Archdiocese of Louisville affirms commitment to school safety
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — There are nearly 200 certified non-public schools in Kentucky, according to the state Board of Education, a large portion of which fall under the leadership of the Archdiocese of Louisville. Following Wednesday's deadly shooting at a Catholic church in Minneapolis, all eyes are focused on safety.
Kentucky Is Home to an Eerie Graveyard Full of Abandoned and Rotting Tanks
With fall approaching, I've been on the lookout for things to do and places to visit to fill up the inevitable beautiful weekends to come. I conducted a search for abandoned locations in Kentucky that the public is permitted to visit without any restrictions. Fort Knox. It's a good list,...
No one injured in fire that engulfed Highview home
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The cause of a fire that destroyed a home in the Highview neighborhood is under investigation, a spokesperson for Fern Creek Fire said. Crews from Fern Creek Fire and Okolona Fire were dispatched to the 6300 block of Mandeville Road for a house fire just before 5 a.m. Friday morning.
Thousands attend Parade of Cultures at Louisville’s WorldFest
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- People from all over the world met Saturday in Louisville for the Labor Day weekend tradition of WorldFest and the Parade of Cultures. The parade went down 5th Street as thousands of spectators lined the route. Countries and customs from around the world showed off their...
Man Faces New Charges After Fleeing Courtroom
A man is facing new charges after the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says he dashed out of court. Deputies say that on Wednesday morning, August 27, Wisam Khalil was in a courtroom in the Hall of Justice on a complaint warrant. According to police, Khalil was talking to his...
Numbers drawn for Saturday’s $1 billion Powerball jackpot
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Check your tickets! The numbers for the $1 billion Powerball jackpot have been drawn. The numbers are: 3-18-22-27-33 with a red Powerball of 17 and a 3x power play. To check your numbers, click here. The winner can choose between the annuitized $1 billion prize...
Man killed in Nelson County car crash
Change Today Change Tomorrow held its third annual 5K run on Saturday, August 30. El Nopalito said the fire has closed their restaurant ‘permanently’ and they will keep the community updated on what the future holds. UofL patrol officer helps deliver baby downtown. Updated: 20 hours ago. A...
Retro Louisville: The early years of Dosker Manor, the city’s first high-rise public housing...
Even with a demolition plan underway , the history of Dosker Manor, the site of the first high-rise building for public housing in Louisville, will still stand. The apartments were originally meant for senior living, defined by housing officials as for those 62 years and older. There were maximum income limits of...
Inspection of I-64 approaches to Sherman Minton Bridge to close lanes
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Officials have announced single and double lane closures on I-64 near the Sherman Minton Bridge for the next week and an additional week in September. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the lane closures will allow for a routine inspection of the I-64 East and West bridge...
Louisville animal shelter holds free adoption event as overcrowding remains persists
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — There was a good crowd Friday night at Animal House as people showed-up to take advantage of a free adoption event. Officials said the shelter has been overcrowded for about three years, especially with dogs more than 40 pounds. Right now, the shelter is also seeing an influx of kittens.