Christie Battista

3 days ago | wdrb.com | Christie Battista

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- After two chaotic weekends on Bardstown Road, some Highlands businesses are cutting back their late-night hours in an effort to keep the peace. Two weekends in a row, large crowds gathered along the busy entertainment corridor — blocking traffic, dancing on cars and, in one case, leading to arrests. Over Memorial Day weekend, police said around 400 people took over the street.

4 days ago | wdrb.com | Christie Battista

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Inside The Olmsted on Tuesday night, the room echoed with applause, not just for diplomas, but for determination. Among the graduates was Martha Kamara, who said the moment didn’t feel real. “It feels great,” she said, smiling wide. “Like, I didn’t think I’d be here — and here I am!"Martha moved to Louisville from Sierra Leone as a pre-teen. She began studying public health at the University of Louisville, but when she became a mother, her education came to a halt.

5 days ago | wdrb.com | Christie Battista

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The family of a DeSales High School student who was expelled and banned from graduating because of an accusation that was never substantiated has filed a lawsuit against the school. The lawsuit was filed by Louisville attorney Ted Gordon, on behalf of the family, Monday afternoon. It states that the student was accused of selling THC vape cartridges, with no evidence to back up the accusation — a violation of the 14th Amendment of due process, according to Gordon.

2 weeks ago | wdrb.com | Christie Battista

SHEPHERDSVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- In the midst of heartbreak, hope is finding its way to the people of London, Kentucky. After a deadly tornado tore through the region—flattening homes and claiming the lives of 19 people—volunteers from across the state are stepping up in extraordinary ways to help total strangers. “Nothing will humble you more than being in a disaster zone and seeing the wrath and then seeing the hearts of everybody,” said Melissa Mayfield, a volunteer.

2 weeks ago | wdrb.com | Christie Battista

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