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First person to enter U.S. Capitol in 2021 attack sentenced
A Cecilia man, who was the first person to enter the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021, was sentenced Tuesday in federal court to more than four years in prison for his role in the attack. Michael Sparks, 47, will serve four years and five months in federal prison....
Facing 'extended closure,' owners of Louisville fried chicken restaurant launch GoFundMe campaign
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The owners of a popular Louisville fried chicken restaurant said this week they need to raise tens of thousands of dollars "in one of the most challenging moments we've ever faced." Jason McCollum and Aenith Sananikone McCollum, owners of Chik'n & Mi at Mellwood Avenue and...
'Long Island Medium' Theresa Caputo bringing live show to Louisville Palace
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Have you ever wanted to talk to a loved one who died?. Theresa Caputo, also known as the Long Island Medium, is coming to the Louisville Palace for a night called “Theresa Caputo Live: The Experience” on Saturday, Oct. 26. During the live show,...
Gov. Beshear reappoints Owensboro woman to the SCAAC
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Governor Beshear has reappointed an Owensboro woman to a council. Jana Francis of Owensboro was reappointed as a member of the School Curriculum, Assessment and Accountability Council (SCAAC) to serve for a term expiring October 4, 2025. Francis is the director of assessment for Daviess County Public Schools and represents assessment […]
Dosker Manor residents to get help with housing, finances through grant-funded program
Residents at the troubled public housing complex Dosker Manor in downtown Louisville are getting ready to leave ahead of its planned demolition. A grant-funded program could help with the move.
Kade Elam comes up huge, throws for five TDs, runs for another during Redhounds win over North Hardin
LANCASTER — Corbin’s Kade Elam showed why he’s considered one of the best quarterbacks in the state after throwing for more than 250 yards and five touchdowns while also running for a score to lead the Redhounds to a 52-25 win over North Hardin. The win improved...
BOZICH & CRAWFORD | Against the Spread, picking U of L, UK IU, WKU, ND games
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — How long can Eric Crawford and I make $1,000 last?. The plan is to make it last an entire college football season. College football means tailgates, road trips, injury reports, upsets, marching bands, bowl eligibility and point spreads. Lots of point spreads. Now that we’re...
Two WDRB legends retiring after 34-1/2 years
Today we said goodbye to two people that have been at WDRB since the beginning!. You may not know his face, but you have definitely seen his work. Through the years, he has helped guide coverage of some of Louisville's biggest news events.
Over 2,000 people without power in Owensboro after storm
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Over 2,000 people are without power in Owensboro after a storm went through the area. OMU reported 2,013 outages on Saturday afternoon. Eyewitness News meteorologists say a storm with lightning and gusty winds came through the area Saturday morning. Eyewitness News. Everywhere you are.
Latta, SC Man Arrested during KSP Investigation of an Attempted Child Abduction from a School in Whitley Co., KY
CORBIN, KY – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) reports that KSP Post 11, London is investigating an attempted child abduction that occurred in Whitley County on Friday at the Whitley County Intermediate School. The initial investigation indicates that on Friday, August 30, 2024, Willie O. Bethea, 37 years old...
‘Unity, Education, and Hope’: DV8 Kitchen host National Overdose Awareness Day event
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — 12,361 purple flags have been placed around DV8 Kitchen in Lexington, recognizing every Kentucky life lost due to a drug overdose. Aug. 31 is National Overdose Awareness Day, and community members said this year’s goal is to educate, hoping there will be fewer flags placed in 2025.
Man identified in deadly I-75 crash
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - UPDATE: According to the Fayette County Coroner’s Office, Kevin Dailey, 52, died near mile marker 101 due to multiple blunt force injuries from the crash around 5 p.m. Saturday. Parts of I-75S were shut down Saturday afternoon due to a deadly, multi-vehicle crash. The road...
U of L fans react to first football game of the season
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Ahead of Saturday’s home opener for the U of L football team against Austin Peay some fans were set up outside L&N Stadium since the early hours of the morning. For one fan, Charlie Holzman and his friends football Saturday’s are a tradition. “A...
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