Trial to begin for former gang leader accused of ordering Tupac Shakur’s killing
Opening statements are beginning in the trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who is charged with murder in the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur.
Concerns grow over mental health and food supply on USS Abraham Lincoln
Concerns over mental health and supply shortages aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have led to bipartisan calls for an investigation, as military officials defend the ship's…
Hayden Panettiere death investigation: Dispatch audio released
"Heroes" actress Hayden Panettiere, 36, died on Sunday. Dispatch audio reveals new details on what happened.
Traffic alert: I-264 ramp reopens after crash
A single-vehicle semi crash blocked the ramp to Watterson westbound early Monday.
18-year-old arrested in deadly mass shooting at Lexington park
Lexington Police have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with Saturday's mass shooting, which killed a 16-year-old boy and left four others wounded.
Traffic Alert: Cane Run Rd closed
Cane Run Rd is closed from near Crums Lane to Patricia Drive because of storm damage.
Supreme Court again rebuffs Trump's push to toss out $5 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll case
The Supreme Court on Monday again rebuffed President Trump’s push to throw out a jury’s $5 million finding that he sexually abused the writer E. Jean Carroll.
Actress Hayden Panettiere dies at age 36
Actress Hayden Panettiere, known for roles in 'Nashville,' 'Heroes,' 'I Love You, Beth Cooper,' 'Scream 4,' and more, has died at age 36, according to reports.
Police arrest 19-year-old in connection with Virginia State University shooting
Five people were wounded in a shooting involving multiple suspects at Virginia State University early Saturday, prompting a campus lockdown and police investigation just as…
Kentucky murder suspect survives 40-foot cliff fall during standoff with police
A man wanted in connection with a 2013 murder was arrested Thursday after a standoff with Kentucky State Police ended with him falling 40 feet down the side of a cliff.
Tropical Storm Lala rakes Hawaii with high winds and rain without making landfall
Hurricane Lala has weakened to a tropical storm after raking Hawaii without making landfall
MAPS: Thousands lose power in Kentucky, Indiana
Strong storms swept through the WLKY region Sunday evening, knocking out power for some.
Storms this evening and more overnight
WLKY meteorologist Eric Zernich's Sunday evening forecast
Monday morning storms, plus a break in the heat
WLKY Meteorologist Matt Milosevich has the latest on a rainy and stormy start to our Monday morning. Plus, a break from the high heat in the 7-day forecast.
5 people dead across Indiana after storms, flooding; Trump to approve emergency aid
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun says President Donald Trump intends to approve the state's Presidential Emergency Declaration after a phone call between the two leaders Saturday.
British leader reportedly exchanged messages with someone impersonating Trump’s chief of staff
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham reportedly exchanged messages with an impostor posing as President Trump's chief of staff.
Jennings County community mourns loss of high school student killed in rollover crash
The Jennings County community is mourning the death of a high school student killed in a rollover crash Thursday morning.
Several cars reported stolen from Lexington recovered in Hardin County; woman arrested
Police recovered several cars in Hardin County over the weekend after they were reported stolen from Lexington.
'Somebody was watching over us': Tree splits Valley Station home in two
A powerful storm left behind significant damage in Valley Station Sunday, including a tree that split a home in two.
Weekly weather planner: Breaks from extreme heat, humidity; more storm chances
The extreme heat and humid comes to an end as more seasonable conditions return for the work week.
Lala strengthens into a hurricane and bears down on Hawaii’s Big Island
Hurricane Lala formed Saturday on a path to make a rare landfall on Hawaii’s Big Island.
4 men arrested in 'organized crime' spree targeting vehicles across Louisville
Louisville Metro Police Department has arrested four people after finding wallets, weapons, and a taxidermy beaver tied to at least 25 cases in the Louisville area during a search.
Impact weather: More storms early Monday
After strong storms on Sunday, more storms are passing through Monday morning.
Avocado pickers in Mexico welcome restart of exports to US, but cartel fears remain
Avocado pickers in Mexico are welcoming the restart of exports to the U.S. after an eight-day pause, but cartel extortion fears still loom over the industry.
After killing hundreds in boat strikes, US military expands campaign on land in Latin America
The Trump administration says it is seeking to extend its lethal campaign in Latin America to land, pursuing deals that would put U.S. forces on the ground.
Impact Weather: heat with an isolated storm threat
Steamy temps and some storm chances this weekend.
FBI Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitive with Indiana, Kentucky ties captured in Mississippi
"The arrest of Gregory Henderson, Jr. sends an unmistakable message: you can run, but you cannot outrun the FBI," said FBI Special Agent in Charge Timothy O’Malley.
Nolan Wells' family seeking federal investigation into his death
Civil rights leaders and family members of Nolan Wells are demanding a federal investigation into the death of the Mississippi teen.
Kentucky woman says bear broke into her home, ate her KFC while she slept
A Harlan County woman says she woke up to a startling mess after a bear wandered into her home and helped itself to her dinner.
Beshear talks 2028 plans, government reform and McConnell on CBS' 'Face the Nation'
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear discussed his political future Sunday during an interview on CBS’ Face the Nation .
Drone video: Bridge ripped apart by floodwaters in Indiana
Days of relentless storms left this roadway north of Indianapolis cracked apart. Drone video shows the damage.
Vaccine research spans decades and doesn’t show they cause autism
Vaccine research spans decades and doesn’t show they cause autism
More showers and a few storms Monday
WLKY meteorologist Eric Zernich's Sunday night forecast
1 dead, 4 hospitalized in Lexington mass shooting
A person is dead and four others are injured following a mass shooting at Charles Young Park in Lexington.
LMPD: 'Lover's quarrel' leads to home invasion, stabbing in southwest Louisville apartment
A masked intruder allegedly stabbed a man after breaking into a southwest Louisville apartment Friday night, but police say the victim was able to fight back and stab his attacker…
KSP searching for Louisville tow truck driver after deadly crash in Bullitt County
Kentucky State Police is searching for a tow truck driver from Louisville after he reportedly left the scene of a deadly crash on I-65 in Bullitt County early Saturday morning.
Why experts say splitting up the MMR vaccine into separate shots is a bad idea
Immunologists and vaccine experts say there's no valid reason to split the MMR vaccine into separate shots, as a new executive order seeks to do.
Wife of US soldier removed from deportation flight, released from federal immigration custody
The wife of a U.S. soldier has been released from federal immigration custody after spending more than a month detained, according to her family
Italian police recover stolen Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse artworks worth millions
A multimillion-dollar art heist may have just been solved, as missing Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse masterpieces have been recovered
Walmart recalls tomato soup kits amid listeria contamination concerns, FDA says
Walmart has announced it's recalling more than 3,000 tomato soup kits sold in 29 states.
LMPD: Man killed in deadly crash on I-64 West near Mellwood Avenue
An early morning fatal crash had closed the interstate for hours.
What comes next after Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal charges in CEO's killing
Luigi Mangione’s guilty plea to federal charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson raises questions about the future of his state murder trial.
New look at big changes coming to Disney parks | D23 underway in California
Disney's D23 fan convention in California has unveiled a new look at major updates, including the new "Cars" area at Magic Kingdom and the pair of new rides coming soon to Animal…
LMDC inmate charged with assault after stabbing fellow inmate, stomping on their head
An inmate at the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections has received a new charge after, court documents say, he stabbed a sleeping inmate in the face, then stomped on their…
Rescuers dig through rubble and landslides after Indonesia quake kills 47
Searchers dug through collapsed buildings and landslide debris Sunday in eastern Indonesia as they searched for bodies and possible survivors a day after a powerful earthquake…
‘Something in my gut didn’t feel right’: Neighbors rescue autistic boy from pond
A group of Florida residents saved a 5-year-old autistic boy who wandered into a retention pond after leaving his home, preventing a potential tragedy.
Flip, sort, snap: Meet the women on a mission to expand a speed-puzzling community
3, 2, 1, go — inside the world of the "need-for-speed" puzzling community
Firefighter hospitalized with heat-related symptoms after battling Douglass Hills house fire
A firefighter has been hospitalized with heat-related symptoms after working to extinguish a garage fire in Douglass Hills.
'Lucky to be alive': Crews rescue man stuck for hours after falling down elevator shaft
A man was rescued after falling multiple stories down an elevator shaft at an abandoned building in Pennsylvania
Democrats reshape 2028 presidential primary calendar, putting South Carolina first
Democrats have reshaped their 2028 presidential primary calendar, putting South Carolina first.
Traffic alert: Expect delays on I-264 this weekend for paving
Drivers need to watch for closures this weekend on the Watterson east between I-64 and US 42.
Heat Advisory Sunday, Storms Possible
Temperatures climb into the 90s again and we are watching for some storms to fire up.
Traffic alert: Part of the Watterson Expressway to close this weekend
Paving operations will close a section of Watterson East through the weekend.
PHOTOS: Severe storms wreak havoc on Kentucky, splitting trees and flipping semis
Strong storms on Sunday tore through Kentucky and Indiana, leaving behind damage across the region.
Fact-checking claims about Taylor Farms’ donations to Trump-aligned groups
Fact-checking claims about Taylor Farms’ donations to Trump-aligned groups
Dangerously hot and humid conditions continue into Sunday
Hot and humid air on tap for the region with highs in the 90s.
Staying dangerously hot and humid Sunday
WLKY meteorologist Eric Zernich's Saturday evening forecast
Extreme heat and humidity with a few storms Sunday
WLKY meteorologist Eric Zernich's Saturday night forecast
Check your eggs: FDA raises massive recall to highest risk level
Check your eggs. The FDA has classified the massive egg recall from last month as Class I, the agency's highest severity level. Here’s what you should know.
Racing Louisville FC wins third straight
Four wins in last six matches
President Trump orders the Navy to return to an older system of launching jets off aircraft carriers
President Trump is ordering the U.S. Navy to remove the advanced system used to launch fighter jets from its newest aircraft carriers and return to an older system that he has…
World's largest battery-electric aircraft takes off
A New York airport was part of an important aviation milestone this week, after the world's largest battery-electric aircraft completed its first flight there on Wednesday.
'In sickness and in health': Couple completes kidney transplant journey, binding them forever
When one North Carolina man learned his kidneys were failing, his wife surprised him with a lifesaving anniversary gift, deepening the meaning of their wedding vows.
Does Trump still have time to change voting rules before midterm elections?
President Donald Trump is pursuing a range of strategies to change how Americans vote, but he's hitting roadblocks in the courts and in Congress.
Bonnie Tyler fans line the streets, burst into song as singer’s coffin is brought home
Hundreds lined the streets to say goodbye to music icon Bonnie Tyler. As her coffin passed, the crowd began singing one of her biggest hits.
Pope Leo XIV offers Oklahoma teen special birthday blessing in Rome
An Oklahoma teen celebrated his 18th birthday in Rome with a blessing from Pope Leo XIV, making the milestone unforgettable.
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 47 and toppling buildings
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia and tsunami warning issued
Heat advisory and storm chances this weekend
Highs soar into the 90s, but we are also watching for the potential for storms.
Two men injured in shooting at Airbnb party near Newburg; LMPD investigating
Louisville Metro Police are investigating after two men were injured during a shooting at an Airbnb party near Newburg early Saturday morning.
Bou Meng, Khmer Rouge survivor and artist, dies at 85
Cambodian artist Bou Meng, one of only seven people known to have survived a notorious Khmer Rouge torture center, has died at 85
Athens is cleaning its all-marble Olympic stadium for the first time in more than a century
Athens' iconic Panathenaic Stadium — made entirely of white marble — is getting its first systematic cleaning in more than a century ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
Former MLB pitcher Tommy John dies at 83
Former MLB pitcher Tommy John has died, according to reports. He was 83.
Why Epstein appears in Texas, Ohio, Georgia, MA Senate attacks
Why Epstein appears in Texas, Ohio, Georgia, MA Senate attacks
Divers find airman’s WWII bomber in Baltic Sea, helping solve an 80-year mystery
DPAA director explains how the decades-long mission to find missing service members helped bring a veteran home
Brohm upset with defense after first scrimmage
Cards kick off season on September 6 against Ole Miss
Stein reacts to Cats scrimmage
Cats host Youngstown State on September 5
Memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran approaches expiration date
The framework agreement with Iran is set to expire as a feud over the Strait of Hormuz has thrown talks off course.
The 60-day deadline for an Iran peace deal is expiring. Here's where things stand
The 60-day deadline for an agreement to end the Iran War and resolve the dispute over its nuclear program is expiring.
American corgi GG wins main running event at international Corgi Race Vilnius
An American corgi named GG outran the competition in the main running event at an international showdown. But at the 150-dog event, costumes, sniffing, and barking from dogs from…
Trump orders Pentagon to scale back drills with South Korea
President Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea after he says it declined to help denuclearize Iran. Here's what we know
Dog rescued after 'miraculously' surviving 50-foot fall into Harrison County cave
A dog was safely rescued after taking a 50-foot fall into a cave in Harrison County Thursday night.
Firefighters rescue injured dog from Okolona drain pipe
A dog that had been hit by a car was rescued from an Okolona drain pipe Saturday afternoon and taken to the vet.
Louisville Kings set public celebration for winning title in debut season
The Louisville Kings football team secured a championship win in their inaugural season.
A cosmic breadcrumb trail leads astronomers to a discovery in another galaxy
In a first, astronomers say they’ve detected a long ribbon of stars outside the Milky Way. The globular cluster stellar stream could reveal clues about dark matter.
Flag football is key to the NFL's plans to further global reach
Flag football: Five-on-five, no contact and an emphasis on speed and elusiveness
Baltimore Ravens set to open preseason against Philadelphia Eagles on WLKY
Baltimore Ravens football returns to WLKY Saturday night as the Ravens open their 2026 preseason against the Philadelphia Eagles.