Man sentenced in fatal shooting of co-worker at Shepherdsville GFS distribution center
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The man convicted of shooting and killing a co-worker at a Shepherdsville food distribution center has learned his sentence. Corey Rowland pleaded guilty, but mentally ill, to murder and assault in the 2023 fatal shooting of Charles Puckett, Jr. Rowland shot Puckett and another man at...
Female dies after apartment fire in Louisville’s Algonquin neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A female died after a fire broke out at an apartment in Louisville's Algonquin neighborhood on Saturday morning. Louisville Fire Capt. Donovan Sims said in a statement that crews responded to a reported structure fire in the 1600 block of S. 11th Street at 7:40 a.m.
KFC reviving legendary flavor after years of fan requests
Louisville, Kentucky — KFC is bringing back its Original Honey BBQ, a cult classic flavor first introduced in the late 1990s. Starting Oct. 6, fans can enjoy the sweet and smoky sauce on all their KFC favorites, including classic chicken pieces, tenders and the KFC Chicken Sandwich. Fans have...
Two women killed in early morning shooting in South Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two women are dead after a shooting in Louisville Sunday morning. Officers responded to reports of a shooting on E Southland Blvd in South Louisville, near the airport. It happened at around 4:15 a.m. Saturday at the Americana Apartments. Despite life saving efforts, EMS pronounced both...
LMPD carries out multiple drug busts, cites impact on violent crime reduction
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - LMPD has recently taken to social media about multiple drug busts throughout the metro. While officers say busts of this size happen a few times a month, working to keep illegal drugs out of the community is a daily endeavor. Almost eight ounces of heroin, a...
‘I had seven diamond rings in that house’: Grandma’s home stolen in rare deed...
Fifty years after Dorothy Tarpin bought her home in Parkland, it was taken over in June using a quitclaim deed—a method usually used for property transfers between people who know each other well or are related. “I called my niece and told her I dreamed it,” Tarpin told WHAS11....
Arrest citation: Tracking device leads LMPD to their latest copper theft arrest
Saturday, LMPD arrested two men, Daniel Bentley and Robert Kelly, for allegedly stealing copper wire near I-65 and the Gene Snyder. The arrest citation said officers worked with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and tracked the wire, following a tracking device that was with the wire. Police said the...
Driver in fatal wreck takes plea deal
SALYERSVILLE – The driver in a fatal wreck that occurred last October has taken a plea deal in the case. On September 26, Sarah Spurling, 34, of Louisville, signed a plea deal with the Commonwealth Attorney’s office, pleading guilty to vehicular homicide (Class B felony); first-degree wanton endangerment (Class D...
LMPD says traffic stop in Louisville leads to major arrest
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville man is facing multiple charges after police say they found firearms, drugs, ammunition, and other items during a traffic stop this week. According to a citation from Louisville Metro Police, officers pulled over 36-year-old Tommie Roberson around 6:35 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, on...
Louisville museum CEO speaks after video of guest wearing slave shackles gains attention
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The CEO of a Louisville museum is calling the attention they’re receiving “hits of compassion” after a video showing a woman having slave shackles put on her gained millions of views on their social media pages. The Roots 101 Museum takes people on...
