Louisville police warn of ‘door kick’ challenge
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Louisville Metro Police Department wants to warn families about a troubling trend on social media. It’s called the door kick challenge, and you may have seen reports coming from other states. Groups go up to doors in the middle of the night, violently kicking...
Winner hits Dainty 138 feet in 55th annual Dainty Fest Championship
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The 55th annual Dainty Fest Championship took place in the extreme heat, and barely beat the thunderstorms in Louisville's Schnitzelburg neighborhood Monday. People of all ages gathered to celebrate the tradition with food, music and the signature Dainty competition. The tradition goes back to the...
BlueOval SK Workers Approved To Unionize
Workers from the electric battery plant developing in Hardin County, BlueOval SK, are met with rallying chants by Louisville union supporters. Governor Andy Beshear was among other local politicians and leaders who joined BlueOvak SK workers at IBEW Local 369 off Preston Highway, as they garnered support to unionize....
Louisville reports another measles case
Louisville has confirmed a second case of the highly contagious measles, bringing the total cases in Kentucky to 14. Dr. Kris Bryant, the associate medical director at the Louisville health department and a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Norton Children’s Hospital, said the latest patient is “a known...
Officer Saves Child Choking On Hot Dog
A police officer happened to be in the right place at the right time. Corporal Lee Higginbotham of the Veterans Affairs Police Department says he pulled into a gas station to refuel. He immediately noticed a crowd of people making a lot of noise, so he ran over to find a 2-year-old child was choking on a hot dog.
Troubleshooters: Car warranty company Endurance Warranty faces class action lawsuit
JCPS families can check their student’s bus number, bus stop location, and estimated pick- up and drop- off times online. Court documents allege Brooks Houck was trying to sell or transfer several of his assets to shield them in the pending wrongful death lawsuit filed by Crystal Rogers' family.
Some Beechmont residents to receive free Boost by Kroger memberships
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Some of those living in the Beechmont neighborhood will be getting assistance with their groceries thanks to a new partnership between Kroger, South Louisville Community Ministries (SLCM) and Metro Councilwoman Betsy Ruhe. The program will give out 250 free one-year Boost memberships to those in...
These 2 Louisville restaurants just closed abruptly in the same week
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two Louisville restaurants under the same ownership just shuttered their doors within the same week. Last week, La Chasse on Bardstown Road abruptly closed after 10 years in business. The sign on their door said the following:. "We are sorry to inform you that effective immediately,...
Floyds Knobs 12U softball team headed to Little League World Series
FLOYDS KNOBS, Ind. (WDRB) -- A southern Indiana softball team is headed to the Little League World Series. For the second time ever, the Floyds Knobs Community Club 12U All-Stars are going to the LLWS. The team last went in 2017. "I think all the other times we definitely had...
Woman charged with DUI as man hit by 2 cars on Shelbyville Road remains...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Shelbyville, Kentucky, woman was arrested after police said she hit a man while driving drunk. Sherrie Martin, 31, was arrested early Sunday by Louisville Metro Police and charged with wanton endangerment and DUI. According to an arrest citation, Martin was driving drunk on Shelbyville...