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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...
Weather Extra | Wet May commences Derby weekend
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The long Derby Day weekend in Louisville weekend is upon us. It started last week with all sorts of pre-Derby week fun activities. Now, it’s time for the Thursday Pegasus Parade to be followed by the running of the Kentucky Oaks on Friday and the 150th Run for the Roses at the Derby on Saturday. Typical of May, the weather will take a turn to the wet both at Churchill Downs and here at home.
Student disciplined after bringing gun to Louisville middle school, principal says
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A gun was found at a Louisville middle school on Monday. In a letter sent to parents, Lassiter Middle School Principal Tim Alexander said after dismissal, a student reported seeing a gun in another student's waistband during the day. Alexander said staff immediately began investigating,...
Hurstbourne Acres residents remain on high alert as police search for man who raped elderly woman
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- For most people in the Hurstbourne Acres area, the story is a familiar one. More than two weeks after a woman called police to report she was raped inside her own home by an intruder, Louisville Metro Police released a sketch of a suspect. "This type...
2 Louisville men arrested for shooting at Portland neighborhood bar
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two Louisville men are behind bars for a shooting at a bar in the Portland neighborhood, according to Louisville Metro Police. Lewis Ronald pleaded not guilty to assault and eight counts of wanton endangerment. James Kolson faces complicity charges in the incident. Police say the men...
'It was somebody he knew': Family fighting for justice as 2020 Louisville murder case goes cold
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — For many in the Derby City, this time of year is a celebration, but for the family of Tommy Tidwell, it's a reminder of their loss. “As many times as he was shot and where he was shot, this was personal. It was somebody he knew,” said Terri Tidwell, Tommy’s widow.
Be Our Guest at Storming Crab
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- WDRB invites you to Be Our Guest at Storming Crab. Everything at Storming Crab is prepared with high quality, rich taste, and fresh food waiting just for you. Their signature dishes include crawfish, shrimp, and even gator meat!. They have 2 locations - one on Outer...
Boy Scouts Executive Director speaks on safety after 11-year-old boy was hit by tree limb
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) —A camping trip turned tragic over the weekend, with a tree falling on a tent housing three sleeping Boy Scouts. Because of this, there are rising concerns about safety protocols enforced by the scout leaders. 44News spoke with the Executive Director of the Buffalo Trace Council...
Rain chances ramp up just in time for Oaks Day
It was another incredible day on weather Thursday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with more sunshine and unseasonably warm temperatures even for early May. In fact it felt more like late June across the area as afternoon highs climbed into the mid to upper 80s! It was definitely the warmest day of 2024 so far in most locations and it’s the warmest temperatures we’ve seen here in Lexington since early October of last year. Unfortunately it doesn’t look like the quiet weather will hold off into Oaks Day and Derby Day.
5th graders hold Derby parade complete with homemade floats, costumes
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A smaller and cuter Pegasus Parade was held Thursday at a local elementary school. Elementary students paraded around St. Francis of Assisi in costumes and creations they made, all with a Kentucky theme. Fifth graders dressed up like famous people from the Commonwealth such as...
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...
Volunteers working hard to find at-risk dog from LMAS his forever home
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A dedicated group of volunteers are working hard to find an at-risk dog from Metro Animal Services his forever home. There are so many dogs and so little space. If a dog stays too long, tough decisions have to be made. And in one dog’s case—that time was coming. But a group of volunteers couldn’t let him go knowing his family is out there.
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