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Former Louisville gang member says social media fueling violence on the streets
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Former Louisville gang member says social media fueling violence on the streets

  • Krystal Goodner and Valerie Chinn
  • Updated Aug 15, 2024

Social media has become the new place where young people not only meet, but also air their beefs. 

Former gang member says Louisville 'not ready for crime wave' as youth get involved with gun violence
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Former gang member says Louisville 'not ready for crime wave' as youth get involved with gun violence

  • Richard Essex
  • Updated Jul 22, 2024

Demetrius McDowell was pulled into gang life by the adrenaline rush. He said almost nothing compares to getting away from the police. 

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Louisville nonprofit highlights summer programing available at Shawnee Community Center
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Louisville nonprofit highlights summer programing available at Shawnee Community Center

  • Updated Jun 12, 2024

As part of a partnership with Robert Jamison Ministries, kids will be able to learn situational awareness skills, conflict resolution and emergency first aid response.

Once a known gang member, Louisville man files to run for Metro Council to 'spread some positive change'
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Once a known gang member, Louisville man files to run for Metro Council to 'spread some positive change'

  • Stephan Johnson
  • Dec 29, 2023

For years, Demetrius McDowell made a name for himself as a gang member on the streets of Louisville. He earned his reputation the old fashioned way: in gangs, trafficking drugs and multiple stints in prison.

Former Louisville gang member speaks before Metro Council
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Former Louisville gang member speaks before Metro Council

  • Updated Jun 22, 2023

McDowell said he's received over $600,000 from the state to grow his organization.

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Louisville gangs recruiting, encouraging violence on social media
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Louisville gangs recruiting, encouraging violence on social media

  • Stephan Johnson
  • Updated Jun 7, 2023

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Local gangs are no longer just clashing in the streets.

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Nonprofits believe grassroots efforts are key in creating a better Louisville
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Nonprofits believe grassroots efforts are key in creating a better Louisville

  • Dakota Sherek
  • Updated Mar 22, 2022

The Buttafly Group provides support for people who want to start their own nonprofit or for-profit community agency. 

Louisville nonprofit stepping up to provide child care on NTI days
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Louisville nonprofit stepping up to provide child care on NTI days

  • Dakota Sherek
  • Updated Jan 12, 2022

The Chestnut Street YMCA has its own child care NTI program and by now is well-versed in helping monitor kids through everything from math to virtual PE courses.

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Louisville youth group says 'murder has gone viral' on social media
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Louisville youth group says 'murder has gone viral' on social media

  • Fallon Glick
  • Updated Sep 29, 2021

More and more young people are dying in Louisville and some people are pointing to social media.

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