‘Not going to accept the status quo’: Proposed law could split up JCPS
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Tension between JCPS and the Kentucky General Assembly has been brewing for quite some time. Legislation from state lawmakers over the last three years have put the district under a microscope. A new law put life into the possibility that JCPS will be broken up into smaller school districts.
Kentucky child care centers brace for federal funding freeze
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — At Kiddie College of Louisville, children spend their days learning skills they’ll need in kindergarten. Federal child care funding has been paused nationwide after fraud allegations tied to day care centers in Minnesota. Louisville providers said even a temporary pause could disrupt care and affect...
Suspect identified in fatal New Year’s Eve shooting outside downtown Louisville McDonald’s
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Police identified the 39-year-old Louisville woman wanted for shooting and killing another woman outside a McDonald's in downtown Louisville on New Year's Eve. According to a post on the Louisville Metro Police Department's Facebook page, the search is on for Shoshanha Jones, who's wanted...
11 Kentucky Meat Markets That Prove A Good Butcher Still Matters
Kentucky has always been a state that values tradition, and nowhere is that more evident than in its local meat markets. While big-box grocery stores dominate the landscape, a handful of dedicated butcher shops continue to serve their communities with skill, care, and old-fashioned quality. From hand-cut steaks to...
After 56 years leading Louisville retail staple, owner of Steepleton announces retirement
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Jim Graven, the longtime owner of Steepleton in Louisville, will soon retire, leaving the 116-year-old business to his two children. The company announced in a news release Thursday that Graven will step aside from one of the country's oldest pool table retailers, a position he has held...
Man arrested in Jefferson County courthouse after sheriff’s deputy finds nearly $10K in counterfeit...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — An arrest at a Jefferson County courthouse Thursday afternoon has escalated into a federal investigation, officials say. Hunter Byrnes was arrested Thursday afternoon on 124 counts of criminal possession of a forged instrument in the first degree. According to a spokesperson for the Jefferson County...
Louisville police release helicopter response video of UPS crash
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Metro Police released new footage showing their response to the crash of UPS Flight 2976, giving the public a closer look at the challenges first responders faced. LMPD’s Air Unit describes the scene from above and how advanced technology and helicopter assistance guided emergency crews...
Water Main Break Creates Massive Sinkhole at Louisville Intersection
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A water main break at the intersection of 15th and Jefferson streets opened a large hole in the roadway Tuesday morning. Photos from the scene show the hole is nearly the size of a car. The Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District said the water main broke...
Jan. 15 stamps for boxer and humanitarian Muhammad Ali punch well above their weight
On Jan. 15 in Louisville. Ky., the United States Postal Service will commemorate the legacy of boxing legend and humanitarian Muhammad Ali (1942–2016) with two nondenominated (78¢) forever stamps in a pane of 20. A first-day ceremony for the new Muhammad Ali stamps will take place Thursday, Jan....
Local mocktails for Dry January in Louisville, KY
This time of year, mocktails are all the rage. Thousands of Americans participate in Dry January so we’ve rounded up the best non-alcoholic drinks in Louisville, KY.
