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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...
See driver crash through bridge after multi-car collision in Kentucky
Newly released dashcam footage shows the moment a driver lost control of a semi truck after a multi-car collision on Clark Memorial Bridge in Louisville, Kentucky. 33-year-old Trevor Branham has been charged for his alleged role in the crash, which happened in March. The case now is headed for a grand jury.
Man dead following hit-and-run on Dixie Highway; driver arrested
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A man is dead after a hit-and-run crash on Dixie Highway, police say. Louisville Metro Police say they responded to a crash around 3:30 a.m. Thursday in the 7800 block of Dixie Highway. That's in the Pleasure Ridge Park neighborhood. When police arrived, they found a...
Man shot multiple times in Russell neighborhood identified
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The name of the man who was shot multiple times overnight in west Louisville has been released. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified him as Stephan Adams, 34, of Louisville. Louisville Metro police officers were called to the 1000 block of Esquire Alley in the...
1 dead after deadly shooting in Petersburg Park
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A man is dead after a deadly shooting at Petersburg Park in the Newburg neighborhood on Thursday. According to Louisville Metro Police (LMPD), officers were called to the 5000 block of East Indian Trail just before 9 p.m. When they arrived, police said officers found a...
More semi trucks seem to be on the Second Street Bridge lately
We all remember the harrowing scene back in March — a semi-truck dangled off the Clark Memorial Bridge, as brave first responders plucked the driver from the cab. By God’s grace, the truck avoided plunging into the Ohio River. . Now it’s time to ask, should big trucks even...
Three family members identified as those killed in crash of plane heading to Louisville
A small plane crashed in Williamson County killing all three aboard, according to county and federal officials. Louisiana State University released a statement on X identifying the three victims as siblings Giselle and Jean-Luc Doucet along with their father, identified by The Advocate as Lucius J. Doucet III. The siblings were both scheduled to graduate Friday. ...
LMPD getting 8 new drones to use during active scenes
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Mayor Craig Greenberg and the Louisville Metro Police Department have announced they are launching a new drone pilot program. The program will provide a long-range drone for every LMPD division office, training and technology services to be used in street racing violations, missing person cases, traffic collisions, SWAT situations, water rescues, and more, according to the city.
Nutrition company moving its main manufacturing center to southern Indiana, creating nearly 200 jobs
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — Major investments are underway in Southern Indiana from renovating an entire park to a business bringing in nearly 200 jobs. A sports and active nutrition company is making its home base southern Indiana, One Southern Indiana announced on Thursday. 1440 Foods is bringing its main manufacturing...
Louisville police officer suspended 15 days for shoving a woman, charges dismissed
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville Metro Police officer was suspended 15 days for shoving a woman last year, causing him to be arrested and charged with misdemeanor domestic assault. The assault charge against John Perkins was amended down to harassment with physical contact last July, according to court records.
Gun, knife, marijuana found at Highland Middle
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A middle school student in Louisville is facing charges after officials say the student brought a gun and other illicit items to school. A Jefferson County Public Schools spokesperson said it happened Thursday morning at Highland Middle School on Norris Place. A letter sent to families and obtained by WAVE said that a search of a student’s locker first turned up a knife and a small amount of marijuana.
Wawa planning new location in Pleasure Ridge Park neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Joel Stinnett) — Wawa Inc. is coming to south Louisville, according toLouisville Business First. The Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain has applied for a Land Development Code waiver for a new store at 5229 Dixie Highway, according to a filing with Louisville Metro Planning and Design. The waiver is for a drive aisle on the property.
One of the few dogs left behind at massive adoption event hopes to find her forever family
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — At Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS), hundreds of adoptable dogs and cats are desperately waiting for their forever family. The shelter is overcrowded, and when a dog stays for too long, tough decisions have to be made. Still, staff believe there is a family for every animal, they just need to find them.
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