New cafe opens at Buffalo Trace Distillery after flood recovery efforts
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Guests visiting Buffalo Trace Distillery now have a new place to grab lunch and cocktails while touring the popular bourbon destination. According to our partners at Louisville Business First, the John G. Carlisle Cafe officially opened inside the Elmer T. Lee Clubhouse at Buffalo Trace. The op
The Cheddar Box in Middletown hit by car
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Middletown police are investigating after a vehicle crashed at The Cheddar Box on Tuesday. Lt. Steve Kaufling said officers remain on scene at the restaurant, located at 12121 Shelbyville Road. Police said one person was taken to the hospital with cuts to the leg from broken glass. Kaufling sai
Right lane of Sherman Minton Bridge reopens following vehicle fire
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The right lane of the Sherman Minton Bridge has reopened after a vehicle fire. The incident involving a truck happened around 5 p.m. Tuesday. The truck was surrounded by flames and smoke. It is unclear if anyone was hurt in the incident. WHAS11 reached out to...
Bobby Brown to perform in Louisville during Sky Soul Festival
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Singer Bobby Brown will perform in Louisville this summer. The legendary singer and former member of New Edition has been added to this year’s Sky Soul Festival. Brown is known for many hits including “My Prerogative,” “Every Little Step,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.”...
Louisville’s 3rd Burlington opens in St. Matthews
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Burlington opened its third Louisville store Tuesday in St. Matthews. The discount retailer's new location is located inside the Shelbyville Road Plaza, according to our partners at Louisville Business First. The store replaces the former Joann Fabrics. Burlington said the new location features
Car crashes into Middletown restaurant on Shelbyville Road
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A car crashed into the front of a Middletown restaurant Tuesday afternoon. Middletown police said officers responded to a report of a car that drove into The Cheddar Box Cafe just after 2 p.m. on Shelbyville Road. Submitted pictures show a vehicle that drove through...
Coroner identifies man killed in Shawnee neighborhood shooting
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Jefferson County Coroner has identified the man who was killed earlier this month following a shooting in the Shawnee neighborhood. The incident occurred on May 1, 2026. Officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 600 block of South 38th Street just after...
Guinness World Record attempt in Louisville for fastest mowing
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) – The TurfMutt Great Lawn at Waterfront Park in Louisville will host a live Guinness World Record title attempt this weekend, while showcasing high-performance turfgrass care at one of the city’s most iconic green spaces. Power technology company Rehlko will attempt to set the record...
Man sent to hospital after vehicle goes through Cheddar Box Cafe in Middletown
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A man is in the hospital after a vehicle went into a business in Middletown on Tuesday. MetroSafe said first responders were dispatched to the Cheddar Box Cafe after a vehicle went into a business. MetroSafe said the first call came in at about 1:56 p.m.
6 people indicted on human trafficking charges by Jefferson County grand jury
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Six people were indicted by a Jefferson County grand jury Monday on charges connected to an alleged human trafficking operation, according to the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office. The felony indictments announced Tuesday include charges of criminal syndication, human trafficking and promoting h

















