“It’s terrifying”: LMPD reports increase in juvenile violence
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - It’s a growing issue in Louisville: violent crimes involving young people. Throughout June, the Louisville Metro Police Department has reported numerous times on teens breaking the law. They have been charged for a number of offenses, including burglaries, drive-by shootings, and, in some...
Is your favourite pool truly safe this summer? Health inspectors reveal shocking results
As summer heats up, new data from the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting reveals a startling truth: nearly 95% of recreational water facilities in Louisville—including pools, hot tubs, and spray pads—failed at least one health inspection over the past year.
UofL Health’s first cosmetic surgery center open in East Louisville
UofL Health – Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery is celebrating the opening of its first cosmetic center. The new space located at 2429 Bush Ridge Drive, Suite 103 in East Louisville will welcome patients near and far who are in need of facial plastic and reconstructive services. “At the...
Gas leak in Fairdale linked to fiber optic company hit in Indiana with stop-work...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A gas leak in a neighborhood in Fairdale is linked to a company already in hot water in southern Indiana for the same thing. Wednesday morning a little before 11, residents in Treeline Estates off New Cut Road, south of the Gene Snyder, could see gas fumes in the air.
Kentucky State Fair celebrates July Fourth weekend with discounted tickets
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky State Fair is selling discounted tickets in celebration of the Fourth of July Weekend. From Wednesday, July 2 through Sunday, July 6 Kentuckians can grab four tickets for the price of three through the fair’s Me + 3 offer. The tickets also include free parking.
Protect pets: Tips to ease their fireworks fright this July 4
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — While you might enjoy the barbeque and the fireworks, its highly likely your pet may only like one of those things. And it's not the fireworks. July 5 is one of the busiest days for animal shelters as they are likely housing pets that ran away from home because they were scared of the fireworks,...
19-year-old man dies after being hit by car on Fern Valley Road
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man died after being hit by a car on Fern Valley Road. In a news release, Louisville Metro Police said officers responded about 7:40 p.m. Tuesday to a pedestrian being hit in the area of Fern Valley and Shepherdsville Roads. When officers arrived, they found...
‘Indefinite’ hold on federal funding ends testing program for HIV, hepatitis C
Louisville-based Volunteers of America Mid-States ended a health outreach and prevention program on June 30, citing holds on federal funding. The program provided HIV and hepatitis C testing, education, safe sex supplies and “linkage to care,” VOA Chief Operating Officer Anyah Hoang-Ansert said. “Funding for the...
Louisville on the Verge of Landing a Former Kentucky Commit
The writing was clearly on the wall. Now, the inevitable is approaching. Jarvis Strickland was the first commitment in Kentucky’s 2026 recruiting class. Vince Marrow played an integral role in securing his services. When Marrow made the move to Louisville, it did not take long to connect the dots. Strickland would...
Federal law enforcement busts 20 people for drug, gun trafficking
The Defense will present its case to the jury starting Wednesday. Planet Fitness offers free summer memberships for 14-19 year olds. Planet Fitness is inviting all 14 to 19-year-olds to work out for free this summer as part of their annual High School Summer Pass initiative. Recap of Monday's testimony...