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Conway attends Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders
Jake Conway of Perry County recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders, KFB announced in a recent statement. A total of 90 high school students from around the state attended the five-day summer leadership conference. Two identical IFAL conferences were held this summer at...
Global Ties: Kentucky and Liberia’s shared legacy
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) -Across the globe, Kentucky has connections to one of Africa’s countries. Over 200 years ago, Henry Clay helped repatriate freed slaves back to Africa and that’s when some of Kentucky’s ex-slaves settled and created their own territory, which is now known as Liberia. William...
Kentucky Changers: A mission project helping communities across the state
MAYSVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Changers were hard at work in Maysville July 6-12, rounding out their third and final project. According to Missions Strategist Joe Ball, Kentucky Changers is a program that strategizes to engage teenagers in home repairs in the communities served by the organization during the summer.
Police Looking For Four People After Park Vandalism
Surveillance photos captured four people vandalizing a Hillview park. There is 24-hour video surveillance at the Maryville Park and it caught the vandals in action. It happened on Tuesday between 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. by Maryville Elementary School off Summers Drive. Two men and two women pushed porta-pot restrooms...
First ever humane society in Spencer County opens in Taylorsville
TAYLORSVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - For the first time in Spencer County, stray or unwanted cats will have a place to stay where they can find a new home. The Spencer County Humane Society, located at 668 Taylorsville Road, had its grand opening Saturday. Founder Victoria Snyder was inspired to start her own humane society after working for others in surrounding areas.
Louisville homicide detectives investigating deadly shooting in southwest Jefferson County
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Homicide detectives are looking for suspects after a deadly shooting Sunday night in southwestern Jefferson County. It happened around 9:15 p.m., according to a news release from Louisville Metro Police. Officers from the 3rd Division responded to the 15000 block of Dixie Highway, just south of Mill Creek Station, on a trouble run.
Family mourns as defendant in killing at Caesars Southern Indiana awaits sentencing
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man could face decades in prison after an alleged ambush and murder at Caesars Southern Indiana. On March 17, LilDon Williams walked to his car in the parking garage at the casino in southern Indiana. The hip-hop artist performed a concert in Louisville before driving to the casino to celebrate.
Louisville woman creates 'Pretty Birdie' cocktail now available at liquor stores
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- One Louisville woman provided WDRB Mornings with a birds eye view of her success story. Tiffany Marshall also known as "Tiff Bird" was a local bartender who grew in popularity for the way she mixed her drinks. She created a signature drink called the "Pretty Birdie"...
Futures Finalist Lily Willis Sends Verbal to University of Louisville for 2025
Willis' arrival in 2025 could bolster the breaststroke group at the University of Louisville, where the top three 200 breaststrokers are all upperclassmen. Current photo via Lily Willis. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in...
Parents suing JCPS over new transportation plan file amended temporary restraining order
The lawyer for the parents suing Jefferson County Public Schools over its new transportation plan filed an amended complaint and temporary restraining order on Friday after a federal judge denied their initial motion, according to court documents. District Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings denied the request for a temporary restraining order...
Man Found Shot To Death Inside Car
A man is dead after a shooting in downtown Louisville early Sunday morning. Louisville Metro police said around 1:30 a.m. officers were called to the 800 block of West Main Street, near the Louisville Slugger Museum, on the report of a shooting. They secured the area and then found a man inside a car who had been shot to death.
Kentucky Science Center closed on Sunday for 'unforeseen circumstances'
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Kentucky Science will be closed on Sunday. The science museum in downtown Louisville closed for unforeseen circumstances, announced Sunday morning. "We will contact birthday parties and other reservations to reschedule," the Kentucky Science Center shared in an email. "We apologize for any inconvenience." The science...
Welbyn Francisca has the game of his life for the ACL Guardians, Chase DeLauter begins rehab assignment
I’m not sure why, but Joey Cantillo was pulled from the starting lineup, being replaced by Tyler Beede. Beede did not fair well, allowing five runs on three hits and three walks in just 2⁄3 of an inning. Tanner Burns put out the fire with 1 1⁄3 scoreless...
J.J. Weaver Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Nominee
Kentucky senior outside linebacker J.J. Weaver has been named one of a record-breaking 178 nominees for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. This year’s 178 nominees champion causes including mental health awareness, youth mentorship, hunger relief, domestic abuse prevention, and many more. In addition to being actively involved with...
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