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Man charged with murder called a "hero" by bystanders on social media
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Multiple shots took the life of a man in a parking lot on Taylor Boulevard. Police arrested a suspect at the scene, 21-year-old Raymond Holmes. He was charged with murder and accepting stolen property, but in a social media post from the scene, you can hear bystanders calling him a “hero.”
This Louisville park was voted one of the top 10 best riverwalks in a national competition
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Waterfront Park has been recognized again as one of the top three best riverwalks by USA Today’s 10Best 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. This is the fourth consecutive year Waterfront Park has been nominated for this award. "Since 1986, Louisville's frontage along the Ohio River...
Bomb threat evacuates Louisville zoo
Dozens of people were evacuated from Louisville Zoo in Kentucky after a bomb threat was made to the park, but has since been given the “all-clear”.The staff of the Kentucky-based zoo received a threat of a bomb at around 8.47am on Friday before it was open to the public, the zoo said in a statement.The zoo staff were going about their usual daily morning routine getting ready for the day, setting up the park and tending to the animals awaiting the guests and the school groups to arrive, when they were alerted of the threat.“We had to stop all that...
Crash shuts down I-65 ramps near I-64 and I-71 interchanges Friday morning
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A crash has shut down all lanes of Interstate 65 north and south near the Interstate 64 and Interstate 71 interchanges in downtown Louisville Friday morning. According to LMPD spokesperson John Bradley, a semi-truck was involved in a single vehicle crash around 1:00 a.m. Friday morning.
Kentucky Humane Society waives adoption fees for dogs 6 months and older
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — If you've been considering adding a new furry family member into your home, now may be the best time. The Kentucky Humane Society, located in Louisville, is waiving adoption fees for all dogs six months and older from April 18 to April 30. You can stop...
Louisville police search for man accused of breaking in, raping elderly woman
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Police are searching for the man accused of raping an elderly woman inside her home in the Hurstbourne Acres neighborhood on Wednesday. The woman told police that around 2:30 p.m., she heard a knock on her front door. When she answered the door, police said the man knocked her down and raped her. He also stole some of the woman’s belongings before he left.
Driver loses control, flips in fatal crash on Preston Highway
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A person is dead after crashing on Preston Highway early Thursday morning. It happened around 2:30 a.m., not far from the I-65 to I-264 interchange. LMPD says the driver of the vehicle lost control, ran up on the curb and flipped. It's not known what caused...
Celebrating 4/20 this year? Marijuana is also a favorite for concerts, music festivals
4/20, a holiday about all things cannabis and marijuana, is on Saturday. While weed isn't legal for medicinal or recreational purposes in Kentucky in 2024, it's likely some still partake in the celebration, traveling to nearby dispensaries and attending local events to light up. Thunder Over Louisville and the 150th...
Meet one Louisville teacher who is also a bus driver
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Schools in the commonwealth are struggling to hire a sufficient number of bus drivers. However, one Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) elementary school teacher drives and teaches, and she loves both jobs. Amanda McGrath has been an educator for the last 22 years. She knew she...
Weekend weather planner: Thunder Over Louisville edition
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It's a cool and damp start to Thunder Over Louisville weekend, but drier skies will prevail for the big show on Saturday. A potent storm system moved through the region early Friday, bringing cooler-than-normal weather back to the viewing area. We'll stay mainly cloudy and damp...
Louisville police plan to hand out hundreds of steering-wheel locks to combat rise in car thefts
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Thieves have stolen thousands of Hyundai and Kia vehicles in Louisville, a big problem leaving drivers and police frustrated. In 2023, more than 4,000 Hyundais and Kias were stolen. So far in 2024, there have been another 770 thefts. "This is a problem all over the...
Seller injured when vehicle for sale is carjacked
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Louisville Metro police are searching for the person who carjacked a vehicle during a meeting to possibly buy it and injuring one of the sellers. LMPD says the carjacking happened around 9:15 p.m. Thursday in the 1900 block of Wesley Ave. in the City of Hurstbourne Acres.
NWS: Louisville weather to face storms, damaging winds west of I-65 in Kentucky tonight
Severe weather could be a concern for portions of Kentucky, according to the National Weather Service − Louisville. A line of storms are expected to move through the Louisville region Thursday evening, but will likely affect areas west of Interstate 65 and along the highway ahead of a cold front.
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