Kentucky baby born at 1 pound goes home after 622 days
After 622 days in the hospital, a Kentucky baby—born at just around one pound—is finally going home.
‘Joyride’ revives Shawnee neighborhood’s roller skating legacy, celebrates community joy
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Roller skating is returning to Shawnee Park after nearly 50 years. “Joyride” takes place on Sept. 6 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Shawnee Park Road near the tennis courts. Joyride tributes the former Fountaine Ferry Roller Rink that once sat on Southwestern Parkway...
TARC enters negotiations with west Louisville group to sell Nia Center
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — West Louisville's Nia Center may soon be sold to a community nonprofit if negotiations succeed. On Tuesday, the Transit Authority of the River City (TARC) announced it had entered an exclusive negotiation period with the West Louisville Dream Team over the small business hub's sale. "The...
Floyd County drivers to pay new $30 wheel tax starting in 2026
FLOYD COUNTY, Ind. (WDRB) – Drivers in Floyd County will soon see an extra charge when renewing their vehicle registrations. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, all passenger vehicle owners in the county will be required to pay a $30 wheel tax. The fee will be collected at the license branch and is considered a user tax.
Louisville’s 2 big September music festivals expected to draw 370,000 people
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky Venues is preparing for a big September with more than $42 million in estimated economic impact from two massive music festivals in Louisville. In total, the Kentucky Exposition Center and Kentucky International Convention Center are expected to bring an overall economic impact of...
Man dies after being shot in Louisville’s Park DuValle neighborhood, police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man died after being shot in Louisville's DuValle neighborhood Monday evening. Aaron Ellis, a spokesman for Louisville Metro Police, said officers responded to a reported shooting at S. 32nd Street and Southern Avenue just before 8:30 p.m. Police found a man shot inside a vehicle....
Major insurance company terminates contract with Norton Healthcare
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A major insurance company has decided to terminate its contract with Norton Healthcare. In a letter from Monday, Norton said Cigna Healthcare ended the contract "despite [Norton's] diligent efforts to reach an agreement on fair and adequate reimbursements to provide quality care." The existing...
121st Kentucky State Fair closes, having record participation and family fun for all
The 121st Kentucky State Fair has officially closed its barn doors on a successful event, bringing together all 120 counties for 11 days of “All Things Kentucky, All In One Place.” This year’s event brought record participation in entries and unmatched prestige at the World’s Championship Horse Show.
Student brings knife to Fern Creek High School but didn’t make threat, principal says
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Fern Creek High School student faces disciplinary action after bringing a knife to school Tuesday. Principal Dr. Rebecca Nicolas said in a letter sent home to families a student reported to staff that another student might have a knife. School officials immediately followed District...
Louisville police investigating grandmother’s front porch groping
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Louisville Metro Police Department is investigating after a south Louisville woman said she was groped on her front porch by a stranger. The incident happened on Saturday at Jan Fletcher’s Maple Avenue home. Fletcher’s home doorbell camera captured video evidence of a man—who she believes...
