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New art installation to honor prominent Louisville African American elders near downtown
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Black Louisvillians who have made an impact on the city’s history and community will be honored with a new public art installation near downtown. The (Un)Known Project will unveil “In Our Elders’ Footprints”, on June 8 which will pay tribute to activists, elders to civil rights leaders and artists.
Southern Indiana family calls for removal of New Albany dam after boy drowns
NEW ALBANY, Ind. — Holding her newborn, Alissa Malott showed a picture of the baby with her little brother, Andre "AJ" Edwards. Baby niece Briar won't get to know her uncle's kindness. "When I had my first heartbreak in high school, AJ would just want to hug me," Malott...
City officials improving security at Louisville parks to address safety concerns
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Major changes are coming to public parks in Louisville to address some safety challenges the recreational spaces are facing. Louisville Metro Police increased patrols at Cherokee Park after reports of men exposing themselves and groping women at the park as Mayor Craig Greenberg and city officials are working to improve safety around the parks.
More relief on the way for Kentucky families affected by deadly storms Memorial Day weekend
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — After deadly storms affected thousands across Kentucky over the Memorial Day holiday, more relief is on the way. To help the financial burden on individuals and families, Kentucky Realtors has partnered with the National Association of Realtors Foundation in providing $200,000 in relief funds to support individuals and families whose homes were damaged or destroyed by the storms and tornadoes.
UofL Hospital's 'West Tower' expansion in downtown Louisville expected to be complete next spring
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Construction crews continue to make progress on the UofL Hospital West Tower that's expected to add new beds, new operating rooms and hundreds of jobs. It has been a year since ground was broken on the project, and crews have made substantial progress. One big development:...
Midweek showers and storms expected in Kentucky and southern Indiana. Here's when.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A storm system will enter the Ohio River Valley and all of central Kentucky and southern Indiana this week. Severe weather chances remain very low but we are tracking the possibility of a few brief strong wind gusts and locally heavy rain. Rainfall rates are expected...
Louisville-based nonprofit that helps kids fighting cancer moves to new headquarters
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Kentucky organization that helps kids fighting cancer has moved into a new space in Louisville. Leaders with the Kids Cancer Alliance cut the ribbon on their new office Tuesday afternoon. The nonprofit moved to the new space in St. Matthews from downtown. Kids Cancer Alliance...
Don't Waste Your Money | The latest scam to hit people's doorsteps
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- We all like free things, but packages showing up at your door unexpectedly could be a sign of a scam. A scam targeting Amazon customers is getting worse by sending people merchandise they didn't order. In most cases, it's just a random package showing up on...
Judge raises Jamey Noel’s bond to $1.5 million amid new charges
A special judge raised former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel’s bond to $1.5 million after six new felony charges were filed this week. He’s facing a total of 31 charges in the yearlong criminal investigation by Indiana State Police.
Trailblazing Black leaders honored by Elders Footprints exhibit on Louisville waterfront
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- On the banks of the Ohio River in downtown Louisville there is an exhibit being installed that features a sidewalk dotted with footprints. The Unknown Project and its Elders Footprints hopes to help Black people find their identities and track their lineage. The footprints chronicle a journey of more than 20 trailblazing activists, educators and civil rights leaders in our community.
Bus riders concerned about TARC service reductions
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Deborah O'Gorman has been riding TARC buses since 1982. She's sad to learn that some of the frequent routes she rides could get cut or reduced because the Transit Authority of River City (TARC) is facing serious money problems. "I ride 4th Street and 52; 52...
Lanes remain closed on John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge as repairs continue
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Maintenance work is underway to repair a damaged expansion joint on Interstate 65 South across the John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge in Louisville, said the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Engineers noticed damage to an expansion joint on May 20, prompting an immediate closure of the bridge's three...
'It’s like your soul gets ripped out from you': 3-month-old survives going into cardiac arrest 10 times after alleged abuse
LEBANON JUNCTION, Ky. — A sleepy-eyed 3-month-old Raelynn Lilly could be heard crying outside the Lebanon Junction Community Center on Monday, surrounded by the men and women who saved her life. A cry that only lasts a few seconds, until her father Anthony swoops her into his arms and...
After burying son who drowned in Silver Creek, family wants action from New Albany leaders over dam
After burying son who drowned in Silver Creek, family wants action from New Albany leaders over dam. Andre "AJ" Edwards, 14, drowned in Silver Creek on Memorial Day. Since his death, there have been renewed calls for the creek's dam to be removed over safety concerns.
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