Deadly wrecks drive push for speed limit change on Kentucky Highway 44
BULLITT COUNTY, Ky. (WDRB) — Safety changes could be coming to Kentucky Highway 44 in Bullitt County following several serious crashes in just the last few months. Highway 44 runs about 20 miles across Bullitt County. Data from Kentucky State Police shows there were 514 wrecks last year on the road, causing 119 injuries and two deaths. As of March 2, when WDRB News reported on the most recent fatal crash...
Louisville business owner says scammers drained his account, leaving just 44 cents
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A Louisville business owner was left with nothing but cents after he was hit by scammers who stole thousands of dollars from his account. Robby Samples has owned Rob's Services for eight years, offering lawncare and landscaping services. But now, he's spending much of his time trying to recover the money he lost to scammers in February.
Mike Battaglia, long time oddsmaker at Churchill Downs, retires with words of advice to...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Mike Battaglia has been setting the morning-line odds at Churchill Downs since 1974. But after 51 years at the track, he decided to retire. Churchill Downs made the announcement Friday in a brief press release that said, “Battaglia has been responsible for setting the morning line odds at Churchill Downs since 1974, a role that made him one of the most recognizable figures...
5 Womens-Only Adult Camp Adventures to Check Out
There are only a handful of adult women-only summer camps in the US. I found five that are all very different but all sound very cool. Let's take a look at what might be the best fit for you!
‘Don’t fall for it.’ | Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office warns of scams targeting Louisville...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Scammers are finding new ways to target vulnerable populations across the nation. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office warned Tuesday that if an unknown number calls or texts you and asks for money quickly to resolve an issue, it’s likely a scam. “[Scammers] study human...
Louisville businesses still struggling 5 months after deadly UPS plane crash
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Saturday marks five months since a UPS plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, killing 15 people, including three pilots. Some businesses near the crash site are shutting down, while others are relocating. A few remain open but are barely holding...
Man arrested for cleaver attack told police he owns all of Louisville, attacked man...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A Louisville man was arrested for attempted murder in what police said was a racially motivated attack on another man, who did not speak English. Jeremiah Page is charged with attempted murder and first degree assault after attacking a man on Preston Highway with a cleaver on Monday, April 6.
North Carolina-based Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen plans 1st Kentucky location in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A new restaurant will bring a taste of the Carolinas to Louisville's food scene. Asheville, North Carolina,-based Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen and Bar plans to open a location on Ballardsville Road, next to the new Publix Supermarket, according to our partners at Louisville Business First.
How has cost of living changed in KY’s 2 largest cities? It fell in...
Lexington’s cost of living increased from 2024 to 2025, while Louisville residents saw a slight decrease. That’s according to a new report by financial website SmartAsset, which named Lexington the 104th location nationally for increase in cost of living over a one-year period in its March 16 report “Where Cost of Living Increased and Decreased Most – 2026 Study.” The report found the city had an increase of...
Herds of (fake) massive, pink snails are inching toward Louisville. Here’s why
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — If you happen to find yourself driving near Louisville, you may just come across some giant, pink snails. The snails are art installations that normally dot the hills of the nearby Woodland Farm, owned by Laura Lee Brown and Steve Wilson. For the next month, the...















