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NWS: Preliminary EF-1 tornado damages west Louisville, another hits southern Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two tornadoes reportedly caused damage in Louisville and southern Indiana on the Fourth of July. The National Weather Service in Louisville said damage reports along Woodland Avenue, near Catapla Street and Cypress Street, in Louisville were consistence with damage from a preliminary EF-1 tornado. WHAS11 sent...
Louisville judge unseals former governor Matt Bevin's divorce case, ruling public should have access
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville judge has unsealed former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin’s divorce case, which was closed to the public in May after media outlets reported Bevin had been barred from his Anchorage home, unless his estranged wife gives him permission, as part of a contentious divorce case.
Just Askin' | Will a Buc-ee's be built near Louisville? Here's what we know
The small Kentucky town of Smiths Grove hosts the country's newest Buc-ee's, giving Louisville road trippers another pit stop to consider during a ride on Interstate 65. With a footprint spanning over 50,000 feet, Buc-ee's is stocked with barbecue sandwiches, beef jerky, brownies and Beaver Nuggets. Some Smiths Grove customers walk in wearing Buc-ee's t-shirts and mascot costumes. There are plenty of opportunities for fans to buy new Buc-ee's merchandise, as just about every household item, from...
New Indiana law requires home buyers to sign agreements with agents
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (WDRB) -- A new Indiana law makes changes to the home buying process in the Hoosier state. For many years, it's been standard for sellers to enter into formal listing agreements with real estate brokers. But now, prospective home buyers will also sign written agreements with brokers before purchasing a home.
Parkland residents narrowly escape death as tornado wrecks havoc through neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — An entire family living on the same neighborhood block for generations were impacted as an EF-1 tornado wreaked havoc on Catalpa Street. It was Thursday afternoon when LaShonda Petty was preparing to welcome her relatives over for an Independence Day celebration. That's when she noticed the sky quicky changing and demanded everyone in the house to get to the basement.
After nearly 40 years, happy hours return to Southern Indiana bars
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - After nearly 40 years, bars in Indiana can now once again offer happy hour specials. In March, Governor Eric Holcomb signed House Bill 1086 into law, allowing happy hours to return beginning on July 1. Hourly drink discounts were banned in the Hoosier state in 1985...
Clark County looks at changing public safety plan amid New Chapel EMS staff shortages
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — Clark County health officials are trying to change their public safety plan to easily allow for more agencies to transport people to the hospital. They're trying to expedite the process because the current EMS provider, New Chapel EMS, is experiencing staff shortages. "If they don't have...
New Albany cancels Independence Day celebration due to heat, storm threats
NEW ALBANY, Ind. — New Albany's Fourth of July eve celebration has been canceled. The Shoreline Independence Day Celebration was set for Wednesday night at the Riverfront Amphitheater. But WLKY has been reporting that there is a threat for extreme heat and storms throughout the day and evening. Organizers...
Floyd County (IN) EMA Responds to Carbon Monoxide Exposure that Sickens Eight
The Evening News and the Tribune, Jeffersonville, Ind. At around 9 a.m. Thursday, New Albany firefighters and the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency responded to a carbon monoxide exposure at Ace Hardware. Eight people were taken to the hospital and 11 people signed to not go to the hospital, according...
More than 5,000 in Jefferson County without power after Fourth of July storm
A powerful, fast-moving Independence Day storm left thousands without power in Jefferson County on Thursday. As of 2:44 p.m., 5,206 customers were without power in Louisville’s Jefferson County, according to LG&E. In Bullitt County, an estimated 203 customers were without power, according to the electricity provider. Meade County had 33 outages and Oldham County...
Independence Day celebrations prepare for fireworks across Kentucky and southern Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — From parades to neighborhood festivals, Independence Day celebrations took place on both sides of the Ohio River on Thursday. Over in Jeffersonville, Indiana the city held its annual 4th of July Parade that went right through downtown. There was no lack of patriotism as both parade participants and spectators were decked out in red, white and blue.
East Louisville community hopes to form new city in Jefferson County under new state law
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A new law just took effect allowing Jefferson County residents to form their own cities. The proposed city of Eastwood would include at least 32 neighborhoods with HOA's starting near Valhalla and go up to the county line near Long Run Park and down to sections of Taylorsville Road.
Waterfront Park prepares for 4th of July fireworks, but weather could halt celebrations
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — With less than 24 hours until Fourth of July, inclement weather on Thursday could halt some celebrations. On Wednesday, New Albany officials cancelled the city's Shoreline Independence Day celebration. Mayor Jeff Gahan said the city is planning to reschedule the firework celebration to another date in the near future.
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