Louisville Metro Police hold memorial for fallen detective
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Dec. 24 marked seven years since a Louisville Metro Police detective was hit and killed by an impaired driver on I-64 near the Belvedere. On Tuesday, Christmas Eve, a memorial service was held in memory of Det. Deidre Mengedoht. Mengedoht was conducting a traffic stop when...
Store closing in west Louisville raises concerns about food access, shopping options
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Family Dollar store on West Broadway is preparing to close, leaving west Louisville residents with one less place to buy food and everyday essentials. Large red‑and‑white signs reading “Store Closing” and “Everything Must Go” are posted across the building, as the company winds down...
All lanes closed on I-65 in Bullitt County due to crash
BULLITT COUNTY, Ky. (WAVE) - All lanes on I-65 North in Bullitt County are closed due to what TRIMARC is reporting as a single-vehicle crash. The crash happened at 11:35 a.m. at the 118 mile marker, per TRIMARC, and the back-up is expected to last over an hour as crews work to clear the scene.
“Superchef” films pilot cooking show in Louisville
The celebrity chef launches a new show with unique dishes, guests along with local, regional, and national products highlighted. (Louisville, Ky) Darnell “Superchef” Ferguson announces that he will do a live taping for his new pilot show in Kentucky. The chef, author, and television personality says, 2026 will be the...
Woman accused of shoplifting from Shively Thornton’s appears in court
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The woman who was arrested on theft charges appeared in court Wednesday. Raniah Morris, 21, was arrested Tuesday after police say she shoplifted from a Thornton’s in Shively on Monday. According to the arrest report, Morris made a purchase at the Thornton’s and as she...
Portrait honors longtime Jefferson County Clerk Bobbie Holsclaw at Louisville’s Metro Hall
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Longtime Jefferson County Clerk Bobbie Holsclaw was honored at Louisville's Metro Hall on Tuesday with an official portrait. The painting was unveiled in the first floor hallway, which was renamed in her honor with a proclamation signed by Mayor Craig Greenberg and the head of Metro Council.
Exoneree pushes for compensation from state, plans to push back against other charges
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Dec. 19 marked 14 years since Kerry Porter Sr. was exonerated for a murder he did not commit. He said to this day, he is still dealing with the impacts, and hopes the state of Kentucky will do more to compensate people in his position. Porter...
Krampus comes to Louisville with folklore, artistry and a growing community
Louisville Krampus Celebration founder Steve Vessell shares the folklore behind Krampus, how the tradition took hold in Louisville, and what continues to draw people to the community surrounding this dark holiday icon.
Police attempting to identify armed robbery suspect in Kentucky
KENTUCKY — Shively police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a robbery suspect believed to be armed and dangerous. According to the Shively Police Department, a woman captured on surveillance video displayed a handgun during an altercation and stole items from a Thornton’s convenience store. Police did...
Man dead after early December collision in west Louisville
A man is dead after sustaining injuries during a Dec. 6 collision near the Russell and California neighborhoods, according to a news release from Louisville Metro Police. LMPD officers responded to a report of a person down near the intersection of South 18th Street and West Broadway in the evening of Dec. 6,...

















