Bob Weihe, also known as ‘Derby Bob,’ dies at 89
Bob Weihe, the Louisville man whose wish to attend one more Kentucky Derby captured hearts across the country, has died. Eighty-nine-year-old Weihe, who was affectionately known as "Derby Bob," had been living in hospice care and recently shared that his final wish was to make one more trip to the Derby.
Amid contract ‘violations,’ Louisville Metro Corrections to end YesCare deal
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - On Friday, the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections announced that it had given notice to its current medical service provider, YesCare, with the intent to terminate the existing contract. The decision is based on what LMDC is calling “multiple identified violations of contractual obligations.” It also expressed concerns about the company’s financial stability. The YesCare contract is a $15 million loss...
Louisville Metro Government seeks public input on proposed budget
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Louisville Metro Government is asking the public to weigh in on the proposed 2026-2027 city budget. Mayor Greenberg shared his budget proposal for the approaching fiscal year on Thursday, April 23, highlighting his focus on investing in every neighborhood across the metro without increasing taxes. Community...
Leash Laws in Kentucky: What Every Dog Owner Needs to Know
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Kentucky may be known for wide-open bluegrass pastures and scenic countryside, but that doesn’t mean your dog can roam freely wherever it pleases. Leash laws in Kentucky are shaped by a patchwork of local ordinances rather than one sweeping state rule — and the details vary significantly depending on where you live...
LMPD investigating after shooting in Parkland neighborhood leaves man in hospital
A man is in the hospital after being shot in the Parkland neighborhood, according to Louisville Metro Police.
Man hospitalized after shooting in Louisville’s Parkland neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A man was hospitalized after being shot in Louisville's Parkland neighborhood Saturday afternoon. Louisville Metro Police responded to a report of a shooting a little before 4 p.m. Saturday in the 2700 block of Hale Avenue, said department spokesperson Adam Sears. When officers arrived on...
Multiple schools in Kentucky to close this month
KENTUCKY — A review of available 2025-26 Kentucky public school calendars shows many districts across the Commonwealth are scheduled to finish classes during May 2026, with several ending before Memorial Day. Among the earliest May ending dates found was May 19, 2026, listed by McLean County Public Schools as the final day of school for […] The post Multiple schools in Kentucky to close this...
Construction to start on Mitchell Hill Road in Fairdale after year-long closure from flooding
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Construction is now underway on a road in Fairdale that has been closed for more than a year. Crews began work Thursday on Mitchell Hill Road, north of Top Hill Road, where they started building a retaining wall to stabilize the hillside before reconstructing the road.
‘Never got a return call’: Problems persist at Louisville Cemetery after owner promised operations...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Since last summer, WAVE has been reporting on persisting problems at the Louisville Cemetery. Those with loved ones have had to take on maintenance after all of the groundskeepers were fired in the fall. No one was able to get in contact with the owners until...
Universities recovering from Canvas cyber attack
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A cyberattack on the online educational program Canvas is still impacting some schools and universities after the initial breach took the program offline Thursday. For many students, this outage comes during their finals week. A hacking group called ‘ShinyHunters’ claimed responsibility for the breach at Canvas...
