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Louisville-area Verizon retailer gives away $3 million worth of free backpacks
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Louisville area Verizon stores will be getting kids ready to go back to school Sunday. Round Room LLC, a Verizon-authorized retailer, will be giving away $3 million worth of free backpacks. They’ll be available at locations in Carrollton, Ky., New Albany, Seymour, Madison, North Vernon, Scottsburg...
Hundreds of specialty beers showcased at Summer Beer Fest at Frazier History Museum
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Beer lovers spent Saturday cooling off with a cold one at Frazier History Museum in downtown Louisville. The 20th annual Summer Beer Fest was held at the museum on Main Street. There were around 200 specialty beers, along with vendors and live street music. Dozens of...
Louisville police say 1 man in critical condition after shooting at Mall St. Matthews
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man is in critical condition after a shooting at Mall St. Matthews' parking lot on Saturday evening. LMPD Lt. Col. Emily McKinley said two police officers working off-duty at the mall on Shelbyville Road conducted a stop of a vehicle in the parking lot. One officer was in a marked LMPD vehicle and another officer was in an unmarked vehicle, but both officers were wearing LMPD uniforms.
West Broadway shooting leaves man dead, LMPD confirms
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead in the Russell neighborhood. According to Metro Police, officers responded to the 1000 block of West Broadway around 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Officers said they found a man who had been shot. He was pronounced dead...
Greater Cincinnati library to close for renovations, will move to curbside pickups
NEWPORT, Ky. (WKRC) - Some readers in the Tri-State will have to get their books curbside for the time being. The Newport branch of the Campbell County Library will close starting next week due to renovations. Some of the renovations are upgrades to the floors, bathrooms, and elevator. It will...
'Total nightmare' | Officials warn about solar scammers targeting Louisville homeowners
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville homeowners are being targeted by scammers pushing solar panel installation, according to government officials. Tra’Nise Lloyd became a first-time home owner in July 2020. When a salesperson offering solar panels in Nov. 2022 knocked at her door, Lloyd thought she was doing something good.
LIVE RADAR | Tracking scattered storms in Louisville and southern Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Scattered storm chances are expected to gear up between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday. The storms will be slow-moving and will bring heavy rain which will increase chances of flash flooding. These scattered storms will continue into Monday. Below is a live look at...
Louisville MetroSafe workers honored with BBQ breakfast
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- First responders risk their lives every day to protect those in the community and Saturday was a time to say thank you. Hogfathers BBQ cooked breakfast for the men and women at MetroSafe. Competition BBQ grillers and smokers were brought in as a surprise to the...
Superintendent of the year awarded to Breckinridge County educator
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Breckinridge County educator, Dr. Nick Carter, was named the 2025 Superintendent of the Year by the Kentucky Association of School Administrators. Officials say a panel conducts a selection process to determine the Superintendent of the Year and the nominees for the award are evaluated based on four criteria: leadership for training, […]
Overnight fire at a hair salon reported in Muhlenberg Co.
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Emergency crews responded to an overnight fire at a hair salon in Muhlenberg County. Dispatch confirms the initial call came in at 10:50 p.m. and both the Beechmont Fire Department and Drakesboro Fire Department responded to the call. This is currently under investigation and we will update with more information as […]
Jefferson County Clerk’s Office closes Highview location after attempted Saturday reopening
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - After closing all of its branches for nearly four days, the Jefferson County Clerk’s office began working on reopening a few locations Friday afternoon. Its Dixie Highway location opened first on Friday, with the promise of the Highview, Jeffersontown, East, and Westport branches opening Saturday...
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