David Williams

Louisville

Reporter at Spectrum News 1 (Louisville, KY)

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Man shot and killed by off duty Jeffersontown officer

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | David Williams

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The investigation continues after an off duty Jeffersontown Police Officer allegedly shot and killed a man on Tuesday, May 27. The incident happened on Robinson Road, resulting in the death of 43-year-old Marco Dorsey, a police news release said.
Deacon shares story of seeing Pope Leo XIV in person in Rome

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | David Williams

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — As Kentucky Catholics celebrated the first American pope, one area deacon is sharing a once-in-a-lifetime story. Deacon Patrick “Cole” McDowell was in Rome when Pope Leo XIV greeted crowds for the first time.
Louisville mayor earmarks new money to help homeless Kentuckians

4 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | David Williams

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg, D-Louisville, earmarked money in his proposed budget to help people experiencing homelessness. What You Need To KnowMayor Craig Greenberg's proposed budget earmarks $1.8 million for the Healing PlaceThe Healing Place offers homeless and addction servicesThe facility wants to use the money for facility and service expansionBilly Swanger knows what its like to battle drug and alcohol addiction.
Proposal includes plan for 911 triage program in Louisville

4 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | David Williams

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The City of Louisville wants to ease the load on the city’s Emergency Management Services System. What You Need To KnowThe Mayor’s budget proposal calls for the creation of a new 911 triage program. Other cities such as Washington, DC, Austin, Texas and Jacksonville, Florida have similar programs. The Mayor’s budget proposal includes a plan that would put medical professionals inside the 911 call center to literally triage medical emergency calls.
Faith leaders sound the alarm as food insecurity rises across Kentucky

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | David Williams

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Faith leaders from around Kentucky sound the alarm saying food insecurity is rising.
Kentucky Catholics celebrate Pope Leo XIV

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | David Williams

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — There is jubilation and joy as Kentucky celebrates Pope Leo XIV. What You Need To KnowThe celebration of Pope Leo's selection continued Friday, May 9John Paul II Academy principal, Alicia Conliffe, said there was clapping and cheering in the entire schoolFather Casey Sanders said he is inspired by Pope Leo Audrey Pendleton, 12, witnessed history, as the Vatican announced to the entire world, the election of Pope Leo XIV. The first pontiff from the United States.
Cooperative extension distributes free seedlings to promote home gardening

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | David Williams

What You Need To KnowThe Jefferson County Cooperative Extension is giving away potato and onion seedlings to Jefferson County residentsIt’s thanks to a donation of surplus seed potato and onion seedlings by Caudill Seed CompanyThe extenstion office is on Gardiner View Avenue and it's open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.The extension encourages people to grow their own food and support local agricultureFor Catherine Shake and her husband, life on their Jefferson County farm is great.
Summer programs in jeopardy after losing federal funding

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | David Williams

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Kentucky nonprofit needs help to save some of its summer programs.
151 Cancer survivors walk in Kentucky Oaks Survivor's Parade

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | David Williams

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — One hundred and fifty-one people marched in the annual Survivors Parade at Churchill Downs on Oaks Friday. What You Need To Know2025 marked the 17th year of the Survivors Parade151 breast and ovarian cancer survivors walked in the paradeIt’s sponsored by the Norton Healthcare Foundation and Horses and Hope of Kentucky Cancer programThis was the 17th year for the parade. The Survivors Parade at the Kentucky Oaks 151.
Thurby brings fun and vibrant history to the track

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | David Williams

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The rain didn’t stop thousands of people from going to Churchill Downs. The Thursday of Derby Week is Thurby, celebrating the state’s rich heritage of bourbon, music and thoroughbred racing. What You Need To KnowThursday of Derby Week is Thurby at Churchill DownsThurby celebrates Kentucky’s rich heritage of bourbon, music and thoroughbred racingDespite the rain, thousands of people attended the eventKim Smyser of Louisville got a picture up close with Churchill Charley.