OPINION: AP African American Studies is essential
For decades, African American history has been disregarded, incorrectly taught, and outright banned. Beginning in the mid-1960s students at college campuses throughout America protested for the creation and inclusion of African American history classes in the curriculum, an endeavor known as the Black Campus...
15 Kentucky Steakhouses That Stand Out
Kentucky isn’t just about bourbon and horse racing. It’s a haven for steak lovers, too. These fifteen steakhouses serve cuts so tender and flavorful that locals swear they can’t be beat. From cozy family-owned spots to sleek modern eateries, each restaurant offers a unique take on the...
3 women injured in night of shootings across Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Several non-fatal shootings have left three women injured across Louisville. The violent night began around 10:30 p.m. Saturday when Metro Police said a woman had been shot in the arm in the 5000 block of Walbash Place in the Southside neighborhood. The second incident was reported...
Jockey in intensive care after suffering multiple injuries in horror fall as wife says...
KENTUCKY Derby-winning jockey Brian Hernandez Jr is in intensive care – as his heartbroken wife asked for family, friends and fans to ‘say extra prayers’. The top rider suffered a devastating fall in the third race at Churchill Downs, home of the Derby, in Louisville, Kentucky on Sunday. Hernandez was aboard the...
Planned Parenthood ‘resolved’ to keep serving Kentuckians even without Medicaid dollars
LOUISVILLE — Planned Parenthood’s leadership has “no plans” to close its two Kentucky locations following a judge’s ruling that the government can block Medicaid funding to the organization for a year. Rebecca Gibron, the CEO of Planned Parenthood’s largest geographic affiliate of health centers that includes...
Stormy weather halts Louder Than Life on festival’s final day temporarily
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louder Than Life is putting the pause on the show as stormy weather approaches the Louisville area. Show organizers are asking concert attendees to head to Freedom Hall or the nearest safe shelter location. They plan to continue the show, and no exact time has been...
Former LMAS employee cited for neglect after dogs in her care found in poor...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A former Louisville Metro Animal Services employee is facing animal neglect citations after two Cocker Spaniels she adopted were found in poor condition. LMAS confirmed that Katherine Laird, an executive administrator, is no longer employed as of Sept. 10, 2025. That was just days after...
Louisville police foundation raising funds for family of officer Angela Embry, who died this...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The Louisville Metro Police Foundation is raising funds for the family of officer Angela Embry, who passed away earlier this week. The foundation is raising funds to assist with funeral expenses. Embry died on Sept. 18 and served LMPD for five years. The money raised...
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announced for Valley Station
“As of September 10, 2025, Freddy’s has 560 location across 37 states.”. Last month, news came of a third Louisville metro location of Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. Leading the way was District 14 Councilwoman Crystal Bast. 🚨 Big News, Valley Station/PRP! 🚨. The wait is over...
1 dead after hydrogen tank explodes at Shively plant
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A person is dead after an explosion at a plant in Shively. Louisville and Shively Fire Departments were called to a fire alarm in the 2500 block of 7th Street Road, a business called AAK Inc., at 12:39 p.m. Sunday, Shively Fire Chief Charles Mucker said in a release.
