Louisville organizations host picnic lunch to thank first responders
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Two local organizations came together to say thank you to area first responders. On Saturday, Wayside Christian Mission teamed up with the Just Serve organization to host a picnic lunch at Hotel Louisville for first responders as way to say thank you, especially so close to the anniversary of...
‘Almost a billionaire’: Louisville family’s last-minute lottery ticket wins $50,000
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville family took a chance on winning the Powerball’s recent billion-dollar jackpot and a last-minute ticket paid off. Kentucky Lottery officials said the family, who wished to remain anonymous, debated for hours about getting tickets for the Sept. 6 drawing. The jackpot rose to $1.7 billion,...
‘It’s not sustainable’ | Food pantries struggle to keep up with demand as some...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Families across Louisville and southern Indiana are pinching grocery budgets and making tough decisions. CNN reports that many Americans are also feeling less confident about the US economy due to concerns about rising inflation and tariffs. A University of Michigan survey preliminarily shows that...
18-year-old North Carolina resident arrested for threatening university in Kentucky
NORTH CAROLINA — An 18-year-old from Davie County has been arrested after allegedly making threats against the University of Louisville, authorities said Friday. According to the Davie County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were contacted by the University of Louisville Police Department after the school received threats...
Indiana stepmother found guilty of aggravated battery in death of 3-year-old girl
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A southern Indiana jury found a stepmother guilty on two of the four charges that were brought against her in the death of her 3-year-old stepdaughter last year. On Friday, after deliberating for 7.5 hours, a Clark County jury found Ashanti Jackson, of Indianapolis, guilty...
Tips for dealing with exposure to violent videos online
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - There are countless gruesome and graphic videos being shared on social media following the tragedies in the news this week. And if you’re having a hard time being inundated by that content, you’re not alone–many are feeling sad, anxious and overwhelmed. “When we’re...
Non-profit continues Patriots Day tradition by cleaning military graves at Cave Hill Cemetery
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Simple ingredients like soap, water, and a brush make the difference in honoring brave men and women who fought, and continue to fight, for our freedom. The non-profit Carry the Load is once again cleaning grave markers of military members across the nation this Patriots Day.
Family, friends of 5 y/o allegedly killed by father pay tribute to him
People going through Muhammad Ali International Airport on Friday got a special greeting from Dierks Bentley. Simmons College says safety is top of mind amid series of threats to other HBCUs. Updated: 16 hours ago. Some campuses remain closed after multiple Historically Black Colleges and Universities in several...
Louisville Metro Council passes law making it easier to open emergency homeless shelters
Louisville Metro Council passed an ordinance Sept. 11 that makes it easier for religious institutions and other facilities to serve as homeless shelters, particularly during bouts of inclement weather. At the council's Sept. 11 meeting, members voted to approve the ordinance, which bounced several times between the...
Van overturns with children, newborn inside during crash with motorcycle
DAVIESS CO., Ky. (WFIE) - The driver of a van full of children, including a newborn, is facing several charges, including driving under the influence. Daviess County Sheriff’s Deputies say they were called Friday around 3:40 p.m. to the 900 block of Reid Road. That’s near the US 60...