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GRAPHIC: All those killed at Texas school were in 1 room, official says

An 18-year-old gunman killed 19 children and two adults as he went from classroom to classroom at a Texas elementary school.
A woman cries as she leaves the Uvalde Civic Center, Tuesday May 24, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas An...

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National

Police are at the scene of a shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, that left at...
GRAPHIC: Gunman kills 19 children in Texas school rampage

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Around 9:50 p.m. Tuesday, officers were called to reports of a shooting in the 800 block of...
Name of man killed in Downtown Louisville shooting released

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Former deputy commissioner discusses Ky. school safety measures following Texas shooting

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Josh Ninke
After Tuesday’s deadly school shooting in Texas, families across the country are wondering how safe their own schools are.

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Man exonerated of Brenda Whitfield’s killing reacts to mistrial for latest suspect

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Kathleen Ninke
Edwin Chandler said he believes Percy Phillips is guilty of the 1993 murder.

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Prospect woman wins over $110K showing mother how to play Kentucky Lottery online game

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Julia Huffman
A Kentucky woman won over $110,000 Friday morning showing her mother how to play the Celtic Coins Jackpot Instant Play game on the Kentucky Lottery’s website.

Louisville Metro

LMPD future budget plans include recruit funding, accountability review

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Dustin Vogt
Shields said LMPD is currently down roughly 300 officers, but the department had plans to include funding for three recruit classes.

News

Louisville Bar Association, Whitney/Strong Organization host mental health discussion

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Julia Huffman
Austin and her team will be going to Washington DC next month to advocate for stronger gun laws in Kentucky.

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Govs. Beshear, Holcomb order flags half-staff in remembrance of Texas elementary school shooting victims

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Julia Huffman
Per President Joe Biden’s order, flags will be flown at half-staff from Tuesday until sunset on Saturday, May 28.
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After Tuesday’s deadly school shooting in Texas, families across the country are wondering how...
Former deputy commissioner discusses Ky. school safety measures following Texas shooting

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Biden says ‘we have to act’ after Texas school shooting

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
President Biden directed that American flags be flown at half-staff through sunset Saturday in honor of the victims.

Louisville Metro

Federal trial begins for NFAC leader Grandmaster Jay

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Olivia Russell
Johnson was indicted back in October 2021 on federal charges of assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers and brandishing a firearm in connection with a violent crime

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KSP: 14-year-old killed in crash on Western Kentucky Parkway

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Julia Huffman
The Kentucky State Police is investigating a single car crash in Grayson County that left one teenager dead Monday afternoon.

Louisville Metro

Norton Elementary student earns recording contract after showing her love of mac and cheese

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Dustin Vogt
A Louisville third-grade student’s love of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese has earned her a recording deal.

Crime

Woman named in warrant for man shot dead by US Marshals says he hit her, stole car

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Dustin Vogt, Shellie Sylvestri and Nick Picht
Shields provided an update on the officer-involved shooting investigation of 25-year-old Omari Cryer during a Metro Council budget meeting on Tuesday afternoon.

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Louisville Metro health officials encourage community participation in ‘Spot a Tick and Share’ program

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By David Mattingly
Louisville Metro Health and Wellness is encouraging people to participate in the “Spot a Tick and Share” program.

Crime

Pediatrician accused of hiring hitman to kill ex-husband enlisted help of nurses, bought burner phones, affidavit says

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Tori Gessner
A new affidavit details Louisville pediatrician, Stephanie Russell’s alleged quest to find someone to kill her ex-husband and includes claims she reached out to at least two of her nurses at KidzLife Pediatrics for help.

News

Indiana House backs override on veto of trans sports ban

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Casey Smith
Senators were expected to vote later Tuesday on the override, which only needs simple majorities in each chamber.

Louisville Metro

TARC offering Summer Youth Pass for unlimited travel

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Dustin Vogt
The Transit Authority of River City is providing kids and teens a way to travel across the city all summer long for one low price.

Elections

Jefferson County to recanvass close electoral race totals

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Dustin Vogt
The request came in response to written requests from candidates where the difference in votes cast was less than one percent.

Troubleshooters

Troubleshooters: Brand new car stops while driving, stumps family

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Mark Stevens
The Wilsons' 2022 plug-in hybrid Lincoln Aviator shut off twice on the interstate.

Louisville Metro

Metro Government expands free Wi-Fi access throughout Russell neighborhood

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Dustin Vogt
A new free, outdoor Wi-Fi program has been launched in the Russell neighborhood allowing more residents to obtain access to high-speed internet.

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Hyundai recalls 239,000 cars for exploding seat belt parts

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The recall expands and replaces three previous recalls, and includes 2019-2022 Accents, 2021-2023 Elantras and 2021-2022 Elantra HEVs.

National

39 million Americans expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By CNN
Memorial day weekend is the unofficial start of summer, and lots of people travel.

News

Friends, family seek answers on Omari Cryer’s death by U.S. Marshal task force

Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 12:03 AM EDT
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By Kathleen Ninke
The shooting is being investigated by the LMPD Public Integrity unit. The coroner's report and release of body camera footage is still pending.

Louisville Metro

Investigation into Southern Baptist Convention sex abuse allegations includes Louisville connection

Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 11:37 PM EDT
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By Josh Ninke
An independent team conducted more than 300 interviews and collected five terabytes of data in an independent investigation into Southern Baptist Convention’s sexual abuse allegations.

Louisville Metro

Federal trial for Grandmaster Jay scheduled to begin this week

Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 10:35 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
Johnson was indicted on federal charges of assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers and brandishing a firearm in connection with a violent crime back in October 2021.

Crime

Warrant shows what led US Marshals to suspect before fatal officer-involved shooting

Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 12:29 PM EDT
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By Natalia Martinez, Shellie Sylvestri and Nick Picht
The man shot and killed by an officer on May 20 in Chickasaw was sought for four crimes connected to domestic abuse, according to an arrest warrant.

Harrison County

Volunteer firefighter Jacob McClanahan’s death classified as ‘line of duty’

Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 6:21 PM EDT
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By Olivia Russell
McClanahan was shot and killed on May 16 when he stopped to help a stranded driver.

Louisville Metro

Report: Shootings in Louisville Metro down 40 percent compared to first half of 2021

Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 9:50 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
However, police reports state this year has had more homicide cases compared to the same time frame in 2022.

Louisville Metro

LMPD: Report of shots fired near Fern Creek HS revealed to be blown transformer

Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 5:37 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
Louisville Metro police confirmed a report of shots fired near Fern Creek High School on Monday afternoon was due to a blown transformer.

Louisville Metro

Fired LMPD homicide detective’s cases not all reassigned three months later

Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 4:31 PM EDT
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By Tori Gessner
Former LMPD homicide detective, Christopher Palombi was fired after being accused of threatening to kill some of his coworkers in February.
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