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Authorities arrested Books Houck for his alleged involvement in the Crystal Rogers case.

A 74-year-old woman named Kusum Nahata lost her life after being struck by a vehicle on Lexington Road in Louisville, Kentucky. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for caution on our streets.

The boyfriend of a Kentucky mother of five who went missing in 2015 — long thought to be responsible for the woman's death — has been arrested and charged with her murder. The post Boyfriend of missing mother of 5 charged with murder 8 years after her disappearance first appeared on Law & Crime.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Pet's Palace has been in business since 1957 -- making it Louisville's oldest pet shop. Jay Hockersmith, the current owner, started working there in 1969. "I was in high school at that point," he said. "I've always had a love and an interest in animals. I got my degree in Biology from the University of Louisville, so working in the pet shop went hand-in-hand with my education."

A 20-year-old man was shot and killed by a teenager over $75 on the northeast side of Indianapolis, according to court documents. Michael Owens, 19, was arrested in Louisville on Monday in connection with the shooting in the 10000 block of Montery Road on the evening of Sept. 11. He is facing murder and unlawful possession of a firearm charges.

In Walter’s preliminary hearing, Trooper Napier described the police pursuit that led up to the crash in painful detail.

Nestled amidst the serene landscapes of rolling hills and expansive bluegrass fields, Kentucky conceals tales of eerie hauntings, brutal tortures, and morbid punishments within its borders. As we delve into the macabre history of this picturesque state, we uncover stories that send shivers down the spine.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A mother said her 15-year-old son was held at gunpoint and robbed after he got off a Jefferson County Public Schools' bus in Louisville. Chaunda Lee said it happened Sept. 18 at 32nd and Kentucky streets in the early evening. She was at home before receiving a knock on her door.

The $50 Millionaire Club ticket recently launched, Kentucky Lottery says.

An occasionally tense town hall in Old Louisville on Tuesday left both neighbors and homeless advocates frustrated over the city's lack of solutions for addressing a growing number of camps in that area. The meeting – organized by Metro Councilman Phillip Baker – followed complaints from residents who say the...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Attention drivers, the Clark Memorial Bridge is closed. Louisville Metro Emergency Services confirmed the 2nd Street bridge connecting downtown Louisville and southern Indiana is currently closed due to a crash. It is unclear how the crash happened, or if there are any injuries. A TRIMARC camera...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A not guilty plea was entered Wednesday on behalf of a man accused of breaching airport security over the weekend. Michael Van Bree didn't appear in person for his arraignment Wednesday morning, but his attorney was there on his behalf. An arrest report said TSA agents...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Former Louisville Metro Police Department officer Brett Hankison, who was charged in connection to Breonna Taylor's death, is set to stand trial next month. But will the case proceed as scheduled?. Hankison appeared in federal court on Wednesday, and it appeared the case will go on...

A residential area has become the focus of a police investigation after a woman was found dead in a home. After receiving a welfare check request, officers arrived on scene. Authorities are currently treating the death as suspicious, indicating a potential case of foul play. Investigators are now requesting the public's help with the case. Keep updated with the latest information on the case and learn how you could assist through our further updates.

CLARK COUNTY, Ind. — Two Louisville, Kentucky residents were recently arrested in Clark County after an investigation uncovered allegations of corrupt business influence through their pool business. According to a news release from Indiana State Police, Tracy Davenport and Matthew Davenport, the owners of Davenport Extreme Pools and Spas in Louisville, Kentucky, turned themselves into […]

Louisville Rep. Jared Bauman, a Republican, characterized crime as a growing epidemic in commonwealth and painted a grim picture of Kentuckians feeling increasingly unsafe in their communities. "The simple truth is that the criminal element has become an all-too-normal part of our world today," he said at a press conference....

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Per an update from Louisville Metro Police, Lilly Childress has been found and is safe.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Levi Bratcher has been found according to police. Make it easy to keep up-to-date with more stories like this. Download the WHAS11 News app now. For Apple or Android users.

During a two-stop Community Partnership Day visit to Kentucky on Sept. 26, Wawa announced its plans to open about 40 stores across the commonwealth over the next eight to 10 years, with the first groundbreakings set for mid-2024. To date, Wawa has more than 15 sites under contract across Boone,...

SHIVELY, Ky. — Shively Police Department says one person is dead Wednesday night after a shooting in the area. Police said the shooting happened in the area of Crums Lane and Valleyview Drive. They did not release many details, but said that one person is dead. The investigation is...