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Southern Indiana aquatic park offering free passes for families in need this summer
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Children in Madison, Indiana, will be able to enjoy summer fun at a pool thanks to a partnership. The City of Madison Parks and Recreation partnered with Jane's Kids — also known as River Valley Resources — and Bethany Legacy Foundation to make Crystal Beach Aquatic Park accessible to all Jefferson County residents.
WATCH: Video shows tornado in Sellersburg, Indiana area
SELLERSBURG, Ind. — There was a quick burst of severe weather early Tuesday evening in the WLKY region, and some people in southern Indiana saw a tornado. Several reported seeing one in the Sellersburg, Indiana area. A WLKY viewer sent video in of a tornado at Columbus Mann and...
29-year-old man found shot, killed in Shelby Park neighborhood identified
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The man foundshot and killed in the Shelby Park neighborhood Saturday has been identified by the coroner. The coroner's report says 29-year-old Jeffery Wilson was found shot in an alley behind a building in the 1300 block of South Preston Street shortly before 5 p.m. Video...
Comedian Martin Lawrence bringing 'Ya'll Know What It Is!' tour to Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Comedian Martin Lawrence is bringing his national comedy tour to Louisville!. The 'Ya'll Know What It Is!' tour is headed to the KFC Yum! Center on September 20, 2024. The show starts at 8 p.m. It will feature performances by DC Youngfly, Benji Brown and Daphnique Springs.
'Very concerned': Beshear urges caution ahead of severe weather threat in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Severe weather is expected to impact Kentucky, and portions of southern Indiana, over the next 48 hours. Tuesday morning, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear urged residents across the commonwealth to stay weather aware ahead of the severe weather. TIMELINE: Here's when severe weather will move through Louisville,...
Videos show car swerving moments before crash that killed JCPS teacher
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - New video shows a vehicle swerving into on-coming traffic minutes before crashing and killing a Jefferson County Public School teacher. An investigation by WAVE Troubleshooters also found 911 calls describing the suspected drunk driver’s car weaving into oncoming traffic and his 20-year history of troubles behind the wheel.
5 new Louisville restaurants opening in May: From a downtown chophouse to a doughnut shop
From a high-end chophouse to new places for something sweet, several eateries are expected to open in May in Louisville. Read on for details about the new spots adding to the ever-expanding Louisville food scene. Know of a restaurant opening we missed? Send a note to ahancock@courier-journal.com. Crumbl Cookies. 4901...
Man pleads guilty to 3-year-old boy's 2020 death in Jefferson County
A West Virginia man has pleaded guilty to felony manslaughter in the death of 3-year-old Rasir Jameir Oliver in Jefferson County in 2020. Keith Kennedy-McLeod, 36, accepted an Alford plea — which means he maintains his innocence but has accepted a plea bargain — in Jefferson Circuit Court and was sentenced Tuesday to ten years in prison on one count of felony manslaughter in the first degree.
Tickets are $25 to these live nation shows in Indiana. Are they worth a drive from Louisville?
It's Live Nation Concert Week, meaning music fans can get $25 concert tickets for select shows across the country. For Louisville area residents, there are plenty of concert venues to choose from, but some require a lengthier road trip than others. Do the cheap tickets make up for a long drive?
LMPD cracking down on street racing | VIEWER RESPONSE
Derby weekend was a success, even for LMPD. They were busy chasing down street racers. They seized nine vehicles as part of the city's street racing ordinance. I've talked about this before and I'm glad the city is cracking down. Innocent lives are at risk every time street racers hit the road. Just stop.
Man dies after shooting at Norfolk Acres Park, LMPD investigating
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A man is dead after he was shot Wednesday afternoon at Norfolk Acres Park in Louisville. Louisville Metro Police (LMPD) responded to a call of a shooting in the 4300 block of Coram Way around 3:30 p.m. That's near the Buechel neighborhood. When officers arrived, they...
Former Indiana sheriff Jamey Noel accused of discussing criminal allegations with deputy auditor
State investigators allege former Clark County, Indiana Sheriff Jamey Noel, who faces 25 felony charges, had a "three-year relationship" with a deputy county auditor, according to court documents made public Thursday. In an affidavit for the ongoing criminal investigation of Noel, who served as county sheriff from 2015-2022, Indiana State...
Lightning strike likely caused Valley Station garage fire
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Investigators are trying to figure out what led to a detached garage catching on fire. Neighbors believe a fire at a Valley Station home was caused by a lightning strike. A round of storms that spun up tornadoes in Oklahoma rolled through Louisville before lunchtime Tuesday....
Homeless camp near I-264 overpass given 24-hour notice to relocate; city explains why
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Notices to clear homeless camps in Louisville can very substantially from location to location. According to the city's Homeless Services Division, that timeframe can range anywhere from a day to three weeks. In the case of the encampment underneath the I-264 overpass near Durrett Lane, people...
Gift card scam suspect arrested in St. Matthews
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – A man arrested in Louisville is believed to be part of a nationwide forgery ring involving gift cards. Jinxian Xu, 32, of Rosemead, California, is being held at Louisville Metro Corrections on 14 counts of forgery and one count of theft by deception. St. Matthews...
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