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Rash of youth violence in Louisville has community, city ramping up efforts
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — As some young people worry, community and city leaders are motivated to step up and address youth violence. “It's not right, it shouldn't be happening,” said Tahja Thomas Jr. “People my age shouldn't be dying, it's embarrassing.”. Thomas, 12, pleads for change following the...
Brickyard weather looks great, rain chances return next week
It was another great day across Central Indiana continuing our stretch of below normal temperatures, the third consecutive day in that territory. We will add another for your Sunday and plenty of days into next week as well. The weekend will end dry, with a slight haze in the sky too.
UofL basketball coach Pat Kelsey buys $2.6M Louisville home
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Joel Stinnett) — UofL head basketball coach Pat Kelsey has a new home. Louisville Business First reported that Kelsey paid $2.6 million for a nearly 9,000-square-foot house, according to multiple sources. The deal closed July 16. The two-story home, on Glen Springs Court, features six bedrooms, six...
Family mourns as suspect in killing at Caesars Southern Indiana awaits sentencing
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man could face decades in prison after an alleged ambush and murder at Caesars Southern Indiana. On March 17, LilDon Williams walked to his car in the parking garage at the casino in southern Indiana. The hip-hop artist performed a concert in Louisville before driving to the casino to celebrate.
National labor board overrules Indiana company's objections, affirms employees' union vote
The National Labor Relations Board this week overruled a metal powder manufacturing company’s objections to a successful unionization vote by its workers. The ruling means the union will now be able to move forward in the collective bargaining process. Workers at Metal Powder Products in Campbellsburg voted in April...
Wesley House Community Services gives away backpacks, school supplies to Louisville families
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Families around Louisville getting ready to go back to school got some help this weekend. Wesley House Community Services hosted its annual back-to-school bash and community day on Saturday. More than 300 students received backpacks and school supplies. It's the third year the drive has been...
BOZICH | The Ville rallies for 79-70 win over UKnighted in TBT opener
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The Bellarmine University alumni missed the memo that with two NBA players on its roster the University of Louisville squad was on a direct trip to big things in The Basketball Tournament. They didn’t retreat from Montrezl Harrell. They did not flinch from David Johnson....
Reds Notebook: TJ Friedl begins a rehab assignment
This morning the Cincinnati Reds announced that they were sending outfielder TJ Friedl on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Louisville. Friedl last played on June 23rd against the Boston Red Sox. It’s another attempt to come back from injury in 2024 for the Reds outfielder. He broke his wrist in...
Man pleads guilty to federal charges in attack on Louisville mayoral candidate
A man accused of shooting at Louisville's current mayor when he was a candidate in 2022 pleaded guilty Friday to federal charges stemming from the attack. Quintez Brown pleaded guilty to interference with federally protected activities and discharge of a firearm during a violent crime. The courthouse was a short drive from where the attack occurred in early 2022. Brown was arrested by Louisville police shortly after the shooting.Under the plea agreement, federal prosecutors proposed a sentence of 15 to 18 years. U.S District Judge Benjamin Beaton set sentencing for Oct. 21. Brown answered “yes, sir” to a series...
USA Cares holding its 2024 We Salute You Gala in Louisville to help veterans in need
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A non-profit that helps veterans is holding its annual gala. USA Cares will host the We Salute You Gala which is happening July 27 at The Galt House in Louisville. It will start at 6 p.m. and go until around 10 p.m. There will be live...
Louisville congressman calls on Biden to 'step aside' as Democratic presidential nominee
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville congressman is the latest Democratic lawmaker to call on President Joe Biden to "step aside" as the party's presidential nominee. On Friday, U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey called the president an "effective leader" who has carried the nation through a global pandemic, adding that Biden is a good man who cares deeply about the American people.
Bob Baffert Churchill Downs suspension lifted after three years away from Louisville track
Churchill Downs Incorporated has rescinded trainer Bob Baffert's suspension effective immediately, according to Churchill Downs. “We are satisfied that Mr. Baffert has taken responsibility for his actions, completed a substantial penalty and is committed to running in full compliance with the rules and regulations going forward," Churchill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen said via a news release. "All parties agree that it is time to bring this chapter to a close and focus on the future. Mr. Baffert is welcome to return to any of CDI’s racetracks, including our flagship Churchill Downs Racetrack, and we wish him and his connections good luck in their future competitive endeavors.”
Expert: Louisville area businesses could wait days before they're back online
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Multiple businesses in the Louisville area were affected by a massive computer outage on Friday. Once the phone calls started, they did not stop. And on Friday, the conversations were all the same, centering on the overnight outage that was experienced worldwide. According to cybersecurity firm...
Racing snaps winless skid with second-half surge to open Summer Cup
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) - Racing Louisville FC needed some sort of spark. After Louisville got a much-needed break following a five-match winless skid, Mexico's C.F. Monterrey had already taken an 1-0 lead not even 11 minutes into a Saturday night Summer Cup match at Lynn Family Stadium. Racing looked a bit listless and sloppy for large portions of the first half.
Louisville Slugger integral part of America’s pastime
LOUISVILLE — Towering over the Hillerich and Bradsby building at 800 W. Main St., in downtown Louisville is a 120-foot tall baseball bat marking the home of Louisville Slugger bats. The enormous bat weighs 68,000 pounds, is constructed of carbon steel, and has a hollow interior, which can hold 30,000 gallons of water. The diameter at its base is 9 feet, the handle is 3 feet, 6 inches, and the knob is 6 feet, 6 inches — perfect for a guy like Paul Bunyan.
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