Police seize 55 pounds of meth wrapped as Christmas presents in Kentucky drug bust
Jacob Talamantes is facing a drug trafficking charge, police say.
Franciscan Kitchen hosts annual Christmas Giveaway
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - For more than 40 years, Franciscan Kitchen in Louisville has served meals for those in need, and that work didn’t stop on Christmas Day. The nonprofit held its annual Christmas Giveaway. For recipients like Jerome Hickman Jr., the things provided meant he had a complete...
Germantown woman fights new Metro ordinance threatening miniature horse
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A Germantown woman said she’s asking for a Christmas miracle as a new Metro ordinance could force her to get rid of her miniature horse. For people living in the Meriwether neighborhood, paying a visit to Bandit, a miniature horse, has been a tradition for more than 10 years, but now, a new...
11 Kentucky Fried Chicken Spots So Good, Even Grandma Would Approve
Kentucky knows fried chicken better than most people know their own phone numbers. From crispy skin that shatters like delicious glass to juicy meat that makes your taste buds do a happy dance, the Bluegrass State serves up poultry perfection at every corner. Whether you crave Nashville-style heat that’ll make...
Remembering fallen LMPD detective Deidre Mengedoht 7 years later
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — For many, Christmas Eve is a time of holiday cheer and tradition. But for several, it’s a time of mourning due to the loss of a loved one. “Her kindness, her smile, her fun personality was something that made her stand out to all of us every day,” said Maj. Russ Miller.
Wayside Christian Mission hosts Christmas feast for Louisville’s homeless
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Wayside Christian Mission pulled out all the stops this year for Christmas, putting on a feast for Louisville's homeless community. The annual feast was held all day on Thursday at Hotel Louisville and consisted of breakfast, lunch and a Christmas dinner. Volunteers arrived at 5 a.m....
Arrest citation reveals identity of man shot by LMPD on W Chestnut St.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The man who was shot by Louisville Metro Police Officers following a foot pursuit is facing several charges. Asa M. McNealy is facing charges of possession of a handgun by a felon and wanton endangerment first degree. The incident occurred on Dec. 18, 2025. Louisville Metro...
Brooks Houck’s trial, Kentucky driver’s license fraud among top WDRB Investigates stories of 2025
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- From a man who woke up as he was prepped for organ removal surgery to illegal immigrants paying for driver's licenses under the table, it was big year for WDRB investigations. And that doesn't mention the trial of Brooks Houck, the culmination of a years-long investigation...
Waffle House server’s Christmas performance goes viral
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A Waffle House server’s impromptu Christmas performance has captured the attention of thousands after a customer posted video of the moment on social media. Augustina Tugbe said she and her friends stopped into the Waffle House on Taylorsville Road for a meal before going their...
UPS plane crash in Louisville claims 15th victim weeks after fiery takeoff failure
The death toll from a UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky, has risen to 15 after a man injured in the incident died weeks later on Christmas Day, officials said.

















