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Louisville Metro Council resolution seeks exception to Kentucky gun law for Louisville

WDRB News @wdrbnews.bsky.social · 4h

In 2012, the General Assembly passed a law banning any city in the state from creating regulations around the sale, ownership or possession of firearms.

The resolution asks state lawmakers to carve out an exception for Louisville to put gun restrictions in place.

Bass Pro Shops in Louisville, Clarksville hosting hiring events for holiday season

WDRB News @wdrbnews.bsky.social · 4h

Looking for a job?

The company is looking to hire seasonal, part-time and full-time works for various positions.

Louisville airport unaffected by federal government shutdown despite nationwide delays

WDRB News @wdrbnews.bsky.social · 5h

"Things are going really good here."

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said several controllers called out sick this past week, which led to many flight delays.

Akebono Brake plant in Elizabethtown to close, leaving 450 people without jobs

WDRB News @wdrbnews.bsky.social · 5h

The plant will begin letting people go in December.

The Japanese company said the closure is a result of a decline in business in the United States.

Israel, Hamas reach deal to end war in Gaza

WDRB News @wdrbnews.bsky.social · 6h

President Trump announced Wednesday the two parties have agreed to the "first phase" of the US peace plan.

President Trump announced Wednesday the two parties have agreed to the "first phase" of the US peace plan.

Louisville law firm merging with New Jersey firm to expand nationwide

WDRB News @wdrbnews.bsky.social · 6h

Together, the firm will have 800 attorneys and 25 offices across the United States.

Together, the firm will have 800 attorneys and 25 offices across the United States.

Vice President JD Vance to visit Indiana on Friday

WDRB News @wdrbnews.bsky.social · 7h

His visit comes as Indiana lawmakers are still trying to redistrict the state.

His visit comes as Indiana lawmakers are still trying to redistrict the state.

Louisville man paralyzed in shooting trapped in apartment for 5 days after elevator breaks

WDRB News @wdrbnews.bsky.social · 11h

“They said it's not their job to accommodate me, and I feel like that's not the case when what I'm paying for is accessibility.”

For most people, a broken elevator is an inconvenience, but for Terrell Williams, it meant being trapped inside for days, waiting for help that was slow to come.

Former VOA executive accused of diverting funds faces federal wire fraud charges

WDRB News @wdrbnews.bsky.social · 12h

“It’s kept me up at night that she could do something like this."

According to court records, Tiffany Cole Hall’s misuse of credit cards began in 2017 and continued for more than five years.

Kentucky AG calls on Beshear to authorize execution of man on death row for 30 years

WDRB News @wdrbnews.bsky.social · 13h

"Mr. Baze in 1992 lay in wait for the sheriff and deputy sheriff of Powell County and, with his SKS, he assassinated these two law enforcement officers. He has been on death row for decades now."

Baze was sentenced to death in 1994 on his conviction for the 1992 murders of Powell County Sheriff Steve Bennett and deputy Arthur Briscoe, and has remained on death row.

No injuries after fire erupts at vacant building in Louisville's Russell neighborhood

WDRB News @wdrbnews.bsky.social · 13h

Louisville arson investigators are looking into the cause.

When firefighters arrived on scene, they found a two-story vacant building on fire.

Louisville-based coffee shop expanding to the Highlands

WDRB News @wdrbnews.bsky.social · 16h

A Louisville-based coffee shop is expanding!

Bamboo is known for its Southeast Asian-inspired drink menu and handcrafted cake donuts.

Louisville airport teams up with Jack O'Lantern Spectacular for live pumpkin carving

WDRB News @wdrbnews.bsky.social · 16h

The Jack O'Lantern Spectacular runs through Nov. 2. 🎃

The Jack O'Lantern Spectacular features more than 5,000 pumpkins meticulously carved by artists and illuminated along a trail.

Israel and Hamas agree to 'first phase' of plan to end fighting and release hostages, Trump says

WDRB News @wdrbnews.bsky.social · 16h

“This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace."

President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first Phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners. “This means

Does the position you sleep in play a factor in getting a good night's rest?

WDRB News @wdrbnews.bsky.social · 17h

What's your preferred way to sleep?

What sleep experts have to say and what it could mean if you're tossing and turning every night.

Joan Kennedy, first wife of Sen. Edward Kennedy, has died

WDRB News @wdrbnews.bsky.social · 17h

The former Joan Bennett, one of the last remaining members of a family generation that included President John F. Kennedy, was a model and classically-trained pianist when she married Ted Kennedy in 1958.

Joan Kennedy has died. The first wife of the late Sen. Edward Kennedy died Wednesday at the age of 89. She endured the assassinations of two brothers-in-law and stood by

IRS will furlough nearly half of its workforce as the government shutdown enters a second week

WDRB News @wdrbnews.bsky.social · 18h

“Every day these employees are locked out of work is another day of frustration for taxpayers and a growing backlog of work that sits and waits for the shutdown to end.”

The IRS will furlough nearly half of its workforce as part of a new contingency plan. The agency said Wednesday most operations are closed. This follows the failure of President

700,000 expected in New Albany for Harvest Homecoming with new security measures

WDRB News @wdrbnews.bsky.social · 19h

We can smell the pumpkin rolls and roasted corn already! Harvest Homecoming, Inc. booth days kick off Thursday.

New Albany and southern Indiana wraps up their fall festival with booth days Oct. 9-12.

Federal government shutdown grinds into a second week, but quiet talks emerging

WDRB News @wdrbnews.bsky.social · 19h

Signs of discomfort are apparent, as military troops are set to miss paychecks, flights are being delayed at airports nationwide and federal programs are disrupted.

As the federal government shutdown enters a second week, there’s no discernible endgame in sight. While no negotiations, at least publicly, are underway, quiet talks are emerging. This comes amid

$30.2 million Okolona Elementary project begins as JCPS faces budget deficit, aging schools

WDRB News @wdrbnews.bsky.social · 21h

Construction begins on the new school as Jefferson County Public Schools deals with the district's $188 million budget deficit and questions about its long-term financial future.

The project begins as JCPS deals with the district's $188 million budget deficit and questions about its long-term financial future.

Dolly Parton takes to social media to say 'I ain't dead yet'

WDRB News @wdrbnews.bsky.social · 22h

"I appreciate your prayers. I'm a person of faith, and I can always use the prayers for anything and everything, but I want you to know that I'm okay."

There have been rumors and stories circulating about her, since she went public on Sept. 29 with health issues that forced her to cancel a Las Vegas residency.

Authorities make an arrest related to deadly January wildfire that leveled LA neighborhood

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WDRB News @wdrbnews.bsky.social · 1d

A 29 year-old man was arrested in Florida and charged with the January fire that leveled a Los Angeles neighborhood.

Authorities have arrested a 29-year-old man for igniting the January fire that destroyed Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades neighborhood. Authorities arrested 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht for lighting a fire on New Year’s

Comey pleads not guilty to Trump Justice Department case accusing him of lying to Congress

WDRB News @wdrbnews.bsky.social · 1d

Just in:

Former FBI Director James Comey has pleaded not guilty to lying to Congress five years ago. Comey is set to make his first court appearance Wednesday in a Justice Department

META addresses community concerns over southern Indiana data center

WDRB News @wdrbnews.bsky.social · 1d

“So rising costs and power, the rising costs of water especially. And we’re seeing from other states that impact from those data centers — just like people not able to [afford it] or the quality of water has gone down.”

While the tech giant builds out its new campus at the River Ridge Commerce Center, a group of local women are working behind the scenes to make sure residents understand