First Human West Nile Virus Case of 2025 Reported in Kentucky
The first human case of West Nile virus in Kentucky for 2025 was confirmed late last week. According to the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Kentucky’s first human case of West Nile virus for 2025 involves a Louisville resident. However, at this time, no additional information will be...
Inaugural ‘Roots of Change’ Summit inspires Louisville’s youth
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It was an open discussion at the Muhammad Ali Center for teens, by teens. After attending the City of Louisville's "Roots of Change" Youth Summit Aug. 2, 16-year-old Journey Hobbs said she can appreciate how much she's opened her eyes to her community. “Very educational, but...
Jefferson County Sheriff orders investigation into hair-pulling arrest of teen
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has opened an investigation into one of its reserve officers. It follows the arrest of a teen girl at the St. Joe’s Picnic Saturday. The deputy was recorded by a bystander pulling the girl’s hair to bring her to...
Police chief wants shooter off the street, calling him a ‘clear and present danger’
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A woman was shot and killed near S. 11th and W. Chestnut streets in Louisville outside Central High School, according to the Louisville Metro Police Department. LMPD said around 8 a.m. at 10th and Chestnut Streets, shots were fired near several people going to school and...
Louisville drivers to see detours, closures for months due to KFC Yum! Center construction
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The KFC Yum! Center recently announced some upgrades ahead of their 15th anniversary, but the projects are going to impact drivers on 3rd Street. To complete the reconstruction of the new roof, a large crane will have to be placed on the lower part of South 3rd Street, temporarily closing...
New antique mall to open in Louisville on Bardstown Road next spring
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A new antique mall is set to open in Louisville next year. America's Antique Mall is planning to open at 5252 Bardstown Road in the spring 2026, according our partners at Louisville Business First based on information from the company's website. The antique store will occupy...
Teacher discovers K-9 training drugs left behind by deputy at southern Indiana school
CORYDON, IN. (WDRB) -- A southern Indiana sheriff confirmed it was his deputy who left drugs at a school following a training exercise. Harrison County Sheriff Nick Smith said the incident happened Tuesday before classes began at Corydon Central Junior High School. Law enforcement agencies were at the school last...
Kentucky moving company barred from business after theft accusations
One customer described their loss as the "equivalent to a fire."
Video shows Louisville tow lot workers taking items from impounded cars
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Two Louisville Metro Police Department tow lot employees were caught on surveillance video taking items from vehicles headed for auction, but prosecutors said they won't face criminal charges. Emily Howell, a customer at one of the auctions, said she noticed something was missing from the...
Louisville Zoo welcomes 2 new koalas via UPS special delivery
The Louisville Zoo welcomed koalas, Chuckels and Myalla, courtesy of a UPS special delivery during a journey that organizers are calling, "Operation Boomerang."
