Charles Booker officially enters Kentucky Senate race
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Former Democratic state Rep. Charles Booker officially filed paperwork Friday to run for U.S. Senate. A release from the Booker campaign said he is “focused on the needs of working families.”. Booker hopes to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. Booker announced his intention to run...
EPA announcement for Kentucky gas requirement doesn’t include Louisville counties
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Correction (Jan. 9, 2026): Earlier reports stated that the EPA had approved Kentucky’s request to lift the reformulated gas requirement for Jefferson, Oldham, and Bullitt counties, including Louisville. That is incorrect. The EPA’s recent announcement applies to a different area of Kentucky. The...
Gov. Beshear says he’s ‘optimistic’ about the commonwealth’s future in annual address
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WAVE) - For a second straight year, Governor Andy Beshear shared a similar message to Kentuckians and their elected leaders. “I’m proud to report once again that the state of our commonwealth remains strong,” he said. Wednesday’s address, which took place inside the. Economic development...
Kentucky teen reunited with family after being found with fugitive in large-scale search
A missing Louisville teen was reunited with her family early Friday morning after being found in Barbourville with a wanted fugitive who was reported by authorities to have been armed and dangerous.
TARC3 Paratransit families impacted by price changes speak out against fare hike
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Days after TARC said it wants to raise the price to ride the bus, families share their concerns for the future. Ashley Swafford and her husband are both blind and have two kids. They depend on TARC3 Paratransit, which is for those with disabilities. "That's...
Louisville police outline crime reduction efforts, ask for community involvement
Do you feel safer? Louisville police say nearly every category of violent crime is down.
Evening Briefing: Proposal lets cities redraw school districts, higher fares for Louisville bus riders...
Good evening, Kentucky. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Expect a mild and breezy night as a warm front pushes through the region. Multiple showers and thunderstorms are expected to move into western Kentucky after midnight. Some of these...
Man charged with assaulting McDonald’s employee
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Louisville Metro police have arrested a man after he assaulted employees at a fast-food restaurant. Jaylen L. Brown, 23, of Louisville, is charged with assault, wanton endangerment and terroristic threatening. The arrest citation says at 2:25 a.m., December 30, 2025, Brown was in the drive...
Community volunteers help JCPS student who suffered medical emergency at school bus stop
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A Jefferson County Public School student who suffered a medical emergency at a Louisville bus stop Thursday morning was helped by volunteers watching over students in the area. Kamal Wells, the founder of Men Against Gun Violence, was among the volunteers at the bus stop on...
Man arrested for stealing $126 worth of Papa John’s pizzas at gunpoint, police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A man was arrested early Thursday morning and charged with robbery after a DoorDash driver was robbed at gunpoint while making a delivery. Jorein Thomas was arrested just before 2 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8 and is charged with first-degree robbery and tampering with physical evidence after...
