No one injured after fire breaks out at Jeffersonville home
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — No one was injured Saturday after a fire ripped through a southern Indiana home. Jeffersonville Fire crews were called to house fire around 11:45 a.m. in the 400 block of Williams Street, the department said in a social media post. The department said crews arrived...
No Bones About It: Kentucky is a Prehistoric Playground
(StatePoint) Kentucky has more than its share of history. From the last 250 years of American history to the history of the Indigenous Tribes that lived here for centuries before that, all of it adds to Kentucky’s rich and vibrant story. As captivating as Kentucky history can be, some...
Son builds AI missing persons app after father’s death
A man created an AI-powered missing persons app after his father disappeared and was later found dead in the Ohio River.
Bob Weihe, also known as ‘Derby Bob,’ dies at 89
Bob Weihe, the Louisville man whose wish to attend one more Kentucky Derby captured hearts across the country, has died. Eighty-nine-year-old Weihe, who was affectionately known as "Derby Bob," had been living in hospice care and recently shared that his final wish was to make one more trip to the Derby.
Amid contract ‘violations,’ Louisville Metro Corrections to end YesCare deal
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - On Friday, the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections announced that it had given notice to its current medical service provider, YesCare, with the intent to terminate the existing contract. The decision is based on what LMDC is calling “multiple identified violations of contractual obligations.” It also expressed concerns about the company’s financial stability. The YesCare contract is a $15 million loss...
Louisville Metro Government seeks public input on proposed budget
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Louisville Metro Government is asking the public to weigh in on the proposed 2026-2027 city budget. Mayor Greenberg shared his budget proposal for the approaching fiscal year on Thursday, April 23, highlighting his focus on investing in every neighborhood across the metro without increasing taxes. Community...
Leash Laws in Kentucky: What Every Dog Owner Needs to Know
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Kentucky may be known for wide-open bluegrass pastures and scenic countryside, but that doesn’t mean your dog can roam freely wherever it pleases. Leash laws in Kentucky are shaped by a patchwork of local ordinances rather than one sweeping state rule — and the details vary significantly depending on where you live...
LMPD investigating after shooting in Parkland neighborhood leaves man in hospital
A man is in the hospital after being shot in the Parkland neighborhood, according to Louisville Metro Police.
Man hospitalized after shooting in Louisville’s Parkland neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A man was hospitalized after being shot in Louisville's Parkland neighborhood Saturday afternoon. Louisville Metro Police responded to a report of a shooting a little before 4 p.m. Saturday in the 2700 block of Hale Avenue, said department spokesperson Adam Sears. When officers arrived on...
Multiple schools in Kentucky to close this month
KENTUCKY — A review of available 2025-26 Kentucky public school calendars shows many districts across the Commonwealth are scheduled to finish classes during May 2026, with several ending before Memorial Day. Among the earliest May ending dates found was May 19, 2026, listed by McLean County Public Schools as the final day of school for […] The post Multiple schools in Kentucky to close this...
