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Louisville on track for triple digit homicide numbers for third year in a row

The homicide rate has gone up every year since 2019. Hitting triple digits- something that wasn’t heard of just a few years ago. That’s no longer the case.
The homicide rate has gone up every year since 2019.

Crystal Rogers Disappearance

Sunday marks seven years since Crystal Rogers was last seen at her then boyfriend Brook Houck’s...
Seven-year anniversary of Crystal Rogers’ disappearance

Forecast

The rumbles of thunder you’ll hear tonight will be from fireworks.
FORECAST: Hot as a firecracker for the 4th of July

News

The party, hosted by nonprofit Veteran’s Club Inc. recognizes Fourth of July for veterans can...
Veterans Club Inc hosts Independence day celebration in West Louisville

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Kentucky

Attorney General Cameron asks for Human Life Protection Act to be reinstated

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Attorney General Daniel Cameron has asked the state’s highest court to reinstate the Human Life Protection Act and Heartbeat Law.

News

Christopher 2X: Louisville on track to break triple-digit homicide numbers for 2022

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Julia Huffman
As of Sunday, Louisville has had 87 homicides this year.

News

Boy shot in Park Hill neighborhood dies at hospital

Updated: Jul. 2, 2022 at 8:38 AM EDT
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By Julia Huffman
An investigation is underway after a boy was shot in the Park Hill neighborhood early Saturday morning.

News

Experts provide tips on keeping bacteria out of food during summer heat

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Julia Huffman
With the official return of summer cookouts, health experts are providing safe cooking tips to avoid getting sick.

News

Officials identify man killed in California neighborhood after ‘altercation’ broke out

Updated: Jul. 2, 2022 at 1:16 PM EDT
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By Julia Huffman
An investigation is underway after one person was killed and two others were injured after an altercation in the California neighborhood Saturday morning.

Louisville Metro

Two juveniles shot in Smoketown Jackson neighborhood; one in critical condition

Updated: Jul. 2, 2022 at 9:42 PM EDT
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By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Both victims were transported to the UofL Hospital.
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The rumbles of thunder you’ll hear tonight will be from fireworks.
FORECAST: Hot as a firecracker for the 4th of July

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Louisville on track for triple digit homicide numbers for third year in a row
Louisville on track for triple digit homicide numbers for third year in a row

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Experts provide tips on keeping bacteria out of food during summer heat
Experts provide tips on keeping bacteria out of food during summer heat

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FORECAST: Mainly dry and hot for the 4th of July
FORECAST: Mainly dry and hot for the 4th of July

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Neighbors react to Indiana funeral home investigation

Updated: Jul. 2, 2022 at 9:45 PM EDT
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By David Ochoa
31 bodies and the cremation remains from 16 people were found and removed from the the Lankford Funeral Home in Jeffersonville Friday night.

Crime

Man arrested after deadly ‘altercation’ in California neighborhood

Updated: Jul. 2, 2022 at 7:52 PM EDT
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By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Elvis Anderson, 58 of Louisville, was taken into custody Saturday afternoon without incident.

Crime

Man in critical condition after stabbing in Shawnee neighborhood

Updated: Jul. 2, 2022 at 7:35 PM EDT
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By Elisa Schwartzmiller
When officers arrived on scene, they located an adult male with multiple stab wounds.

News

‘We are disappointed,’ Attorney General Cameron shares reaction on Court of Appeals ruling

Updated: Jul. 2, 2022 at 7:02 PM EDT
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By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Thursday afternoon, Cameron asked the Kentucky Court of Appeals to stay the judge’s decision on the restraining order.

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KSP: State correctional officer arrested, accused of working while intoxicated

Updated: Jul. 2, 2022 at 4:10 PM EDT
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By Julia Huffman
A state correctional officer is facing alcohol intoxication charges after he allegedly came to work while under the influence Friday night.

Clark County

31 decomposed bodies, cremated remains discovered during Clark County funeral home investigation

Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 9:28 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt and Julia Huffman
Officials in Jeffersonville are investigating conditions of a Clark County funeral home.

News

IT outages across Norton Healthcare

Updated: Jul. 2, 2022 at 5:43 PM EDT
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By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Norton Healthcare IT teams are working to restore full capabilities.

News

Riverview Independence Festival returns

Updated: Jul. 2, 2022 at 3:10 PM EDT
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By Kennedy Hayes
Some festival goers started setting up at Riverview Park as early as 5a.m. Saturday for Louisville’s Southwest End celebration of Independence Day.

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How to safely use pool chemicals

Updated: Jul. 2, 2022 at 3:33 PM EDT
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By Cleveland Clinic
Doctors say pool chemical injuries happen every year.

Community

Celebrate Fourth of July at these events across WAVE Country

Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 4:20 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
There’s no shortage of events celebrating the Fourth of July across the Louisville-area and Southern Indiana.

Crime

Louisville man charged in connection to 2021 homicide in Algonquin

Updated: Jul. 2, 2022 at 1:02 AM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
Louisville Metro Police arrested a 19-year-old man in connection to a deadly shooting in the Algonquin neighborhood back in 2021.

Crime

3 hospitalized in Wilder Park shooting; police investigating

Updated: Jul. 2, 2022 at 1:22 AM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
Three people were taken to the hospital after a shooting in the Wilder Park neighborhood late Friday night.

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Louisville Metro

Police: Woman hit and killed by vehicle in Buechel

Updated: Jul. 2, 2022 at 12:08 AM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
Officers were called to the 3800 block of Breckenridge Lane on reports of a pedestrian who was struck.

Crime

Man shot in vehicle in Newburg neighborhood; police investigating

Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 11:51 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
One man has been taken to the hospital after he was shot inside a vehicle in the Newburg neighborhood.

Louisville Metro

What you need to know for Fourth of July preparations

Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 10:18 PM EDT
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By David Ochoa
This year’s celebration might feel like the most normal since the pandemic, but it might hit your bank account harder because of inflation.

Kentucky

Three officers, one K-9 killed in Floyd County shooting

Updated: Jul. 2, 2022 at 8:16 PM EDT
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By Cameron Aaron, Evan Hatter, Buddy Forbes and Dakota Makres
According to KSP, three officers and a K-9 were killed in the deadly shooting.

Louisville Metro

Police: Man dies in two-vehicle crash on Preston Highway

Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 10:49 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
Police are investigating after a man dies in a crash on Preston Highway near the Audubon neighborhood on Friday night.

Oldham County

LaGrange prison contract employee accused of illegal sexual contact with inmate

Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 9:57 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
A prison contract employee has been charged after he was accused of engaging in sex acts involving an inmate.

Louisville Metro

LMPD officers who saved newborn say they were just doing their job

Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 6:26 PM EDT
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By Maira Ansari
Two LMPD officers were at the right place at the right time and were able to save the life of a newborn baby. Now, those officers are being recognized for their heroic efforts.

News

Neighbors heard screams following double homicide at apartment near St. Matthews

Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 5:19 PM EDT
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By Kennedy Hayes
Early investigation revealed the two men died due to foul play, and their deaths are being treated as homicides.

Make Ends Meet

Make Ends Meet: When rent prices rise faster than wages

Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 9:08 PM EDT
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By Dawne Gee
Low-income Americans are finding it harder than ever before to keep up with the rising cost of rental prices and new home ownership.

News

Iconic Hauck’s Handy Shop to reopen this month as a bar/restaurant

Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 4:58 PM EDT
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By Brian Shlonsky
The new space will be called Hauck’s Corner, and has kept many of the old items from the general store intact, from the old signs behind the bar, to the iconic green tiles on the walls, to the wood floors and signs.
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