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Rock and Roll Hall of Famer announced as new Thursday headliner at Bourbon & Beyond
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Sting will headline the opening night of Bourbon & Beyond, festival organizers announced Monday, taking the pace of Neil Young, who canceled his national tour last month. Sting — who is now performing as the frontman for his new power rock trio, String 3.0 — will...
New class starts Leadership Hopkinsville-Christian County
A new class for Leadership Hopkinsville-Christian County will soon begin a nine-month program designed to develop community leaders, the Christian County Chamber of Commerce announced in a press release. The 22 class member are:. Leroy Adams, Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority. Katey Barnett, Planters Bank. Joshua Blick, Hopkinsville Electric System. Melissa...
Sewer collapse opens large hole in street near downtown Louisville, repairs underway
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB ) -- Crews are working to repair a sewer collapse near downtown Louisville. In a social media post, the Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District shared pictures of a large hole that opened up Monday morning under Campbell Street between Liberty and Jefferson Streets. The roadway is closed, and...
Man facing several charges, accused of stabbing his mom
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KFVS) - A Paducah, Kentucky man is facing several charges after he allegedly stabbed his mother. According to the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy was called to the 300 block of Oaks Road in Paducah for a physical disturbance at around 3:15 p.m. on July 15. When the deputy arrived, he saw a man threatening a woman with a large knife.
EKU professor says supply chain issues still a problem, despite drop in inflation rate
The U.S. inflation rate is less than half of what it was two years ago, but the cost of many items remains high. In 2014, James Kirby Easterling led the establishment of the Global Supply Chain Management program at Eastern Kentucky University, where he’s a professor and researcher.
City leaders celebrate $3 million renovation to west Louisville park
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- City leaders and neighborhood activists came together Monday to ceremonially cut the ribbon on a multimillion-dollar renovation to Elliott Park in west Louisville. Elliott Park is in the Russell neighborhood, two blocks from the new West Louisville Norton Hospital, one of seven parks in the Olmsted...
$100,000 bond set for man accused of kidnapping child, carjacking on Sherman Minton Bridge
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A Louisville man was arrested Saturday after a kidnapping incident turned into a police chase between Indiana and Kentucky. Louisville Metro police said Saturday afternoon, Alexander Mask, 19, had refused to give back his girlfriend’s son, leading police and family members on a chase throughout the city. Eventually, Mask dropped the child with one of the family members and continued to flee.
Downed wires reported on Commonwealth Avenue in Erlanger
ERLANGER, Ky. — Downed wires have been reported on Commonwealth Avenue, near Cowie Avenue in Erlanger. Kenton County police and fire crews are responding to the scene. No injuries or damages have been reported at this time. For live traffic updates, click here. Click the video player above to...
Louisville Zoo welcomes new western lowland gorilla Patty
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Louisville Zoo announced on Monday it’s getting a new addition. Patty, an 11-year-old western lowland gorilla, will be joining the zoo’s award-winning Gorilla Forest habitat. Patty, who was born at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo, will join the gorilla troop of silverback Casey (42...
Ellis Park Barn Notes: Here Mi Song To Defend Title in Jeff Hall Memorial
HENDERSON, Ky. (Monday, July 15, 2024) – Nathan Hayden’s talented homebred Here Mi Songreturns to Ellis Park Racing & Gaming where he will defend his title in Sunday’s third running of the $125,000 Jeff Hall Memorial, run at 6 ½ furlongs over the main track. The...
Louisville Urban League breaks ground for new Richmond Apartments in Russell neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Louisville Urban League, REBOUND, Inc., and the Louisville Affordable Housing Trust Fund broke ground on a new affordable living apartment complex on Monday. It’s called “The Richmond”, located at 16th and West Main Street in the Russell Neighborhood. The complex will have 15 units....
FORECAST: Another day with highs in the 90s, then the cooldown begins
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - The heat and humidity will stick around for another day, but some clouds will help to take the edge of the intense sunshine. Some storms are possible in the late afternoon and evening. HEADLINES:. -One more day of 90s. -Thunderstorm chances increase. -Much cooler by the...
Monday afternoon Cardinal news and notes
—U of L has announced that Defensive lineman Ashton Gillotte, cornerback Quincy Riley and quarterback Tyler Shough will be the three players joining Jeff Brohm in Charlotte for ACC media day next week. —Due to a family medical emergency, Kyle Kuric will not play for The Ville team in the...
July marks one year since officials found chemicals and explosives at Highview home
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Last summer, a quiet neighborhood in Highview became a busy hub of emergency vehicles after officials said dangerous chemicals were found inside a home on Applegate Lane. Police arrested Marc Hibel, the homeowner at 6213 Applegate Lane, in connection to the investigation. He's currently facing charges...
The Kenny Payne Stuff Tournament: Pod IV
Only one can join “I can’t believe you just asked me that question,” the Koron Davis Saga and the Titanic quote in the finals. “We’re never going to be the most talented team”. —Following a 71-68 exhibition loss to Division-II Kentucky Wesleyan, Payne seemed to imply...
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