Thursday, May 16 2013 6:55 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:55:28 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager Many of you vehemently disagreed with our editorial stating Governor Beshear made the logical call on Medicaid expansion. Donald Murphy emailed:More >>
Many of you vehemently disagreed with our editorial stating Governor Beshear made the logical call on Medicaid expansion.More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 4:49 PM EDT2013-05-09 20:49:11 GMT
By Ken SelvaggiWAVE 3 Vice President and General ManagerMore than 300,000 uninsured Kentuckians will now have health coverage thanks to Governor Steve Beshear, who has opted into Medicaid expansion underMore >>
More than 300,000 uninsured Kentuckians will now have health coverage thanks to Governor Steve Beshear, who has opted into Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Health Care Act.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-05-07 21:50:08 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President & General Manager Even more impressive than the security work protecting the more than a quarter of a million spectators at Churchill Downs Friday and Saturday,More >>
Even more impressive than the security work protecting the more than a quarter of a million spectators at Churchill Downs Friday and Saturday, was the volunteer work and giving done by more than a thousand people throughout the region and Commonwealth prior to Oaks and Derby.More >>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-04-30 21:50:17 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager We always want to look our best, especially when visitors come to town. There will be more than a few of them joining us from all over the worldMore >>
We always want to look our best, especially when visitors come to town. There will be more than a few of them joining us from all over the world this week.More >>
Thursday, April 25 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-04-25 21:50:11 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager Churchill Downs will be the showplace of the world next week, as it should be. Jets will be flying in this time next week from all over theMore >>
Churchill Downs will be the showplace of the world next week, as it should be. Jets will be flying in this time next week from all over the world. Louisville will be eyeballed worldwide. The irony is Louisville is eyeballed worldwide every day.More >>
Tuesday, April 23 2013 7:21 PM EDT2013-04-23 23:21:53 GMT
By Ken SelvaggiWAVE 3 Vice President and General ManagerLOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Creativity is one of the most important 21st century skills. Fostering that talent will help our students thrive in schoolMore >>
Creativity is one of the most important 21st century skills.More >>
Thursday, April 18 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-04-18 21:50:12 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager Louisville is poised for more rapid growth when the recession fades since it invested while the economy slumped. A combination of visionaryMore >>
Louisville is poised for more rapid growth when the recession fades since it invested while the economy slumped.More >>
Tuesday, April 16 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-04-16 21:50:09 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager April 15 has always been known as tax day, but from now on it will be known as the day Boston was victimized on the most special day of the yearMore >>
April 15 has always been known as tax day, but from now on it will be known as the day Boston was victimized on the most special day of the year there – Patriots Day.More >>
Wednesday, April 10 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-04-10 23:38:24 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager Teamwork has been termed the fuel that allows common people to obtain uncommon results, and the ability to work together toward a common vision.More >>
Teamwork has been termed the fuel that allows common people to obtain uncommon results, and the ability to work together toward a common vision. The University of Louisville men's and women's basketball teams personified teamwork this season.More >>
Tuesday, April 9 2013 7:24 PM EDT2013-04-09 23:24:38 GMT
By Adam Frary Like a bridge over troubled water or water under the bridge, how does your headline read? It really depends on how you look at the new bridges between Indiana and Kentucky. There's noMore >>
Like a bridge over troubled water or water under the bridge, how does your headline read? It really depends on how you look at the new bridges between Indiana and Kentucky. More >>
Thursday, March 28 2013 10:20 PM EDT2013-03-29 02:20:39 GMT
By Ken SelvaggiWAVE 3 Vice President and General ManagerLOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Kentucky's legislature addressed several key issues this session with the exception of redistricting and real tax reform. ButMore >>
Perhaps the most notable part of the session was the lack of acrimony. It was a welcome change.More >>
Tuesday, March 26 2013 6:30 PM EDT2013-03-26 22:30:31 GMT
By Nima Kulkarni Louisville Immigration Attorney With the immigration debate heating up and reform looming on the horizon, it is more important than ever that we take full stock and learn exactly whatMore >>
With the immigration debate heating up and reform looming on the horizon, it is more important than ever that we take full stock and learn exactly what the landscape of U.S. immigration law and policy looks like. More >>
Thursday, March 21 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-03-21 21:50:08 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager It's a challenging world for young people. They face dwindling job opportunities, bullying, and social media meltdowns. They are part of aMore >>
It's a challenging world for young people. More >>
Tuesday, March 19 2013 5:45 PM EDT2013-03-19 21:45:34 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - The Interstate 64/65 corridor is certainly hoops heaven. This season may be the most exceptional yet. Louisville and Indiana, both number one NCAA tournament seeds, could veryMore >>
The Interstate 64/65 corridor is certainly hoops heaven. This season may be the most exceptional yet.More >>
Thursday, March 7 2013 7:17 PM EST2013-03-08 00:17:29 GMT
By Ken SelvaggiWAVE 3 Vice President and General ManagerLouisville was named America's Most Livable City last year by none other than the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Impressive recognition and fosteredMore >>
WAVE 3 encourages participation in Mayor Greg Fischer's Give A Day event from April 13 to 21. Sign ups for project participation is underway now.More >>
Tuesday, March 5 2013 8:03 PM EST2013-03-06 01:03:53 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager One in four pregnant women in Kentucky smoke – more than twice the national average. Nearly 14 percent of Kentucky infants are born premature. PrescriptionMore >>
The Governor's Summit on Infant Mortality this past week highlighted a major problem in the Commonwealth: more babies born in Kentucky die before their first birthday than in most other states in the country.More >>
Tuesday, March 5 2013 4:41 PM EST2013-03-05 21:41:23 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager Our "Restoring the Vote" editorial this week advocating Kentucky legislators restore the right to vote to felons who have served their time elicitedMore >>
Our "Restoring the Vote" editorial this week advocating Kentucky legislators restore the right to vote to felons who have served their time elicited several facebook responses.More >>
Tuesday, February 26 2013 5:50 PM EST2013-02-26 22:50:05 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager In our country you do time for a crime and then you are supposed to have made restitution and be made whole. Your punishment is over. That shouldMore >>
In our country you do time for a crime and then you are supposed to have made restitution and be made whole. Your punishment is over. That should include regaining your right to vote.More >>
Thursday, February 21 2013 5:50 PM EST2013-02-21 22:50:11 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager The KFC Yum! Center sits where slaves were once sold. Interesting how the center of commerce changes from one generation to the next. Just aMore >>
The KFC Yum! Center sits where slaves were once sold. Interesting how the center of commerce changes from one generation to the next.More >>
Tuesday, February 19 2013 5:59 PM EST2013-02-19 22:59:56 GMT
By Hal Heiner Charter Schools Supporter Louisville's public schools are failing our children. Of the 41 Kentucky schools identified as persistently low achieving or failing, Louisville is home to nearlyMore >>
Louisville's public schools are failing our children. Of the 41 Kentucky schools identified as persistently low achieving or failing, Louisville is home to nearly half - a situation so dire that Kentucky Education Commissioner Terry Holliday called it "academic genocide." More >>
Thursday, February 14 2013 5:50 PM EST2013-02-14 22:50:08 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager Kentucky led the nation in the 1800s in hemp production. Doing that again and would gain some needed revenue to deal with pension fund liabilitiesMore >>
Kentucky led the nation in the 1800s in hemp production. Doing that again and would gain some needed revenue to deal with pension fund liabilities and the need for enhanced education funding.More >>
Tuesday, February 12 2013 5:50 PM EST2013-02-12 22:50:07 GMT
By Ken SelvaggiWAVE 3 Vice President and General ManagerMoney is tight and local governments feel the squeeze just as much as the state and federal governments. Floyd County, Indiana funding disputesMore >>
Money is tight and local governments feel the squeeze just as much as the state and federal governments.More >>
Thursday, February 7 2013 5:47 PM EST2013-02-07 22:47:36 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi wAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager Our editorial last week on "Child Care Assistance Cuts" in Kentucky led to plenty of facebook discussion. Heather responded: "This is sad. TheMore >>
Our editorial last week on "Child Care Assistance Cuts" in Kentucky led to plenty of facebook discussion.More >>
Tuesday, February 5 2013 5:50 PM EST2013-02-05 22:50:09 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager While it may be true that all you really need to know you learned in kindergarten, there is a big problem for two-thirds of the students in kindergartenMore >>
While it may be true that all you really need to know you learned in kindergarten, there is a big problem for two-thirds of the students in kindergarten class this year in Jefferson County Public Schools. They weren't prepared when they arrived for their first day of school.More >>
Thursday, January 31 2013 5:50 PM EST2013-01-31 22:50:10 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager Just 1% of families receiving child care assistance is Kentucky also receive welfare. Nearly all are working at low wage jobs. The importantMore >>
Just 1% of families receiving child care assistance is Kentucky also receive welfare. Nearly all are working at low wage jobs. They need the child care assistance to work and if they don't get it, they may be forced to quit their jobs and go on welfare.More >>
Tuesday, January 29 2013 5:50 PM EST2013-01-29 22:50:09 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President & General Manager Just as Congress will likely be more effective this year with the most women members it has ever had, so to should the military if women are allowedMore >>
Just as Congress will likely be more effective this year with the most women members it has ever had, so to should the military if women are allowed back in combat.More >>
Thursday, January 24 2013 4:57 PM EST2013-01-24 21:57:24 GMT
By Ken SelvaggiWAVE 3 Vice President & General Manager"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." That is just one of many memorable comments from Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., honoredMore >>
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."More >>
Tuesday, January 22 2013 5:21 PM EST2013-01-22 22:21:15 GMT
By Ken SelvaggiWAVE 3 Vice President & General ManagerLouisville Mayor Greg Fischer will have plenty of positives to trumpet this week when he gives the State of the City address. More Louisville areaMore >>
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer will have plenty of positives to trumpet this week when he gives the State of the City address.More >>
Friday, January 18 2013 9:51 AM EST2013-01-18 14:51:38 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager Requiring a universal background check for anyone trying to buy a gun and prohibiting sales of military-style assault weapons makes sense. TheMore >>
Your feedback on our "Fighting Crime" editorial ran the gamut. Here are some of your comments.More >>
Tuesday, January 15 2013 5:50 PM EST2013-01-15 22:50:09 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President & General Manager Crime and punishment go hand in hand. Crime and making amends for it is a relatively new concept. It is a welcome one. Restorative justice allowsMore >>
Crime and punishment go hand in hand. Crime and making amends for it is a relatively new concept. It is a welcome one. More >>
Thursday, January 10 2013 8:05 PM EST2013-01-11 01:05:50 GMT
By Ken SelvaggiWAVE 3 Vice President & General ManagerCrime decreased overall by 9 percent in Louisville in 2012, but serious assaults were up 9 percent and homicides increased as well. The skyrocketingMore >>
Crime decreased overall by 9 percent in Louisville in 2012, but serious assaults were up 9 percent and homicides increased as well.More >>
Tuesday, January 8 2013 11:56 PM EST2013-01-09 04:56:07 GMT
By Ken SelvaggiWAVE 3 Vice President & General ManagerIt was disappointing to see Indiana fall closer to Kentucky in the latest "Kids Count" state-by-state look at child well being. Slightly more thanMore >>
It was disappointing to see Indiana fall closer to Kentucky in the latest "Kids Count" state-by-state look at child well being.More >>
Thursday, December 20 2012 7:15 PM EST2012-12-21 00:15:16 GMT
By Ken SelvaggiWAVE 3 Vice President & General ManagerIt's the season for resolutions. A few our region should collectively make is to move out of the bottom 10 of unhealthiest states and move into theMore >>
It's the season for resolutions. A few our region should collectively make is to move out of the bottom 10 of unhealthiest states and move into the top 10 of best performing students in public education.More >>
Tuesday, December 18 2012 7:39 PM EST2012-12-19 00:39:39 GMT
By Ken SelvaggiWAVE 3 Vice President & General ManagerOur community hurt considerably 23 years ago when a gunman went on a shooting rampage inside the Courier-Journal building. Our entire nation is hurtingMore >>
Our community hurt considerably 23 years ago when a gunman went on a shooting rampage inside the Courier-Journal building. Our entire nation is hurting now with a small community in Connecticut following the second deadliest school shooting in our nation's history. In between, there have been several mass shootings that have ripped apart our country.More >>
Thursday, December 13 2012 4:00 PM EST2012-12-13 21:00:11 GMT
By Ken SelvaggiWAVE 3 Vice President & General ManagerYou had plenty to say regarding our editorial concerns on the possibility that tax deductions for charity could be capped or eliminated. SheilaMore >>
You had plenty to say regarding our editorial concerns on the possibility that tax deductions for charity could be capped or eliminated.More >>
Wednesday, December 12 2012 12:23 AM EST2012-12-12 05:23:34 GMT
By Ken SelvaggiWAVE 3 Vice President & General ManagerThe holiday season has an added sparkle this year with Louisville's star shining brighter than ever. A travel guide named the city its top 2013 travel destination,More >>
The holiday season has an added sparkle this year with Louisville's star shining brighter than ever.More >>
Friday, December 7 2012 12:53 AM EST2012-12-07 05:53:33 GMT
by Ken SelvaggiWAVE 3 Vice President and General ManagerOur community should take a bow for a tremendous United Way campaign this year. Your gifts total nearly 27 million dollars so far and our regionMore >>
All of your contributions this year to charity may not be tax deductible next year if lawmakers choose to cut that current practice to help get our budget deficit in check.More >>
Tuesday, December 4 2012 5:50 PM EST2012-12-04 22:50:17 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President & General Manager Kudos to the Louisville Police Chief for making a policy change that will save lives. It will also save taxpayer money. The new policy authorizesMore >>
Kudos to the Louisville Police Chief for making a policy change that will save lives. It will also save taxpayer money.More >>
Thursday, November 29 2012 4:47 PM EST2012-11-29 21:47:45 GMT
By Ken SelvaggiThe real Powerball winner this week may just be the University of Louisville. They won't collect the near record $587 million winning ticket but will pocket many more millions as an athleticMore >>
The real Powerball winner this week may just be the University of Louisville.More >>
Tuesday, November 27 2012 10:47 PM EST2012-11-28 03:47:04 GMT
By Ken SelvaggiWAVE 3 Vice President and General ManagerHard to believe three weeks after the election, 33 states are still counting votes. It is a good thing the Presidential election wasn't close. TheMore >>
Hard to believe three weeks after the election, 33 states are still counting votes.More >>
Wednesday, November 21 2012 12:56 AM EST2012-11-21 05:56:38 GMT
By Ken SelvaggiWAVE 3 Vice President and General ManagerWe have much to be thankful for as we celebrate with family and friends this week. The generosity of our community astounds. Whether it is helpingMore >>
We have much to be thankful for as we celebrate with family and friends this week.More >>
Thursday, November 15 2012 5:42 PM EST2012-11-15 22:42:10 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager Republican Governors lead 30 states. State Houses and State Senates are majority Republican. The United States House of Representatives has a 40More >>
Republican Governors lead 30 states. State Houses and State Senates are majority Republican. The United States House of Representatives has a 40 seat Republican majority and the United States Senate is six seats from a Republican majority.More >>
Tuesday, November 13 2012 5:50 PM EST2012-11-13 22:50:18 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager We'll know in less than 50 days if Congress will kick the can down the road some more, delaying the terms of the Budget Control Act. The Act mandatesMore >>
We'll know in less than 50 days if Congress will kick the can down the road some more, delaying the terms of the Budget Control Act.More >>
Thursday, November 8 2012 9:57 PM EST2012-11-09 02:57:17 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General ManagerOne person can make a big difference in our world. This Sunday marks the 65th anniversary of a day celebrating the service of all United StatesMore >>
One person can make a big difference in our world.More >>
Tuesday, November 6 2012 9:21 PM EST2012-11-07 02:21:16 GMT
By Ken SelvaggiWAVE 3 Vice President and General ManagerNow we know where our students really stand in the world community and we can elevate and expedite our benchmarks for improvement. In Jefferson County,More >>
Now we know where our students really stand in the world community and we can elevate and expedite our benchmarks for improvement.More >>
Tuesday, October 30 2012 10:21 PM EDT2012-10-31 02:21:40 GMT
By Ken SelvaggiWAVE 3 Vice President and General ManagerSeveral of you responded to our editorial on Medicaid Funding. Michael Graham Sr. emailed: "Medical costs are out of control, but it seems to meMore >>
Several of you responded to our editorial on Medicaid Funding.More >>
Thursday, October 25 2012 11:21 PM EDT2012-10-26 03:21:47 GMT
By Rose PhillipsThis Sunday, you have the chance to be a part of something big and make a big difference. You have the chance to help raise awareness for the fight against breast cancer so that we canMore >>
This Sunday, you have the chance to be a part of something big and make a big difference.More >>
Wednesday, October 24 2012 12:27 AM EDT2012-10-24 04:27:17 GMT
By Ken SelvaggiWAVE 3 Vice President and General ManagerIf the electoral college vote finishes in a 269-269 tie, mirroring the current national polling that has the Presidential election popular vote atMore >>
If the electoral college vote finishes in a 269-269 tie, mirroring the current national polling that has the Presidential election popular vote at 47 percent each, Congress will decide who will be our President for the next four years.More >>
Thursday, October 18 2012 6:33 PM EDT2012-10-18 22:33:17 GMT
By Ken SelvaggiWAVE 3 Vice President and General ManagerNearly two million people in Indiana and Kentucky are Medicaid beneficiaries. About half of them are children and about a quarter of them are elderlyMore >>
Nearly two million people in Indiana and Kentucky are Medicaid beneficiaries.More >>
Tuesday, October 16 2012 11:41 PM EDT2012-10-17 03:41:58 GMT
By Ken SelvaggiWAVE 3 Vice President and General ManagerMore than 51 million people watched the Vice-Presidential debate, the third-highest viewed VP debate ever. Centre College, with less than 1,400 students,More >>
More than 51 million people watched the Vice-Presidential debate, the third-highest viewed VP debate ever. Centre College, with less than 1,400 students, was an exemplary host, making the Commonwealth proud.More >>
Tuesday, October 16 2012 11:40 PM EDT2012-10-17 03:40:47 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager The first five years of life basically determine our path in life. It can't be overstated how important those years are to brain development. HowMore >>
The first five years of life basically determine our path in life. It can't be overstated how important those years are to brain development.More >>
Wednesday, October 10 2012 3:50 PM EDT2012-10-10 19:50:20 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager Running for President assumes a responsibility that one candidate is ignoring. Randall Terry is a presidential candidate that many have not heardMore >>
Running for President assumes a responsibility that one candidate is ignoring.More >>
Thursday, October 4 2012 5:50 PM EDT2012-10-04 21:50:21 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager Louisville boasts some of the lowest energy and health care costs in the nation. The city is undertaking now the largest development of parksMore >>
Louisville boasts some of the lowest energy and health care costs in the nation. The city is undertaking now the largest development of parks in the nation. But Louisville is one of only 16 of the top 100 cities in the country that does not have the option of a local sales tax to fund projects.More >>
Tuesday, October 2 2012 5:50 PM EDT2012-10-02 21:50:25 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager Six of every 10 of this year's high school graduates who took a college entrance exam did not have all of the skills they needed to succeedMore >>
Six of every 10 of this year's high school graduates who took a college entrance exam did not have all of the skills they needed to succeed in college, according to the two big college testers, the SAT and ACT.More >>
Thursday, September 27 2012 5:50 PM EDT2012-09-27 21:50:23 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager The return of the regular NFL officials won't necessarily stop the fan frustration at calls that don't go their way, but it should stop theMore >>
The return of the regular NFL officials won't necessarily stop the fan frustration at calls that don't go their way, but it should stop the embarrassment that the rookie replacement officials brought to the game this past month.More >>
Tuesday, September 25 2012 5:50 PM EDT2012-09-25 21:50:50 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager The heart of any community is the downtown area. Without a vibrant heart, the rest of your body doesn't function nearly as well. Same with cities.More >>
The heart of any community is the downtown area. Without a vibrant heart, the rest of your body doesn't function nearly as well. Same with cities.More >>
Thursday, September 20 2012 5:50 PM EDT2012-09-20 21:50:17 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager Money makes the world go around. Some of us have heard that since we were youngsters. It rings true more today than ever as financial meltdownsMore >>
Money makes the world go around. Some of us have heard that since we were youngsters. It rings true more today than ever as financial meltdowns in many countries have driven the economic malaise of the past several years.More >>
Tuesday, September 18 2012 5:50 PM EDT2012-09-18 21:50:31 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager Nearly one of every four Americans is not even registered to vote in the upcoming elections, less than 50 days away. If you are one of them,More >>
Nearly one of every four Americans is not even registered to vote in the upcoming elections, less than 50 days away. If you are one of them, you have 20 days to register to meet the registration deadline. Do it now!More >>
Thursday, September 13 2012 5:50 PM EDT2012-09-13 21:50:26 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager One of the biggest issues our nation faces is paying for public employee pension funds. Kentucky ranks among the top 10 nationwide in theMore >>
One of the biggest issues our nation faces is paying for public employee pension funds. Unless it is addressed forcefully now, entire budgets will be swallowed up in future years trying to make these payments.More >>
Tuesday, September 11 2012 5:50 PM EDT2012-09-11 21:50:22 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager It was 11 years ago our country prayed together as we began the healing process from a horrific attack that stabbed us all in the gut. The terroristsMore >>
It was 11 years ago our country prayed together as we began the healing process from a horrific attack that stabbed us all in the gut. The terrorists attacked America, both body and soul.More >>
Thursday, September 6 2012 5:50 PM EDT2012-09-06 21:50:39 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager Our editorial on alcohol sales disappointed some, including Mallory, who emailed: "Allowing alcohol to be sold on every street corner would bleedMore >>
It's time to hear what you had to say about recent editorials on WAVE 3.More >>
Tuesday, September 4 2012 10:26 PM EDT2012-09-05 02:26:39 GMT
By Ken SelvaggiWAVE 3 Vice President and General ManagerTwo-thirds of the Fortune 50 companies have fallen off the list in the last 25 years. Only 15 of the top 100 businesses at the beginning of the 20th centuryMore >>
Two-thirds of the Fortune 50 companies have fallen off the list in the last 25 years.More >>
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager Half of the growth in Louisville the past 15 years has come from international residents. More than 100 languages are spoken in our communityMore >>
Half of the growth in Louisville the past 15 years has come from international residents.More >>
Tuesday, August 28 2012 5:50 PM EDT2012-08-28 21:50:23 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - You used to need a prescription to buy alcohol in Kentucky. That was back in Prohibition days. Since we no longer needMore >>
You used to need a prescription to buy alcohol in Kentucky. That was back in Prohibition days. Since we no longer need to buy bourbon with a prescription we should be able to buy it at more places than pharmacies – like grocery stores and convenience stores.More >>
Thursday, August 23 2012 7:49 PM EDT2012-08-23 23:49:04 GMT
By Ken SelvaggiWAVE 3 Vice President and General ManagerGood luck breathing – another air quality alert. That's become a fairly common warning for area residents this summer. It's already happened twiceMore >>
Good luck breathing – another air quality alert. That's become a fairly common warning for area residents this summer.More >>
Thursday, August 23 2012 7:48 PM EDT2012-08-23 23:48:50 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager We all have skin in the success of the 100,000 plus students who are back in school in Jefferson County public schools this week. It is by farMore >>
We all have skin in the success of the 100,000 plus students who are back in school in Jefferson County Public Schools this week. The success of these students will go a long way in determining the growth of our region in years to come.More >>
Thursday, August 16 2012 8:34 PM EDT2012-08-17 00:34:47 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager The "do-nothing Congress" President Harry Truman called in 1948 looks like head of the class overachievers compared to this current group. NearlyMore >>
The "do-nothing Congress" President Harry Truman called in 1948 looks like head of the class overachievers compared to this current group.More >>
Tuesday, August 14 2012 5:50 PM EDT2012-08-14 21:50:22 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager Our nation is leaving our children behind. School bus drivers are picking up more children living in poverty this month than they ever haveMore >>
Our nation is leaving our children behind. School bus drivers are picking up more children living in poverty this month than they ever have and it's very likely that will continue to be the case next year and beyond.More >>
Thursday, August 9 2012 5:50 PM EDT2012-08-09 21:50:27 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager It shouldn't be as easy to buy a crack pipe as milk or juice in some convenience stores in West Louisville, but it is that easy. It helps fuelMore >>
It shouldn't be as easy to buy a crack pipe as milk or juice in some convenience stores in West Louisville, but it is that easy.More >>
Tuesday, August 7 2012 9:40 PM EDT2012-08-08 01:40:58 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager Our "Free Speech" editorial received plenty of feedback. Carolyn Smith emailed: "I find it appalling and very narrow-minded that some groups areMore >>
Our "Free Speech" editorial received plenty of feedback.More >>
Thursday, August 2 2012 5:50 PM EDT2012-08-02 21:50:43 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager We all agree we are taxed for too many things, but should athletes really be taxed on the money they win at the Olympics? Gold medal winnersMore >>
We all agree we are taxed for too many things, but should athletes really be taxed on the money they win at the Olympics?More >>
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager Chick-Fil-A's President spoke his mind supporting traditional marriage and he has every right to do so. We live in a country that believesMore >>
Chick-Fil-A's President spoke his mind supporting traditional marriage and he has every right to do so.More >>
Thursday, July 26 2012 5:50 PM EDT2012-07-26 21:50:28 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager Triumph, tributes and tenacity will replace the heat, humidity and horrid headlines the next few weeks when the Olympics take center stage. TheyMore >>
Triumph, tributes and tenacity will replace the heat, humidity and horrid headlines the next few weeks when the Olympics take center stage. They will be timely and needed.More >>
Thursday, July 19 2012 5:50 PM EDT2012-07-19 21:50:56 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager There are 78,000 deadbeats in Jefferson County – most are dads, but seven percent are moms. Children are suffering because of it – and thatMore >>
There are 78,000 deadbeats in Jefferson County. Most are dads, but seven percent are moms. Children are suffering because of it – and that is sad.More >>
Tuesday, July 17 2012 5:50 PM EDT2012-07-17 21:50:57 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager Our community should take a bow at contributing to the most successful arts fundraising campaign in the country. The 11% increase in the FundMore >>
Our community should take a bow at contributing to the most successful arts fundraising campaign in the country.More >>
Thursday, July 12 2012 5:50 PM EDT2012-07-12 21:50:32 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager Over the past 10 years, 7 of every 10 jobs created in the United States came from companies that had been in business five years or less. Kentucky'sMore >>
Over the past 10 years, 7 of every 10 jobs created in the United States came from companies that had been in business five years or less.More >>
Tuesday, July 10 2012 5:46 PM EDT2012-07-10 21:46:15 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager The Electoral College system has worked well in selecting presidents and it is a model that certainly is worth keeping but the time has comeMore >>
The Electoral College system has worked well in selecting presidents and it is a model that certainly is worth keeping but the time has come to modify it.More >>
Thursday, July 5 2012 5:50 PM EDT2012-07-05 21:50:46 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager Kentucky led the nation in fourth-grade math improvement the past ten years on the National Assessment of Educational Progress. The Commonwealth'sMore >>
Kentucky led the nation in fourth-grade math improvement the past ten years on the National Assessment of Educational Progress. The Commonwealth's fourth graders also outperformed the nation in reading and math achievement and eighth graders exceeded the nation in reading.More >>
Tuesday, July 3 2012 5:50 PM EDT2012-07-03 21:50:24 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager It may be too simplistic to say stop the drug dealing and you will stop the killing in the West End of Louisville, but it would certainly goMore >>
It may be too simplistic to say stop the drug dealing and you will stop the killing in the West End of Louisville, but it would certainly go a long way in stopping the senseless gun violence.More >>
Tuesday, August 7 2012 9:35 PM EDT2012-08-08 01:35:37 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager As weeks go, last week was a special one, with all due respect to what next week will be here. Nearly 1,000 people donated blood to the AmericanMore >>
As weeks go, last week was a special one, with all due respect to what next week will be here. More >>
Thursday, June 28 2012 6:23 PM EDT2012-06-28 22:23:47 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President & General Manager Taking the keys away from your mom and dad is tough. But at a certain time, it has to happen. Some older drivers know when to stop driving, othersMore >>
Taking the keys away from your mom and dad is tough. But at a certain time, it has to happen.More >>
Tuesday, June 26 2012 5:50 PM EDT2012-06-26 21:50:50 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager In the past THREE years federal spending has INCREASED $600 billion. Our nation's TOTAL federal spending 50 years ago was $700 billion. TheMore >>
In the past THREE years federal spending has INCREASED $600 billion. Our nation's TOTAL federal spending 50 years ago was $700 billion.More >>
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Budgets are tight everywhere. Saving an estimated $25 million a year for Louisville's budget and saving money personallyMore >>
Budgets are tight everywhere. Saving an estimated $25 million a year for Louisville's budget and saving money personally by paying less on your water bill is a double win.More >>
Tuesday, June 19 2012 6:05 PM EDT2012-06-19 22:05:25 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager You were the star of the show this year for Kentucky Derby Festival – the Commonwealth's largest annual event and among the best festivals inMore >>
You were the star of the show this year for Kentucky Derby Festival – the Commonwealth's largest annual event and among the best festivals in the world.More >>
Friday, June 15 2012 2:29 PM EDT2012-06-15 18:29:26 GMT
By Erin Frazier, M.D. Each year in Kentucky, between 30 and 40 children die from child abuse and neglect, ranking our state among the worst in the nation. Indiana has had similar challenges in recentMore >>
Each year in Kentucky, between 30 and 40 children die from child abuse and neglect, ranking our state among the worst in the nation.More >>
Tuesday, June 12 2012 5:44 PM EDT2012-06-12 21:44:53 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager Our "Assessing Standards" editorial brought this response from Mandy: "Yes, our students will be competing more and more with those from otherMore >>
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Thursday, June 7 2012 5:50 PM EDT2012-06-07 21:50:51 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager If Louisville is to become a city of lifelong learning all of our young people need to have the opportunity to excel. The Project One organizationMore >>
If Louisville is to become a city of lifelong learning all of our young people need to have the opportunity to excel.More >>
Tuesday, June 5 2012 5:48 PM EDT2012-06-05 21:48:46 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager Automobile crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States. The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is the absoluteMore >>
Automobile crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States. The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is the absolute deadliest for teen drivers. More >>
Thursday, May 31 2012 5:48 PM EDT2012-05-31 21:48:18 GMT
By Fred Huggins save42.org Metro Government is still considering the controversial Brownsboro Road Lane Reduction project; or as Councilwoman Tina Ward-Pugh calls it, the Sidewalk and Pedestrian SafetyMore >>
Metro Government is still considering the controversial Brownsboro Road Lane Reduction project; or as Councilwoman Tina Ward-Pugh calls it, the Sidewalk and Pedestrian Safety Project.More >>
Tuesday, May 29 2012 5:45 PM EDT2012-05-29 21:45:25 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager Who has given us freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom to assemble? Who has given us the right to vote and right to a fair trial? ItMore >>
Who has given us freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom to assemble? Who has given us the right to vote and right to a fair trial?More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 5:45 PM EDT2012-05-24 21:45:54 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager Kentucky led the nation three years ago in being the first to adopt new common core standards for public schools. This gives both teachers andMore >>
Kentucky led the nation three years ago in being the first to adopt new common core standards for public schools. More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 5:50 PM EDT2012-05-22 21:50:44 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager Reopening the Parkland Boys and Girls Club is one step in taking back the neighborhood in West Louisville. Children need and parents want aMore >>
Reopening the Parkland Boys and Girls Club is one step in taking back the neighborhood in West Louisville.More >>
Thursday, May 17 2012 6:12 PM EDT2012-05-17 22:12:49 GMT
By Dr. Bill Smithwick, President/CEO Sunrise Children's Services How many times have you watched the evening news only to be heartbroken by a story about a young victim of child abuse or neglect.More >>
How many times have you watched the evening news only to be heartbroken by a story about a young victim of child abuse or neglect?More >>
Thursday, May 10 2012 5:45 PM EDT2012-05-10 21:45:51 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager One of every two Americans will be overweight or obese in less than 20 years. The excess weight will affect more than our bodies. It will hitMore >>
One of every two Americans will be overweight or obese in less than 20 years. The excess weight will affect more than our bodies.More >>
Tuesday, May 8 2012 5:50 PM EDT2012-05-08 21:50:36 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager Every day should be Mother's Day. Mom's certainly keep us grounded, focused, directed. If we had more Mom's in Kentucky's legislature, imagineMore >>
Thursday, May 3 2012 6:20 AM EDT2012-05-03 10:20:33 GMT
By Ken Selvaggi WAVE 3 Vice President and General Manager It was just before Derby ten years ago that Hyundai selected Montgomery, Alabama over Louisville for its billion dollar plant that now employsMore >>
It was just before Derby ten years ago that Hyundai selected Montgomery, Alabama over Louisville for its billion dollar plant that now employs over 3,000 people and is responsible for a third of this country's Sonata and Elantra sales.More >>
Tuesday, April 24 2012 5:50 PM EDT2012-04-24 21:50:39 GMT
It takes courage to be a public official. However, the term courage should be reexamined before it is applied to many working in our state's legislature. More >>
It takes courage to be a public official. However, the term courage should be reexamined before it is applied to many working in our state's legislature. More >>
Thursday, March 29 2012 5:50 PM EDT2012-03-29 21:50:54 GMT
Jefferson County Public Schools can become one of the top urban school districts in America. That‘s the assessment of an independent team of 25 expert auditors who have spent nearly nine months evaluating the school system's curriculum and organization.More >>
Thursday, March 22 2012 5:50 PM EDT2012-03-22 21:50:43 GMT
Louisville may be the country's manliest place, most compassionate place, and most delectable place to eat according to various reputable outlets, but growing as a manufacturing place will be key to sustainable growth as a community.More >>
Tuesday, March 20 2012 5:50 PM EDT2012-03-20 21:50:31 GMT
Construction workers will be plenty busy the next few years if the House of Representatives follows the lead of the Senate and passes a transportation bill.More >>
March 15, 2012 05:50 PM EDT2012-03-19 19:16:51 GMT
The United Way drive in a community speaks volumes about the giving nature of a community. The 2011 Metro United Way drive showcased once again the charitable nature of our neighbors. An impressive 80,000 people donated to the campaign, and coupled with more than 500 businesses who contributed, the drive totaled $27.8 million, $300,000 more than the 2011 campaign.More >>
March 06, 2012 05:50 PM EST2012-03-19 18:53:59 GMT
Louisville escaped the eye of the storm last week – barely. Tornados barreling toward the city took a different path and friends, family and neighbors in nearby communities in Southern Indiana and Central and Eastern Kentucky took the pummeling.More >>
Tuesday, February 28 2012 11:34 PM EST2012-02-29 04:34:37 GMT
It is disheartening when we are forced to do things for the common good that shouldn't have to be done – like heightened airport security measures, and now, getting a prescription for certain medications that contain pseudoephedrine to fight a cold or allergies, instead of buying it over-the-counter. More >>
Thursday, February 23 2012 5:51 PM EST2012-02-23 22:51:04 GMT
The greatest problem in the world today is lack of access to safe water. A child dies every twenty seconds due to unsafe drinking water and poor sanitation and hygiene, according to UNICEF. It is a real crisis, affecting nearly 900 million people, according to the United Nations. More than 80% of all illness in the world is due to waterborne disease. More people die of it than cancer.More >>
Tuesday, February 7 2012 6:13 PM EST2012-02-07 23:13:44 GMT
There's been a lot of discussion lately about public charter schools. And there should be. Kentucky is one of only 9 states still prohibiting this innovative form of education.More >>
Thursday, January 26 2012 5:50 PM EST2012-01-26 22:50:55 GMT
Left unsaid among the tax talk during the President's State of the Union address this week was the archaic way we pay for our transportation network in this country.More >>
Tuesday, January 17 2012 8:30 PM EST2012-01-18 01:30:12 GMT
Indiana opened casinos 15 years ago. State and local government revenue received in taxes on these casinos in Indiana just topped the $10 billion mark.More >>
Thursday, January 5 2012 5:50 PM EST2012-01-05 22:50:38 GMT
Quality teachers make the learning experience special for students and Kentucky is fortunate to rank 11th in the nation in the number of teachers who have attained National Board Certification status.More >>
Wednesday, December 21 2011 5:50 PM EST2011-12-21 22:50:25 GMT
Quality management led the Trinity High football team to a national title this year and has led the Kentucky, Louisville, Indiana and Murray State basketball teams to a collective 43-1 record so far this year. Mismanagement at the Metropolitan Sewer District led to a hugely critical state audit last week citing numerous instances where public money was spent on much more than delivering vital services to the city of Louisville.More >>
Thursday, December 15 2011 5:16 PM EST2011-12-15 22:16:41 GMT
Louisville Mayor Greg Fisher envisions a city known nationally as a compassionate city. It appears we are more than well on our way, not just in Louisville, but throughout the entire region. More >>
Tuesday, December 13 2011 6:10 PM EST2011-12-13 23:10:26 GMT
We thought it was fixed the last time for the last time, but apparently not. Kentucky's death penalty machinery is still too broken to use according to a group of distinguished Kentucky experts.More >>
Tuesday, November 29 2011 5:50 PM EST2011-11-29 22:50:55 GMT
As Kentucky lawmakers prepare for their legislative session, a focus on job growth must be their top priority. Cutting an unemployment rate that is a point higher than Indiana's and more than the national average is job one.More >>
Thursday, November 10 2011 5:53 PM EST2011-11-10 22:53:11 GMT
Governor Steve Beshear has his work cut out for him as he starts a second term. His landslide win with a disappointing voter turnout of under 30% shows voter faith that he can continue to manage through the very challenging economic climate experienced through much of his first term.More >>
Friday, October 28 2011 12:52 AM EDT2011-10-28 04:52:21 GMT
The University of Kentucky did perform better than national champion Connecticut in college basketball last season – if you measured graduation rates for its basketball players.More >>
Tuesday, October 25 2011 5:50 PM EDT2011-10-25 21:50:52 GMT
Requiring members of Congress to participate in the same health system and Social Security system as the rest of us and purchasing their own retirement plan rather than collecting a pension when they leave office could go a long way to getting them in closer touch with the reality of our lives. More >>
Thursday, October 20 2011 5:51 PM EDT2011-10-20 21:51:08 GMT
You took exception to our editorial this week concerning the Ogle Animal Shelter with one viewer saying we were buying into a politically based smear campaign and another saying he visits the animal shelter many times a week and it is running just fine. More >>
Tuesday, October 18 2011 5:37 PM EDT2011-10-18 21:37:12 GMT
The Ogle Animal Shelter in Jeffersonville, Indiana has suffered from some of the same issues that have plagued Louisville's Metro Animal Services. The difference is Louisville's Metro Animal Services is meeting with local animal rescue groups and instituting new regulations to help prevent the spread of disease and better care for adoptable animals. The Ogle Center is not.More >>
Tuesday, October 11 2011 5:50 PM EDT2011-10-11 21:50:32 GMT
In 2004, Metro Council passed an ordinance requiring a simple three line report of the cost of new laws or contracts to you the taxpayer. Although this law has been used repeatedly over the past seven years, 14 members of Metro Council are looking to turn back the clock and move the results of government union negotiations behind closed doors.More >>
Thursday, October 6 2011 6:40 PM EDT2011-10-06 22:40:49 GMT
Across the board, Louisville and the state of Kentucky have cancer incidence and death rates that far exceed national averages. Each year, some 24,000 Kentuckians are diagnosed with cancer, and nearly 10,000 people die from this deadly disease.More >>
Tuesday, October 4 2011 4:55 PM EDT2011-10-04 20:55:03 GMT
Louisville area businesses outdo each other when it comes to volunteer service and community outreach. They care. They serve. They lead. Cheers to Republic Bank for envisioning and executing the We CARE Awards and a salute to the 39 finalists this year and seven companies selected as winners.More >>
Thursday, September 29 2011 5:55 PM EDT2011-09-29 21:55:41 GMT
Kentucky is apparently leaving many children behind - more than one of every two - when it comes to meeting academic goals required by No Child Left Behind goal mandates.More >>
Tuesday, September 27 2011 5:50 PM EDT2011-09-27 21:50:28 GMT
The University of Louisville Cardinals won 40 titles in their first six years in the Big East, more than Cincinnati, Marquette and South Florida – the three teams that joined with them – combined. More >>
Tuesday, September 13 2011 4:54 PM EDT2011-09-13 20:54:55 GMT
Traffic congestion kills jobs. The long lines precipitated by the forced closing of the Sherman Minton Bridge due to structural problems exacerbated the traffic congestion ills in our region.More >>
Tuesday, August 23 2011 6:36 PM EDT2011-08-23 22:36:34 GMT
Making Kentucky the best place in the country to raise a child should be a key issue focus in the Kentucky governor's race. The candidate we choose to lead the Commonwealth for the next four years should make it a focal point in making decisions, setting priorities and tackling critical issues. More >>
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