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LMPD collecting old cell phones for victims of human trafficking, domestic violence
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It's an age old question now: What do you do with your old cell phone once you've upgraded?. Well, Louisville Metro Police (LMPD) has a possible solution for you. In a post on their social media, the police department said their Victim Services Unit will be...
'All about believing in yourself and being passionate': Kentucky Derby Festival searching for next royal court
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The search is on for the next Kentucky Derby Festival (KDF) royal court. Young women from Kentucky and southern Indiana who are full-time students and are in their second year of college with a minimum accumulative GPA of 3.0 are encouraged to apply. “Being part of...
Family recounts final moments of man fatally shot by police near Dixie Highway
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) --The family of the man shot and killed by Louisville Metro Police officers last week says he called for help while suffering a mental health episode. Yoel Napoles-Ravelo, 32, came to the United States to escape violence in Cuba. According to his family, Napoles was a graduate of a medical school in Cuba.
After latest court appearance, Darnell 'SuperChef' Ferguson says charges against him are 'bogus'
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Celebrity "SuperChef" and former Louisville restaurant owner Darnell Ferguson was back in court Monday on charges he said are "bogus." "One thing for sure is that I am who I say I am," he said Monday outside the courthouse in downtown Louisville "And I've been like that. Everyone who knows me knows that, and it'll be proven in court in front of 12 people if it needs to be. The career will bounce back better than it's ever been. I just want this to go away. That way me and my family can move forward."
Stoops 'feels as good as I ever have' going into his 12th season at Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Mark Stoops is anxious for the season to begin as talking season nears completion. “I can tell you, heading into this 12th year, I feel as good as I ever have, and I know you've probably heard me say that before, but it's true," Stoops said at UK’s annual Lexington Kickoff Luncheon at the Longship Club at Kroger Field. "I absolutely love our football team. I love our staff. I feel like it's the best blend since I've been here. I really do."
Lexington man using colorectal cancer journey to reach younger Kentuckians
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - When it comes to colorectal cancer in Kentucky, the numbers are not always good. In fact, the National Cancer Institute says Kentucky leads the nation in rates of colorectal cancer and is fourth when it comes to the death rate. Just like in other states, more...
Road back open after Lexington crash
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT)—A Lexington road is back open after a garbage truck crash. Police say a garbage truck crashed and ended up on its side around 1:30 p.m. on the onramp from Harrodsburg Road to the inner loop of New Circle. Both people in the truck were able to...
4 face charges after McCracken County drug investigations
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – Four people face charges after drug investigations in McCracken County. McCracken County Sheriff’s detectives stopped a vehicle on South 6th Street in Paducah on July 16. During the roadside investigation detectives say they found small quantities of methamphetamine, synthetic marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Woman facing drug charges after search of home near Mayfield
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A woman faces nearly the same drug charges two years later in Graves County. Ava Nell Davis, 68, faces charges of trafficking in a 1st degree controlled substance 2nd or subsequent offense, possession of a controlled substance 2nd degree, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and prescription controlled substance not in proper container.
32-year-old woman identified after being hit by multiple vehicles on I-65 North in south Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A 32-year-old woman was identified Monday as the person who died Friday morning after being hit by multiple vehicles on Interstate 65 North at Outer Loop. Louisville Metro Police officers responded around 11:40 a.m. to find a woman lying in the road beneath the Outer Loop...
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