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Families call man a serial killer after he's linked to 3 Kentucky overdose deaths
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (486+ words) Lots of high clouds. Stays dry. Brian Epperson is linked to the death of three women. WINCHESTER, Ky. (WDRB) — Three Kentucky women were found dead after meth overdoses, and one man is linked to all three deaths. Their families believe…...
All 1,600 Kentucky battery plant employees laid off as Ford pivots away from EV business
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (626+ words) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- All 1,600 employees of the brand new electric vehicle battery plant in Kentucky will be laid off before Ford converts it to manufacture batteries for data centers and other utilities. "Instead of plowing billions into the future knowing…...
Hiring underway for 2026 Kentucky State Fair
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (119+ words) Still sticky with scattered storms for some.. Thousands come out for the 2025 Kentucky State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (WDRB image) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Hiring is underway for this year's Kentucky State Fair. Positions include gate attendants, set-up crew, maintenance, guest…...
Louisville student named 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Queen
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (251+ words) Most of the day is dry. More than 100 young women applied for the roles of Kentucky Derby Festival ambassadors. The 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Royal Court was announced during the 68th annual Fillies Derby Ball at the Omni Hotel in Louisville Saturday,…...
Miss Kentucky battled homelessness, adversity on her journey to the crown
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (643+ words) Mostly sunny and very warm.. Clear and calm with temperatures staying a bit warmer than average. Ariana Rodriguez used to sleep in her car, and put a bucket out to collect rain water for drinking and bathing. BARDSTOWN, Ky. (WDRB)…...
Kentucky EV plant layoffs raise questions about $250 million taxpayer investment
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (640+ words) GLENDALE, Ky. (WDRB) — Kentucky invested $250 million in taxpayer money to bring BlueOval SK to the state. This week, every worker at the Glendale electric vehicle battery plant was laid off. The shutdown affects all 1,600 employees at the facility and comes…...
Kentucky Supreme Court reverses 2024 decision, altering the power in Louisville public schools
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (468+ words) Rain develops with isolated rumbles of thunder. WINDY!. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a state law that took power from Louisville's school board and gave it to the district superintendent is unconstitutional, reversing a 4-3 decision…...
WDRB hosting Republican debate Monday for open U.S. Senate seat in Kentucky
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (166+ words) Windy with falling temps and rain to snow showers.. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The top three Republican candidates running to replace longtime U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell will take the stage Monday night in downtown Louisville for a Republican primary debate hosted…...
CRAWFORD | Bloodlines and Battle Lines: Pope, Pitino reunite when Kentucky faces St. John's
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (1166+ words) Much colder with a morning flurry or snow shower. Breezy. Rain, possibly changing to a brief period of snow Rick Pitino and Mark Pope on the sidelines of Kentucky's football game against Vanderbilt on Oct. 12, 2024. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- They’ll hug…...
Kentucky race car driver overcomes dangerous heart condition to chase NASCAR dream
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (392+ words) Mainly clear. Patchy frost. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A 20-year-old Kentucky race car driver with a dangerous heart condition is working toward the path to NASCAR. At just 17 years old, Bryce Applegate started having heart issues. "I was just outside playing…...