
Christie Battista
News Anchor at WDRB-TV (Louisville, KY)
Emmy award-winning journalist - @WDRBNews Weekend Evening Anchor - Story idea? [email protected]
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wdrb.com | Christie Battista
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2 days ago |
wdrb.com | Christie Battista
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — As Catholics around the globe honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis, a Louisville mother and son are reflecting on a rare and cherished moment — meeting the pontiff just months before his death. Jocelyn and Jason Clayborn were among the last to shake hands with the 88-year-old pope, who died early Monday morning after suffering a stroke. “I was sorry to hear of his passing,” Jocelyn said.
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6 days ago |
wdrb.com | Christie Battista
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1 week ago |
wdrb.com | Christie Battista
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A major funding decision that could reshape Silver Creek schools is in the hands of voters, and it’s drawing sharp pushback from homeowners and business owners across Sellersburg. The Silver Creek School Corporation is proposing a 44% property tax increase to fund a series of facility upgrades, including constructing a new school and expanding existing classrooms.
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1 week ago |
wdrb.com | Christie Battista
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man is suing Louisville Metro Police Department after he says he was tackled in his own home and wrongfully arrested. The incident in Jan. 2024 played out on Johnnie Givens' security cameras. He called 911 because he says his daughter's boyfriend intimidated him and his wife, Robin, with a gun. LMPD showed up to their home hours later, and the couple thought police were there to help. But what happened next, they never expected.
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This is a perfect example of why you should turn around when you see high water. This is Frankfort Ave by LMPD’s impound lot. If you’re not familiar with this area, the road goes downhill. You can’t tell from the amount of water up here, about .5 mile from the river @WDRBNews https://t.co/NvHZdFsVwo

The flooding begins. Be careful out there.

Clover Lick road is underwater in Greensburg, KY right now. Sent to me by Kasey Gordon. https://t.co/Qh6mgfkdl3

In South Boston, Indiana, the roof was blown off a church, headstones are toppled over in a cemetery and a trailer is gone, insulation everywhere. Strangers are coming together in grief to pick up the pieces @WDRBNews https://t.co/Temg35Amlu