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Search underway for missing Louisville woman with medical issues
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Police in Louisville are asking for help finding a missing woman. A Golden Alert was issued on Tuesday morning for 35-year-old Brittany Stewart. Louisville Metro Police Department said Stewart was last seen Monday about 10 p.m. on Nicholas Meadow Circle, which is near the intersection of Manslick Road and Berry Boulevard.
BOZICH | Halftime Report: 5 Stories that deserved bigger headlines in 2024
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Halftime breaks grow every season. More jugglers. More T-shirt throws. More baby races. More commercials. More sideline interviews. This halftime will stretch over three parts. On Monday, I rolled through the 5 Biggest stories over the first half of 2024. Those were easy: the changing of the guard at Louisville and Kentucky men's basketball, the PGA Championship and the Scottie Scheffler fallout at Valhalla and Kentucky baseball going to Omaha.
Six Knights named All-American Scholars by WGCA
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – For the third consecutive year, a program record-tying six Bellarmine women's golf players have been recognized as All-American Scholars by the Women's Golf Coaches Association for the 2023-24 season. This year's honorees include graduate senior Alaina Schmitt, senior Josephine Bonin, senior Jessica Stephens, junior Matti...
Louisville police chief said she leaves with 'heavy heart' after mayor asked for her resignation
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Former Louisville Metro Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel said in her June 25 resignation letter that Mayor Craig Greenberg had requested she resign and that she did so "with a heavy heart and considerable amount of duress." At a news conference June 25, Greenberg said Gwinn-Villaroel resigned...
2024’s Most Dangerous Cities in Kentucky: Louisville Tops the List Amid Rising Crime
Most Dangerous Cities in Kentucky 2024: Louisville Leads in Crime Rates. 2024 Crime Surge: Louisville Tops List of Kentucky’s Most Dangerous Cities. In 2024 Kentucky‘s beauty and culture are overshadowed by safety concerns in some cities, according to the report of SOUTHWEST JOURNAL. Recent FBI data shows a worrying rise in crimes with Louisville at the top for violence marked by a recent downtown shooting. Despite its fame for the Kentucky Derby, Louisville now holds the title of the state’s most dangerous city a trend observed over the last four years. Other cities often overlooked also show high crime rates. RoadSnacks analyzed 74 cities and found that crime rates here are well above the national average. Whether you’re a long-time resident or thinking of moving it’s important to stay informed and cautious as Kentucky’s lovely landscape can sometimes hide its dangers.
Former Louisville star Donovan Mitchell reportedly agrees to max contract extension with Cavaliers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) - The most prominent Louisville Cardinal currently in the NBA, and one of the association's best guards, is reportedly staying with his current team. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell agreed to a three-year, maximum contract extension worth $150.3 million. Mitchell later tweeted...
Spalding University selects interim president after Tori Murden McClure's retirement
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Spalding University selected an interim president who will take the role effective July 1. Dr. Joanne Mathison Berryman was selected as interim president to succeed Tori Murden McClure. "I am excited to collaborate with our team of talented trustees, faculty, staff, and students to ensure Spalding’s...
Meet the top Louisville high school boys spring team from Pleasure Ridge Park
Pleasure Ridge Park baseball is The Courier Journal's top high school boys team from the spring, as voted by our readers. The Panthers won their seventh state championship, beating McCracken County, 4-1, in the final to complete a 40-3 season. Junior outfielder Brayden Bruner was named Sixth Region Player of the Year and received first-team All-State honors. Freshman pitcher Joey Dudeck went 11-0 with a 1.51 ERA.
'Forever chemicals': What is the level of PFAS in Louisville’s drinking water?
Earlier this year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the first-ever national drinking water standards for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. PFAS are a class of synthetic chemicals, sometimes called “forever chemicals” for their extreme persistence in the environment. Scientists are increasingly learning how PFAS — which have been found in nearly every...
Will it rain in Louisville during Fourth of July fireworks? Timing of forecast could shift
Louisville drivers may need their windshield wipers at times this week. Scattered rains could occasionally bring heavy downpours across the region starting Wednesday afternoon, the National Weather Service said Monday. The mid-week showers and thunderstorms may be similar to the ones seen in Louisville last week, which were briefly strong,...
CRAWFORD | No "fight?" Louisville's Kelsey talks offense and defense, without the f-word
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- So, the first thing to note about University of Louisville basketball coach Pat Kelsey is that, in a 27-minute news conference last week, his first regular sit-down with the bulk of the Louisville basketball media since his introductory news conference back in March, I didn't hear the word "fight" one time.
Louisville Public Defender's Office now a state entity
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- As of Monday, Louisville's Public Defender's Office is now officially part of the state. Originally, the Louisville-Jefferson County Public Defender Corporation operated as a nonprofit, receiving funding from the state and the city. But House Bill 568, passed by lawmakers in 2023, cut the funding from...
NBA Player Louisville Native D’Angelo Russell Unveils New Basketball Court At Algonquin Park
28-year-old Louisville native and Los Angeles Laker D’Angelo Russell unveiled a new basketball court in Algonquin Park. He donated $100,000 to improve the courts at the park, saying he knows how important it is to kids growing up here. This is where he developed his love of basketball and his skills. They are also providing a new playground for the park.
Offseason Bahamas Trip Allowing Louisville to 'Speed Up' Team Growth
The Cardinals will get a massive opportunity to both come along in their on-court development and generate team camaraderie when they travel to The Bahamas for a foreign tour later this month.
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