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Former UofL player logs historic triple-double for South Sudan in near upset of Team USA
Former Louisville Cardinal player Carlik Jones found himself in the middle of the sports story of the summer when he suited up against the United States basketball team in an Olympic tune-up match Saturday in London. After playing at Radford University, Jones transferred to Louisville as a graduate student for...
Yanez: Racing ‘showcased very well’ vs. Monterrey
Racing Louisville coach Bev Yanez reviews her team’s 3-1 win over CF Monterrey to open the inaugural NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup. Upon launching, Racing Louisville made its city home to a major-league sports franchise for the first time in 41 years. The club plays in the NWSL — the world’s top women’s soccer circuit that’s home to most members of the highly successful U.S. national team — and plays at recently opened Lynn Family Stadium.
Memphis Police Department Welcomes Deputy Chief Sharonda Hampton as New Interim Assistant Chief
The Memphis Police Department ushered in Deputy Chief Sharonda Hampton as the new Interim Assistant Chief of Administrative Services and Investigative Services, an appointment that follows the exit of Shawn Jones earlier this month from the same role. According to Action News 5, Hampton's new responsibilities include steering the administrative and investigative directions of the department in her interim status.
DeKalb County crash leaves two dead
WATERLOO, Ind. (WFFT) — A Friday afternoon crash left two people dead. Dennis Corolla, 55, of New Albany was driving a 2020 Jeep Wrangler southbound on I-69 near mile marker 336, between U.S. 6 and C.R. 10. The driver left the road for an unknown reason around 1 p.m.
LMPD: Man found shot outside gas station in Beechmont neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A man is recovering in the hospital after being shot early Saturday. LMPD officers responded to a shooting incident at the Circle K at South Third Street and West Woodlawn Avenue around 4 a.m. Saturday in Beechmont. Officers found a man with a gunshot wound to...
Mayoral Candidate’s Shooter Suspect Pleads Guilty
In a new announcement Friday, the man charged with trying to shoot then-mayoral candidate Craig Greenberg has pleaded guilty to both charges against him. Louisville Metro Police Department said in February 2022, 23-year-old Quintez Brown, of Louisville, went to Greenberg’s campaign office where he and four staffers were, firing a gun six times. No one was injured, but Greenberg had a bullet hole in his sweater.
Cruisin’ the Heatland to return to Elizabethtown
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Elizabethtown is hosting its annual summertime festival featuring a new event. The Cruisin’ the Heartland Festival starts with its new kick-off event Thursday July 25 with a showing of Grease. Tickets can be purchased online at their website or at the box office the day of. Guests can get in for free if they dress as their favorite character from the movie.
The Ville takes down Bellarmine team in TBT opener
It was a first half straight out of Scott Davenport's playbook at Bellarmine. The Knights alumni team - UKnighted - made crisp passes, made the extra pass, and hit three-pointers. UKnighted was 8 of 18 from long range in the first half, opened a lead as much as 12 points, and led The Ville 44-38 at halftime of the opening game of the TBT Tournament in Freedom Hall.
18-year-old arrested in connection to fatal hit-and-run in Louisville's Russell neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- An 18-year-old man turned himself in on Friday in connection to a fatal hit-and-run that took place July 7. According to Louisville Metro Police Spokesman Aaron Ellis, Breydn Taylor turned himself into police Friday afternoon. Police responded to a crash involving a vehicle and pedestrian at...
Louisville Women's Basketball: Big Board Class of 2025
Louisville women's basketball coach Jeff Walz and his staff will be on the road this weekend recruiting. It's back on the road recruiting for the University of Louisville women's basketball staff. U of L head coach Jeff Walz is back from helping coach the Turkish National Team in the U20...
'The stakes of this election are too high.' | Rep. McGarvey calls for Biden to drop reelection bid
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rep. Morgan McGarvey (D-3) is calling for President Joe Biden to step aside in the presidential race. "That’s why there is no joy in the recognition he should not be our nominee in November," McGarvey wrote in a statement released July 19. "The stakes of...
The River: Gathering rosebuds while I may — reflections of a life fully live on the river
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river — from discovery to a way of love and life. This a part of a long and continuing story. It first appeared in August, 2019. Special to NKyTribune. Reflections.
Xander Schauffele wins 2024 British Open at Royal Troon for second major of year
TROON, Scotland – Having shed the scar tissue of never having won a major with his victory at the PGA Championship in May, Xander Schauffele fired a final-round bogey-free 5-under 66 at Royal Troon Golf Club Sunday to win the 152nd British Open by two shots over Justin Rose and Billy Horschel on Sunday and become the first player since Brooks Koepka in 2018 to win two majors in a season.
Donald Trump holds first rally since assassination attempt
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Sundance Film Festival narrows down host cities — from Louisville to Santa Fe — for future years
The Sundance Institute on Friday announced six finalists in its search for a new host location for the influential film festival. After 40 years in Park City, Utah, the festival is eyeing locations across the country for festivals starting in 2027 when its existing contract will be up for renewal. The snowy mountain town, along with Salt Lake City, will still be home to the 2025 and 2026 festivals, and the Utah cities are one of the six options for future festivals. The other five finalists are Atlanta; Cincinnati; Boulder, Colorado; Louisville, Kentucky and Santa Fe, New Mexico. These...
Now streaming | Shows and movies to binge this weekend
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The weekend is here, which means some of us will take to our couches and look for something new to binge. Here are some shows and movies people in WDRB's newsroom are watching this weekend:. Shows to stream. The lessons of Mr. Miyagi are wrapping up....
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