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Warm with a slight chance for weekend storms; a daily chance for rain next week
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, remnants of Halley’s comet, peaks this weekend. And with just a waning crescent moon in the sky, it should be visible. The Eta Aquarids occur every year in early May. This year’s peak activity happens early Sunday with an expected 10 to 30 meteors visible per hour. The nightly meteor shower lasts through May 27.
Kentucky weather tomorrow: Tracking showers, storms for Oaks Day
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — It felt more like June or July across the area Thursday, with temperatures in the mid and upper 80s with sunshine. On Friday, changes are coming as our next system moves into the area. Thursday night, clouds increased ahead of that next system. It...
Stars show out for the Trifecta Derby Eve Gala's final bash
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The Trifecta Derby Eve Gala returned Friday after a four-year hiatus for one final bash. Grammy-winning pop star Bruno Mars headlined the event, which was held in a series of tents erected in a parking lot near Louisville Slugger Field downtown. Hosted by Eden Bridgeman...
Elderly Louisville man slammed to the ground by LMPD in 2019 says he no longer trusts officers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville Metro Police officers yanked an elderly man out of his home and slammed him right to the pavement. He's stayed quiet about what happened until now. Years later, he spoke to WDRB News on Thursday after the city paid him a six-figure settlement. Frank Serapiglia...
City pays $650,000 to 4 people wrongfully arrested by former Louisville police detective
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The city of Louisville agreed to pay four people a total of $650,000 for being wrongfully arrested by a former Louisville police detective to settle a lawsuit that has been pending since 2010. Former Louisville Metro Police Detective Crystal Marlowe arrested more than a dozen people...
Documentary about Ohio River’s history and current challenges to debut on KET
A Louisville filmmaker is debuting a new documentary showcasing the rich history of the Ohio River and the future challenges it faces on Kentucky’s public television broadcaster. The one-hour documentary called “This Is The Ohio” features the travels of filmmaker Morgan Atkinson and his 981-mile journey along the river...
2024 ABC Conference set for July in Louisville
Members of the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports (ABC) will reconvene for their annual summit in 2024 and this year’s takes place in Louisville, Ky. The 36th annual ABC Conference is set to take place July 19-July 24 at The Galt House Hotel. Each year, commission heads, officials and other members of the various ABC-recognized governing bodies gather to discuss a multitude of topics including rule changes, weight cutting, scoring criteria and medical education pertinent to combat sports. The election of commissioning body subcommittees is also featured. July 20-21 will consist of official and inspector training courses. July 22-24 will be the conference portion, where commission ABC members will congregate for presentations, discussion, and voting. ABC president Mike Mazzulli released the full agenda Friday. While guest speakers have yet to be finalized, current highlights include a presentation by new UFC drug-testing head George Piro, discussion on the adoption of a pro muay Thai ruleset, and voting on the adoption of rule changes, potentially including redefinition of “grounded opponent.”
'We've always done more with less': Mayor Greenberg's budget proposal cuts funding for some nonprofits
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg unveiled his city budget proposal last Friday. The total price tag is the same at $1.1 billion. The proposed funding for Louisville Metro Police is $242.2 million, which is an increase from the $222 million the council approved in fiscal year 2024.
Some track-goers change their bets based on wet conditions
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rain may not be ideal for a day at the track for some, but it meant more exciting races for Danny Monaghan during Friday's Oaks Day. “The favorites kind of come in expecting good track conditions, but once you get that wet track, all bets are kind of off,” Monaghan said.
Man recovering after he was shot in hand in Shelby Park
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A man was taken to University of Louisville Hospital after he was shot in the hand late Wednesday night. Louisville Metro police officers were called at about 10 p.m. for a reported shooting in the 1000 block of South Jackson Street in the Shelby Park neighborhood. That’s where they found a man with a gunshot wound to one of his hands.
Construction company builds fence for family of driver rescued from 2nd Street Bridge
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - It’s been a long road to recovery for Sydney Thomas and her family. Thousands across the country watched the Sysco driver’s dramatic rescue on the Second Street Bridge back in March. The moment her ordeal on the bridge ended, the journey to recovering emotionally...
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