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HEAT SAFETY: A Reminder As The Heat Wave Rolls On
Temperatures have peaked at or above 90 degrees in Louisville a total of 40 times this year: once in May, 12 times in June, 15 times in July, and 12 times so far in August. And we expect to do it every day until the end of the month. As of right now, we are just a few days above the norm for 90 degree days over the 4 month period; however, this next heat wave will take us well-above normal. With all that said, here are some reminders of how to be safe in this upcoming week's brutal heat.
Central Business District to get new tenant as officials push downtown investment
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced plans to move its headquarters to the Central Business District, as LG&E moves out of its tower on 220 West Main Street. In a press release, the Army Corps of Engineers say they expect 750 employees are expected to...
New sanctioning body of World's Championship Horse Show causes rift between competitors
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Derby may be the fastest two minutes in sports, but the World's Championship Horse Show is the one time each year for horses and their riders to really show off grace and talent. "This is the Super Bowl of our sport," Jackie Hale said.
New Movie ‘Amber Alert’ Filmed Partly in KY Drops First Trailer
I keep my ear pretty firmly to the ground when it comes to filmmakers shooting movies in Kentucky, but this one got away from me. But hey, as long as they're coming to the Commonwealth to create their art, I don't care. Starring Nashville's Hayden Panettiere and Abbott Elementary Emmy...
Louisville-area high school football coverage — Week 1
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Another school year is here, which means a new year of high school football. WDRB has your Louisville-area high school football coverage, from scores and top players to stellar highlights. Below are final scores from Kentucky and Indiana. And scroll down to vote for the WDRB...
Community celebrates Louisville WWII veteran's 100th birthday
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A party at Audubon Park Friday night celebrated a 100-year-old Louisville man's birthday. Friends and family threw World War II veteran Arthur Wissing an ice cream social to celebrate. The Honor Guard was on hand to sing the "Star Spangled Banner," and a proclamation was read...
'Beware of the hair': UofL's Gillotte poised for another big season
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) -- Throughout the offseason, Louisville defensive end/edge rusher Ashton Gillotte has been buried in an avalanche of awards and inclusion on various preseason watch lists, the latest coming this week when he was named to the Associated Press Preseason All-America team. Going into next Saturday's noon opener...
Dinosaur-themed event held at Falls of the Ohio in Clarksville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- People had the chance to learn about dinosaurs at the Falls of the Ohio in southern Indiana on Saturday. Digging the Past is an annual event at the state park that overlooks the Ohio River. Guests could explore fossils, minerals and archaeology during free programs and games at the park's interpretive center in Clarksville.
Northern Kentucky sees increase in crypto illness cases, disrupting water activities
WILDER, Ky. (WKRC) -A waterborne illness has been found at a splash pad in Northern Kentucky, and this isn't the first time it has happened in recent weeks. Dozens of cases of cryptosporidium, or crypto, have been reported across Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties. Suzanne Roberts from Independence was unsure...
Man hospitalized after shooting, Louisville police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man was hospitalized after being shot late Saturday night. Dwight Mitchell, a spokesman for Louisville Metro Police, said officers responded to UofL Hospital around 11:30 p.m. on a shooting victim. A man had been shot in the leg and his injuries were non-life threatening. It's...
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