The Death of Kentucky Retail? Massive Store Closures Confirmed for 2026
As 2026 begins, the Bluegrass State is seeing a sharp contraction in the discount sector. While the Summit at Fritz Farm in Lexington thrives, the state's working-class corridors are losing their anchors. From the shuttering of discount furniture giants to the quiet disappearance of urban general stores, the...
10 No-Frills Restaurants In Kentucky Where The Pizzas Are Simply Legendary
Looking for amazing pizza joints in Kentucky without all the fancy stuff?. These 10 legendary spots offer mouthwatering pies and down-to-earth atmospheres!. 1. Old School N.Y. Pizza (Louisville) When you’re hunting for an authentic New York slice in the Bluegrass State, this place hits the bullseye every single time.
Fostering discipleship in and beyond Floyd County: Local college ministry journeys to Cross Con
Fulfilling the Great Commission is one of the overarching Christian principles, but instilling discipleship starts with cultivating a faith rooted in God’s love. A group of 21 students in the Pleasant Valley North Baptist Church college ministry recently took a road trip to Louisville, Kentucky to attend Cross Con, a...
Sale of Charlestown’s historic army ammunition site sparks hopes for revitalization
CHARLESTOWN, Ind. (WDRB) — Charlestown's World War II army ammunition plant is off the market after FJR commercial Real Estate closed on the property. The developers purchased the 27-acre property as well as other properties in the real estate portfolio across Charlestown, New Albany, Clarksville and Jeffersonville....
Be Our Guest | Celebrate Cuban history at El Cimarron Cuban Restaurant
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- WDRB invites you to Be Our Guest at El Cimarron Cuban Restaurant!. At El Cimarron, the restaurant takes pride in Cuban history. Their name pays tribute to the cimarrons, who were brave enslaved people who escaped from colonial plantations in search of freedom. Each dish they...
Kentucky Homeowners Alert: Basement Moisture Precautions for January 2026 in Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. January is an important — and often underestimated — time for basement moisture concerns across Kentucky. While winter temperatures are generally milder than farther north, seasonal conditions can still...
Louisville protesters demand ICE operations end after Minneapolis shooting
Protesters gathered at the Belvedere Saturday, calling for urgency from the local government and lawmakers to prevent further tragedies at the hands of ICE.
Man stabbed to death in Pleasure Ridge Park, Louisville police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A man was found stabbed to death in Pleasure Ridge Park early Sunday morning. Dwight Mitchell, a spokesperson for Louisville Metro Police, said officers responded to a reported person down in the 4800 block of Dixie Highway just after 6:30 a.m. Police said a man...
Man facing federal charges after $9k in counterfeit cash found during arrest, sheriff’s office...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Authorities say a man who was arrested on an outstanding warrant earlier this week is now facing federal charges after deputies found a bundle of counterfeit cash on him while he was being booked into Louisville Metro Corrections. Authorities with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office spoke...
One person dead following stabbing incident in Kentucky
KENTUCKY — A man was stabbed to death early Sunday morning in Pleasure Ridge Park, according to police. Officers with Louisville Metro Police Department responded to a report of a person down in the 4800 block of Dixie Highway. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a man who had suffered stab wounds. Police...

















