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Woman hospitalized after being shot in St. Matthews Friday afternoon, police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — St. Matthews Police are investigating after a woman was shot in the parking lot of a shopping center on Breckenridge Lane Friday afternoon. Officers responded to the parking lot of Books-A-Million in the 900 block of Breckenridge Lane around 5:30 p.m. for an altercation between a man and a woman, according to St. Matthews Police Chief Barry Wilkerson.
Family of man killed near railroad tracks in Louisville worried as suspect hospitalized
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Days after her son's murder, Melissa Flores faces grief and uncertainty. It was a CSX worker who found David Martinez's body near some railroad tracks Saturday. And the suspect, identified by police, she said, was one of his best friends. "We want to know why and...
22-year-old man killed in Shively apartment shooting identified by coroner
SHIVELY, Ky. — The Jefferson County Coroner's Office has identified the man who was shot and killed at a Shively apartment in April. Louisville Metro Police Department responded to the 1800 block of Appleton Lane on April 15 about a shooting. Watch our previous coverage in the player above.
Former JCPS officer arrested last week on drug charges back in jail for suspected drunk driving
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A former Jefferson County Public Schools officer, arrested earlier this month for passing out while drunk in the drive-thru of a local fast food restaurant, has been arrested again for suspected drunk driving. According to an arrest report for Christopher Minniear, a pedestrian flagged down police...
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...
Gun violence reduction efforts in Newburg still in the works after Thursday's homicide at local park
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- After a violent week in Louisville, questions are being raised about what's being done with money the U.S. Department of Justice gave the city in February to combat gun violence in the Newburg neighborhood. This comes after a man was shot and killed near Petersburg Park...
Community says violence is 'getting out of hand' after man fatally shot in Newburg
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A little after 9 p.m. on Thursday night is when police found a man dead at a park gazebo in Newburg. People that call this area home say the violence is getting out of hand. “It’s sad. It’s getting scary out here,” said resident Alan Grady....
Doctor and his 2 adult children die in plane crash while traveling to Kentucky
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV/WAFB/Gray News) — Three people are dead after a small plane crashed on Wednesday afternoon in Tennessee. Williamson County authorities said the plane had left Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and was headed to Louisville, Kentucky, before it crashed about 30 miles outside of Nashville. According to federal investigators,...
That Mexican OT to perform in Tyler this summer
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Friday morning, tickets went on sale for That Mexican OT’s summer tour and one of the places where he is set to perform is Tyler’s Country River Club in July. The 25-year-old Texas native rapper has amassed an Instagram following of 1.3 million...
Louisville museum hangs iconic moose head in exhibit
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — An iconic piece of history has a permanent home again at the Frazier History Museum. The Phoenix Hill Tavern moose head now proudly hangs in the Frazier's "Cool History" exhibition. The 150-pound moose head was first installed in the tavern back in the 1980's where it...
Louisville police upping the tech game by investing in more drones
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Louisville Metro Police Department will soon be using more drones in its investigations. Thursday the department announced it will spend $100,000 to expand its drone fleet and train more officers on how to use them. The money will pay for eight drones — one for...
Abbey Road on the River returns to Jeffersonville's Big Four Park next week
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Get ready to twist and shout — the world's largest Beatles and classic rock music festival is right around the corner. The 23rd annual Abbey Road on the River returns to Jeffersonville, Indiana, on Memorial Day weekend — May 23-27. The five-day festival will...
On a day of PGA chaos, an unexpected hero emerges
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — He’s to the right of the 7th green, his ball buried, and he tries to loft one to a downhill flag about 20 yards away. It doesn’t work. He comes up long. His ball goes about 10 yards past the hole. After a two-putt for par, he makes eye contact with a familiar face and mouths some creative English.
Trinity High School seniors finish on top: Shamrocks win final KSLL state championship
A day before 11 Trinity High School seniors graduated, they won their first Kentucky Scholastic Lacrosse League state championship together. "This is a historic win,” Trinity coach Pete Schroeder said Saturday after winning his third KSLL title. “It’s the 20th anniversary of our first title in 2004. Those guys are dads, doctors, whatever now. We got our 300th win at some point. Lots of history made today, super proud of our program. We can’t wait to try to...
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