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Skip to content Crews respond after large fire breaks out at Jeffersonville home The fire happened shortly after 7 p.m. at a home on Assembly Road, according to neighbors. News Jeffersonville candy shop owner turned breast cancer survivor giving comfort to patients News KSU basketball player set for release from custody after ICE detention at Louisville airport Community ‘I froze in my tracks’: Neighbors react day after LMPD officer shoots teen in Okolona TOP HEADLINES Crime LMPD drug bust leads to 1 arrest, 80 pounds of meth seized Updated : 2 hours ago | By WDRB+WAVE Digital Staff Three guns, cash and a stolen motorcycle were also seized. News Louisville councilwoman apologizes for sharing unverified information about road rage incident Updated : 4 hours ago | By WDRB+WAVE Digital Staff Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins, D-1, apologized for sharing the name and photo of a person who was not involved in the incident. National Christa Pike is awake and speaking days after failed execution, attorneys say Updated : 4 hours ago | By Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey and Jordan Gartner Christa Pike is awake and speaking days after her failed Tennessee execution, according to her attorneys. News Oldham County man navigates uncertain path to raise Flock camera concerns Updated : 4 hours ago | By Mark Stevens An Oldham County man is trying to raise concerns about Flock cameras with county leaders, but his path forward isn't certain. News Indiana election officials expect high turnout as early voting begins in midterm election Updated : 5 hours ago | By Joel Schipper Early in-person voting in Indiana runs through Nov. 2, the day before the election. News Judge orders immediate release of Louisville woman detained by ICE after green card interview Updated : 7 hours ago | By WDRB+WAVE Digital Staff Armelle Bondonga’s writ of habeas corpus was granted Tuesday. Radar LATEST VIDEO News Oldham County man navigates uncertain path to raise Flock camera concerns News ‘I froze in my tracks’: Neighbors react day after LMPD officer shoots teen in Okolona News Judge orders immediate release of Louisville woman detained by ICE after green card interview News 67-year-old woman accused of driving drunk, doing donuts on Jennings County courthouse lawn MORE NEWS News 2 hurt in reported explosion at chemical plant in Louisville’s Rubbertown neighborhood Updated : 9 hours ago | By WDRB+WAVE Digital Staff According to MetroSafe, firefighters responded to the reported explosion in a tank at the Carbide Industries plant on Bells Lane just after 11 a.m. News Louisville leaders celebrate $1.5M renovation of historic Fire Station 20 Updated : 10 hours ago | By WDRB+WAVE Digital Staff The goal was to improve conditions for firefighters at the station on Bardstown Road. Sports CRAWFORD | Jeff Walz, 20 years later, is still watering the grass at Louisville Updated : 10 hours ago | By Eric Crawford Heading into his 20th season, Louisville's Jeff Walz again appears to have a national contender. News Missing Kentucky teen found safe in Idaho, FBI Louisville reports Updated : 11 hours ago | By WDRB+WAVE Digital Staff Authorities said the teen was located on Sept. 30 in Idaho with a 32-year-old truck driver. National ‘Small price to pay’: Trump says Iran can ‘take out’ LA or San Diego during political rally Updated : 13 hours ago | By Debra Worley Trump faces backlash for saying Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego as a 'small price to pay' during Nebraska rally. News Gov. Beshear orders flags to half-staff in honor of WWII airman from Kentucky Updated : 14 hours ago | By Adam Carros Underwood was from Hopkinsville. He died during World War II, but was not accounted for until November 2025. National Suspect arrested after pregnant woman killed, unborn child removed from her womb Updated : 15 hours ago | By Steve Hensley Kassidy Brown and Gray News staff Authorities say a man accused of killing a pregnant woman was arrested following a weeklong investigation. News Louisville woman says contractor took $67,000 for work that remains unfinished 3 years later Updated : 23 hours ago | By Adi Schanie It all started when Secrest found John Burbank’s company, Mr. Fix It, through an advertisement mailed to her home. Crime Louisville police shoot 15-year-old boy after he allegedly fired at mother, officer in Okolona Updated : Oct. 5, 2026 at 4:46 PM EDT | By WDRB+WAVE Digital Staff and Julia Richardson Police reported a heavy presence Monday afternoon in the 3700 block of Cutler Road. News Louisville police chief says video of I-65 road rage incident leaves out ‘key pieces of information’ Updated : Oct. 5, 2026 at 5:31 PM EDT | By WDRB+WAVE Digital Staff LMPD Chief Paul Humphrey said “several versions” about what happened have come out that “aren’t entirely accurate.” News Mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile prompt fogging in Louisville Updated : 14 hours ago | By WDRB+WAVE Digital Staff Metro Public Health says its inspectors are finding more mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile virus. Sports CRAWFORD | Cignetti takes Indiana to Nebraska, and college football history has changed sides Updated : Oct. 5, 2026 at 5:37 PM EDT | By Eric Crawford Indiana's Curt Cignetti talks about another Big Ten road test Saturday at Nebraska. MORE NEWS News I-65 construction closes Gray Street, frustrates JCTC students Updated : Oct. 5, 2026 at 5:50 PM EDT | By Mark Stevens Workers closed Gray Street until early November. Chestnut Street will close in two weeks, cutting Louisville in two for some. News Make Ends Meet: Managing consumer credit card debt Updated : Oct. 5, 2026 at 7:19 PM EDT | By Dawne Gee By September 2025, consumer debt rose to 18.57 trillion dollars. Crime Louisville man charged with carjacking, assault after wild behavior at Speedway on Cane Run Road Updated : Oct. 5, 2026 at 2:55 PM EDT | By WDRB+WAVE Digital Staff A preliminary hearing is set for 9 a.m. Oct. 13. Business Clarksville’s Origin Park gets $20M boost for next phase of project Updated : Oct. 5, 2026 at 1:23 PM EDT | By WDRB+WAVE Digital Staff The Origin Park project will develop 430 acres along the Ohio River in Clark County into 22 miles of hiking and biking trails, boating areas, an event center and an Outdoor Adventure Park. Sports Brohm says Louisville must simplify defense, ‘fix things’ after another close loss Updated : Oct. 5, 2026 at 12:13 PM EDT | By Eric Crawford Jeff Brohm has lots to fix — and quickly — before Louisville plays host Friday night to Florida State. News Ashley Judd addresses sexual assault, rape in Greek life in social media video Updated : 24 hours ago | By WKYT News Staff and Madison Porter Actress and University of Kentucky alum Ashley Judd posted a video to social media addressing sexual assault and rape in Greek life. News 14-year-old girl missing from New Washington located, Indiana emergency officials say Updated : Oct. 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM EDT | By WDRB+WAVE Digital Staff Lillian Stanley was located Monday evening at 7:30 p.m., according to Clark County Emergency Management. News Ronald McDonald House Louisville raffling 6-bottle Van Winkle collection Updated : Oct. 5, 2026 at 1:45 PM EDT | By WDRB+WAVE Digital Staff Ronald McDonald House Louisville will raffle a 6-bottle collection of Van Winkle bourbon and rye to raise money for families staying in Louisville for children’s medical care. Sports Louisville basketball arrives in Charlotte with expectations high on both sides Updated : Oct. 5, 2026 at 9:55 AM EDT | By Eric Crawford ACC Media Days begin Monday in Charlotte with Jeff Walz and Pat Kelsey expected to field conference contenders. Traffic Downtown I-65 bridge work to bring road closures and detours to Louisville Updated : Oct. 5, 2026 at 9:52 AM EDT | By WDRB+WAVE Digital Staff Drivers and pedestrians in downtown Louisville will encounter new street closures and overnight lane restrictions beginning next week.