Costco in Louisville closes suddenly on Friday. Here’s why
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Costco Warehouse in Louisville in shut down after it lost power on Friday. At about 11:30 a.m., a power outage affected a small area in the Buechel neighborhood, including the Costco on Bardstown Road. As of 1 p.m., there continues to be no power at...
5 developments we’re watching in 2025
These ongoing projects are all slated to see big updates this year.
Customer Shoots Wendy’s Employee Over Cold Fries, Employee Fires Back
A Kentucky man reportedly shot a Wendy’s employee during an argument after receiving cold french fries. The incident occurred on January 6, and the suspect faces assault charges following the violent confrontation. RELATED STORIES: Project Pat’s Son Reportedly Dies At 21 After...
Inside the Numbers Behind Louisville’s Nine-Game Winning Streak
We dive into the numbers that show why Louisville has been able to fire off a nearly double-digit win streak following a 6-5 start.
Louisville doctors warn of new ‘quademic’
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Louisville doctors are warning of an unusual spike in respiratory illnesses and novovirus, known by many as the stomach bug. Flu, COVID-19, RSV and the novovirus make up what Dr. Mark Burns with the University of Louisville (UofL) called a ‘quademic’....
Charges dropped against men accused in 2021 killing of sheriff’s deputy Brandon Shirley
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The charges for two men who were arrested in the 2021 shooting death of Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy Brandon Shirley have been dropped. On Aug. 5, 2021, Deputy Shirley, 26, was shot and killed while working an off-duty security job at Rockford Lane Auto...
Op-Ed: Let Ky local governments tax something besides property
Do you really own your property? I’m sure many Kentuckians have asked themselves this when the property tax bill arrives every year. Even if your property is fully paid off, every year you get that bill from the sheriff’s office. Property taxes are a big component in funding...
Kentucky colleges ban medical marijuana on campus despite recent legalization
Medical marijuana became legal in Kentucky at the start of 2025 , but colleges in Louisville and around the commonwealth are taking a stance against allowing it on campus. Multiple Kentucky universities, including the University of Louisville and the University of Kentucky,...
‘Those officers didn’t lie’: LMPD chief denies allegations of misconduct leading to 2022 death
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A complaint filed to Louisville's Office of Inspector General in 2023 prompted an investigation into the shooting death of 25-year-old Omari Cryer in 2022. On May 20, 2022, investigators said the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) was assisting the...
Wawa Community Care Van Makes Stop At Louisville’s Polar Plunge On February 22
Wawa is opening its first stores in Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana this spring and summer. As part of the expansion, Wawa is continuing its support of the Special Olympics by volunteering, distributing complimentary hot coffee and hot chocolate, and providing direct grants totaling...
