Suspect in 2023 road rage shooting that left 6-year-old girl paralyzed takes plea deal
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A suspect in a 2023 road rage shooting that left a 6-year-old paralyzed is taking a plea deal. Jonathan Rivera pleaded guilty to five counts of wanton endangerment after being accused of firing several rounds at an SUV. Onyx Sands and her family were inside the...
Louisville community gathers in memory of Rahaman Ali
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Friends, family, and members of the community had the chance to say goodbye to Rahaman Ali on Saturday. Ali, who was the brother of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, passed away on Aug. 1. A celebration of life service was held at St. Stephen Baptist Church in Louisville Saturday.
Louisville leaders call for solutions at upcoming discussion to address city’s gun violence
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Violence throughout the community has been on the top of the minds of Louisville residents. Two Metro Council members are coming together for a special forum. Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins, D-1, and Councilman Ken Herndon, D-4, will host a community discussion on Monday about violence prevention. The...
6 Hole-In-The-Wall Kentucky Restaurants That Locals Swear By
Kentucky’s food scene isn’t just about fried chicken and bourbon. Hidden across the Bluegrass State are humble eateries serving up incredible food without the fancy frills. I’ve spent years exploring these local gems, and let me tell you, the best meals often come from the most unassuming places....
Man suffers life-threatening injuries after shooting at St. Matthews apartment complex
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being shot multiple times at an apartment complex in St. Matthews. According to Assistant Chief Tony Cobaugh with the St. Matthews Police Department, officers were called to the 800 block of Markham Lane at the Jamestown at...
Louisville police searching for Ford sedan after fatal hit-and-run crash with bicyclist
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville police are looking for a Ford Taurus in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a bicyclist earlier this week. Louisville Metro Police responded to the area near the intersection of Chamberlain Lane and Chamberlain Court around 9:45 p.m. Aug. 11 on a report that a...
‘I hope he learns from it’: Dad speaks after groom, best man were struck...
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (WAVE) - Earlier this month, two men were struck by a drunk driver in Jeffersonville. One of them was supposed to get married that same weekend, and the other would be his best man. Now, two weeks after the accident, the community has raised nearly $65,000 towards their...
Pigs, cows, funnel cakes and carnival rides: It’s the 2025 Kentucky State Fair
From now until Aug. 24, Kentuckians from 120 counties will flock to Louisville to witness cows, chickens, donut burgers, funnel cakes and carnival rides all in one place. The 2025 Kentucky State Fair is in full swing. The state fair had a sweltering start on Thursday. By noon, the temperature...
Double the sole: Twin founders of Finestkicks hit the road with mobile store
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Twins Tylan and Taylan Walker have always been sneakerheads. “It was probably, like, eighth-grade year ... and we were just collecting a lot of shoes, really a lot of beaters," Tylan Walker said. "We are getting to the point where we are learning how to clean shoes and then posting them on different...
Driver hospitalized after crashing van off Second Street Bridge in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A person was taken to the hospital after crashing their car into a sidewalk barrier on the Second Street Bridge, landing on the side street next to the bridge. LMPD spokesman Aaron Ellis said in a news release Saturday morning that the crash happened around 7:45...