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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...
'It can happen to anybody': From homeless to homeowner, Louisville mother shares her view on law criminalizing street camping
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — While tourists flock to Louisville for the Kentucky Derby, staying in hotels and Airbnb units, there remains a need for more housing for the locals. Mayor Craig Greenberg's Office told WHAS11 that so far this year, the city has issued 22 notices to clear homeless camps, or what officials call "relocations."
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,...
Student disciplined after bringing gun to Louisville middle school, principal says
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A gun was found at a Louisville middle school on Monday. In a letter sent to parents, Lassiter Middle School Principal Tim Alexander said after dismissal, a student reported seeing a gun in another student's waistband during the day. Alexander said staff immediately began investigating,...
Weather Extra | Wet May commences Derby weekend
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The long Derby Day weekend in Louisville weekend is upon us. It started last week with all sorts of pre-Derby week fun activities. Now, it’s time for the Thursday Pegasus Parade to be followed by the running of the Kentucky Oaks on Friday and the 150th Run for the Roses at the Derby on Saturday. Typical of May, the weather will take a turn to the wet both at Churchill Downs and here at home.
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...
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...
Construction company builds fence for family of driver rescued from 2nd Street Bridge
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - It’s been a long road to recovery for Sydney Thomas and her family. Thousands across the country watched the Sysco driver’s dramatic rescue on the Second Street Bridge back in March. The moment her ordeal on the bridge ended, the journey to recovering emotionally...
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 and Brandeis Elementary School.
Boy Scouts Executive Director speaks on safety after 11-year-old boy was hit by tree limb
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) —A camping trip turned tragic over the weekend, with a tree falling on a tent housing three sleeping Boy Scouts. Because of this, there are rising concerns about safety protocols enforced by the scout leaders. 44News spoke with the Executive Director of the Buffalo Trace Council...
'It's much safer' | A team keeps jockeys safe and healthy at Derby 150
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The run for the roses features two athletes: the horses and the jockeys. While the horses take center stage, those wearing the silks are still at extreme risk of accidents and injuries. That’s why Churchill Downs has a small team to help the jockeys stay at...
Man recovering after he was shot in hand in Shelby Park
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A man was taken to University of Louisville Hospital after he was shot in the hand late Wednesday night. Louisville Metro police officers were called at about 10 p.m. for a reported shooting in the 1000 block of South Jackson Street in the Shelby Park neighborhood. That’s where they found a man with a gunshot wound to one of his hands.
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