102-year-old World War II veteran celebrates birthday in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A World War II veteran celebrated his 102nd birthday in Louisville this weekend. James "Ralph" Cochran was a radio operator in the United States Army Air Forces from 1943-46. He served as a gunner and radio operator in World War II. Cochran has been a...
Teen dies following shooting in Shively
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Police are investigating after a teen died following a shooting in Shively. According to Shively Police, officers responded to the 1700 block of Kennedy Road around 6:30 p.m. following reports of the incident. Police said a male in his early teens was found...
Bobcats remain red-hot with win over Waggener
LOUISVILLE — It might not have been the prettiest of wins, but the Bell County Bobcats do what good teams do best when they struggle — they still find a way to win. The Bobcats did just enough to capture their fourth win in a row while improving to 16-4 by defeating Waggener,...
Louisville’s India Fest celebrates diversity and Indian culture
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Heritage of India Foundation (HOIF) put on its annual India Fest on Saturday. It’s an event to celebrate diversity that gives people a chance to enjoy Indian culture. Vendors from different restaurants sold food, people browsed through clothes and jewelry,...
Well-known Louisville chef and activist laid to rest
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A well-known Louisville activist had her funeral on Saturday Jan. 25, 2024. Shirely Mae Beard died on Jan. 11. She was 84. “The best word to describe my mom is love. You know, unconditional love,” said Bill Simpson, Beard’s son. Beard was the owner...
Louisville tourism leaders expect the industry to bring in major economic impact in 2025
Louisville tourism leaders said events and festivals could bring in $4.2 billion in economic impact to the Louisville area in 2025.
Volunteers help remove wreaths from veteran’s graves
WINDY HILLS, Ky. (WAVE) - A Louisville business gave people the opportunity to help clean up veteran’s graves. Just before Christmas, Wreaths Across America decorated graves at Zachary Taylor National Cemetery with more than 11,000 wreaths. Saturday, the junk removal and...
Louisville Indoor Games draws more than 1,400 student athletes to Russell neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center is on a run of hosting consecutive track meets this week. The Louisville Indoor Games continued Saturday at the Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center. It was part of five consecutive days of...
Louisville doctor recommends regular screenings to reduce cervical cancer risk
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and local doctors say the disease can be preventable if people take the right steps. Cervical cancer is caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). It's the third most common gynecological cancer in the United...
Man dies after a shooting in Louisville’s Russell neighborhood, police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Police say a man is dead after a shooting in Louisville's Russell neighborhood. Just after 2 this morning police responded to the report of a shooting near the intersection of 18th and Jefferson streets. That's where police say they found a man who had...