Shelbyville, KY

The Louisville Metro Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying two men they believe were involved in a home invasion and homicide in 2020 in the Parkland neighborhood. A video from a home security camera, released Thursday by police, shows three individuals who allegedly broke into a...

The comment implied that Black voters are somehow not American and underscored the concerns of voting rights advocates that Republicans are seeking to disenfranchise Black voters.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A federal grand jury has indicted a Louisville man on charges in connection to shooting at law enforcement officers serving a warrant for a kidnapping and murder case. Donald Simonton, 68, was charged with assaulting, resisting or impeding agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms...

Jamarcus Glover, the ex-boyfriend of Breanna Taylor and the target of the raid on her apartment in March of 2020, was arrested again on Wednesday, Jan. 19.

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Boomtown Biscuits and Whiskey has decided to keep its Pendleton location open after initially announcing it would close. Owner Christian Gill wrote on Facebook Friday the “outpouring of love and support from the community” is giving Boomtown Biscuits and Whiskey a second chance. Gill said...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Jefferson County Public Schools will decide Sunday whether to reopen classrooms or continue with remote learning, Superintendent Marty Pollio said Friday. That timeline is similar to past decisions on transitioning to nontraditional instruction so far this year. JCPS has used eight of its 10 days allotted...

Leslie Kenneth “Les” Backherms, 83, of Bardstown, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, at Landmark of Bardstown. He was born Dec. 18, 1938, in Louisville to the late Harry Kenneth and Thelma Lee Barrow Backherms. He was a former employee of Ky-Indiana Lumber Company. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A not-guilty plea was entered Friday morning on behalf of one of two men accused of murdering a Jefferson County Sheriff's deputy. Marquis Mitchell appeared before a Jefferson Circuit Court judge. Investigators said he and his accomplice, Jesse Johnson, are charged with murdering 26-year-old Deputy Brandon Shirley.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — This weekend will be full of big sporting events airing right here on WLKY. On Saturday, the No. 12 University of Kentucky men's basketball team plays at No. 2 Auburn on WLKY at 1 p.m. EST. Then, at 4:30 p.m. EST, the Cincinnati Bengals play at...

St. Stephen Church and Shively City Hall are now offering COVID-19 testing, the Louisville Health Department announced Friday. The church will host a drive-thru site at 1018 South 15th St. Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Shively...

No cover (if in ‘90s gear) | 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Recapture the ‘90s with this throwback party at Howl at the Moon. There will be drink specials and ‘90s music playing all night. Dress up in ‘90s clothes to get in free. SATURDAY, Jan. 22. Kentucky...

(CNN) — Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell defended himself against what he called a "deeply offensive" and "outrageous mischaracterization" of his record on voting rights and race relations, after he had "inadvertently" omitted a word in a comment earlier this week, which sparked a massive backlash on social media.

This week we'll talk about the state budget, redistricting and other issues the Kentucky General Assembly is tackling this session.

A recent surge in infections has derailed the best laid plans of some performing arts groups for getting back to in-person audiences.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two well-known Kentucky Humane Society rescues have become quite the pair, and now they'll soon be working together. You may recall back in May when Busch Beer made Ethan its chief tasting officer after launching its first-ever product for dogs: Busch Dog Brew. Ethan was found...

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The full might of the Kentucky General Assembly was on display this week as lawmakers overrode two vetoes related to redistricting and advanced a landmark budget package off the House floor. Of the hundreds of bills filed in a 60-day legislation session, few underscore the influence...

This Saturday, Jan. 22, the Louisville Zoo will be celebrating the birthdays of two of its residents. Qannik the polar bear, and Helen the Western lowland gorilla. Happy birthday, Qannik and Helen!

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Michael L. Jones) — A new catering and takeout restaurant opened in Old Louisville on Monday. Bobbie's Son Catering is located at 317 W. Oak Street, a space previously occupied by Yummy Yummy Chicken and Fish. The majority of the new restaurant's 1,200 square feet is dedicated...

SHELBYVILLE, Ky. — Two-year-old Leah Faith is currently in a fight for her life. Doctors at Norton Children's Hospital said Leah has a high-risk form of leukemia and will need a bone marrow transplant to save her life. There's only one major problem. Leah doesn't have any matching donors...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — BrickUniverse is returning to the Kentucky International Convention Center with its ultimate LEGO fan experience. BrickUniverse is a LEGO fan event organized by fans, for fans of all ages. Professional LEGO artists from around the world will be at BrickUniverse showcasing hundreds of LEGO creations. There...