Local investigator/4&5p Anchor on
@WHAS11
. Host
#Bardstown
Podcast.
@Mizzou
made. Love my kitty & pitty. From a little bit of a lot of places but Lou is home.
BREAKING: officers involved in shooting in W. Louisville last night, killing David McAtee either were not wearing or did not activate their body cameras. There is NO VIDEO of the shooting last night. This is a violation of LMPD policy.
This is one of the victims from today's mass shooting in
#Louisville
- she is Juliana Farmer, a Commercial Banking Agent at Old National Bank. Social media love is flowing in for Juliana- describing her as a devoted friend.
Officers Austin Allen and Katie Crews are now on administrative reassignment. These are the two officers involved in the overnight shooting of David McAtee. They either did not activate or were not wearing body cameras at the time of the shooting- violating LMPD policy.
It’s only appropriate this born and raised Kentucky boy changed my life on the commonwealth’s biggest day. Kentucky Derby 2023 will always be so special… meet my fiancé, James Warren Davis ❤️
I am absolutely heartbroken to share this update 💔 A fifth person has died from this morning’s mass shooting in downtown
#Louisville
. Deana Eckert’s family tells me she underwent multiple surgeries today but did not survive. Another family we need to keep on our heart tonight.
This is one of the victims in today mass shooting at Old National Bank in
#louisville
. His name is Tommy Elliott- a good friend of Governor Andy Beshear. Elliott is a Senior Vice President at the bank.
I’ve been keeping a secret and am so excited to finally share! On Monday, I will begin a new role at
@WHAS11
- anchoring every week night from 4-5 and 5:30-6.
I am so thrilled! I love our home so much and promise to continue working hard to make it better🤍
The captain on my flight from Louisville to Denver just announced we are carrying a fallen hero home, to their final resting place. Absolutely gut wrenching. Sending love to the family waiting on the other side 💔🇺🇸
I’m on the way to Bardstown now- and starting to receive pictures from neighbors in the area (including this one). FBI agents started rolling in around 7:30 this morning- heading for the Houck family farm. Last place Crystal Rogers was known to be alive.
This is one of the victims from today’s mass shooting in downtown
#Louisville
. Joshua Barrick was a senior VP within the commercial real estate banking group at Old National Bank. He was also a parishioner at Holy Trinity Church. According to social- he had a young family 💔
This is one of the victims from today’s mass shooting in downtown Louisville. Jim Tutt was a market executive at Old National Bank. He is a UK grad and according to social media- a loving family man. Keep that family on your heart tonight ❤️
After almost seven years at WHAS11, I started my next chapter tonight as an evening anchor. What an honor! Thanks for the incredibly warm welcome,
@WHAS11Doug
💙
"If someone could ask me if I'd rather have a Grammy or this... I'd choose this. A million times"- Jack Harlow at his hometown hero banner dedication. I love his love for Louisville❤️
Look what arrived on my front porch! No gown or gala this year… just me and a trophy. Our community trusted me with a powerful story and together we made a difference. THANK YOU! ❤️
BREAKING NOW: Lou Mayor Greg Fischer just announced LMPD has fired Officer Brett Hankison. He is one of the three officers involved in Breonna Taylor’s death. Fischer said he could not give reason for the decision due to KY law.
🚨RIGHT NOW: FBI agents serving search warrant on Bardstown farm, last place Crystal Rogers was seen alive FBI Louisville confirms special agents are searching a farm on Paschal Ballard Road, with ties to main suspect Brooks Houck.
My heart ♥️ This school bus from Dubois County is packed full of supplies and heading west. Kentucky is hurting but there is still so much good happening in our home.
🚨 Three years ago you guys asked me to look into the disappearance of Ann Gotlib. She's the 12-year-old girl who went missing in Louisville in 1983... and was never seen again. Tonight, I have a major announcement. I promised you I wouldn't give up on this case!!!
Dr. Katie McHugh is an OBGYN in Indiana. For months, her work has been focused on abortion care, trying to meet the need. Today the IN abortion ban goes into effect, but
@KtMcH
says that will not stop her from what she describes as life saving work.
LMPD Officer Nicholas Wilt just graduated the police academy two weeks ago. LMPD confirms he was shot in the head while responding to Old National Bank & rushed into surgery. He survived that surgery... but that is just the first hurdle. Keep this young officer on your hearts!!!
For the next 10 days this page will be taking a break from the news and instead documenting croissants, wine and architecture… I am on my way to France!
It’s been a long week- so this trip is definitely coming at the right time. See ya soon, Kentuckiana!
In the heart of Mayfield- this food truck has been set up for days. A sign reads “free food served here”. This is one of a dozen food trucks we’ve seen parked around the area doing the same thing.
Graves County Jail officers are honoring Officer Robert Daniel. He was killed in the line of duty Friday night- monitoring inmates who were on work release at the candle factory. Inmates described Daniel as a hero, who risked his own life to move them to safety.
Happy Kentucky Oaks! It was a tough choice but I had to go all pink in honor of the 146 breast and ovarian cancer survivors who were honored today 💕 Such a special derby tradition!
Celebrating 29 years today! Time is a gift and I am grateful. I have a career that gives me purpose and a life full of people that bring me joy. Cheers to one more year in my 20s!
A customer contacted local florist Nanz & Kraft Florists to create these stunning arrangements for the steps of Old National Bank. Each one has the name of a victim draped over it. Absolutely gorgeous show of support at the site of tragedy.
📷Elijah McKenzie
I recently learned ‘Bardstown’ is required listening in some journalism classes at UofL. I’ve also had multiple high school teachers tell me they’re encorporating the podcast into their research and English classes. I’m continually in awe of the impact of this project!
Here’s a first look at the search underway on Brooks Houck’s family farm. FBI has control on the house (where Houck’s mom lives) and the hundreds of acres surrounding it.
Last day in NYC- got to meet
@SavannahGuthrie
! I have always admired her work as a journalist- she asks smart, tough questions. When I said I was a journo too she came running over! 😍
This is Bardstown… community members bringing food and drinks to the officers and special agents working out here at the FBI search. Here it seems everyone knows about this search and is eager to help in some way.
My heart literally explodes… the love between my 50lb pittie & 10lb kitty will never not be my favorite thing. These two met as 3 year old rescues. Now- at 7 years old- I’m not sure they remember a life without each other 🥲
Help me pick! Green or pink?!
On Friday we are live from the track for
@WHAS11
News at 4 and of course I have to wear my big lily hat for Run for the Lilies!
Derby hat is a Saturday surprise 🤍
RIGHT NOW- the FBI is running a cadaver dog in a Bardstown neighborhood, in connection to the Crystal Rogers case. A spokesperson told me this search comes based off of the investigation over the last year.
One of the faces lost in the tragedy of the Mayfield candle factory. This is Jill Monroe. Her family lives in Oldham Co. They say she was working in the factory Fri night & sheltering in the bathroom the last time they talked. The family has been told all they can do now is wait.
Lousiville at its best ❤️ As I shivered in my car- I saw this sheriff’s deputy pull over on Bardstown Rd, hop out of cruiser and start handing out blankets to some very grateful people. This is the kindness we need in the world.
We’re at the Emmy’s Awards tonight! Wish me luck! Even if I go home empty handed, being here with this handsome guy reminds me I’m already having one fantastic year ❤️
The FBI just confirmed to me there will be a third day of searching on Thursday in Bardstown. They plan to start early in the morning. Initially, this search was supposed to last one day. They now appear to be focused on one spot, underneath a driveway.
#CrystalRogers
The search still appears focused on this blue barn- or around the barn- with a tent set up in front and an open trailer facing the area. We just saw FBI Louisville leadership pull up to the search. Sounds like this could be the final day.
How cute are these little jockey silk earrings?! I’m not out at the track until tomorrow so my Thurby tribute had to be a little smaller on the news desk. I love where they came from- a local artist designed them right here in Louisville! 💛
The site of the FBI search is now under 24 hour surveillance, by multiple agencies. KSP taking over the roadblock for the night shift while Nelson County Sheriff continues working it during the day.
It’s official- Kentucky voters say NO to amendment 2. The wording would have changed the KY constitution to say it does not protect the right to an abortion. That would have essentially eliminated the fight against the state’s trigger ban.
FBI evidence vehicle has left the site of the Bardstown search. Multiple items of interest currently undergoing analysis at the FBI Lab in Quantico, VA.
🚨Mayor Craig Greenberg has declared a state of emergency after discovering a home full of explosives in the Highview neighborhood. They just announced the plan to take care of it- which includes burning the home to the ground.
This morning Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend Kenneth Walker filed a lawsuit asking for immunity against any charges in connection to March 13 & “civil relief” for “trauma, humiliation, indignity, physical pain, mental pain”. He is speaking out now...
BREAKING: Factory has accounted for every person who was in the building Friday night. All 110 people have been accounted for. KY officials now working on secondary confirmation.
Crystal Rogers’ mother, brother, sister and two daughters and here speaking about todays search. They say they’ve never been satisfied with the searches on the farm before and are hopeful this is the one that makes the difference.
According to the vet she's seven years old, but sweet Junie will always be a puppy to me! Love any chance to celebrate my girl!! Happy
#NationalPuppyDay
🥰
Just interviewed the CEO of the Mayfield candle company. He says they have talked to 94 of the 110 people working Friday night- 94 people alive. He says 8 people did not survive and 8 are still unaccounted for. He called it the “miracle they’ve been praying for”.
Happy Kentucky Derby! So excited to be live at the Kentucky Derby Museum with
@WHAS11Doug
until 10AM. We are getting you ready for the 148th run for the roses! ❤️
🚨BREAKING🚨I just confirmed with the Shelby County Sheriff both Dakota and Abby have been charged with murder in connection to the disappearance of 4-year-old Serenity Ann McKinney. Kentucky State Police is now leading this investigation.
Some GOOD news from UofL Hospital- where nine patients were taken for treatment after the shooting at Old National Bank:
- 4th person discharged from hospital
- 3 people in "fair" condition, meaning 1 person who was critical last night has improved
- 1 person is still "critical"
So excited for this! Just got to Eastern Kentucky University. Tonight we’re talking about Investigative journalism, true crime and, of course, Bardstown.
🚨 FBI Louisville just announced they will continue the search in Bardstown for a fourth day. Moments later we saw this truck leaving the site- it had brought in some heavy machinery earlier today.
Thankful for a fantastic crew and everyone who helped make our coverage special in Bardstown today. The FBI tells me they will be back for a second day of searching tomorrow… we’ll be there too.
🚨BREAKING: 'I-65' Killer identified as Harry Edward Greenwell, accused in multiple murders of overnight clerks at hotels in KY/IN. ISP says FBI used a new scientific technique involving "investigative genealogy" to match him to the crime scenes.
So many tears of joy for my dear friends ❤️ Shay and I spent summer 2020 socially distanced in my backyard, laughing and joking with my neighbor Jimi, one of my old friends from high school. Look at them now!! I couldn’t be more happy!!!
I left Mayfield last night- after 4 days in the disaster zone. Waking up in Lou, I’m so grateful to snuggle my furbabies. My time in Western KY is done for now so I can get some rest. But our coverage is far from over!
@RachelDrozeTV
is taking my place in Mayfield.
We’re under a mask mandate while in public spaces. I think it would look much more “redonkulis” to ignore the science and potentially expose myself and others 😷
Today’s adorable assignment was an hour outside of Louisville where these sweet babies are in training. Eventually- they will be on search & rescue teams across the US! I cover so many missing persons cases and dogs are always at the heart of the search. Excited to share this❤️
I spent some time with Sherry Ballard this morning- she wants everyone to know she is grateful for the continued support and prayers. She said she has never felt closer to finding justice for her daughter Crystal Rogers.
The same truck that was removing piecing of concrete from the driveway where the FBI is searching yesterday is back at work this morning- removing what appears to be more dirt/concrete. There have been 4 loads removed since 9:45.
Six months ago this week, I was covering the Western KY tornadoes w/
@TheFarley
. She took this pic on our last night. Today- our coverage was nominated for an Emmy. I received 5 nominations and am beyond honored. My biggest hope is my journalism will make a difference!
Can confirm there is no toilet paper at the Goss Ave Kroger. Can also confirm they’re working hard to lift your spirits by suggesting you buy something else 😂
Just found out the FBI will allow us beyond the barriers in about 30 minutes. It will be our first look at the scene of the search since special agents discovered an “item of interest” this morning.
#CrystalRogers
Leaving Mayfield for the night. This was the sunset over the factory earlier. Hundreds of first responders are still working at the scene overnight. One of our Louisville guys told us the search is overwhelming. It’s still unknown how many people are missing right now.
The FBI just confirmed to me they will be back out at this Bardstown property, searching for a second day. On day
#1
they laid tarps, brought out shovels and used a cadaver dog to find where to dig. The driveway/concrete appeared to be a point of interest.
#CrystalRogers
Hi! In case you missed it- one of my investigations is featured on the newest season of Tiger King. Last year- NETFLIX producers contacted me after seeing my stories. This has been about 2 years in the making. Now- you can ask me anything- what do you want to know?!
We have watched people smash two windows at businesses in the Highlands. Here at Joy Luck they started knocking over patio furniture. An employee from Ramsi’s came out- asking protesters to not hurt their business, and saying “we stand with you.”
I haven’t been off work and able to enjoy a snow storm in years! June and I had soo much fun these past few days. Now it’s back to work for me. Hope everyone else enjoys the weekend!
Minutes after the FBI announces agents have recovered an item of interest at the site of the search… the road block at the Woodlawn Springs neighborhood is quiet. The FBI says if you know what happened to Crystal, “now is the time to come forward.”
Now I can say… I knew him when!!!!
11yo D’Corey Johnson stopped by WHAS11 today. You might remember the little superstar from when he went viral, singing the National Anthem over the PA system at Bates Elementary. Now… he’s competing on America’s Got Talent!
Go, D’Corey, go!
Wow… thank you Bowling Green, and everyone who traveled from near and far to hear me speak last night. The packed house melted my heart. I am so passionate about my work, and consider it a privilege to do what I do. It means so much to know others value it as well ❤️
I put my tree in the stand and untied it last night so it will be ready to decorate Friday! Can’t wait to show y’all what I’m doing with this tree! My mom and I came up with a crazy idea a few years ago and the time has finally come 🤩