Man Arrested After Stabbing At Ford Plant
A man was arrested after an alleged stabbing at Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant Friday, according to the Louisville Metro Police Department. LMPD spokesperson Dwight Mitchell said officers responded to the plant on Chamberlain Lane around 8 a.m. on a report of a stabbing that had happened earlier in the morning.
Waggin’ Tail on the Waterfront raises funds for animals in need
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- It was a dog day of spring at Waterfront Park Sunday in downtown Louisville. Waggin' Tail on the Waterfront, hosted by Kentucky Humane Society, raises funds for animals in need. The dog-friendly event was held at Waterfront Park's Festival Plaza on 231 Witherspoon Street. "It's great....
Louisville commit Jon Adams highlights brotherhood during official visit
Louisville linebacker commit Jon Adams made his official visit with his future school over the weekend. The 6-foot-3, 216-pound prospect from Chiefland, Fla., committed to Louisville on Nov. 27, 2024. He's one of 14 commitments in Louisville's 2026 recruiting class. He's made previous visits at UofL, but an official...
Dog-friendly festival returns to Waterfront Park for 31st year
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Dubbed “Louisville’s favorite dog-friendly festival,” the Waggin’ Tail on the Waterfront returned for its 31st year. Animal lovers and their pets gathered at Waterfront Park’s Festival Plaza on Sunday for the event hosted by the Kentucky Humane Society. Families enjoyed live...
Louisville doctor shares summer safety tips to prevent drowning, heat illness in kids
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- As the weather gets warmer and pools are now open kids are more at risk of drowning and heat-related illnesses. Dr. Heather Felton, a pediatrician at Norton Children's Hospital, says drowning is the No. 1 cause of death in children ages 1-4 and children that young can drown in as little as...
Multivehicle crash leaves 5 injured, causes shut down of I-265 South
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Around 2 p.m. at Sunday afternoon, reports of a multi-vehicle accident came in on I-265 southbound near I-71. Three cars collided, resulting in the rollover of a Ford Expedition. A total of 5 people were transported to the hospital following the accident, all with non-life-threatening injuries.
Crash in Meade County leaves 1 dead, 2 fighting for life in hospital
A crash in Meade County on Saturday night led to a 20-year-old Battletown man being killed, with a passenger in his car and the driver of another vehicle flown to a Louisville hospital in critical condition.
Louisville Fire celebrates 167 years, opens firefighter applications
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville Fire Department is celebrating its 167th birthday Sunday. Louisville Fire Capt. Donovan Sims said the department is the third oldest professional department in the country. It started with three houses and 65 firefighters with 28 horses and three steam engines serving around...
NWS forecaster explains how tornadoes get their rating
A lead forecaster with the National Weather Service branch in Louisville told LEX18 the path to determine a tornado's rating starts with the damage.
Louisville celebrates ‘The Greatest’ at annual Muhammad Ali Festival
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- People of all ages gathered in downtown Louisville Sunday as the city celebrated the greatest. Sunday was the annual Muhammad Ali Festival Carnival. Each year thousands of people attend the event. It was a day of games, inflatables, free activities, face painting, and performances. There...