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JCPS after school activities canceled Tuesday due to severe weather
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) has canceled all after school activities on Tuesday as a strong line of severe weather heads toward Kentucky. In a text to parents, the district said the cancellations are due to the possibility for inclement weather. Many parts of Kentucky and...
New Albany business serves thousands of charcuterie boards at the Kentucky Derby
NEW ALBANY, In. (WDRB) -- New Albany based Board and You hit big at the Kentucky Derby with its biggest business deal yet. The custom charcuterie company made 7,100 graze boxes and 500 charcuterie boxes in various sizes to serve to horse trainers, owners, Millionaires Row and various suites at the track.
LMPD: I-64 East lanes back open after person hospitalized following Cochran Tunnel crash
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A person was injured after the vehicle they were in crashed inside the Cochran Tunnel on Interstate 64 in Louisville, according to Louisville Metro Police. Police responded just before 8:30 a.m. to the crash in the eastbound lane of the tunnel. Video in the player above...
2 Louisville women to appear together on episode of 'Wheel of Fortune'
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two Louisville women will be appearing on "Wheel of Fortune" this week. Angelia Carr and Da'Miah Steele, of Louisville, will be contestants on Tuesday's episode. "Wheel of Fortune" airs at 7 p.m. on WLKY. There have been several local contestants on the show in the past....
Man, child released from hospital after apparent 'drive-by shooting' in Southside neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Metro Police are still looking for any tips after a man and an 8-year-old child were shot on Sunday. Police said the incident happened in the 100 block of Kingston Avenue at the Heritage Green Apartments just before 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Officers found the 8-year-old...
Louisville family donating $25K gift after caring for 4-year-old African boy who got lifesaving treatment
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville family took in a boy from Africa who was born with a hole in his heart and desperately needed medical treatment. Now that family is getting thousands of dollars for their service, but they've decided to donate that money right back to the organization that helps children from around the world.
New shelter for homeless at Louisville's Community Care Campus aimed for completion later this year
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A new resource to help tackle Louisville's homeless crisis is getting closer to becoming a reality. The Community Care Campus is aimed at providing shelter, helping people find housing, get access to medical care and more. "Providing more services and shelter for individuals who are homeless...
Truck crashes are increasing on the Clark Memorial Bridge. Should big rigs be banned?
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Crashes on the Clark Memorial Bridge hit a six-year high in 2023, with more involving tractor-trailers and other heavy trucks than at any point in at least a decade, a WDRB News analysis shows. There were 80 wrecks last year on the four-lane Ohio River bridge...
Antonio Coleman deemed incompetent to stand trial
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The man accused of assaulting and harassing women in downtown Louisville's medical district appeared in court on Monday. Antonio Coleman, 31, is accused of harassing women around the medical district. He has a history of arrests but every time he's been found incompetent to stand trial.
5 new Louisville restaurants opening in May: From a downtown chophouse to a doughnut shop
From a high-end chophouse to new places for something sweet, several eateries are expected to open in May in Louisville. Read on for details about the new spots adding to the ever-expanding Louisville food scene. Know of a restaurant opening we missed? Send a note to ahancock@courier-journal.com. Crumbl Cookies. 4901...
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