During the boat’s final inspection Tuesday, a leak in an internal bulkhead seam was found, KDF said. That leak prevents the Belle from being able to carry enough fuel for the race.

On Tuesday, the district unveiled its proposed cell phone policy that would bring it into compliance with a new state law that bans cell phones in Kentucky classrooms.

The Belle of Louisville won't be avenging its loss last year to the Belle of Cincinnati in the Great Steamboat Race this year ...