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The DOJ said it was conferring with victims and their lawyers and planned to redact or black out portions of records to protect victims’ identities and prevent dissemination of sexualized images: https://wdrb.news/44gfCqf
December 9, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The DOJ said it was conferring with victims and their lawyers and planned to redact or black out portions of records to protect victims’ identities and prevent dissemination of sexualized images: https://wdrb.news/44gfCqf
Dejuane Anderson was charged after a mushroom hunter found her 5-year-old son's body stuffed in a suitcase in rural Washington County, Indiana, in 2022.
Woman accused of leaving son's body in suitcase in Indiana to stand trial in Louisville
Washington County Prosecutor Tara Coats Hunt said the venue change "ensures the strongest legal foundation and prevents any future appellate ruling from overturning a conviction due to a technicality."
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December 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Dejuane Anderson was charged after a mushroom hunter found her 5-year-old son's body stuffed in a suitcase in rural Washington County, Indiana, in 2022.
"Mark was great. We worked our way through. He's a good man."
The Stoops Buyout: A gracious exit that helped Kentucky afford a new start
When Kentucky football made the decision to part ways with head coach Mark Stoops, it knew the cost would be high.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
"Mark was great. We worked our way through. He's a good man."
A semi carrying U.S. Army ammunition caught fire in Bartholomew County, Indiana. Interstate 65 expected to be shut down until close to noon.
Semi carrying 300 howitzer rounds catches fire, shuts down I-65 in southern Indiana
The semi was carrying U.S. Army ammunition when it caught fire near the 58 mile marker.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
A semi carrying U.S. Army ammunition caught fire in Bartholomew County, Indiana. Interstate 65 expected to be shut down until close to noon.
The @[137968372915617] board has tough decisions to make to deal with a multimillion budget deficit. But for now, its expected to table a plan to close several schools.
JCPS board expected to vote Tuesday on pausing plan to close, consolidate several schools
The district is working to counter a $188 million budget shortfall.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The @[137968372915617] board has tough decisions to make to deal with a multimillion budget deficit. But for now, its expected to table a plan to close several schools.
The ruling means the records could be made public within 10 days.
Judge grants Justice Department request to unseal Ghislaine Maxwell records in sex trafficking case
A federal judge says the Justice Department can publicly release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein. Judge Paul A. Engelmayer
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December 9, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The ruling means the records could be made public within 10 days.
“I’d see women doing the job on TV, but I never fully believed I could. Then I met women in the fire service who showed me it was possible and they helped me build the confidence to do it myself."
Anchorage-Middletown Fire Department celebrates 16 new graduates
The Anchorage-Middletown Fire Department celebrated 16 graduates, including a diverse class with military veterans, after completing a 27-week firefighter training academy.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM
“I’d see women doing the job on TV, but I never fully believed I could. Then I met women in the fire service who showed me it was possible and they helped me build the confidence to do it myself."
"She told us she didn't realize she was a victim until she saw everything she had missed."
40-year-old Jefferson County abduction case solved after woman found alive in another state
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said Michelle Newton was found alive in another state after being abducted when she was just 3 years old back in 1983.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:10 AM
"She told us she didn't realize she was a victim until she saw everything she had missed."
Will Stein's first head coaching job comes with a hefty paycheck, and plenty of potential bonuses.
Jets, bonuses and a suite: See what new Kentucky coach Will Stein’s contract includes
Stein's first head coaching job comes with a hefty paycheck, and plenty of potential bonuses.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Will Stein's first head coaching job comes with a hefty paycheck, and plenty of potential bonuses.
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The estimated cash value for Monday's jackpot is an estimated $403.6 million.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:13 AM
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New Albany settles Silver Creek dam lawsuits, will remove rocks and let Providence Mill Dam come down.
New Albany reaches settlement over Silver Creek dam dispute
The City of New Albany reached a settlement requiring it to remove rocks and allow the removal of the Providence Mill Dam, resolving two lawsuits and halting state legal action
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December 9, 2025 at 4:07 AM
New Albany settles Silver Creek dam lawsuits, will remove rocks and let Providence Mill Dam come down.
JUST IN | Police arrested Timothy Garmany on Monday as he arrived to court in a separate case.
Louisville man arrested for murder in connection to shooting of 61-year-old woman
Timothy Garmany, 35, was indicted on Nov. 20 by a Jefferson County grand jury.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:54 AM
JUST IN | Police arrested Timothy Garmany on Monday as he arrived to court in a separate case.
Louisville Athletics will give away 10,000 commemorative tickets featuring Bridgeman on one side and the 1974-75 team on the other.
Louisville basketball to honor Junior Bridgeman, 1975 Final Four team
UofL men’s basketball will honor Junior Bridgeman and the 1975 Final Four team at halftime Saturday, including a jersey retirement and giveaways.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Louisville Athletics will give away 10,000 commemorative tickets featuring Bridgeman on one side and the 1974-75 team on the other.
“What it means to me is that I get to help someone and that I’m just making someone’s day.”
Barret Traditional students participate in JCPS Adopt a Student program
Students at Barret Traditional Middle School raised money and wrapped gifts for peers in need as part of the JCPS Adopt a Student holiday program.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:15 AM
“What it means to me is that I get to help someone and that I’m just making someone’s day.”
Republicans control the state Senate, but many have been hesitant or openly opposed to the idea of mid-decade redistricting.
Indiana Senate committee advance redistricting legislation backed by Trump toward final floor vote
It is not clear if it has the support to become law in a final vote expected later this week even after months of pressure from President Donald Trump.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Republicans control the state Senate, but many have been hesitant or openly opposed to the idea of mid-decade redistricting.
JUST IN | Police said the woman was headed south on Cane Run wearing dark clothing "without proper safety equipment."
Woman driving 'motor type bike' dies after crash near PRP, Louisville police say
Police were called to the 8000 block of Cane Run Road just after 6 p.m. on the reported crash.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:42 AM
JUST IN | Police said the woman was headed south on Cane Run wearing dark clothing "without proper safety equipment."
The company has been teasing the launch on social media, saying it plans to be serving customers before the holidays.
Peach Cobbler Factory opening new dessert shop at Mall St. Matthews
A new Peach Cobbler Factory location is set to open in the Mall St. Matthews food court before the holidays, offering cobblers, banana pudding and other desserts.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:46 AM
The company has been teasing the launch on social media, saying it plans to be serving customers before the holidays.
BLOOMINGTON TO BROADWAY | Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is officially headed to New York City as a finalist for the 91st Heisman Trophy, becoming just the second player in program history to reach college football’s most prestigious stage.
Heisman Bound: Indiana's Fernando Mendoza named finalist for top college football honor
The redshirt junior from Miami has authored a dream season: 33 touchdown passes, six more on the ground, and a No. 1 playoff seed for a program that hadn’t won
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December 9, 2025 at 1:15 AM
BLOOMINGTON TO BROADWAY | Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is officially headed to New York City as a finalist for the 91st Heisman Trophy, becoming just the second player in program history to reach college football’s most prestigious stage.
Vsimple is back in Louisville with a $5M HQ and 194 new jobs, helping businesses harness AI for growth and freedom.
Vsimple cuts the ribbon on new Louisville headquarters after return from Indiana
Vsimple cut the ribbon Monday afternoon on its new headquarters on River Road.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Vsimple is back in Louisville with a $5M HQ and 194 new jobs, helping businesses harness AI for growth and freedom.
WhistlePig’s The Vault is now open in Louisville—taste, sip, and explore inside a historic bank!"
Vermont-based distillery opens The Vault tasting room in historic Louisville bank building
The 5,000-square-foot space with a 30-foot ceiling is located inside the former German Security Bank on East Market Street, which was built in 1911.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:45 PM
WhistlePig’s The Vault is now open in Louisville—taste, sip, and explore inside a historic bank!"
The U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees, or UNRWA, said in a statement that "sizable numbers" of Israeli forces entered the compound in the Palestinian neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah.
UN Palestinian aid agency says Israeli police 'forcibly entered' its Jerusalem compound
Israeli police have forcibly entered the United Nations agency compound for Palestinian refugees in east Jerusalem.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees, or UNRWA, said in a statement that "sizable numbers" of Israeli forces entered the compound in the Palestinian neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah.
The New Albany Housing Authority approved the demolition plan for Parkview Tower. It will cost an estimated $1.3 million to complete the demolition.
Southern Indiana housing complex to be demolished after devastating fire in March
The nine-story public housing complex was built in 1964.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The New Albany Housing Authority approved the demolition plan for Parkview Tower. It will cost an estimated $1.3 million to complete the demolition.
$3 million bond | Former Louisville Men's Basketball player Terry Rozier was in court Monday on federal wire fraud and money laundering charges.
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier pleads not guilty to sports betting charges
Miami Heat player Terry Rozier has pleaded not guilty to charges he helped gamblers placing bets on his performance in NBA games. The 31-year-old point guard formally entered the plea
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December 8, 2025 at 8:59 PM
$3 million bond | Former Louisville Men's Basketball player Terry Rozier was in court Monday on federal wire fraud and money laundering charges.
"Our mission is to build a stronger, safer and more sustainable source of sterile surgical gloves for the American health-care system, made right here in Louisville, Kentucky."
Surgical glove manufacturer plans Louisville headquarters, 200 new jobs
A surgical glove manufacturer plans to bring its North American headquarters to Louisville, investing $6 million and creating 200 new jobs in the process.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
"Our mission is to build a stronger, safer and more sustainable source of sterile surgical gloves for the American health-care system, made right here in Louisville, Kentucky."
Rubio, Hegseth, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Defense Minister Richard Marles gathered at the State Department on Monday.
Rubio and Hegseth meet Australian counterparts with China expected to be focus
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are meeting their Australian counterparts for annual talks expected to focus on Indo-Pacific security and countering China’s increasing assertiveness in
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December 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Rubio, Hegseth, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Defense Minister Richard Marles gathered at the State Department on Monday.