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3 women rescued after being held hostage by Louisville man during hours-long standoff
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Three women were rescued after being held hostage by a Louisville man during an hours-long standoff. Louisville Metro Police (LMPD) was dispatched to the 1300 block of Seelbach Avenue around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday on a report of a "possible wanted person." According to an arrest citation,...
Man shot and killed while driving in downtown Louisville, crashes into multiple cars
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed near downtown Louisville Wednesday afternoon. Louisville Metro Police Department said it responded to a shooting in the area of 10th and Broadway around 5 p.m. This is in the California neighborhood. Police said they arrived on...
Newburg pastor offers solution to ongoing violent crime in Louisville area
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- There have already been nearly 50 murders in Metro Louisville this year. A Newburg pastor believes we can find solutions to the ongoing violence. The senior pastor at Newburg Church of Christ says one of the solutions is teaching men in the church and out in the community how to be great again.
Coroner identifies 35-year-old found shot to death inside Parkland convenience store
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A coroner has identified the 35-year-old found shot to death at a Parkland neighborhood corner store. LMPD said they responded to a ShotSpotter run just after noon on Tuesday at a store in 3300 block of Greenwood Avenue, just a couple blocks from Interstate 264. When...
StormTALK! BLOG 4/26/24
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A period of showers possible with a warm front this afternoon. Smaller t-storm chances into the evening. The overnight hours will features a few clusters of fading t-storms we’ll be monitoring. Windy and warm this weekend!. That plus an update on the Derby Week forecast...
Large plume of smoke in Louisville caused by fire in Portland neighborhood. What we know
A large plume of smoke visible to Louisville drivers was caused by a fire in Louisville's Portland neighborhood, a spokesperson with the Louisville Fire Department said. Firefighters responded to a fire in a garage at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in 1828 Northwestern Pkwy., LFD spokesperson Donovan Sims said. He said the fire was controlled by 9:50 a.m.
Hot air balloons fill the sky for the Great Balloon Rush-Hour Race
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Hot air balloons decorated the sky Friday morning during the Great Balloon Rush-Hour Race. WLKY NewsChopper flew alongside the balloons! Watch some of the footage in the player above. The balloons took off around 7 a.m. from Bowman Field. The races are what are known as...
Kentucky Derby 2024 weather predictions ahead of May 4 race day
No one wants to be stuck out in the rain, especially dressed in the wrong attire. Will the weather hold for the 2024 Kentucky Derby? Luckily, the extended forecast at AccuWeather.com currently shows decent weather for race day as of Thursday, April 25. ...
Woman charged with making 4 bomb threats
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Louisville Metro police have arrested a woman for making bomb threats against the three businesses and a JCPS school. Cassandra E. Muckle, 49, was taken into custody by the department’s Homeland Security Unit on four counts of terroristic threatening. According to LMPD, Muckle made...
LMPD installing new license plate reading ‘Flock’ cameras
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - From recovering stolen vehicles to identifying suspects, Flock cameras have been a game changer for police – helping departments solve crime like never before. Police departments like St. Matthews and Elizabethtown have recently expanded their use of Flock cameras, giving officers a new tool to...
LMPD releases interstate, street closings and no parking zones for Kentucky Oaks, Derby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- With less than two weeks to go until the 150th Kentucky Derby, it's time to start thinking about transportation to and from the track. Louisville Metro Police posted its interstate and street closures and no parking zones for the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby. Closures and...
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