Former Det. Christopher Palombi's lawsuit claimed he had post traumatic stress disorder, which is a recognized disability. It requested Palombi be reinstated to LMPD and awarded damages for lost income, embarrassment, humiliation and mental anguish.

On April 10, 2023, the nightmare that had gripped countless schools, businesses and communities across America arrived at home.

The WDRB Investigates team tackled a wide range of topics in Louisville and southern Indiana in 2023, everything from holding those in power accountable and working to protect citizens from scammers at home.

"This is a big job. This is a challenging job," the mayor said. "And over the last few months, it's become very clear that the best person to do this work is already on the job."

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg will holding two virtual town halls to get more feedback about the next Louisville Metro Police chief.

There's no word on when Greenberg will pick a new chief.

Louisville Inspector General Ed Harness says he hasn't been getting the cooperation he wants -- but he's hopeful that may soon change.

Officer Jeremy Livers filed the lawsuit this week saying he was passed over for promotions because of his gender.

Interim Louisville Metro Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel took over a department with battered public trust just over a week ago.

The new class bumps LMPD's staffing up to 1,050, but that still leaves a shortage of 278 officers.