Teen hospitalized after shooting in Louisville’s Okolona neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A teen was hospitalized after a shooting in Louisville's Okolona neighborhood Thursday. Louisville Metro Police responded to the 10000 block of Oak Bridge Circle, off Blue Lick Road, around 3:40 p.m. on a reported shooting, according to department spokesperson Adam Sears. When officers...
Troubleshooters: Builder’s unpaid bills, liens prevent another Louisville customer from owning home
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Another customer of Prestige Builders, Inc. has come forward, detailing an experience that has left them in the lurch for months, without an end in sight. Camille Kuzman and her husband contacted the WAVE Troubleshooters after seeing one of their neighbors, Josh and Laura Zeller, share...
South End Dixie Highway investment celebrated while other neighborhoods question when it’s their turn
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Mayor Craig Greenberg announced developments on Thursday in a part of Louisville Metro that has long felt overlooked. "Take the South End, an essential part of our city that too often wasn't included in our city's planning, that's wrong," said Mayor Greenberg. "I heard South End residents tell me...
Louisville Metro Council declines to revive ICE mask ban measure after killings in Minneapolis
Louisville Metro Council voted to block revisiting a proposed ban on federal agents wearing masks during operations. The ordinance sponsor says he’ll try again in a couple weeks.
2 Louisville felons indicted on additional charges
Two previously convicted felons in Louisville were indicted Friday on new charges, including drug and weapon offenses, according to the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office.
‘Murder in Glitter Ball City’ | HBO documentary explores 2010 Old Louisville murder
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The 2010 murder of Jamie Carroll sparked national interest after his body was found stuffed in a plastic container in the basement of a home in Old Louisville. Author David Domine wrote a book about Carroll's murder and the separate trials for Jeffrey Mundt and Joseph...
JCPS board approves reorganization, hundreds of jobs on the line
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Hundreds of school district jobs remain in limbo as Jefferson County Public Schools board members met Friday to vote on a plan aimed at closing a $188 million budget deficit. The vote follows months of discussion over potential layoffs, school closures and consolidations that could reshape...
Mistrial declared in Louisville case involving death of 10-year-old boy
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A judge in Louisville declared a mistrial in the case of a woman police say admitted to shooting and killing her 10-year-old son in 2021. Kaitlyn Higgins admitted to cutting out Kyan Higgin Jr.’s tongue, shooting him and placing his body in the trunk of her car, according to investigators. Neighbors...
Grand jury declines to indict University of Kentucky students in rape case
Two University of Kentucky students who were accused of raping a woman inside a dormitory last year are no longer facing charges, according to court records. Angus Thompson, 19, of Louisville, and Addison Adkins, 19, of Lexington, were charged with first-degree rape after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman...
Make your Valentine’s Day special with a little help from Kroger
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Valentine's Day, did you forget about your sweetie?. WDRB's Keith Kaiser helped procrastinators with last minute ideas at Kroger. Kroger on Beulah Church Road graciously hosted the morning and featured some creative Valentine’s themed gifts. From flowers to sweet treats to dipped berries,...
