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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville's transitional outdoor space helping connect the city's homeless population with resources is now planning to start charging the people who live there.

The Hope Village opened in 2022 off East College Street, a community helping connect people with outreach resources and housing. The Hope Buss operates Hope Village, providing access to food, personal items and other resources.

Last summer, the village replaced the blue tents with small pods. About 50 kiosks, donated by CVS, now provide a more stable shelter for residents. Each pod has a cot, air conditioning, heating, electricity and other features.

"These are not homeless, helpless people," said Stachelle Bussey, executive director of the Hope Buss. "They have an address. They have a residence."

In the latest change, those living at Hope Village will now be paying to do so. Bussey said the cost is $75 per week, adding up to about $300 per month.

"One of the things that is obvious around the facts is that as city things change, as funding has been allocated different places, that things change around here," Bussey said.

Greg Donley, a Hope Village resident, said he doesn't mind the new cost. Donley said hard times and medical bills left him homeless. Before he arrived at the Hope Village, he was sleeping on a ledge over Breckinridge Street.

"I've lived here a year, and my rent has been zero," he said Thursday. "So if I have to start paying rent after a year, I appreciate the year of not paying rent."

Bussey is not calling the fee "rent" but rather a "service occupancy fee."

Donley has been part of the workforce program through various partnerships helping connect people with work. According to Bussey, 60% of the current residents at Hope Village are working.

"One partner we have, it pays $15 an hour," Bussey said.

Donley said having to start paying some for everything he's gotten at Hope Village is just part of the progression to his next step.

"When I go get my own apartment, I've got to pay my own bills," he said. "And if I don't get use to doing it, I'm gonna walk out that door and it's gonna hit me like a wall. And then I might be back sleeping on a wall."

He said his goal is to get back the life he once had.

"I'm trying to transition to the life I had before, which was paying rent, paying bills, paying water," Donley said. "You don't realize that until you become homeless. And then you miss it. And you miss the responsibility."

Bussey said the conversations surrounding the fee have included Hope Village staff and residents.

"We talk about 'Do we believe in the work? Do we believe in the program? Or do we just need to kind of close it?'" she said. "And it was a consensus of we all wanted to keep it open because we all believe in the work, and Hope Village is needed."

Donley said if he needs a shirt for an interview, it's provided. So are rides, hygiene items and more. And he hopes to move on soon.

"I wanna leave this pod better than I found it for the next person who needs it," he said.

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Zappos has reopened its original and only outlet store in the country after two years.

According to the Las Vegas-based online footwear retailer, it has reopened the “Outlet Powered by Zappos” in Louisville, Ky.

The outlet opened in 2019 as part of the company’s new fulfillment center just a couple of highway exits away from its previous facility in Shepherdsville, Ky. In August 2022, the company announced it would close the outlet store by year’s end to “refocus its business,” according to reports. FN has reached out for confirmation.

However, Joe Cano, chief marketing and merchandising officer at Zappos, told FN that the newly reopened Louisville outlet is back in business and will offer adult and kids’ styles, an assortment of luxury items and pre-built footwear pallets for sale.

“We’re incredibly excited to celebrate the re-opening of The Outlet Powered by Zappos,” Cano said. “We’re eager to bring back to the local community with 325,000-sq.-ft. of name-brand footwear, apparel and accessory options.”

The shoe and clothing outlet opens at 11 a.m. on Nov. 7 with a special two-day promotion of 30 percent off purchases. Shoppers can expect other promotions throughout the year including, but not limited to, an additional 50 percent off purple-dotted shoes and luxury department shoes, and 30 percent to 50 percent off footwear pallets, Zappos said.

Store hours for the reopened outlet store are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

The company also operates Zappos Unboxed at Mall St. Matthews in a suburb of Louisville.

This move comes just months after Zappos had a major leadership change. In Sept., the company confirmed that Shopbop chief executive officer Kim Fleissner is expanding her role and will now lead Zappos as well.

She replaces former CEO Scott Schaefer, who exited the company on Nov. 1. Both Zappos and Shopbop are owned by Amazon.

The move marked the third CEO change at Zappos in four years. In 2020, a few months before his death, Zappos co-founder Tony Hsieh left the CEO role, and Kedar Deshpande took over. In late 2021, Deshpande departed the company for Groupon, and Schaefer was appointed acting CEO for a short time before getting the permanent gig in April 2022.

“At Zappos, we’re consistently delivering ‘WOW’ online, and through our brick-and-mortar stores in Louisville, we’re allowed the unique opportunity to bring that ‘WOW’ shopping experience to life,” Cano added. “Customer feedback is always a priority, and there’s been demand to have the outlet re-open its doors—so we’re thrilled to be serving here again!”

The footwear-first e-tailer continues to deliver WOW to customers through the expansion of its physical store presence

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zappos.com, the footwear-first e-tailer known for exceptional customer service, today re-opened its original and only outlet store, The Outlet Powered by Zappos, in Louisville, just in time for the holidays.

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As the brand continues to expand its presence both online and offline, The Outlet Powered by Zappos furthers the company's commitment to building a shopping experience for all. Customers in Louisville will be able to shop The Outlet Powered by Zappos for everyone on their list this season! Footwear, apparel and accessories, and a wide assortment of luxury items, are all available at the store.

"Zappos is always on the lookout for new ways to evolve and grow, while ensuring the best service and experience for our customers," said Joe Cano, Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer, Zappos.com. "In achieving those goals, we keep a close ear to our customers' feedback. They've been wanting The Outlet to re-open its doors—and we're thrilled to be serving them here again!"

For the first time ever, the retailer's physical store will be offering pre-built footwear pallets for sale. From Nov. 7 to Nov. 8, customers will receive 30% off their entire purchase (certain restrictions apply). Shoppers can expect other promotions throughout the year including, but not limited to, an additional 50% off purple-dotted shoes and luxury department shoes, and 30% to 50% off footwear pallets.

The Outlet Powered by Zappos is located at 9101 Minor Ln., and is open on Tues. through Fri., from 11am to 7pm ET.

About Zappos.comEstablished in 1999, Zappos.com is an e-commerce company known for delivering WOW. Innovating for over two decades, Zappos has continuously challenged retail industry standards to better serve customers, partners and employees. As the leader who pioneered selling footwear online, Zappos offers a curation of world-class footwear and apparel brands for men, women, and children of all abilities. The Zappos experience will continue to evolve and inspire joy in unexpected places as they serve their customers with WOW. Zappos.com LLC is a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc.

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky voters overwhelmingly approved the sale of medical marijuana in their counties.

Voters in some Kentucky towns and counties decided if medical cannabis will be allowed in their local areas on Tuesday.

Not every county, city and town in Kentucky will have medical cannabis on Jan. 1. The law was written to allow local governments to opt out either through an ordinance or ballot resolutions. So, during the 2024 election, thousands of Kentuckians in 50 counties approved the sale of medical marijuana in their areas.

Kentucky will issue 48 dispensary licenses in just a few weeks, with two of those in Jefferson County. That will be decided in a lottery system out of nearly 5,000 applicants.

The first drawing will be Nov. 25, followed by the second drawing on Dec. 16. Last week, more than two dozen businesses were chosen to be part of the cultivation and processing.

Currently patients with one of six medical conditions can get a medical marijuana card, but they have to get it in a different state. Those conditions include cancer, chronic pain, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, chronic nausea and post traumatic stress disorder.

Dr. Ryan Grell, who runs the Kentucky Medical Marijuana Center in NuLu, said patients are going to see a benefit.

"We tailor our recommendations based on what the patient's medical conditions are," said Grell. "Just like there's 20, 30 different classes of blood pressure medications, there's that many strains of medical cannabis out there."

Grell said there's a lot of scammers out there. Grell said there are only about 100 doctors who are actually certified to prescribe medical marijuana.

To avoid being scammed, ask questions if you are looking to become a patient. Also, ask the doctor to see their license. If they're not willing to share that information for you, it's a big red flag.

You can also double check with the Office of Medical Cannabis to be sure the doctor is legit.

Kentucky became the 38th state to allow the use of medical or recreational marijuana after passing the law last year.

Applications for medical cannabis businesses started July 1. Businesses can start operating Jan. 1, 2025.

Four license types were available:

State law restricts dispensaries from operating within 1,000 feet of schools or daycares.

For more information on medical marijuana in Kentucky, click here. For more information on marijuana use in Kentucky for patients and caregivers, click here.

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Election Day has arrived and thousands of people across the commonwealth will head to the polls Tuesday to vote in a potentially historic 2024 U.S. general election.

In addition to choosing whether former President Donald Trump or current Vice President Kamala Harris will become the 47th President of the United States, dozens of state and local issues will be on Kentucky ballots this year, including opt-out measures for Kentucky's medical marijuana program and Amendment 2, the commonwealth's controversial "school choice" issue.

The Courier Journal will provide updates throughout the day from polling locations across Louisville. Follow along for the latest news and results.

5 a.m.: Large turnout expected at KY polls

More than 650,000 voters across Kentucky cast a ballot during Kentucky's early voting period, with the largest early voter turnout appearing in Anderson County. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams said 41% of registered voters there went to the polls during the three days of early voting. Bullitt County came in second with 34% of registered voters casting a ballot early.

Adams said Oct. 23 that roughly 130,700 voters across Kentucky requested an absentee ballot in 2024, which could herald a massive turnout Tuesday.

"For the love of God, vote early," he said in a social media post.

Some voters reported having to wait upwards of two hours to vote during the early voting period and a line of hundreds was seen waiting at the Bowman Field polling location during the first day of no-excuse early voting Thursday.

Between early and absentee voting, 792,476 ballots have already been cast.

When do polling locations open for the 2024 General Election?

In Kentucky, polling locations are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Election Day. Jefferson County residents can learn more about polling locations below.

Where to vote in Louisville

Polling locations are assigned by address in Jefferson County.

The State Board of Elections maintains an online list of polling locations across the commonwealth. Voters who know their precinct can use the list to find the name and address of their polling place.

Where to download a sample ballot

Jefferson County residents can download a sample ballot from the Jefferson County Clerk's Office here.

How to get election results

The Courier Journal will update results throughout the night. To get the latest results delivered to your phone, download the Courier-Journal.com app. Click here to download on Apple devices or click here for Android devices.

Vice presidential nominees have visited Kentucky

Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz appeared in Louisville on Oct. 23 to speak at a campaign reception on behalf of the Harris Victory fund as part of his campaign stop.

Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance appeared in Lexington in August for a Trump 47 Committee-sponsored fundraising event. Kelly Craft, event ambassador, told The Courier Journal ahead of the event and during the Kentucky State Fair Ham Breakfast that Vance is her friend and she was excited to host him.