For nearly two years, Voncil Preston lived on the second floor of Dosker Manor. Her move wasn’t just about escaping the physical space—it was about reclaiming her life. Read more'I can live again' | Louisville woman finds new life after leaving Dosker Manor public housing
The original call to 911 was by a store employee. Read moreMan in critical condition after falling off bridge into creek in east Louisville
Head Start, a federally funded early childhood education program, serves low-income families by providing critical services from birth to age five. Read moreLeaked federal budget draft suggests elimination of Head Start funding, sparking local concern
WDRB obtained the exclusive video of what preceded the shooting just after noon April 20 on Arterburn Avenue, near Frankfort Avenue. Read moreVideo from 'panicked' neighbor shows moments leading up to fatal police shooting in Louisville
PRP High School students Abraham Cruz, his brother Jacob Cruz, and their friend Kenay Valdes had just arrived to the Greenwood Boat Ramp to do some fishing when they noticed people running. Read moreLouisville high schoolers lauded for quick thinking to rescue driver from car in Ohio River
The victim was taken to the hospital and required stitches. Read moreDoorDash driver pistol whipped while delivering food to Louisville man, police say
Indiana State Police said a New Albany woman was arrested earlier this month on child sex trafficking charges. Read moreNew Albany woman charged with allegedly sex trafficking a child on a dating app
Louisville's mayor defends the deal as a 'long-term win' for Metro and the school system Read moreJCPS raises ‘concern’ about plan to shift Churchill Downs payments from school system to city
Louisville Metro Police Chief Paul Humphrey said Tuesday that the city is seeing a drop in homicides and nonfatal shootings because the community is stepping up. Read moreLouisville police chief says community input has contributed to falling homicide rate
While the pool was originally targeted to reopen spring 2025, it was pushed back due to winter weather and heavy rain this spring. Read moreLouisville's Camp Taylor swimming pool won't reopen this summer due to construction delays
For nearly two years, Voncil Preston lived on the second floor of Dosker Manor. Her move wasn’t just about escaping the physical space—it was about reclaiming her life. Read more'I can live again' | Louisville woman finds new life after leaving Dosker Manor public housing
The original call to 911 was by a store employee. Read moreMan in critical condition after falling off bridge into creek in east Louisville
Head Start, a federally funded early childhood education program, serves low-income families by providing critical services from birth to age five. Read moreLeaked federal budget draft suggests elimination of Head Start funding, sparking local concern
WDRB obtained the exclusive video of what preceded the shooting just after noon April 20 on Arterburn Avenue, near Frankfort Avenue. Read moreVideo from 'panicked' neighbor shows moments leading up to fatal police shooting in Louisville
PRP High School students Abraham Cruz, his brother Jacob Cruz, and their friend Kenay Valdes had just arrived to the Greenwood Boat Ramp to do some fishing when they noticed people running. Read moreLouisville high schoolers lauded for quick thinking to rescue driver from car in Ohio River
The victim was taken to the hospital and required stitches. Read moreDoorDash driver pistol whipped while delivering food to Louisville man, police say
Indiana State Police said a New Albany woman was arrested earlier this month on child sex trafficking charges. Read moreNew Albany woman charged with allegedly sex trafficking a child on a dating app
Louisville's mayor defends the deal as a 'long-term win' for Metro and the school system Read moreJCPS raises ‘concern’ about plan to shift Churchill Downs payments from school system to city
Louisville Metro Police Chief Paul Humphrey said Tuesday that the city is seeing a drop in homicides and nonfatal shootings because the community is stepping up. Read moreLouisville police chief says community input has contributed to falling homicide rate
While the pool was originally targeted to reopen spring 2025, it was pushed back due to winter weather and heavy rain this spring. Read moreLouisville's Camp Taylor swimming pool won't reopen this summer due to construction delays
The spring meet at Churchill Downs opens with a week of events and racing leading up to the Kentucky Derby. Read moreKentucky Derby 151 guide to everything you need to know for Oaks and Derby Days
Pope Francis died early Easter Monday after giving one final blessing on Easter. Read moreCommunity gathers for Mass to honor Pope Francis at Louisville's Cathedral of the Assumption
Republican Rep. Andy Barr of Kentucky has launched a campaign for the U.S. Senate. Read moreU.S. Rep. Barr enters competitive race to succeed Sen. McConnell in Kentucky
Charles Shaw served as the rescue chief at Taylor County and Campbellsville fire departments. He died Sunday. Read moreRetired fire chief remembered with procession from Louisville to Campbellsville
Local shoppers took photos with the 151st Kentucky Derby trophy at Kroger on Breckenridge Lane near Hikes Point. Read moreKentucky Derby trophy stops at Louisville Kroger stores ahead of 151st race
All major events—including the Balloon Glow and Balloon Glimmer—will go on as planned. Read moreVendors prepare for Fest-a-Ville as Louisville recovers quickly from flood damage
Sara Seymour was a Life Skills teacher at Brown Elementary School in Brownsburg, Indiana, at the time of the Feb. 16, 2023, incident. Read moreFormer Indiana teacher sentenced for forcing special needs student to eat his own vomit
The Louisville Metro Police Department shared several photos from surveillance video of the suspect in a post on its Facebook page Tuesday. Read moreLouisville police ask for help identifying, locating robbery suspect
Kenneth Hughbanks, former sheriff of Scott County, was formally charged with felony tax evasion during a court appearance Tuesday afternoon. A judge entered a not guilty plea on his behalf. Read moreFormer Scott County Sheriff pleads not guilty in expanding southern Indiana corruption case
Police said 8.6 pounds of crystal meth, 22 Clonazepam tablets, 6.6 grams of marijuana, two guns — one of which was stolen — and $640 in cash was seized. Read more2 Kentucky men arrested after traffic stop uncovers 9 pounds of meth on I-65, police say
LMPD spokesperson Aaron Ellis said police responded to a shooting in the 600 block of South 28th Street around 10:30 p.m. Read moreMan taken to hospital after shooting in Russell neighborhood, police say
It happened Friday in the 1300 block of of West York Road in Scott County. Read more2 southern Indiana men arrested after suspected meth lab found in mobile home
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If you have money in a 401k retirement account, you're not having much fun this month. Read moreDon't Waste Your Money | Stock market uncertainty grows as tariff talks heat up
The park in southern Indiana was recently listed for sale, and the future of the green space was uncertain. Read moreSilver Creek Township buys Speed Park to preserve historic green space
Inventory continues to remain low, and high prices on existing homes are not the only concern. Read moreDon't Waste Your Money | Mortgage rates spike again as tariffs push housing costs higher
Lucky Cat Café & Lounge made the announcement in a Facebook post Friday afternoon, citing, in part, rising costs. Read moreNonprofit cat café in Louisville's Belknap neighborhood to close at the end of April
The restaurant said those with gift cards should contact them for a refund. Read moreBeloved Nelson County buffet-style restaurant closing after 50 years
Auditor Allison Ball said in a statement Thursday her office has "continued to receive complaints" about how the state conducted the lottery process that awarded medical cannabis business licenses. Read moreAuditor investigating Kentucky's lottery process awarding medical cannabis business licenses
It's been a nine-year drought for the local men's basketball teams. Read moreWill Louisville, Kentucky or Indiana return to the Final Four first?
Our elected officials, both state and federal, should stop patting themselves on the back for the Brent Spence Bridge and get some federal relief for our toll bridges. Read morePoint of View | Relief from bridge tolls seems fair
