Federal funding cuts could be felt at Kentucky libraries
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rural libraries across Kentucky will have to make some tough decisions after federal funding cuts threaten their budget. Of Kentucky’s 120 counties, almost 80 counties only have one library. “So what that means for our population is that no matter where you live in our...
Authorities identify 69-year-old man in wheelchair killed while crossing Preston Highway
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A 69-year-old man died Monday night after he was trying to cross Preston Highway in a wheelchair. The Louisville Metro Police Department said officers responded just before 10 p.m. June 16 to a pedestrian hit in the 5700 block of Preston Highway. The Jefferson County Coroner's...
Troubleshooters: Caterer of “pop-up party” cited by Metro ABC
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Louisville Metro ABC has cited the caterer for Saturday’s “illegal pop-up party”. Stella’s Venue on River Road was hosting an event on Saturday night with a crowd that grew into several hundred, topping 1,000 both inside and outside the venue at one point in the night. Metro ABC officers said...
Prosecutor expected to present case based on circumstantial evidence in the death of Crystal...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — When Brooks Houck goes to trial next week, the prosecution will be working to prove to a jury that he killed Crystal Rogers. But without a body, that can be an uphill battle in the legal system. Although a conviction may prove difficult, Special Prosecutor Shane...
A station on the Underground Railroad in New Albany hosts a Juneteenth celebration
NEW ALBANY, In. (WDRB) -- A historic church in New Albany will host a Juneteenth celebration. WDRB's Keith Kaiser visited the landmark that was a station on the Underground Railroad. The Town Clock Church, now the Second Baptist Church in New Albany, was constructed in 1852 as Second Presbyterian Church....
3 men arrested in Louisville chop shop bust at Valley Station auto shop
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville police arrested three men in connection to what officials said was a chop shop running out of an auto repair shop in Valley Station. According to an arrest citation, officers began a search warrant June 2 at 9213 Dixie Highway, which is listed as Supreme Automotive Service and...
Louisville Zoo announces arrival of 2 animals
Two new animals have arrived at the Louisville Zoo. On Wednesday, the zoo announced that a 2-year-old Masai giraffe named Josie and a 7-year-old maned wolf named Jessie had a new home.
Tornado Watch expanded across our area
The previously mentioned tornado watch has been expanded, as expected, to include more counties in our viewing area ahead of the storms rolling in later today. This is in effect until 9PM EDT. Here's who is now included:. Here's more on the expanded watch from the SPC:. * Effective this...
Corbin police believe missing 17-year-old could be in Louisville
HAVE YOU SEEN HER? Jayden Seigler, 17, was last seen on Friday, June 15, in the Maple Lane and Sherwood Drive area.
Driver Jumps 20 Feet from Burning Truck Before It Explodes and Plunges Off Overpass...
The incident occurred on Interstate 65 near downtown Louisville, Kentucky on June 13