Stephan Johnson

6 days ago | wdrb.com | Stephan Johnson

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — It was a historic day at the Vatican — and here in Kentucky — as the Catholic Church welcomed its first American pontiff. After two days of voting in the conclave at Vatican City, Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected pope. He will be known as Pope Leo XIV. Louisville Archbishop Shelton Fabre called it a moment of joy and surprise. “First and foremost, this is a day of great joy for the Church, a day of particular joy for the Church in the United States,” Fabre said.

1 week ago | wdrb.com | Stephan Johnson

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Starting Wednesday, if you don't have a REAL ID, you're still flying — but not without some extra steps. While some travelers at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport beat the deadline, many others are still trying to get a REAL ID. “I got mine because I fly for work every two weeks, and it’s the easiest way to get through security and the airport,” traveler Scott Dean said.

1 week ago | wdrb.com | Stephan Johnson

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- One of the most sacred and secretive traditions in the Catholic Church begins Tuesday as the College of Cardinals gathers for the papal conclave to choose the next pope. In an exclusive interview, Archbishop Shelton Fabre of Louisville sat down with WDRB to explain how the ancient process works — and why it still holds deep spiritual and global significance. "This is done by way of voting. This is also done by way of prayer," Fabre said.

1 week ago | wdrb.com | Stephan Johnson

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- With thousands of visitors in town for Kentucky Derby week, Louisville police are taking to the skies to help keep the city safe. The Louisville Metro Police Department’s Air 30 helicopter unit is providing a bird’s-eye view of Churchill Downs and the surrounding city, offering real-time support to officers on the ground. “The advantage of having the helicopter is a force multiplier,” said officer Jason Sattich, a pilot with LMPD’s air unit.

2 weeks ago | wdrb.com | Stephan Johnson

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