Coroner identifies Louisville woman killed in crash near Shawnee Park
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Jefferson County Coroner's office has identified a woman who was killed in a crash near Shawnee Park Saturday night. Lashonda Daugherty, 42, died at University of Louisville Hospital just after 9 p.m. Sept. 20. The crash was reported around 8:30 p.m. in the 4500 block...
Kentucky lawmaker rejects idea of increased taxes to address JCPS budget hole
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — One Kentucky lawmaker is calling for Jefferson County Board of Education members to resign as the district faces a major, nearly $200 million budget deficit. JCPS has until January to come up with a plan on where to cut spending and increase revenue before the 2026-27...
LMPD begins moving into new headquarters in downtown Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Louisville Metro Police Department opened the doors of its new headquarters Monday morning. Chief Paul Humphrey, Mayor Craig Greenberg and officers and staff were on hand to celebrate the opening of the new headquarters in the former AT&T building on Chestnut Street. LMPD's Honor Guard...
Man killed after being hit while crossing I-264 in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man was hit by a car and killed Monday night while attempting to cross Interstate 264. Louisville Metro Police spokesperson Aaron Ellis said the crash happened around 10:30 p.m. between the Bells Lane and Dumesnil Street exits. Officers believe the man was walking in the...
Juvenile caught after police chase, stolen car found in Kentucky
A juvenile was arrested Tuesday after a police chase in Jefferson County.
Central High School students 3D-print new braille signs to support classmate who is blind
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Central High School students are using technology not only to prepare for their futures, but to make learning accessible to everyone. Teacher Chris Brown said students have been using 3D printing to help a fellow student, Joshua Lewis, who is blind. “People think it’s just printing...
‘We don’t believe that there was misuse of funds anywhere,’ JCPS facing $188 million...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Jefferson County Board of Education has until January to receive a 2026-27 budget that addresses the district’s $188 million deficit. The board then has until September to approve it. The working deficit right now is $188,462,757, and more budget reductions will be needed for...
Louisville police arrested wrong man for violent crime, jailed him for months
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Records show a Louisville man was locked up for months on charges stemming from a violent crime he didn't commit because he shared the same name as the suspect, a mistake that's drawn scrutiny from the Louisville Office of Inspector General. On Jan. 15, 2023, Louisville...
Escaped Ohio inmate captured by FBI in Louisville
The Mason County Sheriff's Office confirmed just after 11:15 p.m. on Monday that Jerry Cooper had been caught.
The 15th NuLu Fest will entertain the whole family with music and more
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville's East Market District is throwing a party this upcoming weekend. WDRB's Keith Kaiser got a look at the 15th annual NuLu Fest. NuLu Fest, NuLu Business Association's annual autumn block party, returns for its 15th year on Sept. 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
