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The Proffitt Report | What Black Louisville always knew, where we go after this pivotal moment
This is the pivotal time of understanding for all of us who want safety and a fair city. → Read More
'It's a big deal to get to 50': Louisville's St. Patrick's Day Parade celebrates it's 50th anniversary
A man who was thinking about running for mayor was urged by his wife to restart the popular St. Patrick's Day Parade in Louisville as part of a campaign promise. → Read More
Remembering the victims killed in the 2021 western Kentucky tornadoes
The rare tornado outbreak changed the lives of thousands of people in Kentucky. For dozens of families, their lives were altered by the loss of a loved one. → Read More
'My New Kentucky Home'; Bowling Green tornado survivors one year after deadly storm
As recovery continues in Bowling Green, new life is all around in the year since the deadly December tornadoes. → Read More
Kentucky Tornadoes One Year Later
Almost a year since deadly tornadoes touched down in western Kentucky, the paint is going on and the final nails are being driven into some walls in Bowling Green. → Read More
Perspective: Kentucky’s spirit tested again with deadly flooding
Our fellow Kentuckians have lost loved ones and friends, entire homes and livelihoods. → Read More
'It just needs an opportunity': Is it time for Louisville's first co-op grocery store?
At Finzer and Jackson is the site of the old Hillerich and Bradsby baseball bat factory, now just wide open concrete in Louisville's Smoketown neighborhood. → Read More
College students spend spring break in eastern Kentucky helping others
The Christian Appalachian Project allows spring breakers who want to give back the chance to help those in need. → Read More
'My wife said sit down and rest awhile': 85-year-old Kentucky man trades in retirement to stay in 'tree-top' shape
While many his age are living the quiet life, Gene Swift vows to stay active by joining a tree trimming service. → Read More
Remembering Melissa Forsythe: Trailblazing Louisville reporter, anchor dies at 71
According to her sister, Forsythe died at her Louisville home of natural causes just before her 72nd birthday. → Read More
One remarkable day: Rare WHAS11 footage reveals Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Louisville visit
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. visited Louisville several times, but one particular visit in 1967 made an impact on several community leaders. → Read More
The Proffitt Report | Commentary on drive-by shooting at bus stop
Doug Proffitt shares his thoughts on the strength of the mother of Tyree Smith, who was killed in a shooting at a bus stop and gun violence in Louisville. → Read More
Ken Burns' Muhammad Ali documentary features rare footage from WHAS11 archives
While working on his new four-part documentary about Muhammad Ali, director Ken Burns stopped by the WHAS11 archives seeking out rarely seen footage. → Read More
'It's a powerful thing to see': Police chaplain on deputy's funeral
Police chaplain Greg Gitschier said the public support for fallen Deputy Shirley and his family has been amazing. → Read More
Melannaire Marketplace returns to 4th Street Live for Juneteenth
Officials say the Melannaire Marketplace is returning with 50 vendors, entertainment and food just in time for the holiday. → Read More
Tucano to take flight during Thunder Over Louisville in honor of pilot Lee Leet
A Tucano plane will take flight during Thunder Over Louisville in honor of pilot Lee Leet, according to his wife Angela Leet. → Read More
Red lightning? A sneak peek into Thunder Over Louisville's fireworks show
All Thunder Over Louisville events will be streamed exclusively on WHAS11 and whas11.com April 17. → Read More
A year later, one of Louisville's first COVID-19 patients continues to fund research into the virus
The unknowns behind the Louisville philanthropist's diagnosis caused her to launch the Co-Immunity Project through her Envirome Institute initiative with UofL. → Read More
Lynn Stone dies, led Churchill Downs during 3 Triple Crown years
Stone died in Lexington on February 22 at the age of 95. → Read More
Son of LMPD detective killed in 2018 crash to receive nearly $14M settlement against MSD, ex-driver
Detective Deidre Mengedoht's son will receive the settlement nearly three years after his mom was killed while conducting a traffic stop on I-64. → Read More