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Louisville father demands answers after repeat offender released early on "shock probation" allegedly kidnapped his family and forced them to rob a bank.

Stephen Gower, 53, called 911 claiming his wife, Christina Gower, shot herself in the head with an AR-15-style rifle, authorities allege

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Floyd County Health Department is confirming a positive pool of mosquitoes that are infected with West Nile Virus. The positive mosquito sample was collected during the week of July 20. No human case has been identified in Indiana. One was discovered last week in Louisville, Ky.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- In the two weeks after Brooks Houck was convicted in the murder of Crystal Rogers, he made dozens of phone calls from the Oldham County Jail. In the roughly 30 hours of phone calls, Houck talks about being in shock, a plan to use his son to hopefully get him out of prison and his desperation...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A local grocery chain is launching a new campaign to help stock the shelves at area food pantries. From now until Aug. 31, customers at any Kroger or Jay C in Kentuckiana can purchase jars of peanut butter and drop them in donation bins. All of the donations will go toward local Feeding...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville man is facing multiple charges for stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise from a store in 2023. Charles Black, 35, was arrested Sunday. He's charged with engaging in organized crime and complicity to theft by unlawful taking between $1,000 and $10,000. According to an...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A longtime violin program in west Louisville held a special concert. The community was invited to enjoy live music from students who attend West Louisville Talent Education Center (WESTEC) – also known as “The Blue House” in the Parkland neighborhood. For nearly 30...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville man is facing several charges for allegedly stealing lottery tickets from two businesses. Louisville Metro Police (LMPD) arrested Christopher Samuel, 35, on Aug. 9 and charged him with two counts of third-degree burglary and unlawful access to a computer. According to an arrest...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Starting off the new school year on the right foot can come with a hefty price tag. However, leaders took a load off some local students Monday. 75 students were gifted brand new laptops. Evolve 502 offers a scholarship program to first-generation college students. Thanks to...

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (WDRB) -- Stephen Gower entered a southern Indiana courtroom Monday in shackles, handcuffs, a jail-issued jumpsuit and a stoic expression. He entered a not guilty plea in the shooting death of his wife, but police said he's far from innocent. In fact, the Charlestown man was charged with...