Louisville leaders focus on bringing people downtown
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Moving money to downtown Louisville is helping get more people exploring businesses, restaurants and attractions in the area. Now, there is a driving force to keep that energy up. Louisville leaders said revitalization efforts in downtown have seen tremendous success over the last several...
Firefighters save two dogs in Portland neighborhood house fire
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Louisville Fire Department responded Monday evening to a residential fire in the Portland neighborhood. Crews arrived just after 5 p.m. at a home in the 500 block of N. 26th Street, finding all residents already outside. Firefighters conducted thorough searches of the building, but no...
Man killed, officer injured during Park DuValle shooting investigation
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A man was shot and killed Sunday night in Louisville’s Park DuValle neighborhood, and a police officer was injured after being struck by a fleeing vehicle. Louisville Metro Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the 2900 block of Annie Street around 9:15 p.m.,...
Law enforcement arrests suspect in 2025 East Broadway shooting
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Police arrested a suspect for a shooting that happened in April 2025. Detectives from the United States Marshals Task Force arrested 42-year-old John Long Monday afternoon, according to Louisville Metro Police. LMPD said officers were called to the 200 block of East Broadway on a report...
Manager says staff weren’t told dogs could be aggressive before attack at east Louisville...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Three people were injured Saturday after being attacked by dogs at a kennel in east Louisville. The attack happened around 11 a.m. at Shamrock Acres Country Kennel when two employees were walking two XL pit bull dogs outside and they suddenly became aggressive, manager Lindsey Simmons said.
Police to increase patrols at Big Four Bridge after deadly shooting
Louisville officials plan more police presence around Big Four Bridge and Waterfront Park as spring crowds grow following a recent fatal shooting.
18-year-old, 13-year-old arrested in connection with Smoketown neighborhood shooting
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - An 18-year-old and a 13-year-old have been arrested in connection with a shooting in Louisville’s Smoketown neighborhood, according to LMPD. Officers responded to a call at around 4:12 p.m. of a shooting in the 900 block of South Shelby Street on Friday, March 20. At...
LMPD cites 60, arrests 20 after ‘unsafe behavior’ on Bardstown Road
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Metro Police issued more than 60 citations over the weekend for various incidents along Bardstown Road. LMPD told WHAS11 News most of the citations issued were for open alcoholic containers in public, public intoxication and people blocking traffic. Videos circulating social media showed...
Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin sentenced to jail for contempt of court
A judge issued an order of arrest for former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin, stating that he can avoid jail if he complies with order to turn over financial information.
Furniture chain to replace former Joann Fabrics in southern Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Bob's Discount Furniture will make its debut in southern Indiana this summer. The furniture retail chain will take over the former Joann Fabrics store on Veterans Parkway in Clarksville, according to our partners at Louisville Business First. Joann Fabrics closed the location in 2025 as...

















