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One of the few dogs left behind at massive adoption event hopes to find her forever family
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — At Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS), hundreds of adoptable dogs and cats are desperately waiting for their forever family. The shelter is overcrowded, and when a dog stays for too long, tough decisions have to be made. Still, staff believe there is a family for every animal, they just need to find them.
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...
‘Choice is a luxury’: Dosker Manor residents prepare for relocation
As Louisville’s housing agency presses ahead with a plan to demolish Dosker Manor, many residents are relieved. Some are nervous about where to go next and how the city will execute its plan.
Floyds Fork protections passed in chaotic council meeting. Are they enough to preserve it?
A tense and chaotic meeting of the Louisville Metro Council on Thursday produced a landmark set of rules for building near Floyds Fork, turning guidelines into binding requirements meant to protect the stream from irresponsible development and ecological degradation. The vote was a culmination of two years of rulemaking —...
Teen connected to LMPD shooting in Louisville's Wilder Park neighborhood in court on drug charges
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A 19-year-old linked to a juvenile shot by a Louisville Metro Police officer earlier this week was in court Thursday on drug charges. LMPD investigators said Julian Oyaro was with a 17-year-old murder suspect Tuesday when the 17-year-old was shot by an LMPD officer after he refused to drop a gun. Investigators said Oyaro was there when the incident happened on West Kenton Street.
This Louisville cookie shop is nominated again for 'Best Cookie Shop in America'; Here's how you can vote
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Please & Thank You is once again nominated for 'Best Cookie Shop in America' by USA Today in their 10Best Readers' Choice 2024 poll. Last year, the Louisville cookie shop won the title and now they're asking for the public's help to defend their crown. "It’s...
Louisville nonprofit keeps its neighbors fed
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville, like many other cities, is dealing with food insecurity, which Bringing Justice Home has decided to tackle. The nonprofit was founded in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Its all-volunteer staff meets with clients, helps them make a grocery list and delivers food to their doorstep monthly. Those needing help the most don’t pay for any of it.
JCPS recruiting current students, those looking to change careers to address teacher shortage
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- There are more than 300 open teaching positions in Jefferson County Public Schools, and the district is looking far and wide to fill those roles. "If you don't have teachers teaching, you don't have students learning," said John Marshall, chief Equity Officer at JCPS. Inside of...
$50M residential project proposed in Cincinnati suburb
CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - A Louisville developer is planning a $50 million residential project in Colerain Township. Marian Development Group wants to build Vivera Northbrook, an affordable, assisted-living and memory care community for senior residents, at 9328 Pippin Road. The project would bring 118 studio and one-bedroom apartment units...
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.
PGA Hospitality sets record for sold out venues at Valhalla
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Hundreds of fans are enjoying the PGA Championship with an exclusive experience from the hospitality venues. “We've maxed this place out and set the record for the most hospitality sold for any PGA championship in our 106 years,” said Larry Sinclair, director of hospitality sales. “That’s pretty impressive for Louisville, Kentucky.”
Don't Waste Your Money | The ins and outs of Affordable Care Act plans
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- If you have health insurance, you probably think you can visit almost any hospital for treatment. But many families on ACA health plans - the Affordable Care Act - are finding that they have fewer choices for their care. The Affordable Care Act has made health...
Make Ends Meet: More than 50% of retirees rely on Social Security
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Social Security, was created in the words of President Franklin D. Roosevelt as a safeguard “against the hazards and vicissitudes of life.”. In other words, it was a plan that promised a little help to make sure Americans could “make ends meet.”. It is...
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.
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