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Police: Fentanyl dealer arrested in Madisonville had warrants in 3 counties
HOPKINS CO., Ky. (WFIE) - A Hopkins County man, wanted on several warrants in three different counties, is now also charged with dealing fentanyl. 27-year-old Marquise Johnson was stopped by police Wednesday on Buckner Street in Madisonville. Officers say he had four active warrants and a suspended license. In his...
More than 100 animals left to fend for themselves in Shepherdsville after owner arrested, evicted
SHEPHERDSVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The arrest and eviction of a man in Shepherdsville left more than 100 animals and a mess behind. With the animals left to fend for themselves, neighbors now say they're relieved to see them, and the tenant, are gone. The man who was renting the home...
Two teens arrested after several armed carjackings in the Portland neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Two teens were arrested by LMPD officers Wednesday after police connected them to at least five armed carjackings in the Portland neighborhood. Kymeon Bright, 18, was one of the teens arrested. The other suspect was 16-year-old, and therefore was not named. Arrest documents show Bright was...
More free movies coming to Iroquois Amphitheater in August, September
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The August and September schedule for the Iroquois Amphitheater’s Free Summer Movie Series has been announced by Louisville Parks and Recreation. “Our neighbors have really turned out for our community events, especially our Free Summer Movie Series,” Iroquois Amphitheater event supervisor Brian E. Smith said. “Our Free Summer Movie Series is an exciting way to spend time with family, friends and neighbors while enjoying some new and classic motion pictures.”
Louisville high school grads can get automatic admission to Bellarmine
Qualified students graduating from Louisville high schools can receive automatic admission to Bellarmine University under a new initiative that provides these students more options for an affordable education in their hometown. ‘Bellarmine Direct’ allows Louisville students from public and private high schools who have earned at least a 2.75 grade...
Be Our Guest | Punch in your cravings at Fistful of Ale
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- WDRB invites you to Be Our Guest at Fistful of Ale!. Fistful of Ale is southern Indiana's only nano-brewery. Brewing small allows them to brew a larger variety and experiment with big, bold flavors. You can compliment your beer with a craft burger or some tacos...
'Our common treasure': River Fields leader aims to provide a voice for the Ohio River
Meme Sweets Runyon grew up close to the Ohio River, and she’s now spent decades as a vigorous voice for its protection. Today, it’s a cleaner river. And where riverbanks were once clotted with industry and brownfields, Louisville and Southern Indiana have worked to establish greenways and a waterfront for the public —...
Humana to takeover 23 Walmart Health locations with new CenterWell senior care clinics. Here's where
Humana, the Louisville-based health insurance giant, has announced its health care services branch of the company, CenterWell, will open 23 senior primary care centers in Walmart Supercenters. The centers will operate under the CenterWell Senior Primary Care and Conviva Care Centers brand names, according to a press release from Humana. ...
Kentucky Weather: Isolated Storms – Rain in the Forecast
Louisville, KY – Scattered showers and storms can be expected across Kentucky today, with rain chances decreasing tomorrow but increasing over the weekend and continuing into next week. According to the US National Weather Service in Louisville, today’s forecast calls for highs between 84 and 89 degrees, with scattered...
Local girls cap summer with Run for the Roses event
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The summer basketball season is nearing an end and Lenawee County once again made a splash on the AAU stage. Tecumseh’s Alli Zajac and Adrian’s Stevie Elam, both seniors to be, continued to pick up offers from schools from across the country and grow their games and a host of other county athletes had outstanding summers on the court. ...
Kentuckiana Junior Achievement chapter adds first sports team to BizTown
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Junior Achievement has added its first sports team to BizTown. The Kentuckiana chapter announced Louisville City FC and Racing Louisville FC as the first sports team to have a storefront in the simulated city. The new storefront will give students a unique way to learn...
Louisville brewery offering chance to have your dog's face on a beer can for a good cause
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Have you ever wanted to have your dog's face on a beer can? Well, here's your chance to do just that while benefitting a good cause. It's through a charitable partnership between Monnik Beer Company and the Kentucky Humane Society. Monnik is hosting their "Dog Days...
Author Kelly Hill will sign new book at Morgenstern’s Bookstore
Kelly Hill, the author of the new book, “A Home for Friendless Women," will visit Morgenstern’s Bookstore for a conversation about her new historical novel, and will be signing copies at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday July 25. Hill will discuss the book with Jessica Hille, who is a gender and sexuality scholar and the Assistant Director for Education at IU’s Kinsey Institute.
UofL medical students create book to help children affected by gun violence
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Orion Rushin and Manting Xu, fourth year medical students at the University of Louisville, are giving back to those traumatized by violence. Christopher 2X’s program, “The Future Healers,” aims to provide kids with healthy coping strategies to heal from gun violence. Kids aged four through 13 learn health sciences, firearm safety, and wellness tips from the 100-paged-book.
Louisville Metro, MSD, Waterfront Park collaborate for flood wall mural initiative
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Louisville Metro Government is teaming up with MSD to create a striking mural on a flood wall as an entry for Waterfront Park’s newest exhibits. The first mural will serve as gateway to Waterfront Park’s Phase IV expansion. Any interested artists are being scouted...
Churchill Downs announces $90M Grandstand Club and Pavilion renovation plan. What to know
Churchill Downs, the famed Louisville-based horseracing company known for hosting the Kentucky Derby, has announced a new $90 million project to be completed ahead of the 151st Kentucky Derby next year. The new project will include renovations to the existing grandstands at the track. The company said in a release the upgrades will...
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