Category: Public Safety
Louisville Public Safety Update: Community Policing and Neighborhood Safety Initiatives
Louisville Metro Police and community organizations are continuing neighborhood safety initiatives across the city in 2026, with community policing programs expanding across multiple districts.
Louisville Summer Safety 2026: Heat, Water Safety, and Holiday Weekend Tips
As Louisville’s summer heat season begins, Metro Public Health and Louisville Metro Police are reminding residents of key safety practices around heat, water, and holiday weekend activities.
Woman Dies After Being Trapped Under Float During St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Louisville, Police Say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A woman died Saturday after becoming trapped beneath a parade float during Louisville’s annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration, according to the Louisville Metro Police Department. The incident occurred during the St. Patrick’s Day parade as crowds gathered along the route to watch the festivities. Police said the woman became caught under one…
Teen Girl Killed After Being Struck by Multiple Vehicles on Cane Run Road in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A teenage girl was killed Monday night after being struck by multiple vehicles on Cane Run Road, according to Louisville Metro Police. Police say the incident occurred along Cane Run Road in southwest Louisville when the girl entered the roadway and was struck by passing vehicles. Emergency crews responded to the scene,…
Thunder Returns With a Patriotic Theme After Year’s Hiatus
After missing last year, Thunder Over Louisville is set to return to the waterfront with renewed energy — and this year’s celebration will carry a distinctly patriotic theme. The annual event, held along the Ohio River in Louisville, traditionally kicks off Derby Festival season and draws hundreds of thousands of spectators. Its return is already…