Curadhan Powell

Louisville

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

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Louisville Kroger sells lottery ticket worth $25,000 a year for life

1 week ago | wlky.com | Curadhan Powell

Someone who bought a lottery ticket in Louisville is going to get $25,000 a year for life if they claim their winning ticket. The Lucky For Life drawing held Tuesday, June 17 produced a winner, the Kentucky Lottery said. The ticket was sold at the Kroger located at 12450 LaGrange Road. The ticket matched the first five numbers drawn, but not the Lucky Ball, to win the game's second prize. The prize has a minimum 20-year payout, or the winner can choose to take the $390,000 cash option.
LMPD arrests teen in connection with Park Duvalle car theft that turned into shootout

1 week ago | wlky.com | Curadhan Powell

An 18-year-old has been arrested after police say he was part of a group that opened fire on a house in the Park DuValle neighborhood. Louisville Metro Police arrested 18-year-old Zakaria Osman on Tuesday. LMPD said that on April 12, Osman and a group tried to steal a Camaro from the backyard of a home in the 3500 block of Young Avenue. During the theft attempt, police said the homeowner was alerted by the car's alarm going off.
Southern Indiana candy store named best in the nation by USA Today

1 week ago | wlky.com | Curadhan Powell

PHONE IN CASE YOU’RE AWAY FROM THE TV SET. ALL RIGHT. BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO SCHIMPFF’S CONFECTIONERY IN JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA. THEY HAVE EARNED THE BEST CANDY STORE IN AMERICA 2025 TITLE BY USA TODAY. PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD VOTED.
KSP: Kentucky social worker killed by boyfriend in apparent murder-suicide

1 week ago | wlky.com | Curadhan Powell

A social worker was killed by her boyfriend before he took his own life, according to Kentucky State Police. Around 4:30 p.m. Monday, KSP was called by the Lee County sheriff to go to a home on Sally Davis Road. When they arrived, they said they found Hayley Davidson, 28, and Bearl Ashcraft, 48, both of Beattyville, dead with gunshot wounds. Police said they determined Ashcraft shot Davidson before shooting himself. Gov.
Portland community voices concerns over intersection where several crashes have happened

1 week ago | wlky.com | Curadhan Powell

A dangerous intersection in the Portland neighborhood is finally receiving attention. Officials from Public Works and the Transportation Cabinet met with the community to address concerns regarding the intersection of 33rd Street and Northwestern Parkway. Residents, including Katelynn Tucker, have witnessed numerous crashes involving trees, fences, cars, and even properties. Tucker explained that the curve in the road often leads to drivers losing control, as they misjudge the straightaway.
Girl charged in east Louisville double shooting, marking 2nd arrest

1 week ago | wlky.com | Curadhan Powell

A girl has been arrested in an east Louisville shooting that left two people in the hospital earlier this month. She is the second person to be arrested in the case, and there could be more. Video in player up top is from the first arrest. Louisville Metro Police said the girl, age not provided, was taken into custody Monday night and charged with complicity first-degree assault and possession of a handgun by a minor.
RiverLink increasing tolls again for Louisville-area bridges in July

1 week ago | wlky.com | Curadhan Powell

Toll rates are increasing again next month for bridges in the Louisville area. RiverLink manages the tolls for three bridges locally: I-65 Abraham Lincoln Bridge, the I-65 Kennedy Bridge, and the SR 265/KY 841 Lewis and Clark Bridge. Starting July 1, the toll will range from $2.68 for passenger cars to $16.01 for trucks with five or more axles. The annual rates are determined by a bi-state resolution established in 2013.
Downtown Louisville high-rise catches fire, displacing about 100 residents

1 week ago | wlky.com | Curadhan Powell

A high-rise apartment building caught on fire in downtown Louisville, displacing about 100 people. Around 12:30 a.m., Louisville Fire Department said they responded to a fire at a building in the 400 block of South Eighth Street. When firefighters got there, they found that a fourth floor apartment was on fire. They did a complete search of the building, and no injuries or victims were reported.
LMPD: Man in wheelchair dies after being hit by SUV while crossing Preston Highway

1 week ago | wlky.com | Curadhan Powell

A man in a wheelchair died after being hit by an SUV Monday night on Preston Highway. Louisville Metro Police said they responded at little before 10 p.m. to the call of a pedestrian struck in the 5700 block of Preston Highway in Newburg. When they got there, officers found a man who had been hit while trying to cross the highway. The driver of the SUV that hit him stopped and called 911, police said. Emergency medical services responded and said the man died at the scene.
Former Louisville athletic director Tom Jurich to be honored on campus

1 week ago | wlky.com | Curadhan Powell

Editorial Standards ⓘ Former University of Louisville athletic director Tom Jurich is returning to the city to be honored this month.Mayor Craig Greenberg announced on NewsRadio 840 WHAS Tuesday that the honor will happen on UofL's campus at 10 a.m. on June 28.Several sources say that a street on campus will be renamed after him. "Welcome to the corner of Game and Changer," said a post on X by Louisville Athletics. Jurich was the athletic director for the university from 1997 to 2017.Among...