Crash closes southbound lanes of I-65 just south of Kennedy Bridge
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - All southbound lanes of I-65 are closed as police deal with a crash just south of the Kennedy Bridge at mile marker 136.5. According to TRIMARC, it is a single vehicle crash and the lane closures are expected to last an hour. Traffic is being diverted...
AERIALS | House destroyed by fire in Charlestown, Indiana
CLARK COUNTY, Ind. (WLKY) — A house in southern Indiana was destroyed by a fire Thursday afternoon. WLKYNewsChopper got an exclusive look at the damage. It happened in Charlestown off Pebble Brook Drive near the Charlestown State Park. We’re told it started in the garage and quickly spread to...
Found Safe | Golden Alert canceled for 65-year-old man who went missing on Wednesday
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Golden Alert issued for a 65-year-old man reported missing from the Shively area has been canceled. David Johnson, 65, was found safe on May 30, two days after he was reported missing from the 3500 block of Janell Road in Shively. More Local News:. Copyright...
1 dead after shooting in Louisville’s Portland neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A man is dead after a shooting in Louisville's Portland neighborhood. Louisville Metro Police were called to the 3400 block of Pflanz Avenue around 10:41 p.m. Friday on a reported shooting, department spokesperson Dwight Mitchell said. When police arrived on scene, they found a man...
Jury finds Steven Lawson guilty on both counts
Steven Lawson convicted on all counts; jury recommends sentence of 17 years. Steven Lawson, who was on trial for conspiracy to murder and tampering with physical evidence in the disappearance of Crystal Rogers, was found guilty and was recommended a sentence of 17 years. 3rd annual Bonsai Weekend returns to...
7 Timeless Cleaning Secrets The Pros Learned From Their Grandmothers
When it comes to maintaining a clean home, grandmothers really do know best, which is why their tips are often passed down for generations. What are some grandma-approved tidbits that Southern cleaning pros rely on to this day? We spoke with two experts who share seven helpful hints below. Don't...
Louisville Comedy Club Brings New Energy To Downtown Nightlife
As downtown Louisville continues to better its arts and nightlife scene, the Louisville Comedy Club is quickly becoming one of its most popular locations. Located at 110 West Main Street, the club has become a key fixture in the downtown revival, attracting audiences with a steady rotation of national headliners,...
1 dead, multiple injured after confirmed tornado in Washington County, Kentucky
POTTSVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- At least one person was killed and several others were injured after a tornado touched down in Washington County, Kentucky, in the Pottsville area early Friday. The National Weather Service in Louisville originally stated on X that "at least EF1 damage" was found in southeastern Kentucky....
LMPD: Violent crime down considerably, except for business robberies
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - According to newly-released data from the Louisville Metro Police Department, every major category of violent crime is decreasing this year except for one: business robberies. According to data sent to WAVE News by LMPD, business robberies are up 12 percent in 2025. There have been 28...
National agencies join Louisville to get violent criminals, illegal guns off the streets
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Local, regional and national law enforcement officers said they have arrested dozens of violent criminals and removed dozens of illegal guns from Louisville's streets this year. "In a place like Louisville, where a small number of people are driving the violence, these kinds of operations...
