Breon Martin
WDRB News
Louisville, KY, United States
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Recent articles by Breon:
Southern Indiana community pays respects to volunteer firefighter killed in the line of duty
Jacob McClanahan died on the night of Monday, May 16 along Highway 135 in Palmyra. → Read More
Metro councilwoman encouraging neighbors to help keep local park safe, clean for kids
Huston Quin Park, also known as Wilder Park, near Churchill Downs is a place for recreational sports and a spot to keep cool in the hot summer heat. → Read More
Landmark movie theater Village 8 closing after almost 50 years
Village 8, a landmark theater in Dupont Village in St. Matthews, has shown movies for around 50 years. The eight-screen theater is closing on July 5. → Read More
New subdivision coming to Orange County, Indiana to support area workforce
It will be the first subdivision in nearly 60 years in the community. → Read More
Locals host at-home Kentucky Derby parties
Derby parties are happening at homes all over Louisville. → Read More
Contract employee accused of smuggling narcotics into Louisville Metro Corrections
Investigators said they found nearly 60 pills and something else: suspected fentanyl, leading to another arrest. → Read More
Business booming across Louisville ahead of Kentucky Derby
It may be a gamble getting a custom Derby hat, alterations, clothes or even a haircut in the next few days — but for these small businesses around Louisville, customers → Read More
Louisville mothers turn grief into gifts on International Bereaved Mother's Day
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Mother's Day could be especially difficult for those who are grieving after losing a loved one to gun violence. So, it’s the goal of one Louisville → Read More
Churchill Downs trots in new stylish theme for Spring Meet Opening Night
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Kentucky Derby has been built into a fashion staple. So much so, a fashion show was inspired, as well as new ways to roll out → Read More
Metro Corrections officers credited with saving the lives of 2 inmates
It happened Wednesday afternoon in a dorm for inmates enrolled in a detox program at the jail in downtown Louisville. → Read More
Louisville nonprofit ElderServe pausing services due to low resources
The nonprofit says the pause comes in part to the pandemic and a changing philanthropic landscape. → Read More
Kentucky Driving School offering lessons teaching motorcycle safety
The Kentucky Driving School is teaching motorcycle safety as more people pick motorcycles as their mode of transportation. → Read More
Local contractor urging homeowners to check their roof after Wednesday storms
Chase Bryant, with Deer Park Roofing, shared some tips for homeowners when it comes to surveying possible damage. → Read More
More than a dozen bullet holes found in Douglas Hills apartment building
A neighbor says all the shootings happen around the same time. → Read More
Veteran's Club to move headquarters to St. Matthews
The nonprofit is currently based in Shelby County and serves 6,000 veterans and their families. → Read More
Chemical plant in Rubbertown pushing to install new emissions releasing equipment
The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District proposed to issue a construction permit to Bakelite Synthetics, a formaldehyde and phenolic resin production on Camp Ground Road. → Read More
Vacant west Louisville homes to be transformed into restaurants
OneWest has worked out a plan to repair and redevelop the homes into something more tasteful. → Read More
NuLu businesses ready for help and customers ahead of busy Derby week
Small businesses in the neighborhood are banking on the out-of-town dollar. → Read More
Walmart shoppers, officials say store closure is major loss for southwest Louisville
Its planned departure is what the Dixie Area Business Association — and shoppers of this Walmart — consider a big blow for an area already struggling with too few options → Read More
People in Louisville adjusting after Daylight Saving Time change
The time change can cause an hour lost of sleep, some locals telling WDRB News they were sleepy, confused and having a tough time thinking straight. → Read More