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CRAWFORD | No. 12 Kentucky spots Vanderbilt 10 points. Then goes about its business in 34-17 win.

Kentucky overcame a double-digit deficit to improve to 7-1 against Vanderbilt.
Kentucky tight end Willie Rodriguez heads up the field after a second-quarter catch in the...

Sports

Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover (10) throws a pass in the first quarter of an NCAA college...
Hoover’s TD run lifts No. 6 Indiana to 13-6 OT win at Michigan, its 1st win at Big House since 1967

Crime

Gerson Alvarado Arrivillaga was arrested Oct. 24, 2026, in connection with a fatal hit-and-run.
Man charged with murder in July fatal hit-and-run on Bardstown Road

Crime

Tyrone Reed in Louisville Metro Corrections.
19-year-old charged with fatally shooting woman in Louisville’s Parkland neighborhood, police say

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Kentucky

Kentucky men's basketball coach Mark Pope

Beyond the Buzzer: Kentucky found its footing, and something more, in 76-65 exhibition win over Texas Tech

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 9:58 PM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
Kentucky got off to a slow start, but showed signs to putting things together in an exhibition win over No. 19 Texas Tech.

News

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Louisville law enforcement urge trick-or-treat safety ahead of Halloween weekend

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 9:29 PM EDT
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By Richard Essex
While Halloween is a staple of fall fun for families, officials said safety risks increase when children venture into unfamiliar areas.

High School

Bethlehem vs. Holy Cross in Louisville, Kentucky, on Oct. 23, 2026.

Touchdown Friday Night | Week 10 high school football scores

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT
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By WDRB+WAVE Digital Staff
Check out the scores from the Louisville area.

News

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Decades-old critical flaw uncovered in PHP software used in 70% of websites

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 3:04 PM EDT
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By Mark Stevens
Tech administrators are updating systems after a flaw was discovered in PHP software used by 70% of websites worldwide.

Business

Budgetel Inn & Suites on Bardstown Road.

Bardstown Road motel faces $2,000 fine after code enforcement hearing

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 3:42 PM EDT
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By Marresa Burke
The owners and attorneys for Budgetel Inn & Suites appeared Friday before the Louisville Metro Code Enforcement Board.

Sports

Kenny Klein and Rick Pitino, in a photo by St. John's University.

Rick Pitino says he’ll attend Louisville’s Kenny Klein banner ceremony at KFC Yum! Center

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 12:51 PM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino expects to return to the KFC Yum! Center when Louisville honors Kenny Klein.
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A woman died after being shot Saturday morning in Louisville’s Parkland neighborhood.
19-year-old charged with fatally shooting woman in Louisville’s Parkland neighborhood, police say

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A man was arrested Saturday in connection with a fatal hit-and-run on Bardstown Road in July.
Man charged with murder in July fatal hit-and-run on Bardstown Road

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JCPS parents got the chance to check out exactly where they want their kids to learn.
JCPS Showcase of Schools helps parents decide which campus fits best for their students

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A man was arrested Saturday in connection with a fatal hit-and-run on Bardstown Road in July.
Man charged with murder in July fatal hit-and-run on Bardstown Road

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Crime

Mikell Hardesty is accused of breaking into two homes and attempting to enter two more in...

Jennings County man arrested for multiple home break-ins

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 3:49 PM EDT
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By WDRB+WAVE Digital Staff
A Jennings County man is charged with breaking into multiple homes.

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Kentucky man could face 20 years in prison after judge upheld state law banning child sex dolls

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 2:14 PM EDT
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By WDRB+WAVE Digital Staff
A Kentucky judge overruled a challenge against a state law banning child sex dolls and computer-generated images.

News

The 2026 Norton Home & BMW Raffle located in Prospect, Ky.

Money raised from the Norton Home & BMW Raffle helps children fighting for a chance to live

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 11:12 AM EDT
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By Shannon Cogan
By purchasing a raffle ticket, you are helping Norton Children's Hospital serve many families.

Crime

Justin Craig, a Georgetown, Indiana, police officer, was arrested Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, for...

Southern Indiana police officer arrested on fraud, misconduct charges over alleged Flock misuse

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 5:17 PM EDT
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By Reyna Katko
According to state police, a detective met with the Georgetown police chief over irregular search activity within the Flock system.

Investigations

Grayson County Schools bus driver Josh Rudnick

Grayson County school bus driver reassigned amid KSP investigation involving children

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 7:35 PM EDT
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By Valerie Chinn
Grayson County Schools bus driver Josh Rudnick told WDRB+WAVE that the allegations “are completely false.”

Business

Inside of Louisville Memorial Auditorium on Oct. 22, 2026.

Louisville Memorial Auditorium lawsuit seeks to restore city funding for historic venue

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 9:48 PM EDT
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By Richard Essex
As Louisville Memorial Auditorium approaches its centennial in 2029, a legal battle is underway over who is legally responsible for keeping the historic venue from falling into disrepair.

News

House Bill 342, which is sponsored by representatives Michael Meredith, Ken Fleming, and Steve...

1 question Kentucky’s election ballot could change the commonwealth’s constitution

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 9:30 PM EDT
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By Julia Richardson
For Kentucky voters, one ballot question could change the state’s constitution.

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Michael Johnson spoke Oct. 22, 2026, about his book "Hope Is Right Through Those Doors."

Kentucky veteran shares addiction, homelessness recovery in new book

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 9:00 PM EDT
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By Adi Schanie
Michael Johnson joined the Army at 17. He said he drank to fit in with older soldiers around him, and the habit spiraled over the years.

Business

Nick Houck appears in court on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, in his perjury case.

Nick Houck’s attorney asks judge to dismiss indictment in perjury case

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 4:47 PM EDT
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By Alena Noakes and Samantha Condra
Nick Houck was arrested in June and charged with multiple counts of perjury after Kentucky State Police alleged he made material false statements under oath during official proceedings connected to the Crystal Rogers investigation.

Business

Halloween shoppers are seeing higher prices on candy and costumes this year, with the average...

Halloween costs rise as shoppers budget for candy, costumes

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 4:42 PM EDT
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By Fernando Garcia-Franceschini
Halloween shoppers are seeing higher prices on candy and costumes this year, with the average American expected to spend $115 on the holiday, according to the National Retail Federation.

Crime

A cross now sits at the intersection of Vaughn Mill Road and Briscoe Lane, marking the spot...

Louisville family pushes for sidewalk, tougher hit-and-run penalties after son’s death

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 3:14 PM EDT
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By Mark Stevens and Rya Wooten
Adam Troutman was hit and killed on Vaughn Mill Road in April. He was walking on a section of the street that had no sidewalk.

Crime

Kevon Lawless

Louisville man whose conviction was overturned pleads guilty in 2020 murders of man, 3-year-old girl

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 3:18 PM EDT
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By WDRB+WAVE Digital Staff
Kevon Lawless was sentenced to 35 years after pleading guilty to multiple felony charges, including murder, in the deaths of Brandon Waddles and Trinity Randolph.

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Crime

Neighbors describe chaos after shooting on Beech Street

2 teens indicted in fatal shooting of 16-year-old girl near Louisville bus stop

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 2:42 PM EDT
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By Rob Wells and WDRB+WAVE Digital Staff
Louisville Metro Police said in September that Flock cameras helped locate and arrest the two suspects.

Crime

Jeff Woodard was indicted on nine felonies for voter fraud after he allegedly voted in several...

Kentucky man indicted for allegedly voting illegally in multiple elections as convicted felon

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 2:11 PM EDT
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By WDRB+WAVE Digital Staff
Attorney General Russell Coleman said Jeffrey Woodard, 62, of Shepherdsville, was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon.

News

The Louisville Zoo was evacuated on May 1, 2026 after a bomb threat was phoned in.

Louisville Zoo closes bird exhibits after wild goose tests positive for avian flu

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 2:39 PM EDT
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By WDRB+WAVE Digital Staff
The Louisville Zoo is closing parts of its bird areas after a positive avian influenza test.

National

FILE - Virginia Senate President pro tempore Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, listens to debate on...

Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas is charged with drug trafficking and money laundering, DOJ says

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 10:42 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The charges, including drug trafficking and money laundering, came after the FBI searched Lucas’ hometown office and a cannabis shop in which she has a stake.

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Quamain Brown during his October 22, 2026 arraignment.

Louisville man charged with murder in McNeely Lake Park fatal shooting pleads not guilty

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 12:09 PM EDT
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By WDRB+WAVE Digital Staff
Court documents say he admitted to being involved in the murder.

Sports

Louisville basketball player Obinna Ekezie Jr. during a preseason workout on campus.

CRAWFORD | Flory Bidunga went back to Kansas. Obinna Ekezie stole the show.

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 2:07 AM EDT
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By Eric Crawford
Louisville's 7-2 freshman Obinna Enkele stole the show in the Cardinals' win at No. 17 Kansas.

Crime

Indiana State Police announced 13 arrests in connection with an altercation during this year's...

13 arrested in multi-state sweep tied to July 4 biker brawl in southern Indiana

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT
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By WDRB+WAVE Digital Staff
Police said the morning arrests led to additional search warrants and possible additional local charges.

Indiana

Jeffersonville Police Department

Jeffersonville police investigate report of daycare worker hitting child inside van

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 9:15 PM EDT
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By WDRB+WAVE Digital Staff
The mother said it happened Friday morning at Angie’s Higher Learning Academy and was caught on video.

Education

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New Kentucky school ratings put JCPS near bottom, Oldham County among highest-performing districts

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 10:12 PM EDT
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By Adi Schanie
The Kentucky Department of Education released its annual school ratings, grading elementary, middle and high schools on a color-coded scale.

News

Voting stations are set up in the South Wing of the Kentucky Exposition Center for voters to...

Jefferson County launches drive-thru voting for midterm election

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 10:20 PM EDT
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By WDRB+WAVE Digital Staff and Julia Richardson
Drive-thru voting will be available for three days of early voting and Election Day.
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