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Woman walks into University of Louisville Hospital after overnight shooting
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A woman is recovering after she was shot overnight in west Louisville. Louisville Metro police officers were called on Friday just after 1:20 a.m. to the 1600 block of Moore Court in the Algonquin neighborhood. This was a ShotSpotter run with multiple shots reported. There wasn’t...
Louisville man accused of 'brutally' stabbing father in Newburg Thursday afternoon
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville man was arrested for allegedly stabbing his father to death Thursday afternoon after an argument in the city's Newburg neighborhood. Louisville Metro Police spokesperson John Bradley said officers responded to the report of a stabbing around 2:45 p.m. in the 4100 block of Quiet Way, between Preston Highway and Poplar Level Road.
Family says Louisville woman was killed in double shooting by an abusive ex-boyfriend
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- On Saturday, April 27, 53-year-old Lorrie Hayden was murdered. According to her family, she was shot in the head by an old boyfriend. Wednesday, the suspect fatally shot himself when police showed up at his house. For Hayden's family, justice has not been served because they...
Coroner seeking man’s next of kin
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – The Jefferson County Coroners Office is seeking relatives of a man who recently died. Ray Nicholson, 71, of Louisville, was last known to be living at Hotel Louisville, located at 120 W. Broadway. Anyone with information about relatives of Nicholson is asked to contact Deputy...
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,...
One brave little boy: Community rallies around family shaken by 10-year-old’s rare diagnosis
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A fun night at a Cardinals game quickly took a turn for the worse for one family after their 10-year-old son started vomiting uncontrollably. “He’s screaming, we’re not talking about ‘Ow, ow,’ we’re talking wails of pain,” said Joshua Kissen. “We’ve never seen that from him; that’s not who he is.”
City pays $650,000 to 4 people wrongfully arrested by former Louisville police detective
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The city of Louisville agreed to pay four people a total of $650,000 for being wrongfully arrested by a former Louisville police detective to settle a lawsuit that has been pending since 2010. Former Louisville Metro Police Detective Crystal Marlowe arrested more than a dozen people...
Kentucky weather tomorrow: Tracking showers, storms for Oaks Day
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — It felt more like June or July across the area Thursday, with temperatures in the mid and upper 80s with sunshine. On Friday, changes are coming as our next system moves into the area. Thursday night, clouds increased ahead of that next system. It...
National Weather Service prepares for rainy Kentucky Oaks
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - With lightning possible during the races at Churchill Downs on Kentucky Oaks Day, the National Weather Service is saying delays are possible. The National Weather Service works closely with Churchill Downs to update racing commission officials on whether races need to be delayed or even cancelled.
'It was somebody he knew': Family fighting for justice as 2020 Louisville murder case goes cold
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — For many in the Derby City, this time of year is a celebration, but for the family of Tommy Tidwell, it's a reminder of their loss. “As many times as he was shot and where he was shot, this was personal. It was somebody he knew,” said Terri Tidwell, Tommy’s widow.
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...
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.
Matthew Wine - Meteorologist
Matthew Wine is a Louisville native and could not be more excited to be back home. He spent the past four years with the amazing people of Dothan, Alabama, as the evening and eventually Chief Meteorologist at WDHN. Matthew's interest in weather started when his mom turned on The Weather...
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...
Hurstbourne Acres residents remain on high alert as police search for man who raped elderly woman
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- For most people in the Hurstbourne Acres area, the story is a familiar one. More than two weeks after a woman called police to report she was raped inside her own home by an intruder, Louisville Metro Police released a sketch of a suspect. "This type...
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,...
'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."
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