Louisville man named 2025 Derby Burger Champion
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville man was named the 2025 Derby Burger Champion on Monday, the Kentucky Derby Festival announced. Ira Mowman won the title in his third year of entering the competition. He was a finalist the last two years. His burger includes Kentucky Cattlemen's Ground Beef, pico, avocado...
Louisville man arrested for armed robberies near Hillview, faces multiple charges
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville man is facing numerous charges after he was arrested for allegedly robbing several businesses near Hillview. Keaontay McGhee, 23, was arrested March 8. That's the same day three businesses on Mud Lane were robbed by a man who pointed a gun at employees and demanded the business...
Another Big Storm System This Weekend
Good Monday, everyone. It’s the warmest stretch of weather since last fall and it’s giving us a taste of April weather here in the middle of March. This big surge in temps will eventually get us into some trouble this weekend as another disruptive storm system moves in.
Will Kentucky skies be clear for a rare total lunar eclipse? Here’s your ‘blood...
Despite a chance for showers and thunderstorms, Louisville can be cautiously optimistic about catching North America's one and only total lunar eclipse of 2025 when it shines above Kentucky later this week. Beginning Thursday night into early Friday morning, the full moon will turn a coppery shade of red as it slips...
Man arrested after assaulting a police officer with spray paint at Louisville Walmart
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville police arrested a man Sunday night after he assaulted a police officer at a Walmart on Dixie Highway. According to an arrest report, Kurtis Smith, 22, was shoplifting when he was stopped by a Lyndon Police officer and two Walmart security guards. Smith hit the...
Louisville man shot victim 5 times after trying to steal his laptop outside gas...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A 19-year-old Louisville man was charged with first degree robbery and assault after police said he shot a man and stole his laptop after agreeing to meet to buy it. Louisville Metro Police said in Rickie Glaab's arrest citation he messaged the victim to meet at...
DEI legislation will hurt Kentucky’s college students by silencing their viewpoints | Opinion
OpEd: House Bill 4 would forbid diversity offices in state universities, but would go much further to stifle discussion.
Business owners on River Road worry about impact of closures on their restaurants
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Starting Monday, March 10, portions of River Road will be closed to traffic as construction begins for Louisville Water’s Residual Line Project. Business owners in the area say they’re worried the closures could have a devastating impact on sales. “We’ve been really slow,” King...
Bond denied for Kentucky man facing rape charges in Alabama
COLBERT COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - A Kentucky man facing rape charges in two Alabama counties was denied bond on Monday. Justin Stephens, 43, was arrested last year after police say he picked up a teenager from a Lauderdale County school and had sex with her in Muscle Shoals. His case...
Kentucky woman accused of killing, cooking mother granted psychiatric evaluation
The woman accused of shooting, stabbing, and dismembering her mother will appear in court on Monday.