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People in Louisville react to President Biden dropping out of 2024 race, endorsing Kamala Harris
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- President Joe Biden's announcement comes just months away from Election Day and still comes as a shock to some Kentuckians. WDRB News broke the news to several people in-person at Seneca Park Sunday. Some were shocked. They told WDRB they "saw it coming," but they didn't...
Extra security at Louisville artist’s concert over concerns from past connections
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A River City native took the stage at the Yum! Center Saturday night, as EST Gee was joined by a number of other artists. “Seeing somebody make it from Louisville it’s, it’s an exciting time, you know,” CJ Calhoun, who attended the show, said.
Good Samaritan Patrol meet homeless where they are
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky’s long stretch of excessive heat possesses even greater risks for the state’s homeless population. For organizations serving these vulnerable residents, it’s meant extra effort in keeping them safe during the hot summer months. Louisville’s downtown library is usually the first stop of...
Cruisin’ the Heatland to return to Elizabethtown
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Elizabethtown is hosting its annual summertime festival featuring a new event. The Cruisin’ the Heartland Festival starts with its new kick-off event Thursday July 25 with a showing of Grease. Tickets can be purchased online at their website or at the box office the day of. Guests can get in for free if they dress as their favorite character from the movie.
2nd Street Bridge scheduled for evening closure July 24
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Clark Memorial Bridge — also known as the 2nd Street Bridge — will be closed in both directions for several hours next week. The bridge that connects southern Indiana to 2nd Street in downtown Louisville is scheduled to close during the evening hours of Wednesday, July 24, starting at 7 p.m. and continuing until midnight.
Fun, sun and smiles at Louisville's summer camps
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Right now, children across Kentucky are enjoying summer vacation, and many of them are learning different things in summer camps. Under the hot Kentucky sun, 8-year-old Dalton Jockell and his friends are having a blast. He’s entering third grade this fall, but that’s not on his mind.
State of Indiana reports year's 1st case of West Nile virus
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The state of Indiana reported its first case of the West Nile virus in 2023. The state's health department said in a news release Thursday that someone in Lake County was diagnosed with the virus. Lake County is in northwest Indiana, not far from Chicago. The...
University of Louisville professor on Biden exit, Beshear's future
WAVE News spoke with University of Louisville Political Science Professor Dr. Dewey Clayton about an hour before President Biden announced he was stepping out of the presidential race. Dr. Clayton breaks down the decision, the next steps for the Democratic Party, and the future for Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear.
JCPS bus drivers feeling way more confident despite looming lawsuit
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The start of the 2024-25 school year for Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) is less than three weeks away. Bus drivers are about to begin practicing their brand new routes, giving them one additional week of practice compared to last year. “I think everything is going...
Daily Briefing: A full look inside Louisville's food scene
Good morning, Louisville! It's Sunday, which means it's time for a recap of the week. Today we can expect another sunny day with a high of 88. With more than 1,800 restaurants, Louisville's food scene continues to grow. But what are the most popular cuisine types? Here's a big picture look from our food reporter Amanda Hancock.
Baptist Health Louisville among Ky’s best in U.S. News rankings
LOUISVILLE — For the eighth consecutive year, Baptist Health has a hospital ranked among the top five in Kentucky, with Baptist Health Louisville tying for the #3 spot in the 2024-25U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals listings. Hospitals awarded a “Best” designation excelled at factors such as clinical...
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...
Kitten rescued from storm drain in Louisville by Metro Animal Services
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville Metro Animal Services officer saved a kitten stuck in a Louisville storm drain. LMAS posted pictures on Facebook thanking the officer for saving the cat stuck on River Road. The officer crawled through a couple drain holes to look for the cat. Then, the...
State renewing contract for innovation hubs, including Bowling Green location
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Friday that the state is supporting job growth by investing in six innovation hubs across Kentucky. According to a release by the governor’s office, the hubs are a partnership between the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development Office of Entrepreneurship & Innovation and the Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation. The total funding is just over $3 million, the governor says.
Kentucky hospitals, airlines are also dealing with widespread technology outage
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Kentucky has not been immune to the effects of the widespread technology outage which has disrupted flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world, following a faulty software update by the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, Sunday night into Monday morning. While a few commercial airline...
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