Jeffersonville Police chief steps down effective immediately. Here’s why.
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — Jeffersonville Police Chief Kenny Kavanaugh is stepping down as the department's leader, effective immediately. Kavanaugh, who has been in the role for 10 years, made the announcement Thursday afternoon. He said he will still be with the department, serving in his permanent rank of captain....
Brownie competition sparks culinary controversy at Kentucky State Fair
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A culinary controversy is stirring at the Kentucky State Fair after judges declined to award a first-place ribbon in the brownie baking competition, despite 37 entries. Sydney Hill, a 26-year-old nurse from Louisville, earned the only ribbon given — second place — in the contest. No...
Kentucky man arrested in violent robbery at barbershop
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky authorities arrested a man who they say was complicit in a violent robbery that happened in August 2024. Kevon White, 26, is facing several charges, including:. Possession of a handgun by a prohibited person. Complicity to robbery. Complicity to kidnapping. Complicity to wanton...
Louisville officer was driving 95 mph in a 45 mph zone before fatal wreck,...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville police officer was driving 95 miles per hour in a 45 mph zone on Fern Valley Road and didn't have her cruiser's lights and sirens activated when she was involved in a fatal crash April 2, according to investigative records. In addition, there was...
Clarksville Police provides update on cold case arrest
2nd former high ranking city official sues Louisville mayor claiming wrongful termination. Former Assistant Facilities Director Jessica Thornton claims Mayor Greenberg cut a deal with the Teamsters Union to fire her in exchange for their support during his campaign. Updated: 7 hours ago. Tracking some ups and downs...
SRO saves Jeffersonville middle school student who suffered cardiac arrest
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A story of school staff in Jeffersonville trained and ready to save a student’s life after his heart stopped. Officers, doctors and the young boy’s father say without that quick thinking, this rare medical emergency could have ended in tragedy. “I thought I was...
Syringes found in Jefferson County test positive for medetomidine
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Researchers at the University of Kentucky said they've found syringes in Jefferson County that tested positive for a common pet sedative. The drug, medetomidine, is a U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved sedative for pets. It’s often mixed with other illicit drugs such as fentanyl or heroin.
Sellersburg bus driver saved by neighbors and students after stroke while on route
SELLERSBURG, Ind. (WDRB) -- At dawn, an unspoken bond becomes apparent between the shadowy figures that line the streets of Sellersburg's Elk Run neighborhood, and the driver behind the big yellow bus that brings them into light. "We do put trust in our bus drivers," neighbor and father Chip Durbin...
Bellarmine freshmen give back to community through service projects for ‘Knights in Action’
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Bellarmine University students gave back to the community on Wednesday. More than 600 freshmen took part in service projects at more than 30 locations across Louisville for "Knights in Action." The service projects are part of Bellarmine's Week of Welcome orientation activities. "It allows...
Kentuckians finding relief from extreme heat
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Another round of dangerous heat is gripping the commonwealth, prompting Kentuckians to find relief where they can. Louisville Metro’s mobile hydration station is making the rounds on Tuesday, pouring cold water. “Hey, would you like some water?” Tristan Perry, who works for Metro’s Homeless...
