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Walk-a-thon raises funds for Louisville nonprofit supporting therapy pets
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- There was a fundraiser in Louisville for four-legged friends on Sunday. WAGS Pet Therapy of Kentucky hosted Walk, Wiggle and WAGS Pets and People walk-a-thon at Broad Run Park on Bardstown Road in southeast Jefferson County. There were activities and vendors for owners and their pets, along with raffle tickets.
LMPD identifies officer who shot 17-year-old homicide suspect near Churchill Downs
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Metro Police Department has released the name of the officer who shot a 17-year-old homicide suspect earlier this week. On Tuesday, LMPD officials say that Det. Benjamin Derby fired the shot that injured the teen suspected in the death of David Martinez. Police say the...
Trinity High School seniors finish on top: Shamrocks win final KSLL state championship
A day before 11 Trinity High School seniors graduated, they won their first Kentucky Scholastic Lacrosse League state championship together. "This is a historic win,” Trinity coach Pete Schroeder said Saturday after winning his third KSLL title. “It’s the 20th anniversary of our first title in 2004. Those guys are dads, doctors, whatever now. We got our 300th win at some point. Lots of history made today, super proud of our program. We can’t wait to try to...
Loneliness threatened his PGA Tour future. Now, he’s contending at the PGA
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Home cooking can do a lot to cleanse the soul. Especially if you’re a young professional golfer from Scotland finding life in America more difficult than you had hoped. Robert MacIntyre is one of the more unlikely names in the top-10 heading into Sunday’s final...
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...
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.
34-year-old man dies of 'possible overdose' while in custody at Louisville jail
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A 34-year-old man died while in custody at Louisville Metro Corrections on Sunday morning. Maj. Jason Logdson, a spokesman for Metro Corrections, said officers were alerted by an alarm around 3:30 a.m. that a box containing Narcan had been opened in the inmate housing area. Officers...
Springfest in Old Louisville brings people to Toonerville Trolley Park
Springfest in Old Louisville brings people to Toonerville Trolley Park. Spring Fest was held at Toonerville Trolley Park on South Brook Street. It is hosted annually by the Toonerville Trolley Neighborhood Association.
Victim in March shooting identified as 19-year-old man
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – The name of the man who died two months ago after being shot in Louisville’s Smoketown neighborhood has been released. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim as 19-year-old Robert Lee Page, Jr. Page was found shot around 1 a.m. March...
Primary Election Day is Tuesday in Kentucky. Here's who's on the ballot around Louisville
Early voting has closed, and Election Day for Kentucky's 2024 primaries is set for Tuesday, with plenty on the line in Louisville and the surrounding region. The primary races decided Tuesday will determine which candidates will be on the ballot in this year's general election, set for Nov. 5. The election this year is about more than our next U.S. president — every Kentucky House seat and all odd-numbered state Senate seats are on the line, along with several other local races such as Metro Council.
Louisville City FC rallies to come away with 2-2 draw against Las Vegas Lights FC
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- It's been a dominant start to the season for Louisville City FC but the boys in purple needed a second half goal to come away with a point. LouCity tied 2-22 with Las Vegas Lights FC on the road to move to 7-1-1 on the season.
Non-profit talks food insecurity in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Around 80,000 people in Louisville experience food insecurity. In a study from 2021, the Greater Louisville Project found that almost 13% of residents don’t have reliable access to food. Change Today, Change Tomorrow had a working meeting Saturday afternoon to come up with ways to...
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