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Local Fundraiser Supports Adults and Children with Special Needs
Local non-profit organization Dreams with Wings is holding their annual fundraiser, 'Farm to Table(aux)', on Thursday, September 26th at 6pm. This 'Alice in Wonderland' themed event will help support the organization's mission of empowering those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Raise a glass and help paws in need at Baxter Avenue's 2nd annual Bark Crawl
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Enjoy the nice weather and a beer with your furry friend, all for a good cause!. It's come time for The Bark Crawl on Baxter Avenue again. The event is happening from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday night. There will be eight different spots in...
JCPS high school given additional security Friday after threat posted on social media
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jefferson County Public Schools officials say a high school will receive additional security Friday after a threat was found against the school. "We are aware of a social media post referencing a threat against our school," Seneca High School Principal Michael Guy said in a letter to parents.
It's PopCon weekend in Louisville. Here's who'll be at the convention
It's PopCon weekend, and fans are flocking to the Kentucky International Convention Center Friday through Sunday. Tickets and packages range from $30 to $175. Celebrities expected to appear hail from "Star Trek," "Stranger Things," "Luke Cage" and other fan favorites. Here's a look at who's coming: ...
Joe Prather bestowed ECTC President’s Pathfinder Award
Joe Prather received the 2024 Elizabethtown Community and Technical College President’s Pathfinder Award in recognition of his impact in the community and on the college. ECTC established the award to recognize college partners whose leadership has created paths to better lives throughout our region. ECTC President and CEO Dr. Juston Pate presented the award Tuesday at the college’s annual Community Breakfast.
New restaurant from Michelin star-winning Chicago chef to open in Louisville: What to know
A new restaurant from a prestigious Chicago-based chef is coming soon to Louisville. Chef Jenner Tomaska and Katrina Bravo, the husband and wife duo behind the fine-dining restaurant Esmé in Chicago will bring their second-ever restaurant to NuLu. Since opening in 2021, Esmé has earned a Michelin star, one of the highest culinary...
1 turtle returned to Louisville Nature Center; Staff still searching for 2nd missing turtle
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Louisville Nature Center announced one of its two missing turtles have been returned. The male turtles named Chocolate and Jack were reported missing on Wednesday on the Louisville Nature Center’s Facebook page. Chocolate is back with the Louisville Nature Center. Staff said he was...
Indianapolis Forecast: Soaring Temperatures with Heat Index Near 100
Indianapolis, IN — As the weekend approaches, Indiana residents should prepare for rising temperatures. Starting Saturday, highs are expected to reach 89 degrees, marking the beginning of a warming trend that will continue into next week. Saturday will see mostly sunny skies with scattered clouds in the afternoon. The...
NEW OPENING: Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. Announces SECOND LOCATION
Frankfort, KY’s Whiskey Thief Distilling Co., known for offering every visitor a unique straight-from-the-barrel, uncut and unfiltered tasting and thieving experience is opening a second location. Whiskey Thief NuLu, located at 610 Nanny Goat Strut, Louisville, KY will be the second Whiskey Thief facility where fans can taste a variety of bourbons and rye whiskeys straight-from-the-barrel and use a whiskey thief to fill their own bottle.
Limón y Sal, coming to St. Matthews where The Raven used to be
According to its website, Limón y Sal (10000 Brownsboro Rd.) “brings spicy chilis, bright lime, smooth guacamole; cold beers, delicious margaritas, and craft cocktails to Louisville.” Now there’ll be a second location in St. Matthews at a familiar space. Here’s the text:. Hey St. Matthews!...
Eastern Kentucky Weather: Hot Weekend Ahead, Isolated Storms Possible by Tuesday
Jackson, KY — Residents in Eastern Kentucky should prepare for a hot and sunny weekend as high pressure continues to dominate the region. Starting Friday, the area will experience clear skies with temperatures reaching between 82°F and 86°F. Morning fog may linger but will clear by midday, making for a bright and warm day.
Kentucky high school football picks for Week 1 games with Louisville-area teams
A new season of high school football means a new chance at bragging rights for Louisville media members. The Courier Journal’s Jason Frakes, Brooks Holton and Prince James Story and WHAS-11’s Kent Spencer will match wits all season by predicting results of Metro Louisville high school football games. ...
Kentucky rejected amendment to nix abortion rights in 2022. Why are clinics still closed?
Strict abortion bans are currently in place in Kentucky, despite residents voting in favor of abortion protections in prior elections. The overturn of Roe v. Wade in 2022 enacted the commonwealth's "trigger law" from 2019 and stayed intact through lengthy lawsuits and court rulings. Here's what we know about Kentucky abortion laws...
The local leaders who did and didn't go to the DNC, Votto's goodbye, plus more top stories
Ohio and Kentucky political leaders appeared on stage at the Democratic National Convention this week in support of Kamala Harris for president. But one noted absence was U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown. On Cincinnati Edition, why the senior senator from Ohio is sticking close to home in a tough election year.
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