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Longtime Dairy Queen in Portland becomes another west Louisville business that's shut down
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- After more than 30 years in business, the Dairy Queen in Louisville's Portland neighborhood is now closed. But the restaurant's closure represents much more than just losing a place to get ice cream. For the past three decades, the corner where Dairy Queen was located, was...
LMPD: 3 arrested, seven cited for street camping since Safer Kentucky Act became law
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — For the first time, the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) is releasing information in regards to the recently implemented Safer Kentucky Act. Sgt. Matt Sanders explained LMPD has made three arrests and cited seven others for street camping since the law went into effect on July 15. According to the bill's writer and sponsor, Kentucky Rep. Jared Bauman, the idea of the bill is to "support Kentucky citizens with the highest levels of safety, security, and protection possible."
Louisville deputy mayor’s car stolen from home
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - One Louisville deputy mayor becomes the victim of car theft. Deputy Chief of Staff Keisha Dorsey told WAVE News Troubleshooters she saw the ordeal happen while at her home Tuesday. The thieves went into her private fence and were near the steps of her home when...
‘Beyond ridiculous’: After resident complaints, MSD offers long-term plan to fix Louisville’s stink
Louisville sewer officials say they will spend hundreds of millions of dollars in the coming years in an effort to minimize odors that impact residents’ quality of life.
$250M in vehicles rumbling to Louisville for Street Rod National
One of the most anticipated U.S. summer traditions returns this week to Louisville as it gears up for the annual August gathering of hundreds of brightly colored street rods and vintage vehicles wheeling into town for the National Street Rod Association’s (NSRA) Annual Street Rod Nationals, August 1-4, at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC).
38-year-old man identified in fatal shooting on West Broadway in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A 38-year-old man has been identified in a fatal shooting on West Broadway on July 27. Antwan D. Morris was identified by the Jefferson County Coroner's Office as the victim of the shooting in the 1000 block of West Broadway. Two men were charged with murder...
LIVE RADAR | Tracking severe thunderstorms in Louisville and southern Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Another round of severe weather is expected to impact the Louisville area on Wednesday. The storms will be slow-moving and will bring heavy rain which will increase chances of flash flooding. Recent rounds of rain earlier this week have brought damaging winds, torrential rain and frequent...
Back to school discount at gas pumps Thursday. Here’s where
COVINGTON, Ky. (WXIX) - A national gas station chain with stores locally is offering a big discount at the pumps Thursday to celebrate back to school. Circle K is cutting 40 cents off per gallon of gas while supplies last between 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., according to Circle K’s website and operators at the Covington location.
3, including a dentist, arrested in high-profile murder case
A man was arrested for the 2023 murder of a woman along with his father, a well-connected dentist in Kentucky, and another man who are accused of hiding evidence and cleaning up the woman's blood, according to multiple news reports. On July 30, Michael "M.K." McKinney III, 24, was arrested...
House Damaged In Hopkinsville Shooting
A home on West 15th Street in Hopkinsville was damaged in a shooting Wednesday night. Hopkinsville Police say at least two shots were fired into the home located at the intersection of Cherry Street and four shell casings were located in the yard. No one was injured and no description...
Power outages, house fires and fallen trees: Louisville cleans up summer storm damage
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Severe summer thunderstorms tore through Louisville on Wednesday, taking down power lines, ripping up trees and striking homes with lightning bolts. In the PRP neighborhood, residents said a giant tree was struck by lightning and fell on a power line. At one point, nearly 500 LG&E customers lost power, and Lower Hunters Trace closed to vehicles.
Community invited to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early Learning Center ribbon cutting
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Christian County Public Schools is inviting the community to attend the ribbon cutting at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early Learning Center on Aug. 7 at 5 p.m. as CCPS celebrates the opening of the new center. “We are excited to offer...
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