Louisville Metro Police continues to crack down on illegal street racing across the city. Read moreLouisville police seize 4 vehicles in ongoing illegal street racing crackdown
The "most exciting two minutes in sports" takes hours to clean up. Read moreInfield cleanup begins at Churchill Downs after Kentucky Derby 152
Jose Ortiz did not win the Kentucky Derby by panicking. Read moreCRAWFORD | Jose Ortiz waited, watched, then found the Kentucky Derby at the wire
The Kentucky Derby has always preferred its legends in familiar clothing. Read moreCRAWFORD | Cherie DeVaux did not ask the Kentucky Derby for history. She took it.
Great White is doing well after flipping before the Kentucky Derby, throwing his jockey and getting scratched minutes before the Triple Crown race, trainer John Ennis said. The big gray gelding who weighs roughly 1,370 pounds was spooked by something while he and the other horses were waiting to get walked into the starting gate for the opening race of the Triple Crown. He threw off rider Alex Achard, who walked away under his own power. He was scratched by track veterinarians. Golden Tempo won the race. Read moreGreat White is fine after throwing his jockey and getting scratched late from the Kentucky Derby
Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby. Read moreGolden Tempo wins 152nd Kentucky Derby; Cherie DeVaux becomes first female winning trainer
Can the Kentucky Derby be everything for everyone? Read moreWhat does the Kentucky Derby mean to you? It depends on who you ask.
Beneath bright lights and buzzing cameras, the red carpet at the Kentucky Derby came alive as a mix of glamour, tradition, and anticipation filled the air. Read moreGlamour meets southern tradition as celebrities walk red carpet at Kentucky Derby 152
Louisville Metro Police continues to crack down on illegal street racing across the city. Read moreLouisville police seize 4 vehicles in ongoing illegal street racing crackdown
The "most exciting two minutes in sports" takes hours to clean up. Read moreInfield cleanup begins at Churchill Downs after Kentucky Derby 152
Jose Ortiz did not win the Kentucky Derby by panicking. Read moreCRAWFORD | Jose Ortiz waited, watched, then found the Kentucky Derby at the wire
The Kentucky Derby has always preferred its legends in familiar clothing. Read moreCRAWFORD | Cherie DeVaux did not ask the Kentucky Derby for history. She took it.
Great White is doing well after flipping before the Kentucky Derby, throwing his jockey and getting scratched minutes before the Triple Crown race, trainer John Ennis said. The big gray gelding who weighs roughly 1,370 pounds was spooked by something while he and the other horses were waiting to get walked into the starting gate for the opening race of the Triple Crown. He threw off rider Alex Achard, who walked away under his own power. He was scratched by track veterinarians. Golden Tempo won the race. Read moreGreat White is fine after throwing his jockey and getting scratched late from the Kentucky Derby
Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby. Read moreGolden Tempo wins 152nd Kentucky Derby; Cherie DeVaux becomes first female winning trainer
Can the Kentucky Derby be everything for everyone? Read moreWhat does the Kentucky Derby mean to you? It depends on who you ask.
Beneath bright lights and buzzing cameras, the red carpet at the Kentucky Derby came alive as a mix of glamour, tradition, and anticipation filled the air. Read moreGlamour meets southern tradition as celebrities walk red carpet at Kentucky Derby 152
A suspect was taken into custody after a man was shot and killed Friday night in Louisville's Shawnee neighborhood. Read moreMan turns himself in after 'accidental' fatal shooting in Louisville's Shawnee neighborhood
The Kentucky Oaks was supposed to belong to the bright, polished fillies with the clean résumés and the tidy past performance lines. Read moreCRAWFORD | Breathtaking! Always a Runner overcomes pneumonia to win first Oaks under the lights
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Oaks moved to prime time for the first time this year with a post time of 8:40 p.m. Read moreAlways a Runner wins 152nd running of Kentucky Oaks under night lights of Churchill Downs
Louisville police are looking for a missing 68-year-old man with dementia. Read moreLouisville police looking for missing 68-year-old man with dementia
Derby greeters are welcoming visitors with 30,000 Woodford Reserve bourbon balls over three days, and 3,000 fresh roses are decorating the terminal. Read moreSDF welcomes Derby travelers as airport prepares for busiest travel day of the year
The Kroger in Louisville’s Middletown neighborhood has made the winning garlands for nearly 40 years. Read moreKroger florists busy creating garland of lilies for Kentucky Oaks, garland of roses for Derby
The Kentucky Derby is known for its horses, fashion and mint juleps, but on Derby Eve, the spotlight shifts to some of the city’s biggest parties. Read moreDerby Eve galas ready to welcome hundreds of celebrities for a night of parties
Patty Browning, the owner of Derby Balls, has a passion for making candy. Read moreFrom hobby to hustle | Louisville woman builds candy business with Derby Balls
Police said the incident appears to be "domestic in nature." Read moreMan hospitalized after being shot near Louisville's St. Denis neighborhood, police say
Omar Donald, 55, is accused of hitting and killing 87-year-old Ronald Jarvis in November 2024 and fleeing the scene. Read moreIndiana man pleads guilty in Seymour hit‑and‑run that killed 87‑year‑old
A Madison, Indiana, man died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound Tuesday during a "brief" standoff with police. Read moreMadison man dies by apparent suicide during brief standoff with police
Joshua Cottrell admitted to killing 37-year-old Kayla Blake and her 13-year-old daughter, Kennedi McWhorter, in Morehead in September 2025. Read moreMan sentenced to life in prison for 2025 murders of Morehead mother and teen daughter
Aurora Hamilton and Benjamin Reale were charged with criminal abuse and endangering the welfare of a minor. Read moreCouple charged with infant abuse after Indiana, Kentucky police investigation
A bicyclist was killed after being trapped under a vehicle in a crash Monday night in Louisville’s Pleasure Ridge Park neighborhood. Read moreBicyclist hit, killed after being trapped under vehicle in Louisville’s PRP neighborhood
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The five-story building on Whiskey Row at 121 W. Main Street — just steps away from the KFC Yum Center — is on the market for $11.95 million Read moreWhiskey Row building formerly home to Goodwood Brewing listed for $12M
A historic building in downtown Louisville has new owners. Read moreHistoric Kentucky Home Life Building sold at auction for nearly $5 million
Goodwood Brewing closes Owensboro location as lawsuits, unpaid rent and ownership transition issues continue mounting. Read moreGoodwood Brewing shuts down Owensboro location amid rent lawsuit
Kentucky creates its first reentry campus, offering job training and support to inmates preparing for release. Read moreKentucky launches first reentry campus to support inmates returning to society
Leaders said the expansion will help fund job training, education and support services for Kentuckians facing barriers to employment. Read moreNew Goodwill store opens in Shively, expanding job training and support services
A $44 million development is planned for the River Ridge Commerce Center in Jeffersonville, Indiana, bringing hundreds of jobs to the region. Read moreNew $44 million development planned for Jeffersonville industrial park
Popcorn, tenderloin sandwiches, and sugar cream pie are just some of the foods you enjoy across Indiana. Read moreCrossroads | Dalton Godbey digs into some iconic Hoosier treats in the newest episode of Crossroads
The city of Versailles is a reflection of Kentucky heritage. Read moreCrossroads | Dalton Godbey combines bourbon, horse country, and flavors in Versailles
I mentioned this three weeks ago, but now is the time to revisit it. Read morePoint of View | Help fight human sex trafficking