild Wild West' of youth violence Apr 8, 2026 Apr 8, 2026 Updated Apr 8, 2026 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The state legislature has allocated nearly $40 million to renovating Louisville's shuttered juvenile jail, and it should reopen next spring after years of construction. But some city leaders said that's waiting too long. Tags Louisville-news Wdrb-news Wdrb News As featured on Louisville leader hopes reopening of juvenile jail will curb 'Wild Wild West' of youth violence The state legislature allocated nearly $40 million to renovating Louisville's shuttered juvenile jail. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Forecast Radar Weather Bryce Jones' Monday afternoon forecast Poll Most Popular Articles Videos Articles14-year-old dies after 2-vehicle crash on I-265 in New Albany, police saySale of Claudia Sanders Dinner House, Blackwood Hall called offCRAWFORD | The remarkable second act of Mary T. Meagher PlantEscaped alligator found roaming Jeffersonville, police sayHuman remains found at McNeely Lake Park, Louisville police saySome Louisville bus riders struggle with changes on first day of TARC's new route networkLouisville woman accused of trying to kidnap 8-year-old girl to 'save' herKennedy Bridge lane, ramp closures begin Sunday for expansion joint repairsWoman federally charged with kidnapping baby in Indiana, traveling to Louisville on Greyhound busCRAWFORD | Peyton Siva’s move to Rick Pitino’s staff feels like the next natural step Videos
Louisville leader hopes reopening of juvenile jail will curb 'Wild Wild West' of youth violence The state legislature allocated nearly $40 million to renovating Louisville's shuttered juvenile jail.