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What's the big construction project near Preston Highway? Here's what you need to know
The St. John Center, a Louisville nonprofit focused on helping unhoused people overcome barriers to finding homes and build self-sufficiency, is constructing a new supportive housing complex near Preston Highway for people who "have been chronically homeless and have a disabling condition." Executive Director Ra'Shann Martin said the property, which...
LMPD: 4 people arrested after allegedly beating blind man, stealing his belongings
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Four people were arrested after allegedly beating a blind man and stealing his belongings. On June 8, Louisville Metro Police (LMPD) was dispatched to the area of 40th and Hale on a report of a carjacking. According to a police report, the victim told officers he...
6 arrested in connection to string of car thefts in Louisville Metro
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - LMPD announced the arrest of six suspects they believe are responsible for a string of vehicle thefts. They could be connected to cases in other counties as well. Two suspects were arrested yesterday for leading police on a 130 miles per hour chase in a stolen...
Band made up of seniors makes debut at Maxwell's House of Music in southern Indiana
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (WDRB) -- A new band was rocking inside Maxwell's House of Music in Jeffersonville on Monday. Residents of Masonic Homes Kentucky debuted their new band formed for musicians age 60 and older. Many of them have only been playing their instruments for three months before playing their first...
ISP Sellersburg Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash
CLARK CO. – Troopers and crash reconstruction investigators from the Indiana State Police Sellersburg Post are investigating a crash that claimed the life of a New Albany man. Around 11:00 Tuesday night, police and emergency personnel responded to an injury crash on I-65 northbound near the three-mile marker just...
Clark County adding 6 new tornado sirens; Here's where they will be located
CLARK COUNTY, Ind. — The Clark County Emergency Management Agency (CCMEA) gave a major update to public safety Tuesday. They will be adding six tornado sirens to towns that were previously without coverage. The Clark County Commissioners voted to approve funding for new sirens in Utica, Memphis-Henryville, Starlight, East...
Louisville vacationers, shark expert express shock at rash of attacks over the weekend in Florida
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- For anyone headed to the beach in Florida this summer, first responders and wildlife experts in the area are warning people to keep an eye out for sharks. The warning came after a weekend in which three people were bitten, one of who had to have...
Louisville otolaryngologist becomes president of American Medical Association
Dr. Bruce A. Scott, an ear, nose and throat specialist from Louisville, was sworn in Tuesday, June 11, as the 179th president of the American Medical Association, the nation’s largest organization of physicians. “I became a physician to care for patients, and we all know that’s getting tougher every day,” Scott said in his inaugural address. […] The post Louisville otolaryngologist becomes president of American Medical Association appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
WDRB's Jude Redfield receives Home of the Innocents 'Hero for the Home' award
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- One of WDRB's very own was given a special honor Tuesday morning from Home of the Innocents. Jude Redfield was named Home of the Innocents 2024 Hero for the Home after his dedication and compassion to the record year of Jude's Jingle Tree. Jude found the...
JCPS is offering teachers raises in their next union contract. Here's how much
Teachers in Kentucky's largest school district could see a pay bump next year, if members of the Jefferson County Teachers Association agree to the latest contract negotiations with Jefferson County Public Schools. The contract has been approved by the union's board, and members will vote on it electronically this week, JCTA President...
Record crowds expected for Louisville's Kentuckiana Pride Festival on the Big Four lawn
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Record crowds are expected at the Kentuckiana Pride Festival on the Big Four lawn this Saturday. Festival organizers said Tuesday that all 25,000 tickets have been sold for the first time in its 24-year history. Icona Pop and Chappell Roan are headlining this year's festival. "This...
Ohio River Way Challenge ends in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Tuesday a team of paddlers made it to Louisville after a 10 day trip from Portsmouth, Ohio. The team from Ohio River Way traveled around 250 miles in an effort to bring awareness to the Ohio River’s natural beauty, cultural heritage and abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation.
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