Shively, Kentucky: Is It a Good Place to Live?

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A woman was found stabbed in Shively and is hospitalized, with a man charged and in custody following the incident. Multiple news outlets reported the stabbing and the involvement of SWAT during the arrest. A newly identified earthquake fault was also reported in Shively.

Curated by TinyLocalAdventure from local news sources · Updated June 23, 2026 · AI-assisted summary. Headlines below link to the original reporting.

Suspect arrested after woman found stabbed in Shively, police say - WDRBShively Kentucky News · Jun 23 The Courier Journal's mobile newsroom's next stop is Shively - The Courier-JournalShively Kentucky News · Jun 19 Woman hospitalized after stabbing in Shively; man charged with assault - WLKYShively News · Jun 23 Shively stabbings sends woman to hospital - WAVE NewsShively News · Jun 23 Woman injured after Shively stabbing; SWAT aids in arrest of 49-year-old man - WHAS11Shively News · Jun 23 Man in custody after stabbing, SWAT situation in Shively - WHAS11Shively News · Jun 23

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What is there to do in Shively?

Shively has 0 parks and green spaces, 0 places to eat, and landmarks like local landmarks. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.

Where should I park in Shively?

Most of Shively is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.

How do I get to Shively?

Shively sits in Shively, Kentucky, reachable by car or by the local trails for cyclists.

Can I see homes for sale in Shively?

Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Shively, and can connect you with a local agent.

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Shively, Kentucky