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‘Something needs to change’: Neighbors frustrated after 2 kids struck by car Saturday
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A hit-and-run incident involving two children adds to decades-long concerns about excessive speeding in the Jacobs neighborhood. People living in the 3600 block of Parthenia Avenue see drivers speeding regularly. “You can hear them,” Walter Wilson, who lives nearby, said. “They are going at least 40,...
2 dead after shooting near Bashford Manor Sunday night, Louisville police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Two people were found dead in an apartment in east Louisville on Sunday night, according to Louisville Metro Police. LMPD spokesperson Aaron Ellis said police responded to a shooting in the 100 block of Trafalgar Square, near Bardstown Road and Goldsmith Lane, around 10:25 p.m. When...
JCPS bus driver charged with assaulting, strangling woman after leaving west Louisville bar
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Jefferson County Public Schools bus driver was arrested over the weekend for assault and strangulation. The charges against 48-year-old Rarlando Ramsey stem from an alleged incident in the Parkland neighborhood early Saturday morning and are not associated with his job. Court records indicate officers responding...
Bond set for 19-year-old charged after hit-and-run that left 7-year-old in critical condition
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A woman accused of hitting a young boy and a teenage girl with her car before driving away over the weekend was arraigned Monday. Katherine Hall, 19, is charged with assault, speeding, failure to maintain required insurance and leaving the scene of an accident after she allegedly ran over a 7-year-old boy and 13-year-old girl on Parthenia Avenue in the Jacobs neighborhood Saturday afternoon.
Police: Attempted murder suspect on house arrest cut ankle monitor before shooting woman
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Arik Brooks was arrested Friday after he was seen walking outside Patrick’s on Frankfort Avenue with a gun, but his arrest stems from a shooting just a few miles away. According to police, Brooks shot a woman in a St. Matthews parking lot after an...
No additional charges for shooting suspect spotted with semi-automatic pistol on Frankfort Ave.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man walked down a busy stretch of Frankfort Avenue Friday evening with a DRACO pistol, scaring people nearby, according to police. "I never thought I would see something like that here," said Amy Lambert, bar manager at Frankfort Avenue Beer Depot Smokehouse. Lambert said she...
Top Louisville prosecutor fights delay of Scottie Scheffler's arraignment on felony assault charge
LOUISVILLE — After an unusual and contentious court hearing Monday morning, a judge overruled County Attorney Mike O'Connell and allowed a delay in the arraignment of world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler on felony assault of a police officer and other charges from Tuesday to June 3. Attorney Steve Romines, who is representing Scheffler, said he had scheduling issues requiring the delay. Scheffler is expected to have to attend the arraignment because he is charged with a felony. In a rare personal appearance during an arraignment scheduling matter, O'Connell vigorously objected to the two-week delay, according to video of the impromptu court hearing obtained by WDRB News. "This man should be treated like everyone else in this matter," O'Connell told Jefferson District Court Judge Anne Delahanty.
Company that created JCPS bus routes slams audit, blames school district for problems
AlphaRoute, the firm JCPS hired to design its bus routes, is questioning the accuracy of an investigative report into what went wrong on the first day of school. AlphaRoute's report states the audit, which is critical of the company, "mistakes many important details and includes many inaccuracies." JCPS officials declined...
Need for speed? HOT ROD Power Tour is coming to Louisville. Here's what you need to know
The HOT ROD Power Tour, which showcases more than 6,000 cars and trucks, is parking in Louisville next month as part of its 30th anniversary. Along with a massive vehicle display, the show will include drag racing, autocross, live entertainment and MotorTrend talent meet and greet, according to the event's website.
Immediate closure of lanes on Louisville's Kennedy Bridge
LOUISVILLE, Ky. —The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has ordered the immediate closure of the three left lanes of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge. The lanes affected are for those traveling south on Interstate 65. Two lanes on the Kennedy are still open to drivers. The lanes are closed so...
Former JCPS officer arrested for second time in 2 weeks, faces new charges
A former Jefferson County Public Schools resource officer was arrested on suspicion of driving drunk on the University of Louisville's campus, nearly two weeks after he was accused by police of drinking alcohol in a government-issued vehicle. Christopher Minniear, 51, faces charges of reckless driving and possessing an open alcohol...
10 fastest-growing cities in Kentucky, according to new UofL report
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Communities across Kentucky continue to see growth, according to a new report by the University of Louisville. UofL's Kentucky State Data Center (KSDC) ranked the fastest-growing cities across the commonwealth using U.S. Census Bureau data. According to the report, Pippa Passes in eastern Kentucky took the...
Clark Memorial Bridge Collision Leads Semi-Truck to Dangle Off Bridge
On March 1, at about 12:15 p.m., Louisville first responders hurried to the site of a disaster on the Clark Memorial Bridge, which crosses over the Ohio River. First responder were summoned to the scene when a semi-truck crashed through the bridge’s guardrail barrier and was left dangling over the water with its frantic driver stuck inside. Now, newly revealed dashcam footage from the Clark Memorial Bridge collision illustrates how truly traumatic the incident was. Specially for the driver inside the truck, who was left dangling over the Ohio River.
Weekly weather planner: Record temps and storms
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A dry and summer-like start to the week will lead to scattered storm chances later. Monday will be a mostly sunny and hot day as temperatures approach 90 degrees. If Louisville reaches 90 degrees, it will be for the first time this year. Record highs are...
Key races to watch | Kentucky voters head to the polls Tuesday for May primary
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky voters head to the polls Tuesday for the May Primary. In addition to the presidential races, among the most watched races for Louisville are races for Metro Council, U.S. Congressional Districts and Kentucky Legislative races. For U.S. Congress, Democrats Hank Linderman and William Compton will...
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