A warning to area residents to avoid contact with local streams came several hours after officials responded to the spill.

A creek that runs through the backyards of Riverside Gardens briefly turned deep red because of a resin leak Sunday afternoon. Authorities believe the spill happened at BakeLite Synthetics, a plastics ...

"As a result of the compromised pipe, we have found low amounts of caustic and phenol and trace amounts of butyl acetate," the statement said. "The fire department conducted air monitoring along ...

Residents in southwest Louisville noticed a red discoloration in creeks near their homes, suspecting a chemical spill. The creek behind Wilmoth Avenue was notably affected, prompting concerns from the ...