Windy Hills
LATEST NEWS
Doubts and questions surround selling medical marijuana in Louisville Metro
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A former automotive assembly line worker, Joe Boese learned how to control his chronic pain with CBD products. Now the owner of Hemptopia, he’s just one of an unknown number of people interested in landing one of two licenses to sell medical marijuana in Jefferson County.
$249 million Paristown re-development plan stalled
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A $249 million dollar re-development of an old government building would bring new places to live, work and shop to the Paristown neighborhood, but after six years, nothing has been built. “It’s beyond frustrating,” developer Brian Forrest of the Paristown Preservation Trust said, “because we thought...
The Louisville Juneteenth Festival Celebrates Community & Freedom
The 5th annual Louisville Juneteenth Festival is happening Saturday, June 15th at the Lynn Family Stadium at 2pm. You can both learn about and celebrate the holiday while having fun with the Louisville community.
Louisville golfer rolls up 'Scottie Scheffler style' to member-guest while 'Cops' theme blasts from speakers
Following his latest win at the Memorial Tournament, and his first as a dad, it felt like it was finally time to put the Scottie Scheffler arrest saga to bed. But it's the story that refuses to stop giving. This past weekend, more video evidence hit the internet, all of...
Old Louisville residents pushing for safer streets say Friday's deadly crash, fire wasn't surprising
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A fiery crash in Old Louisville last week didn't come as a surprise for neighbors who are pushing for safer roads across the city. A man died after crashing his car into a tree, causing a building to catch fire around 6:30 p.m. Friday. The remnants of that crash were still visible Monday afternoon — windows of the building are boarded up and the tree is completely charred.
Metro Planning and Design set to look at charitable gaming in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Louisville Metro Planning and Design’s planning committee met Wednesday to discuss charitable gaming and how it should be defined. Shirley’s Way Charitable Gaming is one of the largest charitable gaming setups in the city. Their three Southwest Louisville locations take profits from state-regulated casino-style games and turn them into charity.
New Albany man identified after motorcycle crash near Eastern Boulevard overpass
CLARK COUNTY, Ind. (WAVE) - A New Albany man is dead after a late night motorcycle crash on Interstate 65. Indiana State Police troopers were called to investigate a crash that happened just north of the Eastern Boulevard overpass on Tuesday around 11 p.m. According to an ISP release, the...
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.
$1.2 million federal grant will allow Louisville nonprofit to make improvements to senior housing units
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A large federal donation will help Louisville residents 62 years and older stay in their homes. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development presented a large check to New Directions on Tuesday, donating $1.2 million to the nonprofit dedicated to affordable housing in Louisville. The grant is through HUD's Green and Resilient Retrofit Program.
Daily Briefing: What's changing at Metro Corrections?
Good morning and happy Wednesday. (You can read today's eNewspaper here.) According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service in Louisville, we should expect another sunny day today with a high around 85. Here are this morning's top stories so far:. Bringing change to Metro Corrections: When Jerry...
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...
DOJ hosts another meeting focused on mandated reforms for Louisville police
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Officials with the U.S. Department of Justice hosted another community meeting focused on mandated reform at the Louisville Metro Police Department. The city saw 22 homicides in May, with five happening in just one day over Mother's Day weekend. Last March, the DOJ came to Louisville...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.