Jessica Meade was sentenced to 16 years in an Indiana prison for nearly killing her 13-month-old son by wrapping him in blankets and duct tape. The post Mom filmed wrapping her crying 1-year-old’s ‘entire body’ in duct tape before blaming baby’s brain death suffocation on eating ‘shellfish’ first appeared on Law & Crime.

Officers found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside a Valley Station apartment early Tuesday morning. He died shortly after.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Drivers should expect some delays on Dixie Highway near Valley Station after a car rear-ended a Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) bus. According to Louisville Metro Emergency Services, all lanes of Dixie Highway just south of Blevins Gap Road are shut down for an unknown amount of time.

NEW ALBANY, Ind. (WAVE) - A 20-year-old man is facing felony charges after police say he fired shots into the air that struck a downtown New Albany building during Harvest Homecoming. According to a probable cause affidavit, Joshua Smith, 20, of Louisville, is charged with criminal recklessness, obstruction of justice,...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Following the announcement that the Metro will not renew the liquor license for a popular bar in the Highlands neighborhood that’s faced with controversy, a letter was released detailing the reasons why. The letter, released on Oct. 20, says the primary reason why Metro ABC...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The woman killed in a Bardstown Road crash that police say was the result of drag racing has been identified. The Jefferson County coroner said 77-year-old Myrtle Wacker died at the scene of the crash that happened Friday afternoon. The cause and manner of her death are still pending.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A young man is dead after a shooting early Wednesday morning in the Russell neighborhood. At about 1 a.m., Louisville Metro police responded to a shooting in the 2400 block of Magazine Street, according to an LMPD news release. Officers on scene found a young man,...

The doors of “Thee Gentlemen’s Club” on East Market Street in downtown Louisville are now closed.

Kentucky – Unseasonably warm and breezy weather welcomes Kentucky residents today and Wednesday, setting a favorable stage for outdoor plans. However, a significant shift is on the way as a cold front brings widespread rain and thunderstorms on Thursday. This front could impact Halloween plans, especially for evening trick-or-treaters across Louisville and surrounding areas.

A man charged with carjacking and causing a crash that killed a high schooler on March 1, 2021, has changed his plea. On Monday, Michael Dewitt, of Louisville, pled guilty to driving a stolen car the wrong way down Dixie Highway and crashing into a vehicle head-on, killing the driver, 17-year-old Madelynn Troutt.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Metro Police have arrested a second suspect in the shooting death of a teenager that happened back in June. Neqwell Beason has been charged with murder and assault in the fatal Algonquin shooting. LMPD arrested 20-year-old Damari Walls-Medlock back in August and charged him with...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A person was severely injured in a crash on Preston Highway Wednesday morning, according to Louisville Metro Police. Around 9:20 a.m., LMPD Seventh Division officers responded to the report of a crash in the 9500 block of Preston Highway. That's in front of a Meijer store.

Brittany Eisner, a guidance counselor at Floyd Central High School, has been charged with two felony counts of child seduction and a misdemeanor charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor after two investigations.

First on the list is Buffet Palace, situated in Louisville at 2355 Bardstown Rd, Jefferson County. This buffet is renowned for its exceptional sushi and Mongolian barbecue stations. Patrons can enjoy an array of freshly prepared dishes and personalized stir-fry options. The vibrant and energetic atmosphere at Buffet Palace adds to the overall dining experience.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A pedestrian is in critical condition after they were struck by a suspected drunk driver Tuesday night in the Hikes Point neighborhood. At about 11 p.m., Louisville Metro police responded to a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle in the 2700 block of Breckenridge Lane, according to an LMPD news release.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Legendary Louisville Chef Anoosh Shariat died on Wednesday after a long battle with cancer. The announcement of his passing by Apron, Inc. on social media brought an outpouring of tributes to the award-winning chef. Born Anoosh Shariatmadari in Tehran, Iran, he left his home country in...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Because of the rain and storm chances for Halloween, cities and towns across the area are making decisions on whether to leave trick-or-treating for Thursday or to change the day. In Jefferson County, Ind., officials decided to move trick-or-treating to Wednesday evening. Meanwhile, children in Floyd...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky's auditor announced on Tuesday her office is launching an investigation into the continued reports of foster children sleeping in office buildings. The WHAS11 FOCUS team first reported on the sleeping arrangements in July 2023 when we learned children were sleeping in the L&N Building in...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — "There's really only one reason to steal a gun," Louisville Metro Police Chief Paul Humphrey said. "To commit crimes." Humphrey figures crime will go down if the stolen guns are found first. It's why he supports a new partnership offering up to $3,000 dollars to track down those weapons.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Louisville Metro Housing Authority is preparing for the redevelopment of Parkway Place, also known as Parkhill, the last of the barracks-style public housing complexes in Louisville. Aside from its age, concerns about violence and quality of life have prompted this initiative, with the LMHA requesting...