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Construction begins Monday on two-way streets in Downtown New Albany

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Major road construction begins Monday in downtown New Albany. Residents and businesses are ready for what could be a long bumpy process before it gets better. All one-lane streets will be made into two way starting Monday with Spring Street and Elm Street. 

NTSB investigating plane crash that left 2 dead near Hopkinsville, Kentucky Video included

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The location of the crash in a rural area of Christian County.

Child killed, 2 injured in 2-car crash near Bloomington

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Police say it happened around 6:30 p.m. on State Road 37 and Bottom Road.

SUNDAY EDITION | Louisville hit by retail blues, but bright spots remain

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In the Louisville area and across the U.S., the retail industry is in the midst of a transformation brought on by the rise of e-commerce. Some analysts predict more than 8,000 physical stores could close this year.

Kentuckiana athletes compete in Special Olympics Spring Games Video included

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It's one of the largest events for Special Olympics in Kentucky.

Louisville woman participates in commencement ceremony decades after receiving degree Video included

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It was a very special Mother's Day gift to a Louisville woman that was supposed to have happened decades ago.

Former Bardstown Mayor calls firing 'unjust' in appeal against city

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The former mayor of Bardstown has filed an appeal in his removal from office in April.

Authorities identify motorcyclist killed in Bullitt County crash

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Police say the accident happened at the intersection of John Harper Highway and Running Creek Drive at 11:15 p.m.

Police investigating after gunshot victim shows up at fire station

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Police say a man showed up at the Fern Creek Fire Station 1 with a gunshot wound Saturday night. 

Indiana State Police investigating man's death after officer-involved incident

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The two officers involved in the incident have been placed on administrative duty as part of normal procedure.

Western Middle School Hardsteppers headed back to national step competition

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The Western Middle School Hardsteppers are defending their national title. To do that, they need donations to make the trip possible. 

PRP students develop tobacco free campaign

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Teens at JCPS will soon see a new campaign, designed by other local students, to help them be smoke free. 

Motorcyclist killed in crash on I-71 North near Watterson Expressway Video included

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Officers responded to the crash Sunday around 1 a.m.

Portland community showing support for fallen LMPD officer Video included

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Community members held a fundraiser at the American Legion Post Saturday to raise money for the officer's family. 

How-To Festival kicks off at Louisville Public Library Video included

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Several hundred people learned how to do up to 100 different things in five hours, and it was all for free.

LMPD asks for help locating wanted suspect after vehicle pursuit

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LMPD is asking for help locating a wanted suspect after he led officers on a pursuit Saturday evening.

Thousands of student archers compete in national tournament held in Louisville Video included

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The three-day event wrapped up Saturday, cash scholarships totaling $159,000 were awarded to the top individual and team archers.

Thousands pack Waterfront Park for annual March of Dimes March for Babies Video included

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Some walked, some were pushed, and some were carried as they raised money for the organization, which provides support for families of sick or premature children.

Louisville neighborhoods hit the road for CycLOUvia Video included

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CycLOUvia was started in 2012 by Mayor Greg Fisher as part of his Healthy Hometown Movement. 

10 people arrested for blocking entrance to Louisville abortion clinic Video included

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Around 6 a.m. Saturday, LMPD responded to a call of people loitering in front of the EMW Women's Clinic on East Market Street.

1 arrested in connection with death investigation underway in southern Indiana

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Indiana State Police responded to a home on County Road 500 South near Crothersville around 10 a.m. Thursday on a report of a deceased person. 

2 men killed in crash in Washington County, Indiana

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Authorities say both men were pronounced dead at the scene and neither of the men were wearing seatbelts.

Lawrenceburg teen dead after crash in Anderson County, Kentucky

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Police say it happened Friday just after 11 p.m.

Crawford County, Ind. man charged after 51 syringes, drugs located inside home

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According to investigators, before the suspect was taken to jail, he stated that drugs were inside the home.

BOZICH | Five Things the NBA Playoffs say about the Draft (and one-and-dones)

Terry Rozier is the final remaining former Louisville player still chasing the 2017 NBA title. Terry Rozier is the final remaining former Louisville player still chasing the 2017 NBA title.
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What lessons can be learned about the NBA Draft from the 2017 NBA Playoffs? How many second-round picks are filling important roles? How well have one-and-dones played?

Recovering heroin addicts work to transform struggles into help for other addicts Video included

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Heroin addiction is a deadly epidemic that's ravaged the Louisville area, but some local addicts are using their struggles to help others.

Police say thieves targeted Austin, Indiana, gas station with skimmer because of price, location Video included

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The first thing people should do, if they think their credit and debit card info has been compromised. 

New requirements make it easier to apply for KSP trooper positions Video included

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Kentucky State Police is loosening application requirements as the department struggles to find enough troopers.

Louisville woman says she was fired for being a lesbian Video included

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A Louisville woman is suing her former employer after she said she was fired for being a lesbian.

Local health departments urged to stock up on overdose medication amid 'gray death' warning Video included

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"Gray death" is a mixture of heroin, animal tranquillizer and other substances. 

KentuckyOne Health to sell Jewish Hospital, other Louisville facilities Video included

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Financially struggling KentuckyOne Health said Friday it plans to sell its Louisville facilities, including Jewish Hospital, the Frazier Rehab Institute, Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital and Jewish Hospital Shelbyville.

New Albany to fix traffic on State Street, invest $30 million into Daisy Lane extension

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The Daisy Lane and State Street intersection is some of the most high-profile land in New Albany because of how close it is to I-64 and I-265.

Floyd Central High School and Disney team-up for 'Newsies' musical Video included

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The Highlanders will set the stage for high schools across the country. 

Kansas man admits to duping women into sex for porn 'rehearsals'

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The plea deal he reached on Friday and the number of years he faces in federal prison.

Ransomware: Fast-moving cyber attack hits countries around the globe

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Hospitals in Britain are crippled and other countries are dealing with major infrastructure problems. 

BOZICH | Who's Hot (and Who's Not) in 2017 NBA Draft class

Former Louisville guard Donovan Mitchell has helped his NBA Draft status in Chicago. Former Louisville guard Donovan Mitchell has helped his NBA Draft status in Chicago.
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It's less than six weeks until the 2017 NBA Draft -- and local college stars like Donovan MItchell, Hamidou Diallo, OG Anunoby, De'Aaron Fox and Thomas Bryant are jockeying for position.

Louisville man arrested after allegedly shooting woman on National Turnpike Video included

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A Louisville man has been arrested weeks after police say he shot a woman in the genitals.

President Trump tweets warning to fired FBI director Comey

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The additional threat to the media President Donald Trump made on Twitter in response to what he called "fake news." 

Evander Holyfield to produce Real Deal Championship Boxing Series in Louisville Video included

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 Four-time heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield and his company Real Deal Sports & Entertainment have announced plans to kick off Holyfield's Real Deal Championship Boxing series June 24 at Freedom Hall in Louisville in partnership with locally-based Top Knotch Boxing and Kentucky Venues.

Four dead in Ohio nursing home shooting including local police chief Video included

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The Licking County Sheriff says the gunman is among the dead. 

Mother of teen killed on hiking trail in Delphi, Indiana speaks out Video included

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Her ongoing cry is, "God's got this."

WATCH: Melissa McCarthy mocks Sean Spicer on motorized podium in NYC

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The drive through New York City streets that will no doubt be a bit on "Saturday Night Live." 

IMAGES | Mother of quintuplets says she wept with emotion the first time she saw her babies Video included

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A Kentucky couple is now buying five of everything, after giving birth to quintuplets.

Police investigating Sellersburg car dealership after more than a dozen complaints Video included

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State Police in Sellersburg are warning residents about a used car dealership accused of cheating customers. 

Authorities identify three people killed in head-on crash in Nelson County, Kentucky Video included

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Authorities say a semi truck crossed the median and hit a passenger vehicle head-on.

Art Eatables opens new location in downtown Louisville's Bourbon District Video included

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Tasty treats are coming to the Louisville's Bourbon District on Main Street.

SPECIAL REPORT | 50,000 illegal immigrants are in Kentucky, but would a border wall stop them? Video included

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WDRB News traveled to the Mexican border to investigate how they're getting in, and whether President Donald Trump's promise to build a wall will stop them.

Apple to pour $200 million into Kentucky factory that first developed glass for the iPhone Video included

Gorilla Glass (courtesy of Corning, Inc.) Gorilla Glass (courtesy of Corning, Inc.)
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Apple will invest $200 million in the Harrodsburg, Kentucky factory that first developed the scratch-resistant glass for the original iPhone in 2007, the company said Friday.

Louisville man accused of stabbing woman in the neck

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Louisville Metro Police say they've arrested a man after he stabbed a woman in the neck in the Highland Park neighborhood.

Louisville man killed outside Nicholasville motorcycle club Video included

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Nicholasville police say three people were shot outside the motorcycle club during a private event.

LMPD needs help finding man wanted for murder of 2-year-old girl Video included

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Tamia Taylor was injured in the Shawnee Apartments in February 2016. Police say she died 10 days later.

SPECIAL REPORT | Thousands of undocumented immigrants take dangerous path to Kentuckiana Video included

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Undocumented immigrants are making their way to Kentucky by the thousands. They illegally cross the Mexico border into the U.S., navigating the Rio Grande that separates the two countries.

BOZICH | Kentucky's Hamidou Diallo NBA Draft strategy working: Lay low, go high

Hamidou Diallo's vertical jump quieted talk about why he did not compete in games at the NBA Draft combine. Hamidou Diallo's vertical jump quieted talk about why he did not compete in games at the NBA Draft combine.
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By registering a vertical jump of 44 1/2 inches, Kentucky guard Hamidou Diallo silenced at least some of the questions about why he didn't compete in games at the NBA Draft Combine.

JCPS board spends six hours interviewing, discussing interim superintendent candidates Video included

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The JCPS board spent all of Thursday night interviewing people for its interim superintendent position, but they won't tell us how many. 

CRAWFORD | Mitchell was anxious about calling Pitino with his draft decision, but confident he made the right call

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At the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Louisville guard Donovan Mitchell talked for the first time about his decision-making process in leaving the Cardinals to remain in the draft.

Dr. Ricky Jones appointed to Citizens Commission on Police Accountability Video included

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Dr. Ricky Jones, a University of Louisville professor, has been appointed to the Citizen's Commission on Police Accountability. 

Pedestrian claims he too was a victim in crash that killed LMPD officer Video included

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The pedestrian says he suffered a hip injury, a concussion and brain bleeding.

Metro Council passes e-cig and hookah ban, but with some exceptions

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Metro Council members added e-cigarettes and hookah to Louisville's smoking ban Thursday, but there are some exemptions.

Police arrest suspect weeks after shooting victim dies at University Hospital Video included

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A Louisville man has been arrested weeks after a husband and father died at University Hospital from injuries sustained in a shooting.

Metro EMS still short-staffed after new EMTs hit the streets Video included

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More EMTs are working in Louisville, but the department is still short-staffed.

Truck sharing app 'Truxx' arrives in Louisville to help haul large items

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The Truxx app works just like the ride sharing apps Uber and Lyft.

Man charged with LMPD officer's murder says of fatal chase: 'I can't stand getting caught' Video included

Fallen LMPD Officer Nick Rodman and Wathaniel Woods Fallen LMPD Officer Nick Rodman and Wathaniel Woods
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Inside the 2005 Lexus Woods was driving, police found a .45 caliber Glock handgun, crack cocaine packaged for sale, digital scales and several cell phones, according to new evidence from police.

Prosecutor outraged after 'lenient' plea deal on pedophile priest falls through Video included

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Father Joseph Hemmerle is already serving a 10-year sentence for child sex abuse charges dating back to the 1970s.

UPDATE: Courier-Journal, WDRB, former officer fight proposed 'secrecy' in LMPD sexual abuse lawsuit

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"Such secrecy would be inappropriate in this case which deals with very serious claims of abuse against" the city, police department and others, Jon Fleischaker, an attorney for the newspaper, wrote in a motion filed Wednesday.

3 killed in head-on crash on Bluegrass Parkway in Nelson County Video included

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Westbound lanes of Bluegrass Parkway closed for several hours in Nelson County on Thursday after three people were killed in a head-on crash.  

Quintuplets!  Versailles, Ky. woman celebrates her first Mother's Day times five Video included

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Briana and Jordan Driskell consider each of the babies a miracle and a gift. 

Flyer circulating at some JCPS schools proclaims 'Fight on Sight Friday'

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The three schools targeted in the flyer and the reaction from school officials. 

Former Kentucky judge facing allegations involving human trafficking, rape and sex with minors Video included

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According to court records, there may be nine victims altogether.

BOZICH | Who has more to prove at NBA Combine: Mitchell, Diallo or Bryant?

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Who has the most to prove at the NBA Draft Combine: Donovan Mitchell of Louisville, Hamidou Diallo of Kentucky or Thomas Bryant of Indiana?

Call Bullitt County Sheriff's Office if you see this truck

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Stolen credit card numbers used to buy diesel fuel. 

16 re-purposed metal doors unveiled in downtown Louisville to kick off new art program Video included

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The Louisville Downtown Partnership unveiled its Alley Gallery program Thursday.

Cancer patients get makeovers at James Graham Brown Cancer Center Video included

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On Thursday, more than a dozen patients at the James Graham Brown Cancer Center fought cancer, one makeover at a time.

Undocumented immigrants fear they'll be deported from Kentucky Video included

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Thousands of undocumented immigrants in Kentucky worry they'll be deported, because many of them illegally crossed the border into the U.S.

Protesters call for Kentucky judge to resign for beliefs on LGBT adoption Video included

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The judge says the reason he removed himself from adoptions involving LGBT parents is because he doesn't believe gay parents would be the best thing for a child.

KSP announces new hiring guidelines for state troopers Video included

The first cadet class to train at the academy is scheduled to report on May 24. The first cadet class to train at the academy is scheduled to report on May 24.
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The new qualifications Kentucky State Police hope will bring in a greater number of applications. 

Louisville man charged in connection with Michigan crash that left 2 people dead

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A Pennsylvania man has been charged after a Louisville teen was killed in a car crash in Michigan over the weekend. 

Billy Ray Cyrus to perform in Louisville Video included

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It's part of a special tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Cyrus' hit song, "Achy Breaky Heart."

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