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Discover the best of the beaters at the Beatersville Car and Bike Show
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The 19th Beatersville Car and Bike Show features traditional hot rods and customs. WDRB’s Keith Kaiser got a look at some of these unique rides before Sunday, May 26th. It takes place in Kentucky on the Sunday before Memorial Day each year. The 2024...
Aly Khalifa's injury won't define impact on Louisville basketball as Pat Kelsey era begins
Aly Khalifa was reluctant to give basketball a try as a kid growing up in Alexandria, Egypt. His older sister, Nesma, fell in love with the game first and had to badger him to take the court. ...
VIDEO: Snake slithers onto green at Valhalla, Shelbyville man removes it
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Who let this guy in?. The PGA of America posted a video of an unwanted visitor during the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club. A large snake made its way onto the second hole of the course. It slithered around, unbothered, as you can see in this video:
'Change Today, Change Tomorrow' launches first-ever West End Farmers Market
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Black women-led nonprofit has launched a new farmers market in west Louisville, raising awareness for those who go hungry. "Change Today, Change Tomorrow" launched its first-ever West End Farmers Market on Sunday. The market is near 25th and Date streets in the California neighborhood. The...
Sherman Minton Bridge reopening delayed
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Drivers expecting to travel over the eastbound lanes of Interstate 64 on the Sherman Minton Bridge coming into Louisville from southern Indiana will have to wait a bit longer. According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, the bridge closure will remain in place until Friday, May...
11-year-old rapper spreads positivity through lyrics
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - An 11-year-old aspiring rapper is wasting no time making her dreams come true. Her first single is already playing on local radio stations. Clean Jai believes the music she creates helps people become better versions of themselves. She hasn’t been on the music scene long, but one of her songs already made it to a local radio station.
Man dies after crashing motorcycle into guardrail in Oldham County, police say
OLDHAM COUNTY, Ky. — A Prospect man is dead after a crash involving a motorcycle in Oldham County. According to Oldham County police, it happened just after 4 p.m. on Thursday on U.S. Highway 42 near Tirbracken Lane. Officers say Donovan Pike, 69, was on a motorcycle traveling west...
Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville hosts first-ever Sunday Market
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) --Lynn Family Stadium hosted its first-ever Sunday Market in Louisville on Sunday. The soccer stadium in the Butchertown neighborhood hosted its new Stadium Sunday Market. It is focused on addressing community food insecurities and elevating local businesses. It will be hosted every Sunday through Aug. 18. Vendors...
When is Gazebo Festival? Here's everything to know about Jack Harlow's two-day music festival
Fire up those group texts and grab your frisbees, blankets, hydration packs, and sunscreen. Louisville native Jack Harlow's multi-day outdoor hip hop music event, Gazebo Festival, takes over downtown during Memorial Day weekend. The two-day music festival, held May 25-26 at Louisville's scenic Waterfront Park, 131 River Road, features 26...
The West End deserves responsible development with a community focus. OneWest is doing just that.
Decades of lack of investment in Louisville’s West End has led to entrenched inequalities. Vacant and abandoned buildings, deteriorating infrastructure, a lack of commercial services and lower life expectancy are an everyday reality for many of the residents of the nine neighborhoods west of 9th street. However, we are seeing some signs of new...
Daily Briefing: Democrats are forfeiting dozens of seats across Kentucky
Good morning and happy Monday. (You can read today's eNewspaper here.) According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service in Louisville, we're expected to have a sunny day today with a high around 88. Here are this morning's top stories so far:. Where have Kentucky's Democrats gone?: Kentucky's...
New Hometown Hero banner honors late Louisville musician Stephen 'Static Major' Garrett
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Another Louisville legend has now been honored with a Hometown Hero banner. Stephen “Static Major” Garrett is the newest member to join the famous faces across the city. The late Grammy award-award winning singer, songwriter and producer was a member of the Louisville-based R&B...
'End of an era': The Back Door in the Highlands closes after nearly four decades
The sign placed on the door may have come as a shock to longtime customers. But closing time had come for The Back Door, the well-loved neighborhood bar and restaurant in the Highlands. The place was known for its chicken wings and the faces of patrons painted on its walls...
Daily Briefing: What to know ahead of the Kentucky Primary election
Good morning, Louisville! It's Sunday again, which means it's time to take a look back at what's been happening this past week. Today, we can expect a mostly sunny day with a high of 86. What to know for this week:. It's primary election season in the Bluegrass State, with...
Springfest in Old Louisville brings people to Toonerville Trolley Park
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- People in Old Louisville celebrated spring during an annual festival on Saturday. Springfest was held at Toonerville Trolley Park on South Brook Street. It is hosted annually by the Toonerville Trolley Neighborhood Association. Local vendors had goods for sale and there was live music at the...
Don't Waste Your Money | Fewer remote jobs are available, but some businesses are still hiring
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The swing to full-time remote work is over, and Forbes reports remote jobs are down 25% this year. Fewer companies are offering remote and part-time remote jobs this year. But some companies are still hiring remote jobs. Keri Shinault started working from home when the COVID-19...
People encouraged to bicycle to work in Louisville on Monday
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- People in Louisville are encouraged to bicycle to work on Monday. It was originally scheduled for last week, but bad weather caused it to be postponed to Monday. There will be group rides from Iroquois, Shawnee, George Rogers Clark and Seneca parks. Bicyclists will leave around...
Louisville nonprofit celebrates 10th anniversary with groundbreaking for new center in Portland
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A free local music program celebrated its 10th anniversary by giving young people a new space to share their creativity while focusing on their futures. On Saturday, AMPED held a groundbreaking for its new 12,000 square foot Russell Station Tech and Learning Center on West Market...
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