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Tornado hit West End of Louisville, National Weather Service reports
An EF1 tornado hit Louisville's West End during a round of storms Thursday afternoon, the National Weather Service determined. "After reports of damage we sent a survey crew out to west Louisville along Woodland Ave. between Catapla St. and Cypress St. Preliminary info is an EF1 tornado with winds of 95 mph around 28th St. and Woodland," the NWS said in a statement posted to its account on X, formerly Twitter, shortly before 6 p.m. ...
Just Askin' | Will a Buc-ee's be built near Louisville? Here's what we know
The small Kentucky town of Smiths Grove hosts the country's newest Buc-ee's, giving Louisville road trippers another pit stop to consider during a ride on Interstate 65. With a footprint spanning over 50,000 feet, Buc-ee's is stocked with barbecue sandwiches, beef jerky, brownies and Beaver Nuggets. Some Smiths Grove customers walk in wearing Buc-ee's t-shirts and mascot costumes. There are plenty of opportunities for fans to buy new Buc-ee's merchandise, as just about every household item, from...
Louisville judge unseals former governor Matt Bevin's divorce case, ruling public should have access
LOUISVILLE, Ky., (WDRB) -- A Louisville judge has unsealed former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin’s divorce case, which was closed to the public in May after media outlets reported Bevin had been barred from his Anchorage home, unless his estranged wife gives him permission, as part of a contentious divorce case.
Harrison County Popcorn Festival celebrates Indiana's official state snack
CORYDON, In. (WDRB) -- Let’s party over popcorn in Corydon, Indiana. WDRB's Keith Kaiser joined some organizers of the Harrison County Popcorn Festival. Celebrate one of Harrison County’s biggest agricultural products with a parade, children’s activities, games, a beer garden, and more. Originally established in 1986, the...
104-year-old World War II veteran from Louisville stars in A&W national campaign
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A 104-year-old from Louisville is featured in a national A&W campaign celebrating centenarians. To celebrate its 105th anniversary, A&W is giving out free root beer floats to people 100 years old or older. While living to 100 is a celebration in itself, Louisvillian Hazel Calloway can...
New Albany cancels Independence Day celebration due to heat, storm threats
NEW ALBANY, Ind. — New Albany's Fourth of July eve celebration has been canceled. The Shoreline Independence Day Celebration was set for Wednesday night at the Riverfront Amphitheater. But WLKY has been reporting that there is a threat for extreme heat and storms throughout the day and evening. Organizers...
New Indiana law requires home buyers to sign agreements with agents
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (WDRB) -- A new Indiana law makes changes to the home buying process in the Hoosier state. For many years, it's been standard for sellers to enter into formal listing agreements with real estate brokers. But now, prospective home buyers will also sign written agreements with brokers before purchasing a home.
How to Stay Safe in the 6 Most Dangerous Cities in Kentucky!
If you’re from Kentucky, you know there’s more to be concerned about than just Lexington Wildcats supporters and disgruntled distillers, as stated in the Southwest Journal story. There are several really dangerous locations in the Bluegrass State. It’s not only for affluent Kentucky Derby supporters. There are several eerie, high-crime cities in the state. Fortunately, RoadSnacks has compiled a list of these dangerous locations for 2022. Using the most recent crime report from the FBI, we examined data from 74 cities. We looked for property and violent offenses in every city with a population of five thousand or more.
Independence Day celebrations prepare for fireworks across Kentucky and southern Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — From parades to neighborhood festivals, Independence Day celebrations took place on both sides of the Ohio River on Thursday. Over in Jeffersonville, Indiana the city held its annual 4th of July Parade that went right through downtown. There was no lack of patriotism as both parade participants and spectators were decked out in red, white and blue.
Floyd County (IN) EMA Responds to Carbon Monoxide Exposure that Sickens Eight
The Evening News and the Tribune, Jeffersonville, Ind. At around 9 a.m. Thursday, New Albany firefighters and the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency responded to a carbon monoxide exposure at Ace Hardware. Eight people were taken to the hospital and 11 people signed to not go to the hospital, according...
Waterfront Park prepares for 4th of July fireworks, but weather could halt celebrations
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — With less than 24 hours until Fourth of July, inclement weather on Thursday could halt some celebrations. On Wednesday, New Albany officials cancelled the city's Shoreline Independence Day celebration. Mayor Jeff Gahan said the city is planning to reschedule the firework celebration to another date in the near future.
More than 5,000 in Jefferson County without power after Fourth of July storm
A powerful, fast-moving Independence Day storm left thousands without power in Jefferson County on Thursday. As of 2:44 p.m., 5,206 customers were without power in Louisville’s Jefferson County, according to LG&E. In Bullitt County, an estimated 203 customers were without power, according to the electricity provider. Meade County had 33 outages and Oldham County...
Clarksville paying tribute to veterans through banner program
CLARKSVILLE, Ind. — Clarksville is paying tribute to those who have served with banners. The Clarksville Historic Preservation Commission is running the program. Anyone can buy a banner to honor a family member or friend who lived in Clarksville and served in the military. Banners will be posted along...
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