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24-year-old man killed in Floyd County crash identified
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The man who was killed in a Floyd County, Indiana crash Sunday has been identified. New Albany Police say 24-year-old Gavin Byrd of New Albany died on the scene of a crash in the 3700 block of Klerner Lane. NAPD responded to what they called a...
Teen found dead after going missing in New Albany creek
NEW ALBANY, Ind. (WAVE) - The New Albany teen who went missing after swimming in a creek was found dead Monday night. Witnesses said that Andre Edwards, Jr. was swimming in Silver Creek near Providence Way when he went underwater and didn’t resurface around 4 p.m. Monday, New Albany Police Chief Todd Bailey said.
5 dead in Kentucky after tornadoes, severe weather. Here's what we know
At least five people have died across Kentucky following two tornadoes and other severe weather on Sunday that damaged property and left tens of thousands without power. At 12:12 a.m. Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear issued a state of emergency for the commonwealth. This declaration allows the state to bring in additional resources such as the National Guard. ...
Neighbors in Charlestown help clean up damage from Sunday's storms
CHARLESTOWN, Ind. — Southern Indiana is cleaning up from Sunday's storms. Clark County Emergency Management says they responded to at least 40 weather-related calls. Charlestown experienced the brunt of the damage in Clark County. Downtown, they had downed trees, snapped power poles, and downed power lines. Mayor Treva Hodges...
Man taken to hospital after shooting in Russell neighborhood, Louisville police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man is in the hospital after a shooting in the Russell neighborhood on Sunday night, according to Louisville Metro Police. LMPD spokesperson Aaron Ellis said a man arrived by private means at University of Louisville Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries around 7:10 p.m. Police believe the shooting happened in the area of 26th Street and West Muhammad Ali Boulevard.
At least 15 dead after severe storms hit southern states
Tornadoes mixed with heavy rainfall and flooding resulted in 15 deaths across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Kentucky this weekend. One tornado began in northern Texas on Saturday night. Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) confirmed Sunday that seven people had died due to storm-related causes. Cooke County Sheriff Ray Sappington added that there were about 20 injured […]
ISP: Southern Indiana officer charged with stalking, misconduct
NEW ALBANY, Ind. (WKRC) - The Indiana State Police (ISP) say an officer is facing charges of stalking and misconduct. According to WLKY, Chad Armenta, an 18-year veteran with the New Albany Police Department, is facing several charges after he allegedly misused his power to stalk an ex-girlfriend. Per the...
LMPD: Motorcyclist dies weeks after crashing into guardrail in south Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Weeks after a serious motorcycle crash in south Louisville, authorities said one of the victims has died in the hospital. The Louisville Metro Police Department's (LMPD) Third Division responded to the crash on Greyling Drive and Lambourne Boulevard around 5:20 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7. Authorities...
New Overnight Tornado Watch
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -In a spring storm pattern that will not go away, a rare overnight Tornado Watch has been issued for Eastern Kentucky by the Storm Prediction Center (a branch of the National Weather Service) until 6AM. With active tornado warnings in counties around Louisville including at least one tornado on the ground at 11:30, this situation demands weather-awareness overnight.
Daily Briefing: Severe storms in Louisville proved to be fatal Sunday
Good morning, Louisville! Today we honor those who died serving our country on this Memorial Day. We can expect another cloudy day with possible thunderstorms and a high of about 80. Here are some headlines to know:. Yesterday, at least one person died after severe storms hit the Louisville area....
PHOTOS: Strong storms cause damage across Kentucky and southern Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A quick-moving thunderstorm produced strong wind gusts of up to 65 mph in Louisville as it barreled through Kentucky and southern Indiana early Sunday afternoon. One person was killed by a falling tree in east Louisville, according to Mayor Craig Greenberg and Louisville Metro Police. Downed...
Gene Snyder blocked in both directions between Dixie Highway, Stonestreet Road
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Louisville Metro police officers are shutting down parts of the Gene Snyder Freeway (I-265) starting on Monday at 2 p.m. Both directions will be closed between Dixie Highway and Stonestreet Road, according to an announcement from LMPD. This is so Louisville Gas & Electric crews can...
Repair schedule for Kennedy Bridge in Louisville over Ohio River expected to be released this week
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Engineers are expected to release a repair schedule for the Kennedy Bridge this week. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, which manages the Interstate 65 crossing between Louisville and Jeffersonville, Indiana, on May 20 that the left three lanes had been shut down for work on the bridge's finger joints. Around 5:30 p.m., KYTC said in a statement that the lanes will remain closed "until further notice ... to avoid damage to vehicles traveling over the bridge."
18-year-old injured after shots fired at a graduation party
An investigation is underway after shots were fired at a graduation party in Louisville. 18-year-old injured after shots fired at a graduation party. An investigation is underway after shots were fired at a graduation party in Louisville.
Northeast Louisville neighbors shaken after man killed following Sunday afternoon storms
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Neighbors throughout the Louisville area reported strong winds and powerful storms through the area Sunday afternoon. Patrice Childress says she was at her home in Fern Creek when she heard trees snapping, and then heavy branches crashed into her deck. “It was just a loud crash,...
‘There’s nothing you really can do’: Food concerns rise amid widespread blackout following Sunday storms
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Widespread outages from Sunday’s storm system have people worried about their groceries and next meals. Fallen trees and downed powerlines are blocking the street on Parthenia Avenue. Residents have been without power for over 24 hours now. ”The power went out during the process of...
Kentuckians continue to clean up after Sunday’s powerful storms
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Many Kentuckians are cleaning up debris after powerful storms blew through the commonwealth Sunday, May 26. LG&E and KU reports about 120,000 customers were impacted and is responding to nearly 1,000 downed power lines. What You Need To Know. Louisville resident Chance Whalin is cleaning up...
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