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Golfer's prompt release from jail rankles some who recall city's police turmoil
World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler’s arrest and prompt release from a Louisville jail Friday that let him play in a high-profile tournament after being booked on charges including felony assault has rankled some who question whether he was given preferential treatment because of his fame. They recall what they consider malfeasance by the Louisville police department, which a national report last year found has used excessive force and invalid search warrants, and wonder why Scheffler was released so quickly. Police are continuing their investigation, but here's a look at the incident and policing in Louisville: ...
Former JCPS officer arrested last week on drug charges back in jail for suspected drunk driving
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A former Jefferson County Public Schools officer, arrested earlier this month for passing out while drunk in the drive-thru of a local fast food restaurant, has been arrested again for suspected drunk driving. According to an arrest report for Christopher Minniear, a pedestrian flagged down police...
Documents say Brooks Houck allegedly tried to recruit Steven Lawson to “get rid of” Crystal Rogers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - New information is being released in the Crystal Rogers investigation. Prosecutors are responding to a number of motions filed by the three men charged in connection to Rogers’ death. Fifty-three pages of documents were filed by prosecutors in court on Thursday. The documents uncover multiple...
Victim in March shooting identified as 19-year-old man
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – The name of the man who died two months ago after being shot in Louisville’s Smoketown neighborhood has been released. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim as 19-year-old Robert Lee Page, Jr. Page was found shot around 1 a.m. March...
Will the PGA ever return to Louisville? There's a lot to clean up in the city's reputation.
Instead of boosting their image by being a gracious host, Louisville has forever embarrassed itself with the arrest of Scottie Scheffler. Some officers with the Louisville Metro Police Department need anger management refresher. One guy can mess it up for the whole city. I doubt the PGA will come back to Louisville for a long time if ever. The mayor and governor, not to mention Police Chief, need to get on top of this ASAP. There is a lot to clean up for the city’s reputation. But the faster the better. Couldn’t have been much worse. This officer really stepped in big doodoo!
Family of man killed near railroad tracks in Louisville worried as suspect hospitalized
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Days after her son's murder, Melissa Flores faces grief and uncertainty. It was a CSX worker who found David Martinez's body near some railroad tracks Saturday. And the suspect, identified by police, she said, was one of his best friends. "We want to know why and...
New Chapel Fire loses $1.4 million annual contract as Jamey Noel fallout continues
FLOYD COUNTY, Ind. — The local government body that oversees fire protection in the unincorporated parts of New Albany Township voted unanimously Thursday night to end its contract with New Chapel Fire. Jamey Noel, the former Clark County Sheriff who is facing 25 felonies, ran the organization and others with similar names for 20 years.
Man dead following hit-and-run on Dixie Highway; driver arrested
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A man is dead after a hit-and-run crash on Dixie Highway, police say. Louisville Metro Police say they responded to a crash around 3:30 a.m. Thursday in the 7800 block of Dixie Highway. That's in the Pleasure Ridge Park neighborhood. When police arrived, they found a...
LMPD identifies officer who shot 17-year-old homicide suspect near Churchill Downs
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Metro Police Department has released the name of the officer who shot a 17-year-old homicide suspect earlier this week. On Tuesday, LMPD officials say that Det. Benjamin Derby fired the shot that injured the teen suspected in the death of David Martinez. Police say the...
Gun, knife, marijuana found at Highland Middle
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A middle school student in Louisville is facing charges after officials say the student brought a gun and other illicit items to school. A Jefferson County Public Schools spokesperson said it happened Thursday morning at Highland Middle School on Norris Place. A letter sent to families and obtained by WAVE said that a search of a student’s locker first turned up a knife and a small amount of marijuana.
Smiles all around as Louisville opens new dental clinic
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The University of Louisville is helping more than students on its campuses, it is helping members of the community. UofL has opened the UofL School of Dentistry practice at the Goodwill Opportunity Center on 28th and Broadway. The new practice is part of Goodwill Industries of Kentuckys new West Louisville Opportunity Center.
Nutrition company moving its main manufacturing center to southern Indiana, creating nearly 200 jobs
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — Major investments are underway in Southern Indiana from renovating an entire park to a business bringing in nearly 200 jobs. A sports and active nutrition company is making its home base southern Indiana, One Southern Indiana announced on Thursday. 1440 Foods is bringing its main manufacturing...
How are historic landmarks designated in Louisville? Everything to know
Louisville is home to dozens of landmarks, but how does the city decide what is deserving of the honor?. Designations made by the Metro Historic Landmarks and Preservation Districts Commission are different than those made by the Kentucky Historical Society through the Historical Marker Program, but more than 90 landmarks are designated as historic in Louisville, including library branches, Louisville Metro buildings and even the Belle of Louisville.
Floyd Central’s Kaylee Hall signs with Union track & field
FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - In the Jaguars’ third year as a track & field program, Floyd Central celebrated an athlete agreeing to compete at the next level. On Friday, May 17, Kaylee Hall signed to compete in track and field at Union Commonwealth University. “The campus was great,”...
Man, 73, charged with murder in connection with Friendship House Louisville stabbing
A 73-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a woman at an Old Louisville retirement home Wednesday, Louisville Metro Police said in a statement. Woman dies at Louisville retirement homePolice investigating after woman stabbed to death in Old Louisville retirement home. Kenneth Muse, of Louisville, was...
More semi trucks seem to be on the Second Street Bridge lately | VIEWER RESPONSE
Now it’s time to ask, should big trucks even be on Second Street bridge?. The I-65 bridges that span the Ohio River are newer, bigger and much better suited for truck traffic. But they also carry hefty tolls. Meanwhile, big rigs are gumming up our downtown streets, so they can take the free ride over the Second Street Bridge.
LMPD getting 8 new drones to use during active scenes
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Mayor Craig Greenberg and the Louisville Metro Police Department have announced they are launching a new drone pilot program. The program will provide a long-range drone for every LMPD division office, training and technology services to be used in street racing violations, missing person cases, traffic collisions, SWAT situations, water rescues, and more, according to the city.
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