Author: Enegxi News

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The last day of school comes came in with a bit of a slow ride in Spencer County Thursday morning. For decades, students have driven their family tractors to school on the last day. It has become a beloved tradition in the community. Pictures show more than a dozen tractors parked in the grass at the school, some probably older than the student who drove it, while others seem much newer with enclosed cabs. It also looked like someone even drove a lawnmower to school, and someone else parked their tractor in front of the nearby…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A Louisville veteran jumped out of a plane to celebrate his 100th birthday, and it wasn’t his first time doing it. Lee Smith went skydiving in Elizabethtown last week, with his family watching from the ground. The World War II veteran was part of the Army Air Cops in the 1940s and despite all his training to jump out of a plane, he never got to actually do it. So, he’s making up for lost time. “I think people are pretty accurate, they think I lost my mind and maybe I have,” Smith told WDRB last…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — An iconic name in Kentucky bourbon paid tribute to an American Revolutionary War hero laid to rest in the heart of bourbon country. Maker’s Mark hosted a special ceremony Saturday to honor Nicholas Ray, Sr., a previously unrecognized American Revolutionary War veteran buried on the distillery’s grounds. Ray served as a captain in Maryland during the war for independence. After the war he, his two brothers and sister journeyed west, eventually settling in what is now Marion County, Kentucky. Ray died in 1819 and was buried near Raywick, where many of his descendants are also buried.…

SHEPHERDSVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — In the midst of heartbreak, hope is finding its way to the people of London, Kentucky. After a deadly tornado tore through the region—flattening homes and claiming the lives of 19 people—volunteers from across the state are stepping up in extraordinary ways to help total strangers. “Nothing will humble you more than being in a disaster zone and seeing the wrath and then seeing the hearts of everybody,” said Melissa Mayfield, a volunteer. “I mean, it’s everywhere.” That spirit of compassion has sparked a massive relief effort centered in Shepherdsville. Volunteers are working tirelessly to collect…

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (WDRB) — Southern Indiana leaders held a ceremonial groundbreaking Thursday for a school that will serve a growing population of Clark County. In 2023, Greater Clark County Schools purchased 20 acres of the former Twi-Lite Golf Course to build the new middle school on that site. River Ridge Middle School will include a new school building, parking lots, a football field and track. Off State Road 62 in Jeffersonville, the project has been more than five years in the making. And as the population grows in the area, school leaders have been working to keep up with the…

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WDRB) — More than 5,000 tires will be used during the month of May in Indianapolis. They’re sleek, powerful, and crucial to one of the biggest races in the world — but don’t expect to buy a set. Firestone Racing tires, which are used exclusively at the Indianapolis 500, are engineered with precision and purpose. And no, they are not for sale — not to race fans, collectors, or even the race teams themselves. “We lease them,” Cara Kristollic, a Firestone Racing engineer, said. “We can’t share the details of the lease with you, but… they’re a little…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The Kentucky Expo Center has reopened Gate 4 on Crittenden Drive just in time for graduation ceremonies. The newly-renovated Gate 4 now offers a modern, expanded entrance along Crittenden Drive. It features six lanes, up from just three, nine new digital signs and the largest car line-up space of any of the other gates. The new gate also includes a walkup booth and extended pedestrian walkway to Crittenden Drive. The old gate on the northwest side of the property was more than 50 years old and now provides a 21st century welcome, similar to Gates 1 & 6. Gate 2…

Miami-Dade County, FL — The close-knit community of Naranja is grappling with a devastating tragedy following the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Rae’quan Smith on February 7, 2025. The incident has sent shockwaves through the neighborhood, as more details have come to light and authorities charged two individuals connected to Rae’quan’s death—his 17-year-old sister, Deashia Smith, and 19-year-old Elton Hightower—with second-degree murder. On the night of February 7, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office responded to a ShotSpotter alert reporting an alarming 39 rounds fired in the 13800 block of Southwest 266th Street. When deputies arrived, they found multiple bullet casings scattered around…

Lorain County, Ohio, is grappling with a tragic incident that unfolded on the morning of May 19, 2025, when a routine commute turned violent due to a road rage confrontation. A 32-year-old woman, a staff member of Rising Sun Centers, was seriously injured after being shot during this alarming altercation. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, raising concerns about road safety and the escalating nature of aggressive driving incidents. The confrontation began near the intersection of Cooper Foster and South Broadway in Lorain. What might have started as a minor dispute quickly escalated into a dangerous chase…

San Diego, CA — In the early hours of May 22, 2025, tragedy struck the Murphy Canyon neighborhood of San Diego when a small private jet crashed into a residential area, claiming the lives of six people onboard, including Daniel Williams, the former drummer of the influential metalcore band The Devil Wears Prada, and Dave Shapiro, co-founder of Sound Talent Group and owner of the aircraft. This heartbreaking incident not only devastated the music community but also wrought significant destruction to the neighborhood, forcing over 100 residents to evacuate amid burning wreckage and chaos. Just before the ill-fated flight, Daniel…