Ronald Exantus, 42, is expected to be released from the Kentucky State Reformatory in late July, according to the Kentucky online offender database. Read moreKentucky man who killed 6-year-old boy in 2015 expected to be released from prison again
Former JCPS communications chief joins PR firm 2 days after school board awards it district contract
Carolyn Callahan left JCPS on June 30. That same day, the school board approved a contract with C2 Strategic Communications. Two days later, C2 announced her as its new vice president. Read moreFormer JCPS communications chief joins PR firm 2 days after school board awards it district contract
Norton Healthcare said Wednesday that cases of cyclosporiasis are on the rise in Kentucky, with 10 cases diagnosed in its facilities in the last two weeks. Read moreNorton Healthcare confirms its doctors have diagnosed positive cases of diarrhea-causing parasite
The required safety measures for the Highlands bar include an earlier closing time, enhanced security and camera access as "conditions for reopening." Read moreABC lifts liquor license suspension at Bardstown Road bar after owners make safety changes
Hope Southern Indiana’s food pantry sees rising demand as resources shrink and more families seek assistance. Read moreSouthern Indiana food pantry faces rising demand as USDA supply cuts shrink resources
A federal judge has ruled that E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million held in escrow since a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her. The U.S. Supreme Court recently upheld the 2023 civil verdict against Trump in the case, allowing the judge to release the money. Trump’s lawyers appealed but were denied an emergency order to block the payment from being made. The jury found Trump sexually abused Carroll in 1996, then defamed her after she spoke out in 2019. Trump denies knowing Carroll and accuses her of political motives. Read moreJudge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals
The new rules require every puppy to be examined in person by a licensed local veterinarian every week. Before a puppy can be sold, a veterinarian must also certify it's healthy. Read moreClarksville tightens pet shop rules but can't ban puppy sales
Louisville residents have until Friday to comment on proposed data center regulations, including a hyperscale ban. Read moreLouisville residents have until Friday to weigh in on proposed data center rules
Louisville leaders, law enforcement and mental health professionals gathered Wednesday to discuss how police can better respond to people experiencing mental health crises following two recent fatal shootings involving Louisville Metro Police officers. Read moreLouisville leaders discuss mental health crisis response after recent fatal LMPD shootings
Plans are underway for the development of a new multi-use community center in south Louisville to address the lack of such facilities in the area. Read moreNew multi-use community center could be coming to south Louisville
Ronald Exantus, 42, is expected to be released from the Kentucky State Reformatory in late July, according to the Kentucky online offender database. Read moreKentucky man who killed 6-year-old boy in 2015 expected to be released from prison again
Former JCPS communications chief joins PR firm 2 days after school board awards it district contract
Carolyn Callahan left JCPS on June 30. That same day, the school board approved a contract with C2 Strategic Communications. Two days later, C2 announced her as its new vice president. Read moreFormer JCPS communications chief joins PR firm 2 days after school board awards it district contract
Norton Healthcare said Wednesday that cases of cyclosporiasis are on the rise in Kentucky, with 10 cases diagnosed in its facilities in the last two weeks. Read moreNorton Healthcare confirms its doctors have diagnosed positive cases of diarrhea-causing parasite
The required safety measures for the Highlands bar include an earlier closing time, enhanced security and camera access as "conditions for reopening." Read moreABC lifts liquor license suspension at Bardstown Road bar after owners make safety changes
Hope Southern Indiana’s food pantry sees rising demand as resources shrink and more families seek assistance. Read moreSouthern Indiana food pantry faces rising demand as USDA supply cuts shrink resources
A federal judge has ruled that E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million held in escrow since a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her. The U.S. Supreme Court recently upheld the 2023 civil verdict against Trump in the case, allowing the judge to release the money. Trump’s lawyers appealed but were denied an emergency order to block the payment from being made. The jury found Trump sexually abused Carroll in 1996, then defamed her after she spoke out in 2019. Trump denies knowing Carroll and accuses her of political motives. Read moreJudge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals
The new rules require every puppy to be examined in person by a licensed local veterinarian every week. Before a puppy can be sold, a veterinarian must also certify it's healthy. Read moreClarksville tightens pet shop rules but can't ban puppy sales
Louisville residents have until Friday to comment on proposed data center regulations, including a hyperscale ban. Read moreLouisville residents have until Friday to weigh in on proposed data center rules
Louisville leaders, law enforcement and mental health professionals gathered Wednesday to discuss how police can better respond to people experiencing mental health crises following two recent fatal shootings involving Louisville Metro Police officers. Read moreLouisville leaders discuss mental health crisis response after recent fatal LMPD shootings
Plans are underway for the development of a new multi-use community center in south Louisville to address the lack of such facilities in the area. Read moreNew multi-use community center could be coming to south Louisville
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From day camps to week-long adventures, WDRB has your guide to summer fun. Read moreKentuckiana 2026 kids' summer activities guide
Kentucky launched a new online dashboard tracking opioid settlement spending by county and across the state. Read moreKentucky launches public tracker for opioid settlement spending
Few players, if any, have the social media and fan following of six-time PGA Tour winner Max Homa. Read moreFan favorite Max Homa ready to attack ISCO Championship in Louisville
A groundbreaking was held Wednesday morning to celebrate the more than $2 million in funding to support infrastructure upgrades within the Meade County Water District. Read moreMeade County leaders celebrate more than $2 million in funding for water system upgrades
Buffalo Trace Distillery is offering adults a chance to win a bourbon-themed summer camp experience in Frankfort. Read moreBuffalo Trace offering bourbon-themed summer camp experience with overnight stays for adults
Due to the high water and strong current on Taylorsville Lake, officials recommend staying off the Salt River at this time. Read more2 rescued after kayak overturned on Salt River in Spencer County
Two people were injured in a shooting Wednesday night, and Louisville Metro Police say the investigation has led detectives to a second crime scene. Read moreLMPD searching for suspects after 2 wounded in Newburg neighborhood shooting
Louisville Metro Police said Flock cameras helped officers arrest a man over the weekend after he was caught riding a stolen motorcycle while carrying drugs on him. Read moreLMPD credits flock cameras for arrest involving stolen motorcycle, drug possession
Indiana State Police arrested a man for reckless driving last week after he refused pull over, leading to a high-speed pursuit. Read moreIndiana State Police arrest Nevada man after high-speed chase on I-65 in Clark County
A man was hospitalized after being shot Monday night in Louisville’s California neighborhood. Read moreMan hospitalized after being shot in Louisville’s California neighborhood, police say
Court Documents say Dashon Kilbourne and unnamed accomplices targeted both the Iroquois and Dixie Manor Shopping centers. Read moreMan arrested for vandalism of Louisville shopping centers after being hired to fix the damage
Seymour electrician accused of wire fraud scheme involving scrap sales, allegedly stealing over $200,000 from employer. Read moreSeymour electrician accused of stealing more than $200,000 from employer, federal officials say
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A locally-owned Louisville running store is relocating after nearly 40 years in the same plaza. Read moreLouisville running store relocating to Beechmont neighborhood
Construction begins on Jeffersonville's 200-home Kings Crossing subdivision, featuring French cottage-style homes and community amenities. Read moreConstruction begins on 200-home Kings Crossing subdivision in Jeffersonville
Sweet Haven Bakery Café & Deli opened in May on Main Street. Read moreNew bakery, café in Middletown serving up Cuban, Spanish-inspired foods
The founders of Wild Eggs and Good Folks Coffee are providing operational support as part of a court-approved management agreement. Read moreLocal business owners step in to help run Please & Thank You during bankruptcy proceedings
Anthropic signed a $19 billion, 20-year lease to build a major AI data campus in Kentucky. Read moreKentucky lands $19B AI data campus deal with Anthropic
The location opened in 2018 as the first in the area. Read moreCoreLife Eatery closes southern Indiana location
In this week’s Crossroads, Dalton Godbey shows us the way things used to be at Conner Prairie in Hamilton County, Indiana. Read moreCrossroads | Dalton Godbey experiences a different way of life just outside Indianapolis
This week, you can see a unique type of boat, racing more than 200 miles an hour in Madison, Indiana. Read moreCrossroads | Dalton Godbey cures his need for speed with the Madison Regatta
From Bosse Field to Casey's Dugout, Evansville is another city with a unique history. Read moreCrossroads | Dalton Godbey travels down the Ohio River to Evansville, Indiana
