Third minor arrested in fatal shooting of teen in Newburg
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Months after a teen boy was fatally shot in the Newburg area, a third minor was arrested for the teen's shooting death. Nevada authorities arrested them on Thursday; they have not been identified due to their age. This minor is charged with complicity to murder, police...
Family of man who died after ‘savage beating’ by Kentucky cops paid $600,000
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The family of a Hardin County man was paid $600,000 to settle a wrongful death lawsuit against officers who beat him, tased him four times, sicced a K-9 on him repeatedly and then left him to die in the back of a cruiser. The 2022 lawsuit,...
Louisville’s First Black-Owned Pharmacy Celebrates Its Grand Opening
Residents living in the historically Black neighborhood have a reason to celebrate. Good Brothers, Louisville’s first Black-owned pharmacy, has officially opened its doors. Located in the city’s Russell neighborhood, also known as “Louisville’s Harlem,” the pharmacy aims to provide premier services to residents in...
WorldFest returns to Louisville this Labor Day weekend
Louisville’s WorldFest kicks off Labor Day weekend with music, international food, vendors, and a parade celebrating the city’s diverse cultures.
Mom turns pain into action after losing son to suicide
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A mother is trying to turn her pain into a legacy to stop more families from feeling the impact of bullying. “I didn’t think my 12-year-old would be capable of committing suicide. I would never have dreamed of that, but here I am,” said Audra Upshaw, who lost her son, Silas Pollock, to...
Latin band aims to uplift immigrants at Louisville’s WorldFest amid enforcement anxiety
Local band and WorldFest performer Yapa! brings a blend of Latin and folk grooves to empower immigrant communities and beyond.
‘A part of it was our fault’: Mother of baby kidnapped while sleeping in...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A woman says her family lived through a nightmare Wednesday night when their SUV was stolen with their nine-month-old baby inside. Now she is sharing their story, hoping she can prevent other families from living through the agony she experienced. The mother, who is going by...
Louisville woman charged after flipping SUV with child inside
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville woman is facing several charges after she was involved in a rollover crash with a young child in the vehicle in the Limerick neighborhood late Wednesday night. Just before 10:30 p.m., a Louisville Metro Police officer responded to reports of a crash with injuries...
Downtown Louisville’s only gas station sold for millions of dollars
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A local investment group has purchased the only operating gas station in downtown Louisville. That's according to reporting from our partners at Louisville Business First. Bader's Food Mart at 300 S. First Street, along with a nearby property at 112 W. Jefferson Street, were recently sold...
LMPD: Man arrested after traffic stop ends in dangerous chase through west Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville man faces a dozen criminal charges after hitting multiple vehicles during a police chase late Wednesday night. Le’James Davis, 21, is charged with second-degree assault, wanton endangerment, fleeing or evading police, several counts of criminal mischief, tampering with physical...