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Unlock the Best Black Friday Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Learn how to shop like a pro this Black Friday with smart strategies and tips to snag the best deals while avoiding overspending.

Florida's Brian Kelly joke leads Week 12 college football trolls

Florida's win over LSU was capped off by the Gators' social media team taking aim at a viral Brian Kelly clip.

Trying to make sense of nonsense

I am lamenting over the election of one who has run the most vile, bigoted and misogynistic presidential campaign in modern history.

Update | 24-year-old reported missing from Park Duvalle neighborhood found, Louisville police say

Joshua Kennedy went missing from the 1900 block of South 35th Street in the Park Duvalle neighborhood on Saturday.

Kentucky basketball to begin season at No. 23 in Associated Press Top 25

Ten Kentucky opponents enter the 2024-25 season ranked in the AP Top 25, including two nonconference opponents in Gonzaga (No. 6) and Duke (No. 7). Ohio State, Clemson and Louisville are all receiving votes entering the season.

What was singer Lana Del Rey doing in Louisville?

It's not every day that you run into stars while out for breakfast, but that was the case in Louisville over the weekend.

College football Week 8 picks against the spread: Can Cards cover vs. Canes? | C.L. Brown

C.L.'s college football Week 8 picks against the spread for Louisville-Miami, Kentucky-Florida, Georgia-Texas, Tennessee-Alabama, IU-Nebraska, more.

Democrats hope to flip 'purple' Kentucky House District 48 in Louisville

Democrats hope to flip a Kentucky House of Representatives district they call one of the most "purple" in Louisville by hammering the Republican incumbent for his vote on legislation that led to Kentucky's abortion ban.

Gillotte comes alive, and Cards will need him at his best for Ward, Miami

After the victory, the most important thing aspect of Louisville's 24-20 squeaker against Virginia Saturday was the reappearance of Ashton Gillotte, who had been AWOL from

Jury returns verdict in case of man accused of running over Kansas family in 2022

Michael Hurley, 35, of Lexington, Indiana, was accused of being high on fentanyl on the night of July 5, 2022, when he ran over the Jones family.

Deer from Breckinridge County deer farm tests positive for Chronic Wasting Disease

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture has issued a quarantine to restrict movement in and out of the Breckinridge County facility, including live deer or deer products.

Louisville judge sets $500,000 bond for man charged in fatal weekend crash on Snyder Freeway

A not guilty plea was entered on Quijada-Vega's behalf during his Oct. 12 court appearance. The judge set his bond at $500,000 full cash and ordered him to have no contact with the victim's family or witnesses. His next court appearance is scheduled for Oct. 22.

Louisville woman missing since August found safe, police say

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Louisville Metro Police said a woman who has been missing since Aug. 9 has been found. On Monday about 5 p.m., LMPD canceled the Operation Return Home request for 28-year-old Khadija Jama. Police spokesperson Aaron Ellis said Jama "has been located and is safe."

'Bringing bourbon to the world:' How the Kentucky Bourbon Trail keeps blazing a path after 25 years

Twenty-five years ago, the Kentucky Bourbon Trail got its start. It's still trailblazing the bourbon boom and it has no intent of slowing down.

USA Today rates 2 Louisville sports attractions among nation’s best

Two of Louisville’s iconic sports attractions, the Kentucky Derby Museum (#3) and the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory (#5), are celebrating top five rankings in the recent Best Attraction for Sports Fans in USA Today’s 2024 Readers' Choice Awards.

‘School choice’ on ballot in Kentucky

Supporters of school choice in Kentucky are hoping voters will do what the state courts wouldn’t — allow a new path for state-supported payments to private schools.

Louisville, KY – Plane Accident Involving Vehicle at Breckinridge Ln and Kresge Way

A small plane struck a car before crashing onto a road in Louisville, resulting in injuries to four individuals. The | Contact Police Accident Reports (888) 657-1460 for help if you were in this accident.

What government office are closed in Kentucky for Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples Day?

Federal offices will be closed on Oct. 14, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Columbus Day is not a state holiday, according to the Team Kentucky Personnel Cabinet and it is also not a Jefferson County holiday, according to the city's website.

Louisville Orchestra hosts family friendly Halloween concert at Paristown Hall

The Louisville Orchestra held a family friendly Halloween concert in Paristown on Sunday. The orchestra performed selections from Harry Potter and Star Wars at the "Orkidstra Family Spooktacular" event at Old Forester's Paristown Hall. The event featured pre-concert trick-or-treating and arts and crafts.

Rally at Waterfront Park in Louisville calls for cease-fire in Gaza

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A group gathered at Waterfront Park asking for a cease-fire to bombing in Gaza. Members of Louisville Ceasefire Coalition met at the Big Four Bridge to sing, fly kites, paint rocks, share food and listen to music. They also held a die out to represent those who died in attacks.

500 bowlers compete in Special Olympics KY regional tournament

More than 500 athletes were at Kingpin Lanes over the weekend for the Special Olympics Kentucky Area Four regional bowling tournament.

More Kentucky Republicans ‘decline’ to answer Right to Life’s endorsement survey

Kentucky Right to Life is endorsing in fewer legislative races this year — 45 candidates for the General Assembly received an endorsement from the anti-abortion group, down from 86 in 2022 and 88 in 2020.

Woman arrested after police discovered ‘cooked and dismembered’ body parts in her home

Police officers in Kentucky have arrested a woman and found what appeared to be cooked body parts in her home. Kentucky State Police announced in a press release that on Wednesday (October 9) officers received a call about a dead woman in Robertson County.

Sunday Read: ‘School choice’ on the ballot in 3 states, including KY, faces pushback in others

By Elaine S. Povich Stateline Supporters of school choice in Kentucky are hoping voters will do what the state courts wouldn’t — allow a new path for state-supported payments to private schools. Kentucky is one of three states,

Rick Pitino Shut Down Possibility Of A Friendly Return To Louisville Because Of Irreparable Bad Blood

Rick Pitino made his long-awaited return to the University of Kentucky over the weekend and received a hero's welcome. He does not foresee a similar

Registration open for Louisville Veterans Day Parade

Registration is now open for the 2024 Veterans Day Parade and Celebration in downtown Louisville, which takes place Saturday, November 9 and includes convoys, a traditional

Northern Kentucky woman arrested after police find dismembered body at Mount Olivet home

Torilena May Fields, 32, was arrested Wednesday after police found a dismembered body at a Mount Olivet residence.

1 dead, 1 injured in rear-end crash on I-265 Saturday

A driver traveling at high speeds on Interstate 265 crashed into the rear of another vehicle, leaving one dead and another injured, officials said.

What does Election Day look like on the Crow Reservation?

Tuesday marks three weeks until the 2024 Presidential Election. Although there are many differences between Election Day on the Crow Reservation, there's many similarities as well.

Kentucky falls 20-13 at home, giving Vanderbilt the win

LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - OCTOBER 12: Ja'Mori Maclin #9 of the Kentucky Wildcats runs with the ball against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Kroger Field on October 12, 2024 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) Kentucky couldn't keep up with Vanderbilt, falling short 20-13 at home Saturday.

Urgent care vs. ER: Statistics show most emergency room visits are ‘avoidable’

In 2020, the CDC reported over 131 million emergency room visits in the United States, but more than 50% of visits were considered avoidable and not an emergency.

LMPD: 1 dead, 1 injured after crash on Gene Synder

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — One man is dead and another is injured after a fatal collision on Gene Synder early Saturday morning. Louisville Metro Police Department said around 4:20 a.m., they responded to a car crash on Gene Synder near the Bardstown Road exit.

BOZICH | Louisville football saves game, season, rallying past Virginia, 24-20

This was the game that would determine how active The Excitement Meter will be for the University of Louisville football team for the rest of the 2024 season.

Don't Waste Your Money | Basic economy flight: Is it worth saving the money?

Basic economy passengers are not able to earn point with airlines, for example Delta SkyMiles, AA Advantage, or United Mileage Plus. Lastly, no ticket changes are typically allowed. So is the price worth it? Those are just a few things to think about as you book your next airline ticket.

17-year-old dies after being found shot in crashed car in Louisville's California neighborhood

Officers were called to the area of West Kentucky Street and Salem Avenue on a reported crash involving a car and a tree around 2:45 p.m.

Rick Pitino makes surprise visit to Kentucky, says 'I'm so happy to be back' to support Mark Pope

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Rick Pitino was wildly cheered in a surprise return to Rupp Arena, with the Hall of Fame coach saying “I am so happy to be back” in a show of support for first-year Kentucky coach and former captain Mark Pope on Friday night at the Big Blue Madness public practice.