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'It was a bad deal': Woman hurt in LaGrange hit-and-run; police investigating
LA GRANGE, Ky. — Police are investigating after a hit-and-run near downtown LaGrange left one woman injured. According to LaGrange Police, they responded to a crash involving a pedestrian in the 600 block of Jericho Road just after 10 p.m. on Thursday. When officers arrived at the scene, they...
1 dead, 2 hospitalized after triple shooting early Friday morning in Jeffersontown
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Police in Jeffersontown are investigating after a triple shooting early Friday morning left one person dead and two others hospitalized. It happened at 1:21 a.m. in the 9900 block of Taylorsville Road, near Grand Avenue, according to a news release from Jeffersontown Police. Officers who arrived at the scene found a man and two women with gunshot wounds.
Tucker Station Road grocery-anchored development faces opposition. Why neighbors are upset
A plan to build a grocery-anchored development in southeastern Jefferson County is facing opposition ahead of a public meeting this week. Marketplace at Tucker Station Road would transform a mostly vacant, grassed 12-acre plot at 12515 Taylorsville Road into a retail hub including a 51,000-square-foot grocery store, a bank, and two retail...
'Really special to me' | Pilot returns to Kentucky to fly in Thunder Over Louisville air show
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A pilot from Oldham County's career in the Air Force has taken him to places all over the world. But this weekend, there's a special destination — home. Col. Aaron Weedman is in the Air Force Reserves. He's a husband, father, and commander of the...
Oldham County High School senior is Courier Journal Student of the Week
Cooper Petaja, a senior at Oldham County High School, is the Courier Journal Student of the Week. Cooper is a very well-rounded individual who has been involved in a wide range of interests at Oldham County High School. He has completed coursework in both the cinematography and video production pathway and the wood product manufacturing pathway. He is a worship leader of our school's Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) chapter, and he is a weekly member of the praise band at his church. He has also been a LaGrange Rotary Student of the Month.
New deli-style restaurant, Elderberry Provisions, now open in St. Matthews
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A new deli-style, grab-and-go restaurant is now open in Saint Matthews. Tim and Brittany Dulac, a father and daughter team, opened Elderberry Provisions. According to Brittany, making food with her dad is how the two have connected all her life. "It's sort of this shared language...
Yew Dell to invest $5 million to update area around historic castle
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — More than just plants are growing at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens in Crestwood, Kentucky. Wednesday, Yew Dell announced a $5 million project to construct the Castle Gardens. The project aims at transforming the area around the iconic castle, adding beautiful new gardens, water features and educational opportunities.
Emergency officials preparing for large crowd on Jeffersonville side for Thunder Over Louisville
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (WDRB) -- Thousands of people are expected to watch Thunder Over Louisville from southern Indiana this weekend. Emergency crews in Jeffersonville are already detailing what those in attendance should know ahead of time. One of the prime viewing spots will be Ashland Park, but getting there or anywhere...
KYTC asking for input on exit options for 9-mile stretch of I-64 between Jefferson, Shelby counties
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Rapid growth in eastern Jefferson and Shelby counties has the state of Kentucky weighing whether to add a new exit off of Interstate 64 or build another route connecting drivers north and south. Right now on I-64 between the Gene Snyder and Simpsonville, there is a...
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