Louisville KY

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Four years after a Louisville mother died a slow painful death in the custody of the Jackson County Jail in Indiana, her family is getting some closure. Ta'Neasha Chappell's death on July 16, 2021, was part of a yearslong WDRB investigation. It brought protests, several investigations...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- So far this year, Louisville Metro Police officers in the city's First Division have confiscated more than 250 guns. Officials said many of them come from minors and convicted felons in the Russell neighborhood. First Division Maj. Bryan Edelen said he doesn't know how many more...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Some special kids got to trick-or-treat at the Louisville Zoo Wednesday night. About 2,000 children and their families packed the zoo for the 21st annual Kosair Kids night. The event gives kids, many with mobility challenges, a safe place to trick-or-treat. Kids got to dress...

A juvenile has been arrested in connection with a September shooting in the Shawnee neighborhood that left a man in the hospital, according to Louisville Metro Police. Officers responded to a ‘shots fired’ run in the 200 block of Glendora Avenue on Tuesday, September 9, when a victim walked into UofL Hospital with a...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Kentucky Humane Society announced Wednesday it will be starting construction in November on a new Animal and Community Campus, where staff say they will be able to have all animal services under one roof. They also say it will have more space to accommodate a...

You might want to check your Powerball ticket, because someone in Kentucky has won $1 million in Wednesday’s drawing. The winning ticket was sold online and carries the numbers of 10-13-28-34-47—the Powerball number was 15, but the winning ticket matched the five white ball numbers. The Kentucky Lottery is advising...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Mercy the Comfort Dog has passed away, according to her handlers at Team Mercy. Mercy was a ministry of Our Savior Lutheran and Church in Louisville. She was brought to help bring joy to many across WAVE Country and was even well-known here at WAVE News.

Louisville, KY – A strong cold front is set to move through Kentucky late Saturday, bringing gusty winds, rain, and a brief chance for thunderstorms as the weekend begins. According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, showers and storms are expected to develop from west to east Saturday evening into early...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- After the tragic fentanyl overdose of her 3-year-old son, a Louisville mother is advocating for justice and change. At Green Meadows Cemetery, Green-Winters visits her son's grave several times a week. On a recent visit, she added birthday balloons to the already decorated site. "He was...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection to a shooting that killed a 14-year-old boy back in June. According to a statement from LMPD, Aalijah Gray was taken into custody on Thursday. The shooting happened on June 14, 2025 in the 1600 block of Bulger...