Louisville, Kentucky – As Derby week unfolds in Louisville, Kentucky, new safety measures are taking the spotlight. Organizers are implementing stricter rules for the welfare of the horses participating in the upcoming race at Churchill Downs. One significant change mandates that horses must be present at the venue a week prior to the event. Additionally, … Read more
Louisville, Kentucky – A tragic incident occurred in the Standiford neighborhood early Tuesday morning when a woman lost her life after being hit while riding a bicycle. The Louisville Metro Police have charged Juan Fernando Munzo Alcala with murder in connection to the incident. The victim was identified as Jennifer Lynn Davis, 39, by the … Read more
Louisville, Kentucky – A mother seeks answers in the tragic murder of her son, finding solace on the porch of his former home. Maranesha Bass reflects on the loss of her 18-year-old son, Michael Bass Jr., who was fatally shot on Good Friday in 2021. What haunts her the most is knowing that the perpetrator … Read more
Louisville, Kentucky – A Louisville man has been indicted for murder and several other charges in connection with a fatal head-on crash that killed a police officer’s wife. 42-year-old Adam Sanders was charged by the Jefferson County Grand Jury on Wednesday, accused of causing a deadly collision on Taylorsville Lake Road last month. The charges … Read more
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — An 82-year-old woman in Louisville, Kentucky, was seriously injured in a violent home invasion over the weekend, leaving her in serious but stable condition, according to the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD). The arrest in the case was made on Monday, when a woman walked into Metro Corrections and confessed to the … Read more
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – After a day of remembrance for the 150 victims of gun violence in 2023, the unresolved murder of Michael Henley, found shot dead in the trunk of a burning car on the Gene Snyder in January 2021, continues to haunt his family nearly three years later. Henley was one of the … Read more
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Louisville Metro Department of Corrections has undergone significant changes in the past year and a half under the leadership of new director Jerry Collins. Troubleshooters exposed a concerning pattern of deaths and overdoses at the jail between 2021 and 2022, prompting Collins to implement reforms aimed at creating a safer and … Read more
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A man has been apprehended by police for the murder of a Louisville father. Lamarr Jones, 37, was wanted for the murder of Terrez Cureton on the night of Aug. 15 in the Portland neighborhood. Cureton was transported to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. He leaves behind a … Read more
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A troubling pattern of overdoses and deaths in Louisville’s jail has taken a positive turn, with a significant decrease in such incidents in recent months. According to jail officials, this turnaround can be attributed to new procedures and safeguards that have been put in place. After experiencing a high number of overdoses … Read more
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The city of Louisville has experienced a concerning surge in homicides over the past four years. While many of these cases have been resolved, others remain under investigation by law enforcement agencies. In 2023, Louisville saw at least 118 homicides, including a tragic shooting in April at Old National Bank in downtown … Read more