Pentagon identifies 4 of the 6 troops killed in drone strike in US-Iran conflict
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Four of the six U.S. military personnel killed so far in the conflict in Iran have been identified. Since the initial strike on Iran early Saturday morning, the U.S. military has confirmed six deaths of American service members. In addition, three people were killed in the United Arab...
‘I’ll be back’ | UofL graduate remains hopeful while recovering from Louisville shooting
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Tyler Bright stopped to fill up his car and was left with a life-changing injury. The recent University of Louisville graduate is continuing to find his strength after being shot Jan. 11, 2026, at a gas station in Louisville's Park Hill neighborhood. "It's been surreal...
Iranians in Kentucky weigh fear, hope after Khamenei’s death
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — For Iranian Louisville residents like Naeim Torkian, the Feb. 28 death of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei brought on mixed emotions. Iranians in Kentucky said the death of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei brings both relief and uncertainty. Naeim Torkian said his family in...
IHOP is giving away free pancakes for National Pancake Day. Here’s when to get...
IHOP is once again declaring the first Tuesday of March as its own National Pancake Day , and that means you can get a free short stack of pancakes on March 3 at its participating restaurants in the U.S. Some other restaurants celebrate National Pancake Day on Sept. 26 . This is IHOP's 21st anniversary of its...
Kentucky teen turns sneaker side hustle into $400K-a-year business
A teen who started a side hustle selling his old sneakers is earning $400,000 a year - after selling more than 3,000 pairs. Ethan Skees, 18, was a high school sophomore when he realized he’d outgrown most of his shoes. Instead of tossing them, he listed them online on...
JCPS proposal cuts positions, reduces workdays for staff serving students with disabilities
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A Jefferson County Public Schools proposal would cut positions and reduce workdays for staff who serve students with disabilities. It's part of the Jefferson County Board of Education's effort to address what is projected to be a $188 million budget shortfall in the district's 2026-27 budget.
Man hospitalized after being shot multiple times near downtown Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – A man was hospitalized after a shooting near downtown Louisville on Saturday evening. Louisville police said officers responded around 7:54 p.m. on Feb. 28 to reports of a shooting in the area of 2nd and York. When they arrived, they found a man who had been shot in the leg, stomach and...
Families with loved ones buried at Louisville Cemetery hear from owner, get answers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A group of people with loved ones buried at the Louisville Cemetery are finally getting some answers after months of wondering why the grounds haven’t been taken care of. After several people realized the gravesites at the cemetery weren’t being taken care of, they formed...
Ramp to Watterson from I-65 re-opened after crashed semi-truck
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A semi-truck crash on the ramp from I-65 south onto the Watterson shut down the ramp to traffic for several hours. According to TRIMARC, the crash happened around 5:20 a.m. and impacted traffic for over five hours before crews were able to clear it.
Ford recalls 4.3 million vehicles, many made in Kentucky. What we know
Ford Motor Co. , the Detroit-based automaker, has issued recalls for more than 4.3 million vehicles — including many made at its two Kentucky plants. The maker of America's best-selling truck is one of Kentucky's largest employers, with some 11,000 employees between its Ford Kentucky Truck Plant and the smaller...

















