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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...
The race for the lilies: What’s the buzz:?
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Kentucky Oaks’ field includes a lively bunch of ladies, several of which are more than capable of getting the job done just before 6 p.m. on Friday. Most of the major contenders come to Churchill Downs with plenty of momentum. Where’s My Ring picked...
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.
BOZICH | Faith, Kentucky Derby horse lift trainer Larry Demeritte to keep cancer 10 lengths back
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The wise guys set the odds of trainer Larry Demeritte winning Kentucky Derby 150 at 50-1 but the wise guys don't know the rest of the story. Follow along. Odds are you'll agree that 50,000-1 doesn't touch it. Demeritte was 2 weeks old when his mother...
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.
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...
Gaza war protests reach University of Kentucky, Jefferson Square Park in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Protests that have been held on college campuses across the nation reached Kentucky on Wednesday. Protesters are calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to U.S. aid to Israel. Gatherings were held at the University of Kentucky and at Jefferson Square Park in downtown...
What security measures are in place for the 150th Kentucky Derby? This is what to know
Churchill Downs says it uses its own security staff and “partners with local, state and federal law enforcement” to provide security for a crowd of more than 150,000 people.
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...
'See my city flourish.' Thurby draws huge crowd for third largest day of Derby Week racing
A scorching high of 88 degrees and sunshine couldn't keep locals or out-of-town visitors away from Churchill Downs on Thurby. As the wrought iron gates opened in the morning and spectators poured in, the Thursday before the Kentucky Derby — known as Thurby — once again proven to be a crowd favorite for its 11th year at Churchill Downs Racetrack.
Construction company builds fence for family of driver rescued from 2nd Street Bridge
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - It’s been a long road to recovery for Sydney Thomas and her family. Thousands across the country watched the Sysco driver’s dramatic rescue on the Second Street Bridge back in March. The moment her ordeal on the bridge ended, the journey to recovering emotionally...
Judge: Former KY governor Bevin barred from wife’s home due to alleged ‘unsettling’ acts
Bevin’s wife accused him of “aggressive and unsettling” behavior. A judge wrote that he “seems to be a caring father that is trying to maintain as much a sense of normalcy as possible.”
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