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Graphic images of abortions played on a Jumbotron on Wednesday as protests heated up in downtown Louisville.
LAt least one person was killed after an accident involving a ride at the Ohio State Fair on Wednesday.
Police say it appears to have been a random assault.
On Wednesday night, local Allstate Insurance Agents used Waterfront Wednesday to reach drivers.
Police said the call came in about 11:45 p.m. Tuesday to the 5600 block of Carolyn Way near Poplar Level Road.
Free Hepatitis C screenings will be offered this week in Louisville.
Kyle GoodlettThe former high school principal who admitted stealing nude photos from students’ phones and sharing them online intends to plead guilty, according to court records.
Louisville Metro Animal Services is working to improve how controlled substances are tracked after an audit revealed issues in documentation and inventory procedures.
President Donald TrumpPresident Trump's transgender ban may continue a war some thought had ended.
Ticketholders say they're not happy after half the convention's scheduled celebrities have backed out -- and organizers are refusing to grand refunds.
Elgin Anders pleaded guilty on Monday, but he's not in jail...
The Capitol Plaza Tower has literally towered over Frankfort for since 1972, but its demolition could pave the way for a new-and-improved downtown.
There are currently 645 Cracker Barrel locations in the U.S., and the Yoders have visited 644 of them.
When Doc's Cantina closed in the fall of 2016, the doors were supposed to reopen in the winter.
The house is on the market for $735,000.
Claudia Higdon died weeks after being robbed by a man and woman charged in a string of robberies of senior citizens.
The images being shown on a large screen during the day-long anti-abortion protest in downtown Louisville.
The information that could be compromised for guests who stayed at the hotel during a four month period.
Authorities began an investigation in March after receiving tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
"We've been marketing for two years, but we couldn't get anybody to pay attention," said John Jerit, owner of the company.
The renovated track will be used by all athletes at the school.
The lawsuit is requesting a judge to order LMPD K-9 dogs to be equipped with body cameras within the next 30 days.
Organizers say it's a first for Kentucky.
There's a need for all blood types.
Police say the alleged perpetrators were not camp staff...
Passport Health Plan purchased the car wash and is under contract for the retail building at the corner of West Broadway and Dr. W. J. Hodge Street.Passport Health Plan is adding to the West Louisville site where it plans to construct an office building to house its roughly 550 employees. The nonprofit managed care organization, which administers Medicaid benefits in the region, spent just shy of $1.2 million on real estate this month.
A Louisville salon is on the cutting edge by using a brand new tool from Germany called the Calligraphy Cut Pen to cut hair.
President Trump tweeted that the military, "cannot be burdened with the tremendous medical costs and disruption that transgender in the military would entail."
Lindsay Royalty was just days removed from a stint in Louisville's jail, and family members say she wanted to regain custody of her kids.
Wednesday's vote would give Congress two years to come up with a replacement.
Interim superintendent Dr. Bradley Snyder says there are three important things parents need to know before school begins.
Nearly 5,000 students from Borden, Henryville and Silver Creek are going back to school Wednesday, July 26.
New this school year, Clarksville Middle School will implement a “house” system for students.
They're filling classrooms so fast, JCPS can barely keep up.
The first day of school was always exciting for Dequante Hobbs and one of his mom's fondest memories.
Residents of the Pleasant Ridge subdivision are upset with how their neighborhood looks after being purchased by a developer.
A surge in break-ins and vandalism has some people in Germantown searching for ways to reduce crime.
Some local married couples were put to the test Tuesday night on how well they know each other.
A horse statue worth thousands of dollars was stolen from outside of a New Albany realty office.
Some local charities might be losing thousands of donors, but Elizabethtown officials believe losing those donors could potentially save lives.
School buses getting ready to hit the road in Floyd County will have more obstacles to dodge this year.
James Bradley Jr.Federal regulators say they are investigating the troubled Iowa trucking company linked to the 10 deaths of immigrants found in one of its trailers in Texas.
Houck is the former boyfriend of Crystal Rogers, who disappeared two years ago.
The eTrans Group sued the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet last year, alleging that the agency interfered with the company’s ability to do its work as adviser to the states on tolling issues.
Sen. John McCain returned from Arizona where he is battling brain cancer to cast a crucial vote on proceeding on health care.
Tiller is nominated in the categories of Video of the Year and Best Collaboration for the video "Wild Thoughts."
The sale comes three years after a WDRB investigation into the department's spending under former chief Julius Hatfield.
The dispute over a buffer zone outside Kentucky's only clinic to perform abortions is settled, and opponents are reacting.
Police say detectives did several controlled buys from the mobile home.
Sen. Rand Paul speaks to Suburban Rotary ClubThe prediction Kentucky's junior Senator has about the odds that the vote will pass.
The decision to dismiss the murder and voluntary manslaughter charges against Ray Tensing was made after the prosecutor declined to pursue a third murder trial.
The shooting happened near Young Elementary School.
Police say it happened after his great aunt became "angry" and "frustrated" after he failed to clean up a mess.
Officials say the general public is not likely to be affected.
WDRB photo by Eric Crawford.Louisville coach Rick Pitino says junior-to-be Ray Spalding is the team's most-improved player in offseason workouts.
A 60-year-old man who was arrested after authorities say at least nine people died in the back of a sweltering tractor-trailer found outside a Walmart in San Antonio is due in federal court.
There are a few things Superintendent Dr. Andrew Melin wants parents to know, starting with some classroom changes.
Whether its homework, bedtimes, or alarm clocks, the realities of going back to school are tough for students and parents. A U of L education expert says the transition doesn't have to be hard.
Dozens of protesters from the group Operation Save America were gathered outside the federal courthouse along Broadway in downtown Louisville at noon.
James Bradley Jr. is accused of driving a tractor trailer packed with illegal immigrants. Ten died in the back of the trailer because of the intense heat in San Antonio, Texas.
Authorities say the driver of a bus that slammed into the rear of minivan, killing three people, told investigators he was distracted by ice under his feet.
Some Sellersburg residents are worried the town will become the next Flint, Michigan, following the results of a 2016 water test.
A disabled veteran is searching for his prized Harley Davidson motorcycle after it was stolen from his driveway Saturday morning.
Photo courtesy: CNNArizona Sen. John McCain is returning to the Senate on Tuesday to vote on GOP health care legislation just days after being diagnosed with a brain tumor.
Local residents have been invited to help decide the future of a building in west Louisville.
The family of an Army veteran who died in a hit-and-run crash back in April is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible.
The Seymour Police chief is warning people to not drop off used needles in the unwanted prescription box at the police department.
Dual investigations have been launched.
Authorities say a witness was able to pull the suspect from the car.
You won't be able to buy it at liquor stores or restaurants.
The software company says it expects many of its employees to take part in the optional program.
Cornelius Miller was already in custody awaiting trial in an unrelated case.
The inside of the Louisville Salt Cave Road looks like a world far away from Shelbyville Road.
Kentucky lawmakers are expressing shock, outrage and sorrow after a report surfaced that State Senator and former Governor Julian Carroll groped and propositioned a man for sex back in 2005.
The complaints of abuse dated back to June 2012.
A child has won a new pair of Nikes after former UK Wildcat Karl-Anthony Towns sunk a half-court shot.
Louisville International AirportLouisville business leaders have formed a nonprofit group aimed at attracting direct flights to cities like Los Angeles and Boston by temporarily subsidizing airlines who agree to add the routes.
Sen. Rand Paul speaks to Suburban Rotary ClubPaul said the Senate should vote regardless of the possible outcome.
In a filing Monday, Trump's attorneys asked the appeals court to overturn Judge David Hale's "clearly erroneous ruling" and dismiss the case.
According to authorities, Michelle South claimed on several federal forms that she had been living apart from her husband with three children, and did not have any other income sources.
Rick Bozich presents his weekly Monday Muse.September games that matter for Louisville, Kentucky, Indiana and WKU. Phil Steele's warning for the Cards. Nick Saban's warning for high school football. The Monday Muse.
The product codes and "best by" dates to look for in your cabinets.
It's a disease that can come at any time, in an instant, for no known reason. Some experts say the fatal side of epilepsy isn't discussed often enough. Now, one family invites you to help find a cure.
A new tool will be available for parents who want to keep track of their children on Jefferson County Public School buses this school year.
The agreement Kenneth Embry made concerning his alleged victim.
A quarter of a million dollars is going to rural and volunteer fire departments in Indiana.
The couple has been fighting court rulings that said their son's life support should be withdrawn.
The victim now claims the kidnapping never took place.
The Kentucky Senate Democratic Caucus has called on Sen. Julian Carroll to resign amid reports that he propositioned and allegedly groped a man in 2005.
The hearing scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Monday morning to discuss the temporary restraining order.
Jared Kushner is set to testify before the Senate and House Intelligence committees this week.
Police say 58-year-old Kenneth Embry attacked his landlord Saturday when she was on her way to investigate an air conditioning complaint.
Police say 57-year-old Thomas Carr was turning left on Outer Loop to Air Commerce Drive when he crashed into another car.
A mix-up at the Jeffersontown Cemetery has left a family looking for the correct place to bury their loved one. An unmarked plot of land was supposed to be the final resting place of 82-year old Doris Murphy.
A home under construction in a Dogwood Homes subdivision in Shepherdsville, Ky.Home builders in the Louisville area are putting up new houses at the fastest rate since the housing crash of 2008. But the new construction market is still a far cry from its pre-recession peak.
LMPD is investigating after a fatal shooting in the Shawnee neighborhood near Young Elementary School.
Family and friends were on hand for the big day to celebrate the happy couple.
The family of a World War II veteran has a piece of his history back -- a service medal.
The Senate will move forward with a key vote this week on a Republican health care bill but it's not yet known whether the legislation will seek to replace the Affordable Care Act or simply repeal it.
(Photo courtesy of Fox 59)The accident happened around 2 p.m. in a construction zone near Bloomington.
Rick Bozich presents a college basketball notebook.Notes on Rick Pitino, Archie Miller, Tom Crean, Scott Davenport, Wade Houston, Dan McHale, Dennis Felton and more from a weekend of AAU hoops in Louisville.
Indulge in some of the Derby City's most delicious burgers during the first ever Louisville Burger Week. It runs July 24-30 and burgers are just $5.
Police say multiple complaints were made about possible drug activity.
Studio 2000 is a partnership between Louisville Visual Art and Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation.
The air conditioner in the trailer was not working, officials said. And the high temperature in San Antonio on Saturday was a sweltering 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius).
Some of the chores to be done included weeding and landscape work, but one of the biggest tasks was cleaning up the neglected bathroom building.
Family and friends refuse to give up hope that someone will be arrested and held accountable for his murder.
Governor Chris Christie signed a bill Friday, lifting the minimum age to buy tobacco from 19.
An Arizona woman with mental problems has been sentenced to two life terms plus 20 years in the 2015 drowning deaths of her 2-year-old twins and the attempting killing of a 3-year-old son at their home.
A senior House Democrat says congressional negotiators have reached an agreement on a sweeping Russia sanctions package, to punish Moscow for meddling in U.S. elections and belligerence toward Ukraine.
Looking for Lilith was commissioned to create a play on cyberbullying by the Make a Difference for Kids organization, which was started by family members whose daughters died from suicide after being bullied online.
Officials say the graves in Clarksville along Blackiston Mill Road date between 1830 and 1900.
Tom Brown (Photo courtesy of Nelson County Gazette)The Nelson County School Board has named an acting superintendent just days after Superintendent Anthony Orr announced his resignation.
MetroSafe dispatchers tell WDRB the call came in at 2:49 p.m.
An LMPD spokesperson says officers responded to a call that a child was in cardiac arrest early Saturday morning.
Trump tweeted at least eight times within a one-hour period.
One Louisville teen is taking his talents across the ocean for the World Karate and Kickboxing Championships.
Trinity junior David Johnson has offers from three schools, including Louisville, and is drawing more attention during summer AAU play.Trinity junior David Johnson is drawing more attention from college coaches. Romeo Langford is resting a minor injury. IU commit Jerome Hunter has relaxed after picking the Hoosiers.
An animal farm recently opens in southern Indiana. After at least a decade, the owners' longtime dream to bring more animals and good news to their small community becomes a reality.
Local children are getting a taste of culinary school and a leg up in their education at the New Albany Farmers Market Saturday.
He has nine prior DUI's, but despite that, he could get out of prison very early.
Police arrested two men on Friday wanted for a string of church break-ins in Indiana and Kentucky.
According to court documents in the case, Mekielle Pullins allegedly sent videos of her choking her toddler son to the boy's father.
Hot food and even hotter weather. It's a busy weekend for summer festivals, and it's expected to bring the hottest temperatures of the year.
Weeks after the Ark Encounter celebrated its one year anniversary, the state's tourism agency pulled the plug on millions in tax breaks.
Good news for drivers in Clarksville, a traffic headache because of construction is now clear.
The city of Louisville is going the extra mile to help keep people safe in these dangerously hot temperatures.
Both male and female inmates can volunteer for the new program in White County.
The wreck occurred around 12:30 Friday morning near Blue Lick Elementary School and Knight Middle School.
(Image courtesy of Mayor Greg Fischer)Louisville's 31st outdoor water element was dedicated at Huston Quin Park in the Wilder Park neighborhood near Churchill Downs.
KHS is now quarantining and treating all exposed dogs at the facility, and is temporarily halting all canine intakes.
Bowman Field got an unexpected visitor Friday afternoon.
Dreaming of becoming a ninja? You will soon be able to compete and test your skills.
The dog days of summer are here, and while the heat is dangerous for people, it can also be deadly for animals.
The unique features and technology designed into the new facility.
Repair crews working overtime to keep up with requests
The festival runs until 11 p.m. Friday and starts again Saturday from 4 to 11 p.m.
Police are investigating after a man was shot in downtown Louisville early Friday.
It also focused on ways to improve conditions and issues at home and at school, like bullying and peer pressure.
Some students in Clarksville got a reminder this morning that summer break is almost over.
Officials say the two men were drinking at a bar in Greenfield, Indiana, when they started showing signs of severe intoxication.
The appointment that reportedly prompted Sean Spicer to resign as White House spokesman.
Police are also searching for a man who apparently served as a lookout. A witness says after leaving the store, the pair drove away in a blue or green Dodge Stratus with a temporary tag.
A spokesman for Bevin declined to comment, saying he would "let the dismissals speak for themselves."
Police say he told them he was "high on life."
The reason a federal judge says Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis doesn't have to pay the fees.
River City FOP President Dave Mutchler says there is no indication or confirmation of how many will actually choose to retire.
Rick Bozich presents his Friday Follies with a look at departing Ole Miss football coach Hugh Freeze, O.J. Simpson winning parole and a Big Ten basketball scheduling air ball.
Police say when they searched the victim's bedroom, they made more troubling discoveries...
The "Not in this Lifetime" tour marks the 30th anniversary of "Appetite for Destruction."
The prison time Kia Hampton could serve, if she's convicted.
In the more than two-minute long video, the five teen boys can be heard laughing as the man struggles to stay afloat, police say, in a pond near his family's Cocoa, Florida, home.
The officials said Friday that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson had determined to implement a "geographical travel restriction" for North Korea.
The recruiting event seeks to hire special agents, but there are several qualifications you have to meet first.
Anthony OrrSchool board members say Superintendent Anthony Orr handed in his resignation letter Thursday.
In the future, Hernandez wants to work on immigration legislation to specifically help students who are illegal immigrants and trying to change their lives through an education.
While some people are turning up the air conditioning to beat the heat inside, others are out braving the extreme temperatures.
People in Louisville are cut off from their homes several times a day, and it is all because of a train.
Local and national abortion clinic leaders are voicing concerns over the Operation Save America plans for rallies and protests starting Saturday.
Louisville and Lexington are 75 miles apart, but they're face-to-face when it comes to dealing with rising crime.
A garden is flourishing behind the Parkland Boys and Girls Club in west Louisville.
LMPD Sgt. Derrick LeachmanLouisville Metro Police Det. Derrick Leachman lost evidence in an armed robbery case and then repeatedly lied about it under oath at trial. And he was once charged with disorderly conduct and wanton endangerment after allegedly pulling his weapon on McDonald’s customers.
University of Louisville interim president Greg Postel, flanked by professor Elaine Wise and athletic director Tom Jurich, talks about amending the university's deal with the Louisville Arena Authority (WDRB photo by Eric Crawford)While they've been at odds in tense financial times, U of L, the city of Louisville and the state's Arena Authority better get comfortable together, according to WDRB's Eric Crawford.
The board’s decision came after a spirited discussion in which some members defended U of L’s deal at the downtown arena, where city and state officials convinced the university to move its basketball games more than a decade ago.
KFC Yum! CenterFlawed revenue estimates led to red ink for the arena.
It was reported shortly before 3 p.m. at a home in the 1000 block of Alta Vista Road just south of I-64 near Seneca Park.
The fellowships being created in Louisville and Lexington for black men and boys aged 16-25.
The extreme heat is beginning to take its toll on Louisville, even as the city opens cooling centers in the hopes of preventing weather-related deaths.
The University of Louisville has honored one of its supporters by naming a new health care facility for him.
Some Indiana drivers could soon be receiving another refund from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
O. J. Simpson at parole hearingA gray-haired O.J. Simpson pleaded with a Nevada parole board Thursday to set him free.
The Los Angeles County coroner says Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington, who sold millions of albums with a unique mix of hard rock, hip-hop and rap, was found dead in his home near Los Angeles on Thursday.
Jeff Brohm is already earning As as he tries to develop a winning and entertaining style of football at Purdue -- just as he did at Western Kentucky.
The coroner's office says it ruled the death a suicide based on Hardy's medical and psychiatric history, as well as evidence, including some found on his body.
The tweet came one day after it was publicly announced that the Republican from Arizona has brain cancer.
Police say store employees found evidence of the crime on a dressing room floor...
Louisville-based Humana Inc. is looking to hire about 500 people for seasonal jobs lasting no more than six months to help sign up seniors for the company’s Medicare Advantage plans.
Police say a Louisville suspect got more than he bargained for when he tried to rob a man with a gun.
Councilwoman Kristina Dreisbach submitted her resignation on July 11, 2017.
Police say they hit Tommy Hilfiger and Polo at the Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass.
Officials are estimating the two and-a-half hour trip from Louisville to Hopkinsville could take about four hours.
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More >>Police said the call came in about 11:45 p.m. Tuesday to the 5600 block of Carolyn Way near Poplar Level Road.
More >>Police said the call came in about 11:45 p.m. Tuesday to the 5600 block of Carolyn Way near Poplar Level Road.
More >>Police say it appears to have been a random assault.
More >>Police say it appears to have been a random assault.
More >>Elgin Anders pleaded guilty on Monday, but he's not in jail...
More >>Elgin Anders pleaded guilty on Monday, but he's not in jail...
More >>Lindsay Royalty was just days removed from a stint in Louisville's jail, and family members say she wanted to regain custody of her kids.
More >>Lindsay Royalty was just days removed from a stint in Louisville's jail, and family members say she wanted to regain custody of her kids.
More >>A surge in break-ins and vandalism has some people in Germantown searching for ways to reduce crime.
More >>A surge in break-ins and vandalism has some people in Germantown searching for ways to reduce crime.
More >>Ticketholders say they're not happy after half the convention's scheduled celebrities have backed out -- and organizers are refusing to grand refunds.
More >>Ticketholders say they're not happy after half the convention's scheduled celebrities have backed out -- and organizers are refusing to grand refunds.
More >>The lawsuit is requesting a judge to order LMPD K-9 dogs to be equipped with body cameras within the next 30 days.
More >>The lawsuit is requesting a judge to order LMPD K-9 dogs to be equipped with body cameras within the next 30 days.
More >>The images being shown on a large screen during the day-long anti-abortion protest in downtown Louisville.
More >>The images being shown on a large screen during the day-long anti-abortion protest in downtown Louisville.
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