Louisville Humana awards $12 million in grants to help seniors’ well-being
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- More than 40,000 seniors in Louisville live alone, facing the risks of social isolation that can increase dementia and self-harm. The Louisville Humana Foundation is awarding $12 million in grants nationwide to help seniors stay connected and maintain their well-being. About $1.5 million of...
Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central invites public to celebrate the life of Louisville veteran
RADCLIFF Ky. (WAVE) - A Kentucky veterans cemetery is asking for the public to come celebrate the life of a United States Navy veteran who lost his life last month. Veteran Terry Swanner, a resident of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sept. 7, 2025. He was born on November 4, 1956, in Louisville and proudly...
LMPD’s Non-Fatal Shooting Unit called to UofL Hospital for walk-in victim
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - After 2 p.m. Monday, according to officials, a man walked in to University of Louisville Hospital with a gunshot wound. Officers determined through investigation that the shooting had occurred a short time earlier in the 1000 block of South 28th Street. The victim is expected to...
KU and LG&E propose rate increases for Kentucky customers
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Rising prices can be seen everywhere — from the gas pump to the grocery store — and now, some Kentuckians could soon see higher utility bills. Kentucky Utilities (KU) and Louisville Gas and Electric (LG&E) have filed requests with the Kentucky...
Louisville officer named 40 Under 40 Awardee by international police association
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WBKO) — Officer DeAris Hoard of the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) has earned national recognition as a 40 Under 40 Awardee from the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). The award highlights rising leaders in law enforcement who demonstrate exceptional leadership,...
Louisville Metro Council Members host meeting to find new violence prevention approach
Nearly 200 community members gathered at the Goodwill Center in Louisville on Monday to voice concerns about one problem: violence.
New approach for Louisville’s homeless services team
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Metro Government's Homeless Engagement and Assessment Response Team is now known as HEART, which city officials said represents a more inclusive and balanced approach to addressing homelessness. Under the overpass on Northwestern Parkway, HEART team members prepared for another day of...
Zora’s Cradle aims to expand birthing resource access in Louisville
Shemika Whiteside discusses Louisville’s birthing care gaps and how Zora’s Cradle helps mothers and families thrive.
Community leaders call for grassroots solutions to Louisville gun violence
City data shows homicides, non-fatal shootings and carjackings are all down. But for the more than 200 people who filled a violence prevention meeting Monday, many say it doesn’t feel that way.
1 person rescued from burning home in Louisville’s Newburg neighborhood early Tuesday
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Firefighters rescued one person from a burning home in Louisville's Newburg neighborhood early Tuesday. According to a release from Asst. Chief Dewayne Hutchens with the Fern Creek Fire Department, fire officials were called to the 4200 block of Monticello Avenue just after 7 a.m. Fire...
