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Child was admitted to the ER, appearing chronically ill and needing bIood transfusion, after her mom and dad only gave her a gaIIon of milk a day through a bottle, without any soIid food; charges
Louisville, KY – According to the police officials, the 3-year-old child’s diet reportedly consisted of a gaIIon of milk a day through a bottle without any soIid food. Her parents, later identified as 32-year-old Coddy, and 32-year-old Jaida, are charged with first-degree criminal child abuse. Police officials claim the child’s mom and dad reportedly refused to feed their daughter soIid foods, which eventually led to malnourishment and severe tooth decay.
Indiana woman narrowly avoids injury when rebar impales her car on Sherman Minton Bridge
NEW ALBANY, Ind. (WDRB) -- A southern Indiana woman was crossing the Sherman Minton Bridge when rebar hit her car, causing over a thousand dollars in damage. Now the contractor working on the bridge said it isn't responsible for the damage. The steel bar is 18 inches long, and Gail...
Southern Indiana man charged with intimidation, accused of threatening Jeffersonville Police
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A southern Indiana man is accused of making threats to Jeffersonville Police. A not guilty plea was entered for Derek Avery, of Jeffersonville, in court Thursday morning. He's charged with multiple counts of intimidation. Judge Kenneth Lopp kept Avery's bond at $500,000 cash. Avery is...
Driver seriously injured after crashing into Clarksville school bus; no children hurt
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - No children or passengers on a Clarksville Community School Bus were hurt after a crash Tuesday afternoon. Clarksville Community Schools said the crash happened around 3:15 p.m. when Bus 10 was rear-ended at the intersection of South Clark and Stansifer Avenue. There were no injuries among the nine students or school staff members on board. EMS gave the all-clear to the students, and as of 4:25 p.m., they have been released back to their parents or guardians.
Clarksville Police Seek Community's Help to Identify Suspect in Speedway Cafe Robbery
The Clarksville Police Department is actively seeking a suspect linked to the August 8 robbery at the Speedway Cafe, located at 320 Providence Boulevard. As reported by WSMV, the man demanded money while sporting a gray Colorado Rockies shirt, gray shorts, a gray hat, and sunglasses. According to the victim's...
1 dead, 2 injuried in multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 64, shutting down Louisville highway
A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 64 shut down westbound lanes Monday after a man was killed and two were injured. Louisville Metro Police's Eighth Division responded to a report of a five-vehicle collision on westbound I-64 just before Interstate 265 at around 4:50 p.m., department spokesperson Aaron Ellis said. According to an...
'I think it's a shame': Vandalism at Ashland Park leaves community disheartened
CLARKSVILLE, Ind. — Just a month after city leaders celebrated the grand reopening of Ashland Park, the community is now facing the grim task of assessing the damage caused by recent vandalism. The park, which underwent a $300,000 makeover to become more accessible for children with disabilities, was intentionally...
Russian hackers may have stolen 'sensitive' files from Jefferson County Clerk's Office
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Cyber hackers claim they stole files from the Jefferson County Clerk's Office in a ransomware attack last month that sent every Louisville branch offline for five days, and the clerk's office said Wednesday those files "may contain" sensitive information. The Russian hackers installed malicious software known...
Charlestown police report 'concerning increase' in drunk driving cases
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Charlestown Police Department is warning residents about an increase in drunk driving arrests. The department said it has conducted 60 operating while intoxicated investigations and arrests inside the city of Charlestown since January. Police shared tips on how to keep yourself and others safe on...
Mail safety alert | US Postal Inspector in Louisville warns of thieves targeting blue boxes
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Thieves are stealing mail out of U.S. Postal Service boxes in eastern Jefferson County. The thefts are mainly happening from blue mailboxes at Holiday Manor in the Indian Hills neighborhood. "I'm putting a get well card to my wife's cousin," Robert Boone said while dropping mail...
Man sentenced to 10 years for deadly shooting outside Shively liquor store
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville man will spend 10 years in prison for a deadly shooting in Shively. The shooting happened on June 5, 2022, in the parking lot of Dixie Liquors. Police arrived to the scene and found 29-year-old Jordin Barnes lying dead on the ground. Two suspects...
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