Gabriel Gonzalez

2 weeks ago | whas11.com | Gabriel Gonzalez

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) is getting ready to graduate thousands of seniors over the weekend. Some will go to the military, others will begin full-time jobs, and others will go to college. For Southern High School senior Howard Hechevarria, graduation is also a season of firsts. He's the first in his family to graduate high school in the United States and the first to go to college. It's something Hechevarria doesn't take lightly.

2 months ago | flipboard.com | Gabriel Gonzalez |Diego Zuniga

11 hours agoUS: Extradition of Honduran Fugitive Eswin Mejia to U.S. After Nine YearsOmaha, United States - March 21, 2025 Eswin Mejia, a Honduran criminal fugitive, has been extradited to the United States. He fled after killing 21-year-old Sarah Root in a drunk driving crash. The incident happened nine years ago in Omaha. Mejia, who was driving under the influence, caused the death of the young woman. After the crash, Mejia escaped and remained on the run.

Feb 25, 2025 | whas11.com | Gabriel Gonzalez

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — On Tuesday, Holy Family Catholic Church held a mass to pray for Pope Francis as he continues to battle with pneumonia in both lungs. The Pope is in critical condition in Rome, but the Vatican says he's still doing some work. The Archdiocese of Louisville wanted to show their support for the 88-year-old pontiff as they pray for his recovery. With their song sheets in hand, attendees sang to the sound of the church organ and prayed for the father of the Catholic Church.

Jan 14, 2025 | whas11.com | Gabriel Gonzalez

SCOTT COUNTY, Indiana — In southern Indiana, Scott County EMS is taking a new approach to helping people in their most vulnerable moments with on-the-spot blood transfusions. "We have decided to carry packed red blood cells as well as liquid plasma," Scott County EMS Chief Nick Oleck said. Oleck added the collaboration was a year in the making and Scott County EMS is one of five in the state of Indiana offering this service to its patients.

Jan 8, 2025 | whas11.com | Gabriel Gonzalez

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The winter weather isn't leaving Kentuckiana anytime soon. In fact, later this week temperatures will drop into the teens. With that, a local plumbing company, Tom Drexler Plumbing, is offering tips to help homeowners keep their pipes from freezing and causing damage to their home. "The first thing I would do as a homeowner is let your faucets drip," Tom Drexler said.