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Man found shot multiple times inside of vehicle in Louisville's California neighborhood, police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A man was shot multiple times in the California neighborhood Saturday afternoon. John Bradley, a spokesman for Louisville Metro Police, said officers responded to the 1600 block of South 25th Street on a ShotSpotter run. Then a few moments later, police responded to the report...
Northern Lights Again Tonight, Rain Returns Next Week
The Northern Lights will be visible again tonight with the same Kp index of 9 just like last night. Last night's G4 (Severe) Geomagnetic Storm Watch was upgraded to a G5 (Extreme). A G5 Geomagnetic Storm Watch has been issued for tonight as well. Skies will be clear, so get...
Wawa set to break ground on Kentucky locations
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Wawa is set to break ground on their Kentucky locations next month. The Lexington Herald-Leader reports that the convenience store chain plans to break ground on its first two locations on June 5 in Nicholasville at 3013 Lexington Road and in Louisville. Wawa plans to open...
Jack in the Box planned to open in Westport Plaza
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Joel Stinnett) — Louisville’s next Jack in the Box restaurant will be popping up in the East End, according to Louisville Business First. Shane Paul is seeking to build a “fast food restaurant” on Westport Road inside the Westport Plaza, according to a landscape plan filed with Louisville Metro Planning and Design.
Who handles abandoned cars on Louisville's highways? What to know if you find one
As you drive through Louisville, you may notice abandoned vehicles parked on the side of the road and wonder, who takes care of those cars?. They may have been parked incorrectly or just left to the elements, but there is still a regulating agency in charge of picking them up and citing the drivers who left them there.
Louisville Metro Police investigating police shooting off Dixie Highway
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Metro Police (LMPD) is investigating a critical incident that involved officers near Dixie Highway late Friday night. LMPD said officers were called to the 4700 block of Crawford Avenue around 11 p.m. When they arrived, officers said they found a man holding a knife. Police...
Man arrested in connection to deadly Buechel neighborhood shooting
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A man was arrested Friday in connection to a Buechel neighborhood shooting that left one dead. Musengo Mutebutsi, 30, is charged with murder. According to court documents, Mutebutsi was seen arguing with a man when he pulled out a gun and shot him in the chest. Mutebutsi fled, but a nearby store that he went to before the shooting caught him on security camera. Witnesses helped police identify the suspect through the footage.
JCPS school board member's intimidating letter to principals was an extreme abuse of power
Early in 2020, a group of concerned Black retired Jefferson County Public Schools Administrators formed the Coalition of Retired Black Administrators and Principals. These administrators have served over five decades in JCPS. The group began meeting to monitor the treatment of current Black administrators, and, more specifically, the treatment of Black principals at mostly Black JCPS schools under state audit. Our advocacy included meeting with some of the affected principals, superintendent Marty Pollio, JCPS Board members and legislators while also writing letters to the Kentucky Education Commissioner and Kentucky School Board.
Family identifies man killed on I-65 early Monday morning
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The family of 30-year-old Bradly Stobbs said he died after being hit by a pick-up truck and two other vehicles on Interstate 65 near the Arthur Street exit in Louisville. When Stobbs was hit, he was in the middle of the interstate, right next to...
Beloved Louisville business owner dies just days after fulfilling dying wish of attending Kentucky Derby 150
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A beloved Louisville business owner died this week, just three days after fulfilling his dying wish. Rainbow Blossom co-founder Rob Auerback died on Tuesday at 72 years old, according to a Rainbow Blossom social media post. He was on his farm in Kentucky surrounded by his wife and daughters, who he affectionately called "his girls."
‘God is so good;’ Boy who fell in pool back home in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - After spending a week in a Louisville hospital, much of that time on a ventilator, the Evansville toddler who fell in a pool is home with his family. The GoFundMe, where updates on 1-year-old Ayko have been shared, show he was released from the hospital Friday.
The 'Can Opener' strikes again I How police are responding to issues with problematic viaduct
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The "can opener" strikes again. The problematic viaduct known for ripping the tops off trucks claimed another victim Friday morning. A surveillance camera from Bluegrass Awning caught it happening at Third Street and Eastern Parkway near U of L's campus. It was a US Express truck...
1 hospitalized after police shooting in Louisville's PRP neighborhood Friday night
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A man is in the hospital after being shot by three Louisville Metro Police officers Friday night in the Pleasure Ridge Park neighborhood. LMPD Col. Steve Healey said officers with the 3rd Division responded to the 4700 block of Crawford Avenue at 10:58 p.m. on a trouble run of an armed suspect. Upon arrival, officers were met by a suspect with a knife.
Louisville man, who's a recovering drug addict, receives invitation to speak at the nation's capitol
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- From homelessness to a special invitation to the nation's capital. After time on the streets, going to prison and a tragic loss, Jeremy Byard turned his life around and now he's going to the nation's capitol to share with lawmakers how he did it. "I'm a...
Mayor cancels Hike, Bike, and Paddle for Memorial Day weekend
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Mayor's Hike, Bike, and Paddle will not be a bi-annual event this year. For 19 years, it's normally been held on Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends, but that's changing for 2024. The Memorial Day weekend event won't be happening this year. WLKY reached out...
2 men arrested for skimming card information
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Louisville Police busted two men for stealing credit card data with a skimmer at a new gas station on the Outer Loop. LMPD said the men had a skimmer, more than a dozen fraudulent credit cards and cash with them during the arrest. An arrest report...
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