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WDRB News @wdrbnews.bsky.social · 31m

Investigators said Brian Hinds told them he's been looking at child pornography "for the last 30 years."

JCPS teacher facing child porn charges admitted to sending explicit videos, feds say

Hinds admitted to both sending and receiving child sexual abuse material, investigators said.

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WDRB News @wdrbnews.bsky.social · 3h

"We understand, but it's sad that it had to happen."

Harvest Homecoming kicks off booth days in New Albany with new security, no rides

Vendors and attendees who have gone to the annual fall festival for years said they're thankful for the updated security.

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This year is the 58th year for the festival, which started in 1967.

100-year-old southern Indiana woman has attended all 58 Harvest Homecoming festivals

Jane Watkins has been attending the annual event for more than half of her life.

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Also during his visit, Beshear will meet with trade officials from the United Kingdom and France, which are the state's second and third-largest export markets respectively.

Beshear to travel to UK, Ireland, France to attract jobs, foreign investments to Kentucky

The governor will travel to the United Kingdom, Ireland and France to meet with business leaders and trade officials to give Kentucky a footprint in the region, leading to more

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The question now is who will control Gaza moving forward.

Final details of ceasefire between Israel and Hamas still being hashed out

The question now is who will control Gaza moving forward.

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Since the Pre-K for All initiative started in May, Beshear said more than 60,000 Kentuckians have written to state legislators asking them to support expanding preschool access.

Beshear's Pre-K for All initiative gains widespread support across Kentucky

Nearly 90% of town hall participants supported additional funding for preschool and increasing access.

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“I’ve spoken with several hostage families, I’ve spoken with at least one former hostage, and they just want their loved ones home — that’s all they can think about."

Israel-Hamas ceasefire hits close to home for Louisville residents with ties to the region

Overnight, Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire plan that includes the release of all hostages held by Hamas, a partial withdrawal of Israeli troops, and

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WDRB News @wdrbnews.bsky.social · 12h

Gov. Andy Beshear urged Sheriff Terry Gray to resign, warning that failure to do so would lead to his removal from office for neglecting his official duties.

Robertson County sheriff resigns after 3rd DUI arrest in 2 years

Robertson County Sheriff Terry Gray resigned Thursday after multiple DUI arrests. Gov. Andy Beshear had called for his removal earlier in the week, citing neglect of duty.

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WDRB News @wdrbnews.bsky.social · 13h

Mike Greenwell was born in Louisville.

Mike Greenwell, longtime Red Sox outfielder who finished second in 1988 MVP voting, dies at 62

Mike Greenwell, an outfielder who played 12 seasons with the Boston Red Sox and finished second in the 1988 American League MVP voting, has died. He was 62.

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WDRB News @wdrbnews.bsky.social · 14h

At this time, no reopening date has been announced.

Shelby County Clerk’s Office closes due to bedbug infestation

Shelby County Clerk’s and PVA offices are closed until further notice due to a bedbug infestation.

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WDRB News @wdrbnews.bsky.social · 14h

"We saw it the day it happened and it was, it was scary looking."

Repairs to part of Jeffersontown road that collapsed from heavy rain could take 2 months

It didn't take long for Tuesday's heavy rain to flood Plantside Drive and rip it apart. But it could take up to two months to repair it.

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JUST IN | Ronald Exantus was released from prison last week after serving less than half of his 20-year sentence.

Kentucky man who killed 6-year-old boy in 2015 arrested in Florida 1 week after early release

In 2018, Ronald Exantus, now 42, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for stabbing 6-year-old Logan Tipton to death in his bedroom nearly 10 years ago in Versailles. But

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WDRB News @wdrbnews.bsky.social · 15h

The police department asks anyone who recognizes the individuals or their truck to give them a call.

Bardstown police asking for help identifying suspects accused of breaking into storage units

Investigators say the burglaries happened last week around 9:30 a.m.

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Senators labored Thursday to find a way forward but found themselves struggling to overcome a fundamental lack of trust between the two parties.

Senators struggle to find a way forward as government shutdown enters ninth day

Senators are laboring to find a way to reopen the government but find themselves struggling to overcome a fundamental lack of trust between the two parties. Senate Majority Leader John

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WDRB News @wdrbnews.bsky.social · 15h

Louisville Slugger’s TPD1 bat is changing the game from majors to youth leagues.

Louisville Slugger TPD1 bat named to TIME’s Best Inventions of 2025

The Louisville Slugger TPD1 torpedo-shaped bat has been named one of TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2025 in the Sports & Fitness category.

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UPDATE | Sasha Borman, of Madison, was reported missing Sunday, Oct. 5.

36-year-old woman reported missing from southern Indiana found dead

Police said the investigation is ongoing, and no other details were released.

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A judge blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area for two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois.