‘Never found a reason to change’: Cash-only business unfazed by penny shortage
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Signs have begun to pop up in businesses nationwide, giving “pinching pennies” a whole new meaning. Kroger stores around Louisville, for instance, have put up signs detailing the impacts of a penny shortage, saying, “If using cash for payment, please consider providing exact change.”
LMPD using security cameras from homes, businesses to fight crime
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - On Wednesday, WAVE News went inside the Louisville Metro Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center to learn more about how the department is using security cameras from everyday people and businesses for public safety. “It makes our officers more effective in their response time, makes...
Agencies step up as SNAP pause threatens to leave families hungry
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Food stamp benefits for thousands of Kentuckians are at risk of being paused this weekend because of the government shutdown. Fern Creek/Highview United Ministries has been busy handing out food and canned goods to people who need help. Times are tough right now for Jamie Gasper...
LMPD adds largest recruit class in six years
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Louisville Metro Police Department has welcomed 42 new recruits this week, marking the largest class since 2019. “We look forward to the contributions these recruits will make as they prepare to take the oath and join hundreds of other dedicated officers in our department,” said LMPD Chief Paul...
Baptist Health Louisville shares pictures of NICU babies in Halloween costumes
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Baptist Health Louisville shared photographs of some of its NICU babies with precious Halloween costumes. The sleepy babies were dressed in some classic outfits, like Mickey Mouse, a fireman and more. Check out all the pictures above. Copyright 2025 WDRB Media. All Rights Reserved.
Kentucky to hold a state food drive as threat to food assistance looms, governor...
Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state is starting a food drive as a response to the looming loss of federal food assistance this weekend amid the government shutdown. Beshear said in his weekly press conference that boxes will be stationed in the lobbies of major state office buildings in...
The Kentucky Shop launches campaign to help families facing SNAP benefit cuts
The Kentucky Shop launched their "Kindness is Kentuckian" t-shirt campaign today, with 100% of proceeds going directly to food banks across all 120 Kentucky counties over the next two months.
Indiana residents step up to help food pantries as SNAP benefits set to expire
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Food assistance programs in Indiana are scrambling to prepare as thousands of Hoosiers are likely to lose SNAP benefits. As the government shutdown continues with no end in sight, southern Indiana leaders are trying to figure out how to make sure people who depend on government assistance...
Louisville man wanted for New Albany murder arrested in Maryland
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A Louisville man was arrested in Maryland on Thursday in connection with a 2024 murder in New Albany. Floyd County Prosecutor Chris Lane stated in a social media post that 42-year-old Louisville man Marlon Love was arrested in Maryland. A warrant was issued for Love’s arrest...
Renters and landlord disagree over Fairdale apartment mold problem
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Residents at Crossing at South Park apartments say mold has returned to their units despite property owners declaring the issue resolved in late September. Cierra Epps, who is pregnant, has been packing to leave her apartment for weeks after discovering mold growing out of an electrical outlet...

















