Curadhan Powell

Louisville

Digital Content Producer/Desk Editor at WLKY-TV (Louisville, KY)

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LIVE: Mayor unveiling LMPD's new comprehensive crime plan

1 week ago | wlky.com | Curadhan Powell

Mayor Craig Greenberg and Louisville Metro Police Chief Paul Humphrey are unveiling the city's new comprehensive crime plan. The details are being released during a 1 p.m. news conference in the Mayor's Gallery. You can watch it live in the player above when it starts.
Louisville's Waterfront Park named 'Best Riverwalk in the Country' by USA TODAY

1 week ago | wlky.com | Curadhan Powell

Louisville's Waterfront Park finally did it. The park along the Ohio River in downtown Louisville was named the Best Riverwalk in the Country by USA TODAY’s 2025 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Video in the player above is about the park's new PlayPort playground. A press release said the recognition celebrates the park's scenic beauty and vibrant community events, solidifying its status as a beloved destination for locals and visitors alike.
LMPD chief speaks on recent arrests, answers questions on community concerns

1 week ago | wlky.com | Curadhan Powell

Louisville Metro Police held its biweekly press conference Wednesday where they discussed a recent arrest and took questions on issues in the community.You can watch the press conference in its entirety in the player above.LMPD Chief Paul Humphrey started by talking about an incident regarding a stolen vehicle possibly related to a shooting.Officers came upon the vehicle, and several subjects ran away tossing guns.Police ended up arresting four adults and six juveniles.
Simone Biles to give 'Riders up!' call, Grace Potter singing anthem at 151st Kentucky Derby

1 week ago | wlky.com | Curadhan Powell

Churchill Downs announced a world-famous athlete and Grammy-nominated recording artist that will be participating in the 151st Kentucky Derby. Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, will be giving the "Riders up!" call that signals the jockeys to mount their horses. Grace Potter, who has received Best Rock Album and Best Country Duo/Group Performance Grammy nominations, will be singing the national anthem at the Run for the Roses on May 3.
Louisville native, former UofL star DeJuan Wheat announced as Simmons College basketball coach

1 week ago | wlky.com | Curadhan Powell

A former Louisville Cardinals star player and Louisville native has been named as Simmons College's head basketball coach. On Wednesday, DeJuan Wheat was introduced as the new coach of the men's basketball team. You can watch the entire press conference in the player above. Simmons College President Dr. Kevin Cosby and Athletic Director Jerry Eaves were on hand to make the announcement.
Beeing2gether hosts JCPS students on field trip, teaching community through honeybees

1 week ago | wlky.com | Curadhan Powell

A local organization is uniting the community, one hive at a time. "Bee-ing Together" hosted its first field trip, giving second graders from St. Matthews Elementary an immersive experience focused on honeybees. Students learned about pollinators, participated in bee-themed giveaways, and discovered ways to care for the environment. Founder Keith Griffith III talked about the driving force behind creating the nonprofit, The Bee-ing Together Foundation.
Brother charged in shooting death of 24-year-old man in New Albany

1 week ago | wlky.com | Curadhan Powell

The man shot to death in New Albany Monday night has been identified, and his brother is charged in the incident. New Albany Police said 24-year-old Antonio Boutista was pronounced dead after being found with a gunshot wound a little after 8 p.m. He was found near the intersection of Wolfe Trace and Wolfe Trace Court, but police said they believe the incident began on nearby Lynn Road. Police said they suspect 19-year-old Andreas Boutista shot Antonio during an altercation.
2 houses catch fire within an hour of each other in Russell neighborhood

1 week ago | wlky.com | Curadhan Powell

HOMES UNTIL THEY’RE TOLD OTHERWISE. RIGHT NOW, ARSON INVESTIGATORS ARE TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT CAUSED TWO HOMES TO CATCH FIRE IN THE RUSSELL NEIGHBORHOOD. THE FIRST FIRE STARTED LAST NIGHT IN A VACANT TWO STORY HOME. CREWS GOT THERE. THEY GOT IT UNDER CONTROL IN ABOUT 15 MINUTES. AND THEN AN HOUR LATER, ANOTHER HOME NEARBY CAUGHT FIRE.
Louisville's Waterfront Park named 'Best Riverwalk in the Country' by USA TODAY

1 week ago | shorturl.at | Curadhan Powell

Louisville's Waterfront Park finally did it. The park along the Ohio River in downtown Louisville was named the Best Riverwalk in the Country by USA TODAY’s 2025 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Video in the player above is about the park's new PlayPort playground. A press release said the recognition celebrates the park's scenic beauty and vibrant community events, solidifying its status as a beloved destination for locals and visitors alike.
Kentucky's TBT alumni team 'La Familia' adds Doron Lamb and DeAndre Liggins

1 week ago | wlky.com | Curadhan Powell

Kentucky Wildcats fans will have a couple of more reasons to cheer in The Basketball Tournament (TBT) this summer.La Familia, the Kentucky alumni team in the annual summer tourney, announced Tuesday that Doron Lamb and DeAndre Liggins have committed to play.Lamb was part of the 2012 Kentucky national championship team as a sophomore.