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At a packed studio in Louisville, LaVelle Smith shared his mastery of the "Thriller" dance with the Terpsichore Dance Company. LaVelle, who spent two decades at Jackson's side, passed down the exact steps he learned from the King of Pop himself. "Michael taught it to me, so I just teach...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Having the common name "Michael Anderson" is the reason why a Louisville father ended up in custody for over five months. Michael Anderson was arrested on Christmas Eve 2024 in front of his children in connection with a January 2023 domestic incident, he says he was not involved in.

Jerry Cooper, an escaped inmate from Brown County, Ohio, has been apprehended after a multi-day search by several agencies. On Mond

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Dorothy Tarpin bought her Parkland neighborhood home over 50 years ago. But in June, someone obtained it through a quitclaim deed—a process usually used when friends or family take possession of a home. "I called my niece and told her I dreamed it," Tarpin said....

For months, leaders of Kentucky's largest school system have floated the idea that they may need to find ways to increase revenue in order to keep up with the rising costs of services and offer employees higher salaries — including potentially seeking a tax increase. Jefferson County Public Schools — with roughly...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Chair of the Public Safety Committee, Councilman Dan Seum Jr. (Dist. 13) and his vice chair, Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins (Dist. 1) sponsor an ordinance changing the metro's park ranger service to the Louisville Parks Police. "We have a lot of parks and there's a lot of...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- No injuries were reported after separate fires in two vacant buildings early Tuesday morning. Both fires "required aggressive firefighting operations and are currently under investigation," according to a news release from the Louisville Fire Department. The first call came in at 1:18 a.m....

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - There’s always something going on in the East Market District and this weekend they’re hosting the annual NuLu Fest. This year marks the 15th year for the event. The event is free to get in and family friendly. There will be live music, local...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- WDRB invites you to Be Our Guest at Beer Belly!. Located in Radcliff, Beer Belly is a fun and exciting place to dine on your favorites and even try some new things. The all-American restaurant offers burgers, fried catfish, Philly cheesesteaks, even a 14-inch taco! If...

A Kentucky Derby-winning jockey is on the mend after suffering serious injuries during a race at Churchill Downs in Louisville. Jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. — who in 2024 won the 150th editions of both the Kentucky Oaks with Thorpedo Anna and Kentucky Derby with Mystik Dan — was thrown from his horse during the third...