Kentucky Police Go Viral While on the Search for Modern-Day Bonnie and Clyde
One Kentucky Police Department is searching for two star-crossed lovers, and the result is a hilarious modern-day "wanted poster." Social media is a great tool to use for finding missing people, children, and even pets. Sometimes, it's even used to find lawbreakers and bring them to justice. The power of social media...
Crafting giant Joann plans to close 533 stores nationwide, including Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Joann, the crafting and fabrics retailer, plans to close more than half of its remaining stores, including several located in Kentucky and Indiana. The company declared chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year. On Wednesday, it filed a motion in bankruptcy court seeking to...
Lexington teen performed in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show. ‘This is not real’
Along the way, the Lexington teen crossed paths not only with Kendrick Lamar, but also Jay-Z, Samuel L. Jackson and Serena Williams.
USPS customers still waiting for Christmas packages as they blast agency’s ‘excuses’ and rage...
USPS customers are still waiting for Christmas packages to be delivered and they want answers about the lengthy mail delays. The residents are fed up with excuses they’ve gotten – and some are even hurting monetarily due to the delays. Brandon Newsome, a business owner in Louisville, Kentucky, makes a living by...
A new novel hits on local spots and a stolen Strad
Dwain Lee on his book "Plausible Deception," and George Yu on the art of violin making
SWAT incident in Fairdale leads to 51-year-old man’s arrest: LMPD
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A man is in custody after a SWAT situation in Fairdale. For several hours on Tuesday, LMPD said their SWAT and supporting units had surrounded a house in the 1300 block of Bridget Drive. A spokesperson said there were multiple calls for service indicating a man...
Case against Shepherdsville man accused of killing 2-month-old son dismissed
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The case against a Shepherdsville man accused of killing his 2-month-old son has been dismissed. Thomas Embry was indicted on charges of murder-domestic violence and criminal abuse first-degree on a child 12 or under back in December of 2021. Over three years later in February of 2025, a...
Multiple roads closed due to high water
KENTUCKY (WBKO) - Multiple counties have reported flooded roadways across the state. KY 3522 is blocked by high water between the 0-0.3 mile points. West 5th Street Road between HWY 279 and HWY 1554 is closed. Muhlenberg County. KY 2270 is open with high water between the 6.5-7 mile points.
No injuries reported after fire at southern Indiana gas station
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A gas station in southern Indiana caught fire on Monday night. According to Tri-Township Fire & Rescue Captain Darius Mousavi, crews were called to the 7300 block of Appleleaf Lane in Sellersburg just before midnight. When they arrived, they found the Sunoco gas station fully engulfed in...
NWS cancels winter storm warning for Lexington after it receives over two inches of...
The storm has affected everything from airports to schools and roads.