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Power outages, house fires and fallen trees: Louisville cleans up summer storm damage
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Severe summer thunderstorms tore through Louisville on Wednesday, taking down power lines, ripping up trees and striking homes with lightning bolts. In the PRP neighborhood, residents said a giant tree was struck by lightning and fell on a power line. At one point, nearly 500 LG&E customers lost power, and Lower Hunters Trace closed to vehicles.
'These kids work hard': Lee Kiefer’s grandmother shares the Olympian’s journey to winning the gold
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Behind every Olympian is their support system, and that could not be more true for 4-time fencing Olympian and Kentucky native Lee Kiefer. Kiefer won her second Olympic gold medal in women's foil fencing in the 2024 Paris Games on Sunday. When she's not winning gold,...
Longtime Dairy Queen in Portland becomes another west Louisville business that's shut down
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- After more than 30 years in business, the Dairy Queen in Louisville's Portland neighborhood is now closed. But the restaurant's closure represents much more than just losing a place to get ice cream. For the past three decades, the corner where Dairy Queen was located, was...
Koko + Rae Caribbean Kitchen has a new owner
To set the scene, Wikipedia defines the Jamaican patty. The beef patty is a product of the long history of Jamaica, mixing pasties introduced by Cornish immigrants, cumin, curries introduced by Indian indentured labourers and cayenne pepper by the African slaves who were brought to the country; “the firecracker taste of the Scotch bonnet, a hot pepper indigenous to Jamaica, sealed the flavour.”
A James Beard Award Nominee Brings Southern Japanese Fusion To Louisville
When a rising young chef at a popular new restaurant earns a James Beard Award nomination as an “emerging chef,” then steps up to serve as executive chef at another exciting new eatery, what would you expect? When we’re talking about Chef Lawrence Weeks, who garnered the Beard nomination at North of Bourbon in Germantown, and spread his wings to hold down the same role at Enso in Clifton, I would expect great things.
St. Joe's prepares for 175th picnic while saying goodbye to its CEO of 10 years
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — St. Joseph Children's Home is a community staple in Louisville, and has been since the 1800's. Staff say all of the home's work wouldn't be possible without the annual picnic fundraiser, which is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year. St. Joe's first opened in 1849, as...
KHSAA football season is nearly here. Meet 10 of top D-linemen in Louisville area for 2024
Who are the top guys in the trenches? As the 2024 high school football season approaches, several defensive linemen who made impacts last season in the Louisville area are returning. ...
Davis and Watts excel at Louisville camp
INEZ — Martin County High School players Peyton Davis and Parker Watts continue to make a name for themselves. The two attended the MADE camp in Louisville over the weekend and walked away with interest from colleges. Davis continues to set the nets on fire. In his first showcase...
Kentucky House Dems seek investigation of text messages, temporarily suspend one of their own
Democrats in the Kentucky House have temporarily suspended Rep. Daniel Grossberg of Louisville from their caucus and asked the Legislative Ethics Commission to investigate allegations that he sent inappropriate text messages to women. Grossberg’s attorney, Anna Whites, said Wednesday afternoon that Grossberg “appreciates the hard work the Legislative Ethics Commission does, looks forward to answering […]
'The heart of a servant.' | Rescuers remember dedicated firefighter after drowning
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A lightly worn American flag fluttered at half-staff Wednesday morning outside the firehouse where Sgt. Christian Smith worked. With black cloth draped over each truck bay, the place was decorated in mourning. Rescuers close to Sergeant Christian Smith remember his ten years serving the Anchorage Middletown Fire Department. Captain Brian Lowry is just one of them.
LMPD: 3 arrested, seven cited for street camping since Safer Kentucky Act became law
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — For the first time, the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) is releasing information in regards to the recently implemented Safer Kentucky Act. Sgt. Matt Sanders explained LMPD has made three arrests and cited seven others for street camping since the law went into effect on July 15. According to the bill's writer and sponsor, Kentucky Rep. Jared Bauman, the idea of the bill is to "support Kentucky citizens with the highest levels of safety, security, and protection possible."
Louisville deputy mayor’s car stolen from home
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - One Louisville deputy mayor becomes the victim of car theft. Deputy Chief of Staff Keisha Dorsey told WAVE News Troubleshooters she saw the ordeal happen while at her home Tuesday. The thieves went into her private fence and were near the steps of her home when...
New Popeyes location now open on West Broadway in Louisville. Here's what to know
Cheers, fried chicken fans. A new Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is now open in Louisville. The location, one of 11 in the Louisville area, recently opened at 2618 West Broadway. The...
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