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Judge’s logic-defying order brands Breonna Taylor’s protector her killer
It is disappointing that a Kentucky federal judge dismissed felony charges against two former police officers charged in the death of Breonna Taylor during a 2020 raid. But the decision by U.S. District Judge Charles R. Simpson III to place blame for the 26-year-old emergency-room technician’s death squarely on boyfriend Kenneth Walker III defies logic. And it […]
LMPD: JCPS administrators find kids living outside, woman arrested on child endangerment charges
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A woman is in jail Thursday after allegedly leaving children to live in what police called inhumane conditions. According to Louisville Metro Police, two Jefferson County Public School administrators went to a residence on Home Park Drive where they found two children, ages 10 and 11, living outside.
2024 Women’s Cross Country Season Preview
The Bellarmine University women's cross country team is entering a pivotal season as they can now compete in NCAA postseason events after completing their transition to Division I. Coach Angela Hapner Musk emphasizes the importance of focusing on daily training and early season races, recognizing the potential of her experienced squad. Eight of the Knights' ten competitors from last year’s ASUN Championship return, with junior Sierra Oesterling leading the way after a notable performance. Musk is urging her upperclassmen to become strong leaders and foster teamwork among the freshmen and sophomores as they strive for a top finish this season.
Woman shot, killed in Algonquin neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A woman was killed in a shooting Wednesday night in west Louisville. Louisville Metro police officers were called at about 10:20 p.m. to the 2300 block of West Gaulbert Avenue near Algonquin Park. They found a woman who had been shot and she died at the scene.
Workwell Industries launches first glass recycling program in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky's governor welcomed the state's first official glass recycling program on Wednesday. The project at Workwell Industries in the Portland neighborhood will help recycle glass bottles into clean and sustainable ones. It's aimed at Kentucky's vital bourbon industry and its glass bottles and containers. The president...
Safer Kentucky Act gives law enforcement more tools against violent crime
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The man LMPD says is responsible for an attempted carjacking at the Outer Loop Walmart is expected to face charges, after a chase ended in a police shooting. “This type of behavior will not be tolerated, plain and simple,” Interim LMPD Chief Paul Humphrey said.
Stabbing downtown leaves 1 hospitalized
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A person is in the hospital after a stabbing downtown Wednesday night. Louisville Police reported to a call of a stabbing in the 900 block of South 4h Street just after 10 p.m. When they arrived, they were told that the victim left in a personal vehicle.
Beshear criticizes DOJ report that found Kentucky violates rights of Louisvillians with mental illness
Gov. Andy Beshear questioned aspects of a new federal report that found the state of Kentucky seems to be violating the rights of people with serious mental illnesses.
BOZICH | The only U of L, UK, IU, WKU football predictions you'll need in 2024
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Remember the days when Brian Brohm served a year as Stefan LeFors’ backup before he took charge of the Louisville football program and directed the Cardinals to Gator and Orange bowls?. Or the time Tim Couch spent (wasted?) splitting time with Billy Jack Haskins...
Local resident makes upsetting discovery on the banks of favorite fishing spot: 'Sad for a beautiful place'
One Louisville, Kentucky, resident recently took to the r/Louisville subreddit to complain about their local fishing spot, which has unfortunately not been treated well by the community. "Someone took a dump right behind the bush in the first picture. Like trashing the place was not enough for these degenerates," the...
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