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Louisville police crack down on speeders, impound cars for street racing violations
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Louisville Metro Police is cracking down on speeders, and if it appears the driver is racing, police will impound the car. Police said the average speeder is going 26 miles per hour over the speed limit, and it's becoming all to common to catch drivers hitting triple digits.
Animal shelter breaks ground in Shepherdsville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Bullitt County will soon have a new facility dedicated to animals who need help. Friday, officials broke ground on a new 7,500-square-foot animal control building and shelter. It’s on Preston Highway, near Chapeze Lane, in Shepherdsville. Their current facility is 2,200 square feet and can...
Tennessee state Rep. John Ragan challenges primary loss, alleges illegal crossover voting
Tennessee state Rep. John Ragan, R-Oak Ridge, is challenging his primary loss, alleging more than 1,000 Anderson County voters who were not legitimate Republicans crossed over to cast a GOP ballot in the race he lost by just 258 votes. Ragan's challenge rests on controversial state law that states only "bona fide"...
Documents: Indiana woman accused of killing step-father poisoned him twice before
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Indiana woman who is accused of killing her step-father in 2022 poisoned him twice before he died according to documents. Ashley Jones and her mother, Marsha Allen, are accused of killing Harold Allen by putting ethylene glycol in his drink. Now, new documents said they...
Parents accused of not giving their 3-year-old solid food face a judge in court
HOPKINS CO., Ky. (WFIE) - The parents who police say never transitioned their three-year-old to solid food were in court Friday. As we reported, 32-year-old Cody Alfred and Jayda McDowell are accused of criminal abuse of a child. “Social services requested we get involved because they were initially involved and...
Scott Bloomquist’s death came just months after battling a series of personal issues including problems with wife
SCOTT Bloomquist suffered a number of devastating injuries and personal setbacks prior to his tragic death at the age of 60. The dirt track racing legend reportedly died while flying his vintage plane near his Tennessee home on Friday morning. The larger-than-life personality is survived by his daughter, Ariel, his parents and a sister. Bloomquist was previously married to […]
School safety project finished way ahead of schedule near Madisonville middle school
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WFIE) - A $2 million school safety project near James Madison Middle School has been completed, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Officials say the project began in May and was finished 2 months ahead of schedule. While working on the project, crews widened Brown Road in front...
Charges Filed After Threat Toward Mayfield High School Students
Charges have been filed after threats were made toward Mayfield High School students. A social media post from Mayfield Independent Schools on Thursday night stated school officials were aware of the threat against the students. The post stated all parties involved had been notified and the charges were filed. No...
You're Going To Love These $8 Louisville Wing Week Specials
Louisville Wing Week is back Monday, August 19 with awesome deals on tasty wings thru Sunday, August 25. Some of Louisville's best restaurants are cooking up delicious wings for you to enjoy for only $8! With tons of options for sauces, there's an array of wing combinations for any wing lover to have.
One Dead After Officer-Involved Shooting in Western Kentucky
MAYFIELD, Ky. -- Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting which left one person dead on Thursday night. Kentucky State Police (KSP) reported their Critical Incident Response Team was requested by the Graves County Sheriff's Office and Mayfield Police Department about an incident on the night of August 15 at 10 p.m. about the officer-involved shooting.
LMPD: Person wanted for questioning in murder case shoots himself
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Louisville Metro police say a person who they wanted to talk to as part of a homicide investigation has shot himself. LMPD said there is a heavy police presence in the 3400 block of Kramers Lane, but there is no danger to the public. In a post on X, LMPD says no officers fired their weapons.
McCracken County and Paducah Tilghman baseball under investigation by KHSAA
PADUCAH — The Kentucky High School Athletic Association today confirmed that there are two ongoing investigations into possible rule violations involving the Paducah Tilghman and McCracken County baseball programs. In prior reporting, only Paducah Tilghman was being investigated. The statement from KHSAA did not specify what violations may have...
Friday’s Child: Lyric Cline
Meet Lyric Cline, Hiseville Elementary 4th grader. Grown-up aspirations: I want to be a ve,t because they make a lot of money and I love animals. Especially cats. What she likes best about the Boys & Girl’s Club: I can come here and meet all my friends and I feel comfortable here.
McKinney asks to be allowed to leave home for work
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — One of the defendants charged in connection with the death of Amber Spradlin has asked a judge for permission to return to work. Dr. Michael McKinney, who is charged with eight counts of complicity to tamper with physical evidence, filed the motion Thursday afternoon. McKinney posted...
Mountain Top Media to livestream Monday’s hearing in Amber Spradlin murder case
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. – When defendants in the Amber Spradlin murder case appear in court next week, Mountain Top Media will bring you live coverage of the event, as it happens. Special Judge Eddy Coleman issued an order this week designating Mountain Top Media as the sole media outlet allowed to livestream the proceedings. Mountain Top Media is the only news organization allowed to bring a video camera into the courtroom, but will function as pool camera, giving video of the proceedings to any media outlet that wishes to obtain it.
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