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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...
KYTC to host meeting about Preston Transportation Plan. Here's when.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) wants to hear from the community about an ongoing Louisville project. In a news release sent to the media Friday, the KYTC announced a public information meeting for the Preston Transportation Plan is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21. It's a project...
That Mexican OT to perform in Tyler this summer
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Friday morning, tickets went on sale for That Mexican OT’s summer tour and one of the places where he is set to perform is Tyler’s Country River Club in July. The 25-year-old Texas native rapper has amassed an Instagram following of 1.3 million...
Rain and storm chances pick back up to end the week
It was just what the doctored ordered Thursday across Central and Eastern Kentucky…a dry day across the region. With some much needed sunshine mixed in with scattered clouds (after some early morning fog), it turned out to be a pleasant mid-May day with afternoon highs at or slightly above average for this time of the year into the mid to upper 70s. Hopefully you enjoyed the break from the rain as another system is set to arrive as we close out the week.
Wawa planning new location in Pleasure Ridge Park neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Joel Stinnett) — Wawa Inc. is coming to south Louisville, according toLouisville Business First. The Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain has applied for a Land Development Code waiver for a new store at 5229 Dixie Highway, according to a filing with Louisville Metro Planning and Design. The waiver is for a drive aisle on the property.
Louisville police search for suspects after man shot and killed in Newburg
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville Metro Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed in the city's Newburg neighborhood Thursday night. LMPD Spokesperson John Bradley said officers were called to a reported shooting in the 5000 block of East Indian Trail just before 9 p.m. That's off Newburg Road near Petersburg Park.
Man, 73, charged with murder in connection with Friendship House Louisville stabbing
A 73-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a woman at an Old Louisville retirement home Wednesday, Louisville Metro Police said in a statement. Woman dies at Louisville retirement homePolice investigating after woman stabbed to death in Old Louisville retirement home. Kenneth Muse, of Louisville, was...
Louisville Metro Police to expand drone program. Here's how it will work
Louisville Metro Police will expand its use of drones for “intelligence gathering” and responding to incidents, city officials said at a press conference on Thursday morning. Under a pilot program, each of LMPD’s eight divisions will be receiving a drone and training for up to four officers. The move, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said,...
Floyd Central’s Kaylee Hall signs with Union track & field
FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - In the Jaguars’ third year as a track & field program, Floyd Central celebrated an athlete agreeing to compete at the next level. On Friday, May 17, Kaylee Hall signed to compete in track and field at Union Commonwealth University. “The campus was great,”...
More semi trucks seem to be on the Second Street Bridge lately
We all remember the harrowing scene back in March — a semi-truck dangled off the Clark Memorial Bridge, as brave first responders plucked the driver from the cab. By God’s grace, the truck avoided plunging into the Ohio River. . Now it’s time to ask, should big trucks even...
Softball Recap: Scottsburg falls despite strong effort from Morgan Pool
It was a good run, but Scottsburg unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Thursday. They lost 8-2 to the Corydon Central Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Scottsburg of the 10-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Inside the FBI | Kentucky teens gain insider access at FBI Teen Academy this summer
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Think you might want to see what it would be like to be an FBI agent? Kentucky teens can have the opportunity this summer with the FBI Teen Academy in Louisville!. During the FBI Teen Academy, students will learn counter intelligence, evidence gathering, and bomb collection.
JCPS superintendent surprises 8 students with college scholarships
Jefferson County Public Schools Superintendent Marty Pollio surprised eight graduating seniors with college scholarships Friday morning, awarding nearly $70,000 combined. The scholarships come from the district’s Employee Sponsored Student Scholarship Fund, which Pollio started in 2019. Employees choose to donate a certain amount from their paychecks toward the fund.
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