Jefferson County schools face closures as board weighs tough budget cuts
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) has proposed big changes for several schools next year, including some closures and consolidations, to help right the district's $188 million deficit. Monday kicked off three days of feedback sessions hosted by the district to hear from impacted families,...
Louisville police not responding to non-injury accidents
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Several inches of heavy, wet snowfall overnight caused traffic issues Tuesday morning. Numerous crashes were reported on Louisville-area interstates and secondary roads, and drivers involved in non-injury crashes Tuesday will need to fill out an online report instead of calling for a police...
Louisville road crews continue to treat roads, drivers urged to use caution
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Snow turned Louisville into a winter wonderland overnight. Louisville Metro road crews are continuing to treat roadways early Tuesday morning. The Louisville Metro are received 4.8 inches of snow overnight. Metro Public Works started brining roadways on Monday ahead of the forecast. Brining...
Hidden in Louisville: A Classic Drive-In Serving a Wizzburger Locals Can’t Stop Craving
Tucked just off St Catherine St, Dizzy Whizz Drive-In is the kind of Louisville legend you stumble upon once and then crave forever. The neon, the car hop vibe after 11 am, and that saucy Wizzburger create a little time capsule that still feels deliciously current. Prices stay shockingly friendly while flavor stays...
Louisville filmmaker launches $10,000 grant to support Kentucky storytellers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- After years directing documentaries across the country, Louisville native Evan Mascagni is back home — and he’s investing in Kentucky storytellers. Mascagni has launched Slaughterhouse 502, a production company focused on local filmmaking, and created the Healing Fund — a $10,000 grant for...
Man Accused of Violently Injuring Girlfriend’s Child During Diaper Change; Toddler Hospitalized in Critical...
Louisville, Kentucky – A Kentucky man is facing severe felony charges after police say he caused life-threatening injuries to his girlfriend’s young child during a diaper change, leaving the victim hospitalized in critical condition. Officials allege the incident involved a level of force so extreme that medical...
Baby Chance, Born After Mother Was Declared Brain-Dead at 7 Weeks Pregnant, Still in...
LOUISVILLE, KY — The remarkable but heartbreaking story of Baby Chance, the infant delivered after his mother was declared brain-dead early in pregnancy, continues to capture national attention as his family struggles to cover his ongoing medical expenses. After spending months in intensive care, the baby now weighs...
Man hospitalized after being shot near the Highlands, Louisville police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Louisville Metro Police are investigating after a man was shot near the Highlands early Sunday morning. LMPD spokesperson Aaron Ellis said officers responded to a shooting victim who showed up at a hospital around 5 a.m. after being shot in the leg. The man was taken to UofL Hospital with...
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office advances community patrols, body cameras planned
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says new community patrols are still in the early stages, but are moving forward. On Monday, the office said its working with Metro Council to pinpoint areas with the most concerns -- from nuisance crimes to civil process warrants and even traffic issues.
‘Why are you messing with our children?’: JCPS holds forum on consolidation plans
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - For months now, JCPS leaders have been working through what they’re calling a budget crisis, amid a $188 million deficit. Part of their solution is a proposal to close and consolidate some schools, which has caused pushback from the communities it would impact. On Monday,...

















