Louisville student accused of trying to kidnap university employee with large knife
A University of Louisville student was arrested on Monday after reportedly trying to kidnap an employee while armed with a large kitchen knife.
Louisville’s Chickasaw neighborhood working on approval as local preservation district
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Neighbors in Louisville's Chickasaw neighborhood are working to get approved as a local preservation district. Back in June, the Historic Landmarks and Preservation Districts Commission approved the plan. But, it's currently on hold in the Metro Council Planning and Zoning Committee....
Another Big Name Expands In Louisville’s Grocery Scene
Louisville shoppers lined up early Wednesday morning as a well-known grocery chain cut the ribbon on its newest location in the city. Publix, which is part of the Florida-based supermarket chain’s latest development, is situated in Marshall Commons on Ballardsville Road next to Brownsboro Road. The new store offers...
LMPD investigating after man arrives at Louisville hospital with gunshot wound
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Police are trying to work out what happened before a gunshot victim arrived at a Louisville hospital early Thursday morning. Just past midnight, Louisville Metro police responded to a walk-in gunshot wound victim at UofL Hospital, according to an LMPD news release. Officers found a man...
Louisville homicide unit investigating falling death of 5-year-old
The Louisville Metro Police Department was called Tuesday afternoon to a home on the 2900 block of Conestoga Avenue to look into a report that a child had sustained traumatic injuries from a fall.
2 children reunited with mother after wandering away from home in east Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville Metro Police said two young children were reunited with their mother after they were found "roaming around" Thursday afternoon. Police were searching for the kids' parents after they were found in the 9200 block of Blossom Lane in east Louisville just after 2 p.m. Someone saw them...
LMPD asks public for help in Louisville shooting case
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The LMPD is seeking help identifying a man captured on security cameras in connection with a non-fatal shooting on Aug. 26 in the 1500 block of Congress St. The shooting injured a man and prompted a nearby JCPS school to cancel a soccer game. Police say...
2 men arrested in Louisville after being caught stealing copper wire
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Two copper wire thieves were arrested in Louisville after being caught in the act. Jacob Roeder and David McGill are accused of targeting wiring in the city's Riverport area, according to Louisville Metro Police. A joint investigation by Metro Alcoholic Beverage Control and LMPD's Third...
New Albany business owner charged with conspiracy to commit murder after police raids
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A New Albany business owner was charged with conspiracy commit murder after a police raid Wednesday, the fourth person to be arrested in connection to a murder-for-hire plot earlier this year on Bank Street near Underground Station. The New Albany Police Department, along with Indiana State...
Louisville Police: Violent crime down, work far from over
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — As of Sept. 1, Louisville continues to see violent crime drop, according to the Louisville Metro Police Department, with homicides, non-fatal shootings and carjackings down 31% across the board. While there has been a drop in calls for services, LMPD Chief Paul Humphrey said officers' efforts...
