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Kentucky now has 937 school resource officers, up nearly 100 from last year
2+ week, 2+ day ago (136+ words) Low humidity. Near normal temps. Skies clear with seasonably warm temperatures That's according to the latest report from the school safety risk assessment. A school classroom (WDRB file) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Kentucky has nearly 100 more school resource officers protecting public…...
Kentucky State Police add new patrol boat for water emergencies
2+ week, 2+ day ago (106+ words) Kentucky State Police will use a new 23-foot patrol boat for rescues, disasters and large public events. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Kentucky State Police have a new patrol boat to help troopers respond to emergencies on the water. The 23-foot Metal…...
Kentucky highway fatalities on the rise after 3 years of declines, new data shows
3+ week, 2+ day ago (335+ words) Variable clouds with a few showers or storms possible.. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB/WBKO) — Kentucky is experiencing an increase in highway fatalities after three years of decline, according to data from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Gov. Andy Beshear announced the increase…...
Kentucky counties make national list for economic growth and development
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (238+ words) Scattered afternoon showers and storms.. Three Kentucky counties rank among nation's best for economic development, attracting investments and creating jobs statewide. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Three Kentucky counties are getting national recognition for economic development after attracting major investments and creating…...
New Kentucky law changes who can carry a concealed weapon
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (141+ words) A few hit or miss storms. The new law goes into effect Tuesday. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A new Kentucky law changes who can carry a concealed weapon. House Bill 312 goes into effect July 14. It allows 18 to 20-year-olds to apply for…...
Hiring underway for 2026 Kentucky State Fair
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (119+ words) Still sticky with scattered storms for some.. Thousands come out for the 2025 Kentucky State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (WDRB image) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Hiring is underway for this year's Kentucky State Fair. Positions include gate attendants, set-up crew, maintenance, guest…...
EF0, EF1 tornadoes confirmed in Kentucky after severe Sunday storms
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (197+ words) Scattered strong / severe storms.. The National Weather Service confirmed an EF1 tornado with 100 mph winds hit in Clark County, Indiana, and Clifton Mills, Kentucky. An EF0 was also confirmed with 85 mph winds near Mystic, Kentucky, on Sunday, June 21, 2026. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The…...
Kentucky State Police trooper pleads guilty to civil rights violations, excessive force
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (315+ words) Evening showers and storms. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB/WAVE) — A Kentucky state trooper pleaded guilty to violating the civil rights of two men by using excessive force in their arrests in 2020 and 2024. Kentucky State Police trooper Cameron Wright made his plea…...
Kentucky population could grow to 4.84 million people by 2050, projections show
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (425+ words) Mostly cloudy during the evening. A few showers developing late.. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Kentucky is expected to continue growing over the next quarter century, but new projections suggest that growth will be concentrated in a handful of regions while many…...
Kentucky baseball headed back to NCAA tournament, will face Wake Forest in opener
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (185+ words) Showers mainly south and later in the day. Scattered thunderstorms in the evening, then variable clouds overnight with more showers at times. The Kentucky baseball team gathers for a team prayer after falling to Vanderbilt in the SEC Tournament in…...