‘It’s tragic’: Shooting death of 8-year-old sparks gun safety discussion
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The recent death of an 8-year-old has reignited a conversation on firearm safety. “It's tragic," said Quinton Johnson, lead trainer of organization Armed and Educated, which works to teach gun safety and responsibility. "It hurts everybody's feelings; people connected to the family and in the...
Clarksville Police say ‘see you later’ to alligator
CLARKSVILLE, Ind. (WAVE) - Clarksville Police took to social media to warn pet owners to make sure all pets are accounted for after they found a small alligator. Police didn’t provide any information about where the creature was found or how they discovered him. “Friendly reminder -When you move,...
KY kids need better public schools, not to miss class for religious indoctrination |...
Across America, children are leaving public, taxpayer-funded schools and being driven to churches. There, they receive “moral education” and study Bible verse. Despite claims of interdenominational teaching, adults there —who are not required to have teaching credentials — tell students that divorce is a sin, and to...
Louisville packaging facility to close, layoff nearly 100 workers. What to know
A Louisville packaging facility is closing, affecting its nearly 100 employees. Memphis-based International Paper is closing its Louisville facility , 4400 Progress Blvd., the company announced in a news release. The company also announced it will close a Compton, California, packaging facility that employs 125...
Person found dead at scene of southern Indiana house fire
GEORGETOWN, Ind. — A person was found dead early Tuesday morning after a house fire in southern Indiana. At about 12:30 a.m., Georgetown Township Fire and Highlander Fire Protection District crews responded to a fire in the 200 block of Sheri Drive in Georgetown, according to a news release.
Shelter-in-place lifted after chemical spill in Jeffersonville ‘contained’
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — A chemical spill in southern Indiana prompted a brief shelter-in-place order with authorities asking the public to avoid the area. The Clark County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) said the chemical spill happened near POSCO in the 5100 block of Loop Road on Tuesday. Officials said the...
Louisville park rangers, police make arrests after local parks hit with vandallism
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- At least two people were arrested over the last month, accused of causing thousands of dollars of damage at Louisville parks. Mayor Craig Greenberg praised the work of the city's Park Ranger Program, as well as the Louisville Metro Police Department, when announcing progress on reducing...
Louisville middle school helps provide Thanksgiving meals to 55 families in need
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Students and staff at a Louisville middle school stepped in to help local families in need enjoy their Thanksgiving without needing to worry about money or having too many mouths to feed. After a weeks-long food drive at Olmsted Academy North, 55 families will receive something...
Walk-in rally held to support Jefferson County Teachers Association members
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Jefferson County Teachers Association hosted a walk-in event Tuesday at Bates Elementary School. They are fighting for student-centered investments from JCPS. Some issues JCTA is fighting for include more learning time and less testing for students. The group also wants educators to have...
Intense Debate: ‘Unemployed and Homeless’ – UPS Workers Uncertain About Return Timeline Following Crash
wdrb.com - 11/14/2025 08:37:00 PM. It has been over ten days since a fatal UPS plane crash occurred in Louisville, Kentucky, leaving many families and workers jobless and homeless. The crash site and surrounding businesses remain inaccessible due to ongoing investigations, leaving many in a state of uncertainty....
