More than 20% of Louisville carjackings are committed by minors, police reports show
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Dozens of carjackings have happened on Louisville's streets this year. For most people, getting into a car is automatic. But when a carjacking hits close to home, some drivers think twice before pulling away. WDRB reviewed city records to better understand who is committing these...
Witnesses say truck ‘exploded’ near Louisville Hall, no injuries reported
Students said a sulfur smell filled the air after hearing a loud boom on U of L’s campus Tuesday afternoon. They said they saw a pickup truck on fire near Louisville Hall and Community Park. Firefighters arrived on the scene shortly after noon. Images of the truck show a...
Publix signs lease for new Louisville store at former Mid City Mall property in...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Publix is officially coming to the Highlands. In a news release, Publix Super Markets announced it signed a lease for a new Louisville store in the space formerly occupied by Mid City Mall. "We are excited to continue our growth across Louisville with a new...
Louisville Cemetery owners face fines as community steps in to trim thick grass, weeds
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The owners of the Louisville Cemetery are facing fines from the city as families walk through thick grass and weeds to visit their loved ones' graves. As the community steps in to give some short-term help, the question is what can be done long term.
This Incredible Louisville BBQ Joint Was Built On A Winning Kentucky Derby Bet
A Kentucky Derby long shot helped turn Momma’s Mustard, Pickles & BBQ into one of Louisville’s most talked-about smokehouses. What started as a single food truck has grown into two full-service restaurants on opposite sides of the city, serving some of the state’s most sought-after smoked meats. A Derby Winner Behind t
‘A big, hot mess’: State lawmakers question Louisville clerk about elections issues
Kentucky state lawmakers say correcting voter assignment errors will be a focus during the next session in early 2027.
Property owners find themselves in new counties after statewide map change
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Hundreds of people living along the Jefferson County line are learning their properties are in the wrong county after the implementation of a new state map. Lawmakers are trying to figure out what happens when a property has to switch borders, including which governments get the...
3rd man arrested in connection with Shively liquor store shooting that left 1 dead,...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A third man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a Shively shooting last month that killed one man and injured three others. The Shively Police Department said Tuesday that Kedrick Guthrie, 20, was arrested and charged with complicity to murder, assault, robbery and two counts of assault.
Abastos Wholesales celebrating $10.3M expansion in southern Jefferson County
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A "Louisville success story" is expanding its operational footprint in south Louisville. Abastos Wholesale founder and CEO Alejandro Ruiz Gonzalez celebrated the company's planned $10.3 million expansion Tuesday. “Louisville sits at the crossroads of the country, a true logistics hub that lets us conn
NYC-based burger chain to open 1st Indiana location in Jeffersonville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A New York City-based burger chain will make its way to the Hoosier state. Holy Burger will take over the former Taco Bell on 10th Street in Jeffersonville, Indiana, according to our partners at Louisville Business First. The location sits between Main Street and Nachand Lane.

















