Louisville KY

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A new report from a Louisville nonprofit said the city has far too few wheelchair-accessible apartments. Gathering Strength released its report Wednesday — calling it the first study of its kind in Louisville — looking at multi-family housing and disability data across the city.

Some of the top older Thoroughbreds in the world will be running beneath the twin spires of Churchill Downs as the Stephen Foster offers a potential Breeders’ Cup Classic preview. Featuring the likes of last year’s Kentucky Derby champion Sovereignty, a star-studded five horse field will line up in Louisville and run f

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The video would have those who take pride in their lawns clutching their pearls. A doorbell camera caught an Amazon contractor doing much more than delivering a package. The driver was shown driving their car over a customer’s well-manicured front lawn in Corydon, Indiana early Sunday....

Louisville, Ky. (WDRB) — A local arts and community event founded by Darnell Levine is marking a milestone this summer as it celebrates five years of music, poetry and creative expression. Vibe in the Park returns Saturday, July 11, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Alberta O. Jones...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Louisville Metro Police have issued an operation return home for a 24-year-old woman who could be in danger. Police are asking for help locating 24-year-old Hayley Hampton, who was last seen in the 200 block of East Chestnut on Tuesday, June 23 around 9 p.m. She’s...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Reckless driving is forcing Louisville Metro Police to crack down on traffic crossing the 2nd Street Bridge, and they have a message for drivers. "I try to avoid that bridge as much as possible," Chelsea Baker said. But at other times of the day, people...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A Louisville man was taken into custody Wednesday after investigators seized approximately one pound of fentanyl and two handguns, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Diyun Byars, 47, was arrested on federal charges in connection to an ongoing narcotics investigation. Police sai

On June 26, 1876, U.S. Seventh Cavalry trooper Michael P. Madden of Louisville gulped brandy before a surgeon amputated his right leg under fire during the Battle of the Little Bighorn. The sawbones gave the Irish-born Kentucky enlistee another snort afterwards. Supposedly, Madden was so appreciative of the second drin

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Compass Manufacturing, a Louisville-based kitchen and bath product manufacturer, has opened its first direct-to-consumer retail store in south Louisville. The Compass Outlet opened June 18, according to our partners at Louisville Business First. Located at 6702 Enterprise Drive, the store will

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Firefighters battled an early morning house fire Thursday in Louisville's Shawnee neighborhood. Crews were dispatched just after 4 a.m. to the area of 37th Street and West Broadway on reports of a house fire. When firefighters arrived, they found heavy flames coming from throughout the...