Gun store to open in Louisville’s Highlands neighborhood early next year
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville resident Dustin McElroy is currently licensed to sell firearms from his home, but he plans to open a retail shop in the Highlands neighborhood sometime in January. According to our partners at Louisville Business First, McElroy -- the owner of Madden Firearms -- recently signed...
Neighbor describes scene as car crash turned into apartment fire
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Less than 24 hours after a car crash turned into an apartment fire, crews are assessing the damage left behind and families are figuring out what’s next. Reports say shortly after 4 p.m. Tuesday two cars collided in the intersection of Westport Road and Langdon...
Southern Indiana couple arrested after 10-month-old possibly exposed to drug
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A southern Indiana couple was arrested after a 10-month-old may have been exposed to an illegal drug. According to Indiana State Police, 37-year-old David Foutch and 25-year-old Angela Foutch were arrested Monday and charged with neglect of a dependent resulting in serious bodily injury...
Louisville group inviting west end neighborhoods to join holiday home decor contest
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville's Parkland and Park DuValle neighborhoods will soon be transformed into winter wonderlands. The Community Covenant Connection is hosting a Home Decor Contest. It's a friendly competition meant to spread joy, spark creativity and bring neighbors together. Residents are encouraged...
Mom who caused’miracle’ baby boy to die in Motel 6 bathtub after New Year’s...
Amber Winstead, a 36-year-old from Kentucky, received a nine-year prison sentence for the manslaughter death of her 3-month-old son, Ki’Arri Rayne Winstead, who drowned in a motel bathtub on January 1, 2025. She pleaded guilty in November 2025, with the sentence comprising seven years for manslaughter—serving 85%...
Kentucky State University shooting suspect appears in court; new details revealed
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The man accused of shooting two Kentucky State University (KSU) students, killing one and injuring the other, appeared in court Tuesday. ABC-affiliate WTVQ was in the courtroom for this appearance. Laura Marco, a detective with the Frankfort Police Department, said 48-year-old Jacob Bard's son, also...
Serial armed robbery suspect arrested
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Louisville Metro police have arrested a man who they say robbed three businesses at gunpoint. Shayne Darius Elfalan, 34, of Louisville, is being held at Louisville Metro Corrections on three counts of robbery, first degree. His bond has been set at $100,000 cash. The arrest...
Nearly 200 license plate readers keep watch on Louisville drivers. LMPD won’t say where...
When Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg presented his 2026 city budget, he touted drops in violent crime, including shootings and homicides, under his administration. The city was becoming safer, he said. But he pressed that they still needed to do more. Greenberg specifically singled out the need for more license...
Kentucky man dies after being rolled over by his rideshare
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WKRC) — A Kentucky man died after being run over by his rideshare driver. According to WLKY, authorities in Louisville responded to North Hite Avenue in Clifton Heights around 9:30 a.m. after receiving reports of a pedestrian being struck. Police told the outlet that the driver was...
Man shot inside Russell neighborhood liquor store
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A man is in the hospital after being shot inside a liquor store in the Russell neighborhood. His friend has also been arrested for drunk driving and shooting his gun in the air. The shooting happened just before 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16 at Lorie’s Liquors...

















