Louisville couple wins big playing lottery using numbers that are meaningful to them
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville couple won big playing the lottery recently, and they used numbers that were special to them to do it. The couple, who asked to remain anonymous, matched all four white ball winning numbers and the Cash Ball from a Kentucky Lottery Cash Ball 225, earning them the $225,000 top prize.
Louisville investigators honored after identifying suspect in 2015 arson that killed 3
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Members of the Louisville Fire Department's Arson Bureau are being honored for solving a cold case from ten years ago. In July 2015, firefighters were called early in the morning to a fire at a three-story building on South 2nd Street. Several people were trapped inside apartments, and the...
Louisville police arrest man accused of cutting communication wire
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville man has been arrested for cutting communication wiring. In a news release, Louisville Metro Police said an AT&T technician noticed "unusual movement" in overhead lines and saw Brian Hampton, 44, "actively tampering with the wiring." The technician called police, who responded...
Beloved Louisville restaurant reopens after moving from Mid City Mall
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A beloved restaurant in Louisville has officially reopened in its new location after leaving Mid City Mall several weeks ago. Ramen House announced Wednesday the business is back open and ready to serve. Its now located at 204 South Spring Street in the Irish Hill neighborhood.
Louisville officials want state to fast-track Youth Detention Center renovations
Louisville Metro Council will vote on the resolution asking the state to “expedite” the reopening next Thursday.
A Derby-sized traffic problem expected as 3 events combine for big crowds
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Proudly calling itself “America’s Loudest Rock & Metal Festival,” the noise from Louder than Life is not a concern for city officials this weekend. It’s the traffic. Saturday, September 20, 2025, is shaping up to be a perfect storm of congestion. It...
International grocery chain to open new store in east Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A new international grocery store is opening up in east Louisville. According to our partners at Louisville Business First, Saraga International Grocery plans to open up the grocery chain by the beginning of February. Miranda Construction is expected to begin work at the end of September...
Tuition-free Bezos Academy preschool launches in Louisville’s Russell neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The first of three new Bezos Academy preschools is now open in the Louisville area. The preschools -- inspired by Montessori's preschool programs -- offer free tuition to families in need. They're located in the Fairdale, Okolona and Russell neighborhoods. City and state leaders, including...
Police Crushed A Dodge Hellcat To Teach Everyone A Lesson
Authorities in Louisville are trying to discourage street racing and takeovers
Louisville teenager named finalist for prestigious national STEM award
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville student is being celebrated as a finalist in a national STEM competition. Owen Park, a student at St. Francis of Assisi School on Bardstown Road, is a finalist in the 2025 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge, the nation's premier middle school STEM competition.
