Derek Brightwell is a local journalist based in Louisville, Kentucky. With a focus on reporting on local news and events, Derek has written for various publications including WAVE, WKYT-TV, The Messenger, The News Enterprise, and Oldham Era. His articles cover a range of topics including traffic updates, crime reports, accidents, and community events.
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Derek Brightwell's coverage is heavily focused on local news, particularly crime and evolving stories. If you're reaching out to him, consider providing insights or access related to ongoing local incidents such as accidents, shootings, or other emergency situations in the Louisville area.
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LMPD cruisers (WAVE) By Derek Brightwell Published: Sep. 13, 2024 at 3:26 AM GMT+2
The Kentucky Attorney General has now fined a Breckenridge County funeral home that was found to have performed cremations without a license.
GE Union workers in Louisville held a rally Saturday ahead of contract negotiations. (WAVE) By WAVE Staff and Derek Brightwell Published: Sep. 14, 2024 at 11:38 PM GMT+2
Law enforcement officers were at Top Golf Friday to raise money for Special Olympics Kentucky. (WAVE) By Derek Brightwell and WAVE Staff Published: Sep. 15, 2024 at 2:01 AM GMT+2
The NuLu and Germantown neighborhoods will be hosting pregame events for Bourbon and Beyond and Louder Than Life, respectively.
A Benton man, accused of shooting a dog with a pellet gun, will be the first person in Kentucky to be charged under Ethan’s Law.
Police say 60-year-old David Morris shot at a dog named Fidget as he drove by a home in Benton. The incident was recorded on video and police say Morris admitted to the offense.
Louisville Police have made an arrest in connection with a video showing a puppy being thrown in the air and landing on concrete.
Generic police lights (MGN) By Derek Brightwell Published: Sep. 20, 2024 at 1:31 AM GMT+2
One person has been taken into custody after a toddler was found locked in a vehicle Thursday evening. (MGN (Custom credit) | MGN Image (Credit)) By Derek Brightwell Published: Sep. 20, 2024 at 4:18 AM GMT+2
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