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Rory McIlroy’s strange week comes to close at PGA Championship
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A week that began with promise ended quietly and earlier than expected with a closing 67 and another missed opportunity at a major for Rory McIlroy. Fresh off his come-from-behind victory last Sunday at the Wells Fargo Championship and returning to a course where he won his last major, McIlroy started tournament week on a strange and somber note when news surfaced that he and his wife, Erica Stoll, had filed for a divorce Monday in a South Florida court after seven years of marriage.
Honoring Jefferson County's emergency medical services personnel
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In honor of Louisville/Jefferson County's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel, Mayor Craig Greenberg, D-Louisville, is recognizing May 19-25 as EMS Week, with the theme "Honoring our past. Forging our future." “The theme of ‘Honoring our past. Forging our future.’ reminds us to acknowledge the foundational work...
Downs After Dark returns to Churchill Downs in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Now that the 150th Kentucky Derby is finished, Downs After Dark has returned to the historic horse racing track. The theme for Saturday's event was "Golf and Social" for the PGA Championship being held at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville. Attendees were encouraged to wear golf-chic attire.
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.
Louisville anti-violence program receives donation from Houston student-athlete Mercy Miller
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A high school basketball star set to begin his collegiate career donated to a Louisville nonprofit's educational program to provide new curriculum. The Future Healers program is an educational initiative led by Christopher 2X Game Changers, UofL Hospital Trauma Institute and students at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. The goal of the program is to help Louisville children who have been impacted by violence in their neighborhoods to build a better future.
Softball Recap: New Albany wins going away against Clarksville
New Albany had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.5 runs), and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They were the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over the Clarksville Generals. That's more bragging rights for New Albany, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Eastbound lanes of Sherman Minton Bridge scheduled to reopen on Monday morning
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The eastbound lanes of the Sherman Minton Bridge are scheduled to reopen on Monday. The eastbound lanes of Interstate 64 connecting southern Indiana to Louisville have been closed for the last two weeks. The closure allowed crews to finish concrete work on the lower bridge approaches.
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...
Man charged with attempted murder in St. Matthews shooting, waiving assault rifle on Frankfort Avenue, police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man was arrested Friday in connection to a shooting in the parking lot of a shopping center on Breckenridge Lane in St. Matthews. Officers responded to the parking lot of Books-A-Million in the 900 block of Breckenridge Lane around 5:30 p.m. for an altercation between a man and a woman, according to St. Matthews Police Chief Barry Wilkerson.
22-year-old man killed in Shively apartment shooting identified by coroner
SHIVELY, Ky. — The Jefferson County Coroner's Office has identified the man who was shot and killed at a Shively apartment in April. Louisville Metro Police Department responded to the 1800 block of Appleton Lane on April 15 about a shooting. Watch our previous coverage in the player above.
Springfest in Old Louisville brings people to Toonerville Trolley Park
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- People in Old Louisville celebrated spring during an annual festival on Saturday. Springfest was held at Toonerville Trolley Park on South Brook Street. It is hosted annually by the Toonerville Trolley Neighborhood Association. Local vendors had goods for sale and there was live music at the...
New Hometown Hero banner honors late Louisville musician Stephen 'Static Major' Garrett
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Another Louisville legend has now been honored with a Hometown Hero banner. Stephen “Static Major” Garrett is the newest member to join the famous faces across the city. The late Grammy award-award winning singer, songwriter and producer was a member of the Louisville-based R&B...
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.
Community says violence is 'getting out of hand' after man fatally shot in Newburg
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A little after 9 p.m. on Thursday night is when police found a man dead at a park gazebo in Newburg. People that call this area home say the violence is getting out of hand. “It’s sad. It’s getting scary out here,” said resident Alan Grady....
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