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Elderly Louisville man yanked from home and slammed to ground by police receives $250,000 settlement
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – A 71-year-old man who was yanked out his home while wearing a bathrobe, thrown to the pavement face first and then handcuffed by police has received $250,000 to settle a lawsuit claiming Louisville and Jeffersontown officers used excessive force. The lawsuit filed on behalf of...
Kentucky Derby 101: Don’t Make The Same Mistake As Patrick Mahomes Pronouncing “Louisville, Kentucky”
Dialects are a funny thing. The Kentucky Derby is right around the corner. This weekend, some of the nation's top racing competitors will hit the track hoping to take home the roses. While the Derby is the start of the Triple Crown run, it is also undoubtedly the race that draws the most celebrity appearances. From country music stars to professional athletes, rappers, and more, everyone puts on their best Derby attire to sip mint juleps and place bets. With all these celebrities appearing at the event, Churchill Downs takes advantage of them, having them announce important events throughout the day. Last year,...
LMPD: Man wanted for questioning in connection to Louisville double homicide fatally shoots himself
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man wanted in questioning to a double homicide that took place April 27 fatally shot themselves Wednesday, Louisville Metro Police said. According to Dwight Mitchell, a spokesman for LMPD, officers were serving an unrelated warrant in the 1200 block of South Brook Street in regard to a person wanted for questioning for a double homicide on April 27, 2024, in the 1700 block of West Ormsby.
First Alert Weather | Wednesday Forecast
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Wednesday will start with some dense fog, but sunshine will reign as we enter the afternoon hours. Temperatures will be warm once again, back into the low 80s. Thursday will remain dry and temperatures will be on the rise, into the mid 80s as we go...
Kentucky transportation officials seek public input to improve 7-mile stretch of Preston Highway
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Major changes could be coming to a busy section of Preston Highway as state leaders conduct a study to evaluate potential improvements. Dubbed the Preston Transportation Plan, the study by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will identify short- and long-term highway safety and mobility enhancements for the heavily traveled thoroughfare, according to a news release Wednesday. But state leaders want your feedback before the project gets started.
Wednesday’s Child: Teen gives raw look at growing up in foster care
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Dom, 16, has been in Kentucky’s foster care system since he was a toddler. After years of moving in and out of homes, he isn’t sugarcoating his experience. “It’s been awful,” said Dom. “They don’t help us, they throw us in random places, and...
State Wants Jamey Noel to Pay Back $4 Million in 'Unlawful' Charges They Say Former Sheriff and Family Made
An Indiana audit released Monday by state accountants seeks $4.3 million from former sheriff Jamey Noel and his family as reimbursements for what auditors called "unlawful" luxury purchases made with fire agency funds.
Mother of Cairo Jordan seeks to have case dismissed
SALEM, Ind. (WAVE) - There are new developments in the case of the Louisville mother charged with killing her five-year-old son and then abandoning his body in a suitcase in Indiana. Ten new motions from Dejaune Anderson have been filed in Washington Circuit Court and they request a variety of...
2 Louisville men arrested for shooting at Portland neighborhood bar
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two Louisville men are behind bars for a shooting at a bar in the Portland neighborhood, according to Louisville Metro Police. Lewis Ronald pleaded not guilty to assault and eight counts of wanton endangerment. James Kolson faces complicity charges in the incident. Police say the men...
Man dies after being shot 'multiple times' in Parkland neighborhood, Louisville police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville Metro Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed in the city's Parkland neighborhood Wednesday afternoon. Dwight Mitchell, a spokesperson for LMPD, said officers were called to 28th and Garland around 4 p.m. on a reported shooting. That's not far from Elliot Park.
Horse trainer Whit Beckman’s bet on himself is paying off
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WKYT) -Horse racing is a sport that revolves around gambling. Louisville native Whit Beckman bet on himself and it’s paying off. Beckman’s very first job was at Churchill Downs. Eventually, he worked his way into training, serving as an assistant under hall-of-famers Todd Pletcher and Chad Brown.
Judge bars Matt Bevin from wife’s home amid divorce case and harassment allegation
Glenna Bevin alleged in an affidavit that the former governor regularly enters and remains in her home against her wishes, following her around and asking her questions about their divorce case.
Shelbyville school to receive tree that was flown around the moon
SHELBYVILLE, Ky. — A Shelby County school is getting a new tree that is out of this world — or it has been. Collins High School in Shelbyville has been selected to receive an Artemis Moon Tree. The tree is one of 50 seedlings that were flown around...
When is the Great Steamboat Race? Don't miss one of the Kentucky Derby Festival traditions
One of the main Kentucky Derby Festival activities is Wednesday with the Great Steamboat Race on the Ohio River. The Belle of Louisville and the Belle of Cincinnati will compete to win “one of the original and longest standing traditions of the Kentucky Derby Festival,” the Kentucky Derby Festival states.
After social media debate, Louisville Juneteenth Festival returns to its original name
A rebranding of one of Louisville’s coveted Juneteenth celebrations sparked a social media debate after organizers posted a save the date this week. A flyer was spread across social media with the name “Louteenth” and noted it was the “Formerly Louisville Juneteenth Festival” which did not sit right with some people who follow the event. Though people defended the festival and its organizers, others did not welcome its new name.
Which 2024 Kentucky Oaks Entrants Should Relish a Wet Track?
Spring in Central Kentucky can be extremely unpredictable in terms of weather with sharp variances in temperature and the potential for lots of rain. Anyone in Louisville this week leading up to the 150th editions of both the Longines Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve can attest to the fact that you have to pack for anything and everything.
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