Morning Briefing: Kentucky lawmaker blocking U.S. involvement in Iran, Louisville wins elimination game and...
Good morning, Kentucky. Here's what you need to know today. Another day, another chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could be strong to severe late in the day today. All hazards will be possible with wind and flooding being the main threat. Highs will be in the 80s. Around...
Louisville’s health department investigating complaints of mice at 2nd local Kroger store
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Complaints about mice have been reported at a second Louisville-area Kroger store. Louisville's health department said it received complaints about the store on La Grange Road in eastern Jefferson County on May 5, June 6 and June 9. Each time the health department investigated, no...
Neighbors urge action as safety concerns grow in Algonquin
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — At Algonquin Park, there have been renewed concerns of safety after gunfire broke out in the area on back-to-back weekends. Neighbors who live in the Algonquin neighborhood said shootings that happened on consecutive weekends near the park have raised concerns over public safety. Metro Councilwoman...
Jeffersonville’s Schimpff’s Confectionery wins national candy store award
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Known for its chocolates and cinnamon red hots, Jeffersonville's Schimpff's Confectionery was named the Best Candy Store in America 2025 by USA Today. In a news release Wednesday, Schimpff's announced the honor that followed an online vote by the public to pick the best candy store...
New Kentucky tourism trail showcases Black history and heritage
LOUISVILLE — Gov. Andy Beshear joined state tourism officials, historians and the CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center in downtown Louisville Monday to unveil a new statewide tourism trail showcasing Kentucky’s Black history and heritage. The Kentucky African American Heritage Trail highlights 57 sites, ranging from Hotel...
Louisville bar announces permanent closure after 6 years in Germantown
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville bar will close permanently after six years in the city's Germantown neighborhood. ShopBar, a bar and boutique at the corner of Barret and Highland avenues, will close its doors Monday, June 30, co-owners Natasha Sud and Gerald Dickerson announced on social media Monday. "Thanks...
Be aware of street closures for Kentuckiana Pride Festival and Parade
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Hundreds of people will take to the streets in NuLu this weekend for the Kentuckiana Pride Festival and Parade. The event is happening this Saturday, June 21, from Noon to 10 p.m. and that means there will be street closures, restricted access and no parking in the area for most of the day.
Louisville residents call for transparency, accountability in LMPD oversight monitor
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — While a federal consent decree is no longer looming over the Louisville Metro Police Department, city leaders are moving forward with a new layer of oversight. The Louisville Metro Council is in the process of hiring an independent monitor to oversee LMPD’s activities, and residents...
LMHA workers petition against privatization of public housing jobs
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Maintenance workers at the Louisville Metro Housing Authority (LMHA) delivered a petition Tuesday, claiming the LMHA is outsourcing city jobs and demanding the organization put a stop to it. Louisville Housing Authority workers testified at the LMHA Board meeting, calling on board members to protect...
Councilman seeks more violence prevention spending
The Administrative Office of the Courts hopes to bring this training to all 120 Kentucky counties. Several roads impassable in Washington County, Ky. due to flash flooding. The Washington County, Kentucky Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to stay home and stay off the roads during the flash flood warning.
