Louisville KY

Kentucky (and southern Indiana) was primed for a strong showing March 31, when the James Beard Foundation announced its short list for the 2026 James Beard Awards . Three Kentucky-area chefs and one bar were previously named semifinalists for the esteemed awards, often likened to the Oscars of the food world. But,...

Katelyn Hall’s family says the March 27 LMPD-involved shooting that led to her death should not have happened.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — An employee at an east Louisville middle school was injured while responding to an incident on Monday. In a statement, a Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) spokesperson said there was a fight between a group of Crosby Middle School students. Officials added the employee was "hit"...

Kentucky brewery Goodwood Brewing closed two taprooms and restaurants in Louisville abruptly on March 30. Owner Ted Mitzlaff, in an email, confirmed that the taproom/restaurant at Main & Clay and the one at Whiskey Row at 121 W. Main St. location are both closed. “Goodwood is going through a major reorganization,”...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two lanes of I-264 West near Dixie Highway have reopened Tuesday morning in Louisville after a tanker was on fire. As of 8:30 a.m., crews are currently on scene. The two left-most lanes have reopened after a total shutdown at around 6:30 a.m. The right lane...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Mark your calendars! Spring break for students in Kentucky is just around the corner. Schools across Kentucky and southern Indiana have their week-long spring break around March and April. Most schools in Indiana wrapped up their spring break at the end of March. Jefferson County Public...

A local reporter obtained police body camera footage that raises questions about how school officials described recent arrest.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Misty Noel, the ex-wife of convicted former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel, is scheduled for early release after serving 10 months out of her 18-month sentence. In May of 2025, Misty Noel pleaded guilty to five counts of theft and five counts of tax evasion. She...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — There are less than five weeks until the Kentucky Derby, and the Royal Court has been announced. With the traditional spin of the wheel, Tania Vergara-Gongora, of Louisville, was crowned the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Queen at the 68th annual Fillies Derby Ball at the Omni Hotel Saturday...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A new dog splash park and expanded pet resort opened Monday in east Louisville, just in time for the warmer temperatures. The Pet Station Country Club opened its third and largest location at 14310 Old Henry Rd., near the Gene Snyder Freeway — celebrating the company's ninth anniversary. The...