Former LMAS employee cited for animal neglect, no longer employed with agency
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A former employee of Louisville Metro Animal Services is no longer employed with the agency after being cited for animal neglect. Citations were issued on two separate days earlier this month for two senior Cocker Spaniels in the care of former LMAS employee Katherine Laird, who was formerly...
Man charged in connection with 2021 homicide
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A Huntington man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the 2021 homicide of David Thompson, the City of Huntington said. Huntington Police Chief Phil Watkins released the following statement:. “Huntington Police Detectives have filed a criminal complaint charging...
Mayor Pushes Button to Crush Seized Dodge Durango Hellcat
Street takeovers have been a big problem in some places, leading to injuries, property damage, and a whole load of other issues. One strategy police have relied on to combat the takeovers is to post photos of seized vehicles on social media as a warning to others, but police in Louisville, Kentucky ...
North Carolina man arrested for threats of mass violence against University of Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — An 18-year-old from North Carolina was arrested last week for making threats of violence against the University of Louisville, located in Kentucky. On Sept. 12, the Louisville Metro Police Department sent a request for assistance to Davie County Sheriff's Office in Mocksville, N.C after UofL...
Louisville couple wins big playing lottery using numbers that are meaningful to them
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville couple won big playing the lottery recently, and they used numbers that were special to them to do it. The couple, who asked to remain anonymous, matched all four white ball winning numbers and the Cash Ball from a Kentucky Lottery Cash Ball 225, earning them the $225,000 top prize.
Louisville investigators honored after identifying suspect in 2015 arson that killed 3
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Members of the Louisville Fire Department's Arson Bureau are being honored for solving a cold case from ten years ago. In July 2015, firefighters were called early in the morning to a fire at a three-story building on South 2nd Street. Several people were trapped inside apartments, and the...
Louisville police arrest man accused of cutting communication wire
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville man has been arrested for cutting communication wiring. In a news release, Louisville Metro Police said an AT&T technician noticed "unusual movement" in overhead lines and saw Brian Hampton, 44, "actively tampering with the wiring." The technician called police, who responded...
Beloved Louisville restaurant reopens after moving from Mid City Mall
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A beloved restaurant in Louisville has officially reopened in its new location after leaving Mid City Mall several weeks ago. Ramen House announced Wednesday the business is back open and ready to serve. Its now located at 204 South Spring Street in the Irish Hill neighborhood.
Louisville officials want state to fast-track Youth Detention Center renovations
Louisville Metro Council will vote on the resolution asking the state to “expedite” the reopening next Thursday.
A Derby-sized traffic problem expected as 3 events combine for big crowds
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Proudly calling itself “America’s Loudest Rock & Metal Festival,” the noise from Louder than Life is not a concern for city officials this weekend. It’s the traffic. Saturday, September 20, 2025, is shaping up to be a perfect storm of congestion. It...












