Pump prices see slight rise as summer winds down
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Gas prices in west central Kentucky jumped by six cents over the past week to $2.83 per gallon, according to an AAA news release. AAA added the national average also went up by three cents to $3.16. However, both averages are still lower than a year ago, when the average price per gallon was $2.98...
Charlestown man arrested, accused of driving 117mph in a 55mph zone while intoxicated
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A Clark County man has been arrested and accused of driving over 60 miles per hour over the speed limit while intoxicated. According to Indiana State Police, around 3:45 p.m. on Sunday on State Road 62 near Charlestown, a trooper clocked a car heading eastbound at 117 mph in a 55 mph zone....
Neighbors and businesses preparing for blasting on Watterson Expressway
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Blasting is set to begin in the next phase of a huge highway improvement project. The end goal is to widen I-264 near Brownsboro Road and reconstruct the interchange near the site of the new V.A. Hospital. Officials say accomplishing this will increase highway capacity and safety.
LMPD Detective hurt in apartment fire started by 2 juveniles
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WBKO) - A Louisville Metro Police detective is being treated at UofL hospital for smoke inhalation and minor burns after trying to evacuate residents from a burning apartment building on Saturday. According to LMPD, officers responded to an apartment fire at the 550 Apartments on Saturday, August...
Parents voice concerns over proposal to teach Bible lessons
OLDHAM COUNTY, Ky. — A Kentucky school district is navigating a new state law that deals with religious-based lessons off school property during the school day. Students in Oldham County could leave school early for Bible lessons. The proposal is under a new state law allowing schools to use...
Man wins historic $1.5M jackpot at Caesars Southern Indiana casino
ELIZABETH, Ind. — Caesars Southern Indiana casino is celebrating a major jackpot winner who turned an ordinary night into a historic moment. In a news release Tuesday, officials said after nearly three decades of visiting the casino in Elizabeth, Ind., James B. finally hit the ultimate jackpot. James was...
Fern Creek dentist office hosting free dentistry day
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A dentist's office in Fern Creek will host a free dentistry day. On Saturday, Sept. 6, Dental Care at Cedar Crossing is hosting the clinic to educate people who may not have been to the dentist in a long time due to financial restraints. Residents in...
LMPD: Alleged vandal caught after putting his Instagram handle in graffiti
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A man was arrested for vandalism at local businesses and a church. Louisville Police were able to track him down after they say he spraypainted his Instagram handle at the scenes. The first incident occurred in late July. According to officials they were called to the...
Kentucky State Police Traffic Safety Checkpoint for August 2025
CAMPBELLSBURG, KY – The Kentucky State Police Post 5 in Campbellsburg, which provides coverage for Oldham, Henry, Trimble, Carroll, Gallatin, and Owen counties, will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints at approved locations in accordance with Kentucky State Police Policy. These checkpoints will be...
Pedestrian hit by car on sidewalk at Kentucky State Fair; 71-year-old charged
An arrest citation alleged that someone tried to stop him by holding on to the mirror of the car, but he continued to drive on the sidewalk.