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Louisville faces severe storms with power outages and a severe thunderstorm warning from the National Weather Service, while a father-son duo in Kentucky State Police showcases community dedication. The city also highlights 29 restaurants with patio seating for outdoor dining as rain chances remain high.

Louisville's I-64 ramp in West Louisville reopened after a fatal motorcycle crash, with authorities investigating the incident. The Kentuckiana Pride Festival kicked off downtown, celebrating LGBTQ+ pride with music, vendors, and a parade.

Louisville authorities are investigating two fatal shootings in the Portland neighborhood and a nonprofit fraud indictment involving local leaders. The city is also celebrating Juneteenth with a large parade while recovering from recent storm damage and flooding.

Louisville: A local nonprofit founder faces federal charges in a healthcare fraud scheme involving false billing claims, impacting underserved communities. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet confirms the I-65 closure is on track, with crews working to minimize traffic disruptions during the project.

Louisville dealt with severe storms and possible tornadoes in Kentuckiana on June 18, 2026, with heavy rain, lightning, and wind gusts up to 60 mph. Meanwhile, the NuLu Summer Fest began in the NuLu district, and Kentucky’s attorney general launched lawsuits against illegal sports betting operations.

Louisville's largest infrastructure project kicks off with a two-month I-65 closure for highway repairs, impacting commutes and detours across the region. A head-on collision in Trimble County leaves one dead and three children injured, adding to recent traffic fatality concerns in Highland Park.

Louisville: A house fire in Clifton Heights killed one person, a multi-vehicle crash blocked I-264 near Taylorsville Road, and a former Louisville police officer faces manslaughter charges after shooting a man in 2024. A bizarre home invasion case involving a medieval-style sword and ongoing I-65 closure impacts local businesses and traffic.

Louisville — A man charged in a Texas Roadhouse shooting appeared in court facing assault and weapon charges, while a suspect was arrested after breaking into a home and confronting the resident with a replica sword. The University of Louisville and University of Kentucky also announced a partnership to develop national security technology.

Louisville authorities are searching for a missing 15-year-old boy from Boys & Girls Haven and investigating two fatal crashes in Shively and Dixie Highway that have led to calls for better road safety. A former U of L sports information director is hospitalized after a sudden health emergency.

Louisville: A 21-year-old faces charges after a fatal crash in Lyndon that killed a man and his dog, while over 1,000 patients will lose access to a special needs clinic this month. A Texas Roadhouse employee was shot in a robbery attempt, and Louisville honors late clerk Bobbie Holsclaw with a new street sign.