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30-year-old man arrested in southern Indiana on felony business fraud charges
CLARK COUNTY, Ind. — A man was arrested in southern Indiana Wednesday on charges related to corrupt business practice. Officers with the Clark County Sheriff's Office arrested 30-year-old Ihanko Carrasquel. He was charged with corrupt business influence, auto theft, fraud and identity deception. Carrasquel is accused of committing fraud...
ISP arrests wrong way driver on Interstate 64
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Indiana State Police led a multi-county effort to stop a tragedy on Interstate 64 late Wednesday night. According to ISP, the Spencer County Sheriff’s office was alerted to a wrong way driver that was traveling west in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 64. Another trooper was able to deploy stop sticks, and […]
3 women rescued after being held hostage by Louisville man during hours-long standoff
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Three women were rescued after being held hostage by a Louisville man during an hours-long standoff. Louisville Metro Police (LMPD) was dispatched to the 1300 block of Seelbach Avenue around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday on a report of a "possible wanted person." According to an arrest citation,...
Hot air balloons fill the sky for the Great Balloon Rush-Hour Race
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Hot air balloons decorated the sky Friday morning during the Great Balloon Rush-Hour Race. WLKY NewsChopper flew alongside the balloons! Watch some of the footage in the player above. The balloons took off around 7 a.m. from Bowman Field. The races are what are known as...
Jamey Noel, Sheriff Charged With Stealing Millions, Also Accused by Own Family of Pocketing Their Inheritance
Jamey Noel, the former sheriff and GOP political leader of Clark County, Indiana, is accused by his niece and nephews of stealing from their inheritance. Noel has already pleaded not guilty to 25 felony counts of corruption and stealing public money.
Kentucky Derby 2024 weather predictions ahead of May 4 race day
No one wants to be stuck out in the rain, especially dressed in the wrong attire. Will the weather hold for the 2024 Kentucky Derby? Luckily, the extended forecast at AccuWeather.com currently shows decent weather for race day as of Thursday, April 25. ...
Eastbound lanes of I-64 on Sherman Minton Bridge to close for 2 weeks beginning May 6
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Drivers who use the Sherman Minton Bridge have another upcoming closure to deal with starting the week after the Kentucky Derby. The eastbound lanes of I-64 are scheduled to close at or after 3 p.m. on Monday, May 6, according to a news release from the Sherman Minton Renewal team. The lanes will remain closed until 5 a.m. Monday, May 20.
Coroner identifies 35-year-old found shot to death inside Parkland convenience store
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A coroner has identified the 35-year-old found shot to death at a Parkland neighborhood corner store. LMPD said they responded to a ShotSpotter run just after noon on Tuesday at a store in 3300 block of Greenwood Avenue, just a couple blocks from Interstate 264. When...
Crews responding to fire in Portland neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Crews are currently working at a structure fire in west Louisville. MetroSafe said a call came in on Thursday at 9:27 a.m. about a fire in the 1800 block of Northwestern Parkway. There’s no official word on if anyone was hurt. Drivers should avoid this...
Be Our Guest at The Georgetown Bakery
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- WDRB invites you to Be Our Guest at The Georgetown Bakery. The Georgetown Bakery is more than just a bakery! It is a full service restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Some of their favorites include buttermilk pancakes, biscuits and gravy, pork tenderloin, meatloaf, country...
Man shot and killed while driving in downtown Louisville, crashes into multiple cars
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed near downtown Louisville Wednesday afternoon. Louisville Metro Police Department said it responded to a shooting in the area of 10th and Broadway around 5 p.m. This is in the California neighborhood. Police said they arrived on...
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