Historic neighborhood building a future with affordable housing
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — One of Louisville’s most historic neighborhoods is breaking ground and building a future with affordable housing. Smoketown Community Land Trust broke ground on their first house at Hancock Street on Saturday, July 19. The city of Louisville said it’s the start of a new era...
Man shot in Louisville’s Shawnee neighborhood, police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man was taken to the hospital after being shot in the Shawnee neighborhood late Sunday morning. Matthew Sanders, a spokesman for Louisville Metro Police, said officers responded at 11 a.m. on a reported shooting in the 100 block of N 38th Street. Police found a...
Tasha White murder suspect to appear in Louisville court Monday afternoon
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The man accused of killing a Louisville woman who was missing nearly a week before her body was found is expected in court Monday afternoon. U.S. Marshals arrested Jamie Shelby last week in Jeffersonville for the murder of Tasha White. Police say the two were in a relationship.
Woman arrested after dead dog, 2 other animals found neglected inside Louisville home
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville woman is facing serious charges after three animals were found improperly cared for inside her home. The St. Matthews Police Department arrested Kenya Simms, 46, on Sunday. She is charged with felony torture of a dog or cat and second-degree cruelty to animals, which is a misdemeanor.
Southern Indiana woman pulled over for speeding while driving ice cream truck, then arrested...
TELL CITY, Ind — A southern Indiana ice cream truck driver was pulled over for speeding Thursday and then arrested for drug possession and alleged impairment. According to a release from the Tell City Police Department, on July 17, an officer pulled over a speeding ice cream truck on State Road 237.
15-year-old starts fundraiser to support Norton Children’s Hospital patients
Knowing how to drive a bus may be an obvious part of the job based on the title, but one applicant talks about how impactful of a career this can really be. SOKY Center adds two new defibrillators to facility. Updated: Jul. 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM CDT. The American...
Advocates hold funeral procession for Blenheim Forest amid gas pipeline construction
A local group took a big step in making homeownership accessible while keeping the integrity of one of Louisville’s most historic neighborhoods. Louisville Police alert residents to new way thieves are targeting cars. Updated: Jul. 19, 2025 at 10:58 PM EDT. Police say that Dodge vehicles are specifically vulnerable.
One person dead following vehicle crash in Kentucky
KENTUCKY — A woman was killed in a crash early Sunday morning in the Portland neighborhood, according to the Louisville Metro Police Department. Officers responded to the scene around 1:30 a.m. at the intersection of Bank and 20th Streets. According to LMPD’s preliminary investigation, a vehicle was traveling east on...
Indiana man arrested over threats, assault at local business
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — An Indiana man has been arrested after making threats to a local business. Jeffersonville Police responded to a call at Kenco Logistics in Charlestown, IN, where an employee had made gun violence threats and physically assaulted a supervisor before leaving the building. Officers identified the man...
LMPD officer Nick Wilt honored as Grand Marshal in Oldham County Day Parade
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A local hero served as the Grand Marshal in the Oldham County Day Parade Saturday. LMPD officer Nick Wilt was shot in the head while responding to the mass shooting at Old National Bank in April 2023. Nick continues to recover and, although his progress is slow, he remains dedicated.