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Court orders Kentucky to release records in driverâs license fraud investigation
7+ hour, 45+ min ago (1091+ words) Years of delays implementing the new federal Real ID licenses have led to long lines at driver licensing regional offices, but amid the chaos, there's a sweeping fraud investigating in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) --A court ruled…...
CRAWFORD | Bloodlines and Battle Lines: Pope, Pitino reunite when Kentucky faces St. John's
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1166+ words) Much colder with a morning flurry or snow shower. Breezy. Rain, possibly changing to a brief period of snow Rick Pitino and Mark Pope on the sidelines of Kentucky's football game against Vanderbilt on Oct. 12, 2024. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- They'll hug…...
Kentucky Supreme Court reverses 2024 decision, altering the power in Louisville public schools
1+ week, 5+ day ago (468+ words) Rain develops with isolated rumbles of thunder. WINDY!. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a state law that took power from Louisville's school board and gave it to the district superintendent is unconstitutional, reversing a 4-3 decision…...
New video shows aftermath of deadly shooting at Kentucky State University
1+ week, 6+ day ago (464+ words) Rain develops with isolated rumbles of thunder. WINDY!. Newly obtained video shows moments after a Kentucky State University shooting as suspect is restrained and a jury weighs charges. New video shows the aftermath of a Dec. 9, 2025 shooting at Kentucky State…...
Kentucky unveils redesigned spay and neuter license plate
1+ week, 6+ day ago (185+ words) The spay or neuter your pets license plate in Kentucky has been redesigned after more than 20 years. (Source: KY Department of Agriculture) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky's spay or neuter special license plate was redesigned for the first time in more…...
Kentucky EV plant layoffs raise questions about $250 million taxpayer investment
1+ week, 6+ day ago (640+ words) GLENDALE, Ky. (WDRB) " Kentucky invested $250 million in taxpayer money to bring BlueOval SK to the state. This week, every worker at the Glendale electric vehicle battery plant was laid off. The shutdown affects all 1,600 employees at the facility and comes…...
All 1,600 Kentucky battery plant employees laid off as Ford pivots away from EV business
2+ week, 1+ day ago (626+ words) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- All 1,600 employees of the brand new electric vehicle battery plant in Kentucky will be laid off before Ford converts it to manufacture batteries for data centers and other utilities. "Instead of plowing billions into the future knowing…...
The Stoops Buyout: A gracious exit that helped Kentucky afford a new start
3+ week, 13+ hour ago (637+ words) Breezy with some sun. Kentucky coach Mark Stoops walks off the field at half-time of a 2024 game against Georgia. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- When Kentucky football made the decision to part ways with head coach Mark Stoops, it knew the cost…...
Wait to buy medical marijuana in Kentucky continues for more than 15,000 cardholders
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (726+ words) Chilly start. Mild afternoon. Sunshine continues. . More than 15,000 people have been issued a medical marijuana card in Kentucky so far. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Medical marijuana has been legal in Kentucky all year, and while patients still aren't able to buy…...
Families call man a serial killer after he's linked to 3 Kentucky overdose deaths
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (486+ words) Lots of high clouds. Stays dry. Brian Epperson is linked to the death of three women. WINCHESTER, Ky. (WDRB) " Three Kentucky women were found dead after meth overdoses, and one man is linked to all three deaths. Their families believe…...