Seven Agencies Team Up to Nab Child Predator in Western Kentucky Sting
FBI Louisville says a child predator was safely taken into custody Monday night following a coordinated operation involving agencies from Kentucky and Indiana. The agency has not yet released the suspect's identity, the exact location of the arrest, or whether charges will be filed at the state or federal level.
Some street closures under I-65 postponed after traffic gridlock near UofL Health
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Traffic snarls near UofL and Jewish Hospitals have caused some midday headaches. Construction-related street closures near UofL Health caused major traffic gridlock and multiple crashes Tuesday afternoon, prompting police intervention and leading hospital officials to urge patients and staff to allow
‘She wasn’t nobody’: family pleads for answers in unsolved Dixie Highway hit-and-run
It’s been almost eight months since Ashley Hesler lost her mom, Tammie Lynn Harper, to a hit-and-run at the intersection of Dixie Highway and Valley Station Road.
Shively police officer accused of using Flock cameras to track, harass victim
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A Shively police officer is accused of using Flock safety cameras to conduct thousands of inappropriate searches to track and harass a victim in southern Indiana. Court records show Asad Zahir was arrested Tuesday night at the Shively Police Department. According to Zahir's arrest report,...
‘I can just picture her smile now’: Community mourns 2 mothers killed in shooting
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE/Gray News) - Authorities said two women were killed in a shooting near the University of Louisville’s Belknap campus. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victims as Iyanna Warr and Trinity Durham, both 20. The shooting happened at 1:44 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, at Family...
This Kentucky Restaurant Serves Steaks So Incredible You’ll Be Dreaming About Them For Days
Some restaurants feed you dinner, but Connors Steak & Seafood in Louisville, Kentucky feeds you a memory that sticks around long after the check is paid. This is the kind of place that makes you want to call someone you love just to tell them where you are. Now, before...
Kentucky boy speaks after school bus carrying 30 students overturns
LEBANON JUNCTION, Ky. (WLKY/CBS Newspath/WKRC) - An elementary school student recounted the moment his school bus flipped over, hospitalizing 13 students and the driver. A Lebanon Junction Elementary School bus carrying 30 students overturned Monday afternoon, sending multiple occupants to hospitals with minor injuries
Fern Creek Fire leaders disciplined after undisclosed workplace relationship investigation
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — An internal investigation at Fern Creek Fire and EMS found two senior leaders were involved in an undisclosed workplace relationship. The relationship was between HR Director Jennifer Crawford and Maj. Eric Brown. Fern Creek Fire and EMS Board of Trustees Chairman Henry Ott said both...
Man charged with fatal stabbing in Louisville’s Chickasaw neighborhood, police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A man was arrested in connection with a woman stabbed to death earlier this month in Louisville's Chickasaw neighborhood. Donald Lee Smith, 55, was arrested Tuesday and charged with murder (domestic violence). Louisville Metro Police officers were called just after 7 p.m. Aug. 6 to...
LMPD goes on slow-speed chase with snapping turtle
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Louisville Metro Police officers have often engaged in high speed chase both behind the wheel and on foot. On Monday, LMPD faced a new challenge when they received an unusual call. Fourth division officers were dispatched to reporters of an “aggressive turtle” near W College St...
