Louisville man sentenced to 9 years for drug distribution conspiracy
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville man will spend the next nine years in federal prison after pleading guilty for conspiring to distribute controlled substances. According U.S. Attorney’s Office – Western District of Kentucky, 30-year-old Christopher Payne pleaded guilty in June for conspiring to distribute more than 50...
Louisville artist turns accidental archeologist, uncovers post-Civil War era city dump
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville artist became an accidental archeologist after discovering hidden history under his Germantown studio. Patrick Donley was preparing to sell his studio on Mary Street about six years ago when he found household items in the dirt, according to our partners at Louisville Business...
Man charged with choking woman in Louisville’s Chickasaw neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville man was arrested and charged with attempted kidnapping and strangulation. Officers said Paulo Cruz Argueta, 34, dragged a woman by her hair toward a house on S. 38th St. in the Chickasaw neighborhood. He's also accused of choking the woman. When police told Argueta...
Louisville man arrested after girl reports inappropriate touching in Crescent Hill
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A 27-year-old man accused of inappropriately touching a young girl waiting to be picked up from school in Crescent Hill earlier this month is in custody. Louisville Metro Police announced the arrest of Jacob Burnett in a Facebook post on Sept. 29. Police thanked "a vigilant...
Evening Briefing: Leaders call for reopening of youth jail, how a farm fuels KSU’s...
Good evening, Kentucky. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. The weather has been wonderful in the evenings and mornings, and tonight will be no exception. Expect clear skies throughout the overnight, as temperatures dip into the 50s for most.
Automated Speed Cameras Go Active in Kentucky County Work Zones
When you see enough drivers being pulled over by officers in unmarked patrol cars, you start sharpening your eyes in hopes of seeing something telltale that will tip you off to slow down. Never mind that you shouldn't be driving dangerously to begin with, but you know what I mean.
This Kentucky Bakery is So Popular, They Sell Out Every Day
Find out why Big Nita's Cheesecakes are a local favorite and what makes them stand out in the Louisville dessert scene.
This Kentucky retailer just sold a winning CashBall 225 ticket worth $225,000
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Someone in Kentucky is $225,000 richer after Saturday night’s Cash Ball 225 drawing. According to the Kentucky Lottery, the winning ticket was sold at the Circle K located in the 6400 block of West Highway 146 in Crestwood. Saturday night’s winning numbers were 13-15-30-34 and...
10 Cities in Kentucky That Handle Extreme Weather the Best
Kentucky, known for its rolling hills and lush landscapes, also experiences a wide range of extreme weather conditions. From severe thunderstorms and tornadoes to winter ... Read more The post 10 Cities in Kentucky That Handle Extreme Weather the Best appeared first on Climate Cosmos .
Police seize large amount of drugs, firearms in raid in Kentucky
KENTUCKY — Louisville Metro Police seized large quantities of drugs and firearms from a Newburg home earlier this week. Police said detectives executed a search warrant Friday, Sept. 26, at a residence on the 5000 block of Yew Lane, near Shasta Trail. The search uncovered two illegal firearms and about one pound of...