Cars crash into a Portland bakery days before the grand opening
Two cars crashed into a new bakery in the Portland neighborhood just days before its scheduled grand opening, causing damage to the building and delaying the opening. Just days before a new bakery in the Portland neighborhood was going to open its doors, two cars crashed into them instead. Sugar...
Bullitt County sees tourism boost as Kentucky breaks record
BULLITT COUNTY, Ky. — Kentucky’s tourism industry had its biggest year yet, with more than $14 billion flowing into the state’s economy, according to Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky. Beshear said more than 81 million people visited Kentucky last year, marking the fourth straight record-breaking year for the industry.
Gun trainers prepare for bill lowering Kentucky’s concealed carry age to go into effect...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - This Wednesday will mark the day several state laws passed this session will go into effect. Among them is one impacting the age people can carry a gun. People 18 to 20 can already openly carry in Kentucky, they just haven’t been able to concealed carry....
Staff members in multiple departments let go over budget restraints
Eighty-five staff positions at the University of Louisville have been eliminated since January 2026. The reduction in staff comes after a series of budget difficulties expressed by U of L officials. Of the affected academic units, Arts and Sciences lost nine staff members, Kent School of Social Work lost six...
These 10 Enormous Kentucky Thrift Stores Make Shopping A Full-Day Treasure Hunt
Let me warn you before you commit to this list. These are not quick errands, and your afternoon plans will not survive. Kentucky hides some truly massive thrift stores, the kind with aisles that seem to multiply while you shop. One sells by the pound from giant rolling bins. Another...
Win Tickets to One of America’s Biggest Classic Car Shows
The NSRA Street Rod Nationals returns to Louisville this August with thousands of classic cars, live entertainment, vendors, and more.
Families of mass shooting victims push forward in suit against River City Firearms
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Families of the victims of the Old National Bank mass shooting are continuing their lawsuit against River City Firearms, the gun store that sold the weapon used in the attack. Attorneys were in Jefferson County court Monday for a hearing focused on two motions: one seeking...
Suspect changes plea in murder of Louisville jail officer
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — One of the suspects charged in the death of a Louisville jail officer changed his plea Monday. Anthony Trabue, 37, was arrested after a brief standoff with police March 27, 2025, in connection with the fatal shooting of Michael Wehdah, an officer at the Louisville Metro Department of Correction
Two JCPS school board candidates filed in wrong districts
The candidates don’t live in the districts they seek to represent. Under state law, they’re not eligible.
Metro Planning Commission asked to consider change to zoning for new alcohol businesses
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A long-running debate over bars and liquor licenses in Louisville’s Highlands could resurface as Metro leaders look for new ways to slow the growth of alcohol-related businesses. Now, Metro Council has asked the Planning Commission to consider adding new restrictions through the zoning code, af

















