Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:46 AM EDT2013-05-21 09:46:49 GMT
As semis carry food from point A to point B, the cabs are required to be at 41 degrees, but a Louisville company has been found to have temperatures nearly doubling that.More >>
As semis carry food from point A to point B, the cabs are required to be at 41 degrees, but a Louisville company has been found to have temperatures nearly doubling that.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 5:43 AM EDT2013-05-20 09:43:30 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Officials tell WAVE 3 News that nearly 16,000 people got to see the Dalai Lama Sunday at the KFC Yum! Center as he spoke about compassion."Welcome to engaging compassion," WAVEMore >>
The Dalai Lama's message focused on compassion toward each other and the environment.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 12:06 AM EDT2013-05-16 04:06:09 GMT
A packed auditorium watched the movie Impact Tuesday night in Hardin County, based on the 1988 Carroll County Bus Crash that killed 27 people and injured dozens more.More >>
A packed auditorium watched the movie Impact Tuesday night in Hardin County, based on the 1988 Carroll County Bus Crash that killed 27 people and injured dozens more.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:47 PM EDT2013-05-15 03:47:40 GMT
HARDIN COUNTY, KY (WAVE) – Kentuckiana and even the nation paused to remember the deadliest drunk driving crash in our nation's history which happened in Kentuckiana 25 years ago Tuesday. That's when aMore >>
Kentuckiana and even the nation paused to remember the deadliest drunk driving crash in our nation's history which happened in Kentuckiana 25 years ago Tuesday.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 1:18 AM EDT2013-05-14 05:18:31 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - "My face, my neck, I mean I'm bruised everywhere. If they weren't hitting me with the pistol they were kicking me," said beating victim Kim Bear.An attack that reportedly startedMore >>
A woman is happy to be alive after a violent attack in her own back yard. More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 3:14 AM EDT2013-05-07 07:14:26 GMT
FLOYD COUNTY, IN (WAVE) – A man is being treated after a shooting Monday night in northern Floyd County, Indiana. According to Floyd County Police, the call came in at 9:08 p.m. reporting a shootingMore >>
Police were called to 3800 block of Wabash Avenue just after 9 p.m. Monday after a woman said she had fired shots at a man who came into her home.More >>
Friday, May 3 2013 12:17 AM EDT2013-05-03 04:17:09 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - The Kentucky Oaks is often referred to as Louisville's day at the races, but don't let that knock it's importance."Oaks is all about the people who are from Louisville who wantMore >>
The Kentucky Oaks is often referred to as Louisville's day at the races, but don't let that knock it's importance.More >>
Monday, April 29 2013 4:38 AM EDT2013-04-29 08:38:43 GMT
SHELBYVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Around 10:30 Sunday morning, fire broke out at one of the oldest buildings in Shelbyville.Sharon Fleck grabbed her phone and took video as the flames roared through the building."ItMore >>
Fire broke out at one of the oldest buildings in Shelbyville around 10:30 Sunday morning.More >>
Sunday, March 31 2013 5:48 PM EDT2013-03-31 21:48:16 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - A police officer with LMPD was hurt after a foot chase Easter Sunday morning. It all happened right beside Louis Ben Israel Park near 2nd and Woodlawn around 4:30 a.m."I just sawMore >>
A Louisville Metro Police Department Officer has been injured after a chase early Sunday morning. More >>
Monday, March 11 2013 4:55 AM EDT2013-03-11 08:55:22 GMT
CLARKSVILLE, IN (WAVE) – New information is emerging about a gruesome weekend murder of a 17-year-old girl in Clarksville. Police say Tara Willenborg was discovered dead inside her apartment by her boyfriendMore >>
New information is emerging about the weekend murder of a 17-year-old girl in Clarksville. Her dad talks about his daughter as well as her funeral services.More >>
Thursday, January 31 2013 5:19 PM EST2013-01-31 22:19:04 GMT
RADCLIFF, KY (WAVE) – Police in Radcliff are on the scene of an incident involving an officer. WAVE 3 has learned that officers were called to the area of Seminole Road and Cheyenne Road around 5:55 p.m.More >>
The shooting occurred after Radcliff Police were sent to investigate a burglary of an apartment in the 600 block of Seminole Road around 5:30 p.m.More >>
Tuesday, January 29 2013 10:41 PM EST2013-01-30 03:41:28 GMT
MADISON, IN (WAVE) - Two men made off with a safe, police say, but size mattered when it came to cashing in on the loot.It all happened inside the Madison McDonalds off of Cliffy Drive early Tuesday morning."TheMore >>
Two men made off with a safe, but police say size mattered when it came to cashing in on the loot.More >>
Sunday, December 2 2012 6:54 PM EST2012-12-02 23:54:54 GMT
FAYETTE CO, KY (WAVE) - Kentucky State Police are searching for two inmates who escaped from the Blackburn Correctional Complex in Fayette County. Authorities say the two men walked away from the minimumMore >>
Kentucky State Police are searching for two inmates who escaped from the Blackburn Correctional Complex in Fayette County.More >>
Sunday, November 11 2012 7:22 PM EST2012-11-12 00:22:04 GMT
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (WAVE) - Two people are dead and dozens more forced from their homes after an explosion late Saturday night on the south side of Indianapolis. Huge flames could be seen for miles aroundMore >>
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (WAVE) - Two people are dead and dozens more forced from their homes after an explosion late Saturday night on the south side of Indianapolis. Huge flames could be seen for miles aroundMore >>
Tuesday, November 6 2012 11:24 PM EST2012-11-07 04:24:57 GMT
CLARK COUNTY, IN (WAVE) – Voters were left waiting at polling places across Clark County, IN on Tuesday. All 75 precincts in Clark County ran out of ballots, leaving hundreds of voters to wait for theMore >>
All 75 precincts in Clark County ran out of ballots, leaving hundreds of voters to wait for the County Clerk's Office to deliver more.More >>
Monday, October 22 2012 12:34 AM EDT2012-10-22 04:34:45 GMT
MCLEAN, KY (WAVE) – Funeral arrangements have been made for a teenager who inspired thousands with a simple thumbs up. Services were held Sunday night. Visitation will continue on Monday, October 22 fromMore >>
MCLEAN, KY (WAVE) – Funeral arrangements have been made for a teenager who inspired thousands with a simple thumbs up. Services were held Sunday night. Visitation will continue on Monday, October 22 fromMore >>
Tuesday, September 4 2012 12:26 AM EDT2012-09-04 04:26:26 GMT
VINE GROVE, KY (WAVE) - The family of 19-year-old Shelby Langley spent their Labor Day weekend planning a funeral, after police say his friend accidentally shot and killed him. Sandy sharp | victim's mom suzieMore >>
The family of 19-year-old Shelby Langley spent their Labor Day weekend planning a funeral, after police say his friend accidentally shot and killed him. More >>
Monday, August 6 2012 12:15 AM EDT2012-08-06 04:15:19 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) – Metro police are on the scene of a deadly stabbing near Churchill Downs. MetroSafe dispatch said the stabbing occurred in the 200 block of West Kenton Street. They said one personMore >>
MetroSafe dispatch said the stabbing occurred in the 200 block of West Kenton Street.More >>
Sunday, August 5 2012 11:11 PM EDT2012-08-06 03:11:51 GMT
SIMPSONVILLE, KY (WAVE) – Police are on the scene of a shooting at a Simpsonville apartment complex. According to Shelby County Central Dispatch, they received a call just before noon of a shooting atMore >>
Police are looking for a suspect after a shooting at a Simpsonville apartment complex Sunday.More >>
Sunday, July 29 2012 10:55 PM EDT2012-07-30 02:55:04 GMT
LOUISIVLLE, KY (WAVE) - A deck collapse in east Louisville has sent at least three people to the hospital. According to MetroSafe, the accident happened around 6 Sunday evening in the 11000 block of OlldeMore >>
According to MetroSafe the accident happened around 6 Sunday evening in the 11000 block of Ollde Sage Court, off of Shelbyville Road.More >>
Wednesday, June 13 2012 6:06 PM EDT2012-06-13 22:06:36 GMT
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY (WAVE) - [PREVIOUS STORY: Man killed in Elizabethtown identified, person in custody] Copyright 2012 WAVE 3 News. All rights reserved.More >>
Police have revealed what they believe prompted a deadly shooting in Elizabethtown over the weekend. More >>
Thursday, June 7 2012 10:23 AM EDT2012-06-07 14:23:11 GMT
HART COUNTY, KY (WAVE) – A tour bus with over 50 people on board has flipped. Kentucky State police said the accident happened at 6:30 p.m. Central time in the 7100 block of State Road 728. AccordingMore >>
Kentucky State police said the accident happened at 6:30 p.m. Central time in the 7100 block of State Road 728.More >>
Wednesday, June 6 2012 11:35 PM EDT2012-06-07 03:35:51 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - A Louisville woman and her two children were at their apartment along Garrison Road when a man running from police broke into their home on Tuesday. Norma Aguliar said as she wasMore >>
A Louisville woman and her two children were at their apartment along Garrison Road when a man running from police broke into their home on Tuesday.More >>
Tuesday, June 5 2012 10:29 PM EDT2012-06-06 02:29:56 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) – A 24-year-old southern Indiana man is charged with the strong-arm robbery of an elderly woman at a shopping mall. According to an arrest report, Louisville Metro Police were calledMore >>
A 24-year-old southern Indiana man is charged with the strong-arm robbery of an 80-year-old woman at a shopping mall.More >>
Monday, June 4 2012 4:16 PM EDT2012-06-04 20:16:45 GMT
HENRYVILLE, IN (WAVE) - Families affected by the storms in March are probably wondering when they will get their home and life back. There is an army on the way to help and they are meeting with HenryvilleMore >>
Christian Reformed World Relief Committee, also known as The Green Shirts, will meet with residents individually to determine their unmet needs.More >>
Monday, June 4 2012 7:25 AM EDT2012-06-04 11:25:13 GMT
HODGENVILLE, KY (WAVE) – A man is in custody after police said he kidnapped and attempted to rape a 10-year-old girl. Troopers responded to a call around 11:59 p.m. Saturday to a house on River Road inMore >>
Troopers responded to a house on River Road in LaRue County where they say 28-year-old Jetto Dye took the sleeping girl from the home and into a wooded area behind the house.More >>
Wednesday, May 30 2012 10:27 PM EDT2012-05-31 02:27:46 GMT
JEFFERSONVILLE, IN (WAVE) - Eight Kentuckiana men are facing serious charges following an FBI investigation in southern Indiana. The Wednesday announcement by U. S. Attorney Joseph Hogsett wraps up anMore >>
Eight Kentuckiana men are facing serious charges following an FBI investigation in southern Indiana.More >>
Tuesday, May 29 2012 10:45 PM EDT2012-05-30 02:45:06 GMT
MADISON, IN (WAVE) - A school district in southern Indiana is struggling to survive and says difficult decisions are needed. Madison Consolidated Schools is considering closing Anderson Elementary andMore >>
The Madison Consolidated School Board met Tuesday evening to decide the fate of Anderson Elementary and Dupont Elementary Schools.More >>
Tuesday, May 29 2012 5:04 PM EDT2012-05-29 21:04:25 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Emergency crews are on the scene of a serious accident near the intersection of Poplar Level Road and E. Indian Trail. MetroSafe tell us Kentucky State Police were involved inMore >>
Five people were rushed to the hospital after a police pursuit and crash in Newburg and two people are facing charges. More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 10:39 PM EDT2012-05-24 02:39:29 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Community organization "Project One" is among the agencies trying to stop Louisville's recent violent crime outbreak. The agancy, led by Dr. Charles King, Jr., believes that educationMore >>
Community organization "Project One" is among the agencies trying to stop Louisville's recent violent crime outbreak.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 10:49 PM EDT2012-05-23 02:49:31 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - She lost three of her family members in a crash, and now the 18-year-old sole survivor is being reunited with the Good Samaritans who came to the rescue. "I'm very,very, very happyMore >>
She lost three of her family members in a crash, and now the 18 year old sole survivor has been reunited with the Good Samaritans who came to the rescue.More >>
Monday, May 14 2012 9:58 PM EDT2012-05-15 01:58:06 GMT
SHEPHERSDVILLE, KY (WAVE) - A Bullitt County school employee is facing serious charges after allegedly taking inappropriate pictures of a student. An attorney for the school board tells WAVE 3 News thatMore >>
An attorney tells us Tolle apparently went to a student's home to do some work, but the student's mother says he came back later without their knowledge and took pictures of her daughter's underwear.More >>
Monday, May 14 2012 7:05 AM EDT2012-05-14 11:05:59 GMT
CAVE CITY, KY (WAVE) - A ten mile stretch of I-65 has re-opened after a fatal crash closed the north bound lane for ten hours Sunday. "Imagine a tractor trailer having another one drive right thru itsMore >>
The crash obliterated four vehicles and scattered debris everywhere near the 55 mile marker in Cave City.
Friday, May 11 2012 12:30 AM EDT2012-05-11 04:30:54 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Residents packed the Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church to sound off about a proposed auto storage facility being built in Southwest Louisville. California-based Copart saysMore >>
Residents packed the Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church to sound off about a proposed auto storage facility being built in Southwest Louisville.More >>
Friday, May 11 2012 12:30 AM EDT2012-05-11 04:30:19 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Controversy is building when it comes to what could soon fill nearly 60 acres of empty land in Southwest Louisville. "We don't need it. We don't need it out here," said residentMore >>
Controversy is building when it comes to what could soon fill nearly 60 acres of empty land in Southwest Louisville.More >>
Monday, May 7 2012 11:30 PM EDT2012-05-08 03:30:41 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - A special memorial service is scheduled to begin at 7 o'clock Monday evening in the chapel on the backside of Churchill Downs. The service will honor 48-year-old Adan Fabian Perez.More >>
A special memorial service was held Monday evening in the chapel on the backside of Churchill Downs for 48-year-old Adan Fabian Perez.More >>
Tuesday, May 1 2012 10:42 PM EDT2012-05-02 02:42:59 GMT
GUSTON, KY (WAVE) - No charges have been fired after a fatal shooting Friday in Meade County. Kentucky State Police continues to investigate what happened at two mobile homes along the 1700 block of BerryMore >>
No charges have been filed after a fatal shooting Friday in Meade County.More >>
Monday, April 30 2012 1:11 AM EDT2012-04-30 05:11:55 GMT
RADCLIFF, KY (WAVE) – A 13-month-old is dead after being accidentally shot to death by their 3-year-old sibling. According to police, around 3:30 p.m. the 3-year-old found the pistol in the home and beganMore >>
A 13-month-old girl has died after Radcliff Police say she was accidentally shot to death by her 3-year-old brother. More >>
Monday, April 30 2012 1:05 AM EDT2012-04-30 05:05:10 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - A Louisville Metro police officer has been involved in a motor vehicle accident. The accident happened at north Hurstbourne Parkway at Westport Road. The officer is consideredMore >>
A Louisville Metro police officer has been involved in a motor vehicle accident.More >>
Thursday, April 26 2012 11:08 PM EDT2012-04-27 03:08:18 GMT
BARDSTOWN, KY (WAVE) - A jury has reached a verdict the case of a Nelson County church being sued over a teenage boy's death. After three hours of deliberating, the courts awarded the estate $2,150,000.More >>
A jury has reached a verdict the case of a Nelson County church being sued over a teenage boy's death. After three hours of deliberating, the courts awarded the estate $2,150,000.More >>
Tuesday, April 24 2012 11:47 PM EDT2012-04-25 03:47:01 GMT
FRANKFORT, KY (WAVE) - Governor Steve Beshear signed into law a bill to fight prescription drug abuse in the Commonwealth on Tuesday. By signing House Bill 1, the governor said the state is deliveringMore >>
Governor Steve Beshear signed into law a bill to fight prescription drug abuse in the Commonwealth on Tuesday.More >>
Tuesday, April 24 2012 4:56 PM EDT2012-04-24 20:56:25 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Police are investigating after an officer was involved in a shooting near PRP. MetroSafe tells us just before 8:30 Monday night police were in the 6300 block of Chadron Drive whenMore >>
Investigators said Sean Bullock, 20, pulled a loaded rifle out of the trunk of his car and aimed it at the officers who had responded to the dispute.More >>
Monday, April 23 2012 11:23 PM EDT2012-04-24 03:23:51 GMT
NEW HAVEN, KY (WAVE) – Emergency crews were on the scene of an accident involving a Kentucky State Police cruiser and a vehicle belonging to the Nelson County Sheriff's Department. The crash happenedMore >>
The crash happened around 2:00 p.m. on Highway 31E about a half-mile north of New Haven.More >>
Thursday, April 19 2012 10:40 PM EDT2012-04-20 02:40:51 GMT
Republican Presidential contender Mitt Romney made a campaign stop in Louisville Thursday evening at the Anchorage home of Papa John's founder John Schnatter.More >>
Wednesday, April 18 2012 11:46 PM EDT2012-04-19 03:46:04 GMT
A man accused of killing his girlfriend has pled guilty to the crime. Michael Greene was sentenced to 40 years in jail Wednesday morning at the Judicial Center.More >>
Friday, April 6 2012 12:07 AM EDT2012-04-06 04:07:47 GMT
In the thick of the night, police and canines scoured La Grange Wednesday night, and into the daylight Thursday, looking for Christopher Claxton.More >>
Tuesday, February 28 2012 3:40 PM EST2012-02-28 20:40:02 GMT
While the duo is primarily making off with jewelry and other items, investigators said the burglars also steal pillowcases from the homes and put their loot inside them.More >>
Sunday, February 26 2012 2:37 PM EST2012-02-26 19:37:04 GMT
A Saturday afternoon protest at a Highlands bank quickly spiraled out of control, with five people being arrested and confusion about what exactly happened.More >>
Wednesday, February 22 2012 12:36 AM EST2012-02-22 05:36:16 GMT
A nationwide manhunt is underway for a man police say tried to shoot at an Indiana State Police trooper in southern Indiana Monday night. John Michael Fish remains at large.More >>
Monday, February 13 2012 10:48 AM EST2012-02-13 15:48:04 GMT
More than a dozen people were forced out of their home after a fire broke out in a Highlands apartment building. It happened just after 10 p.m. Sunday on Cherokee Road near Grinstead Drive.More >>
Tuesday, February 7 2012 10:19 PM EST2012-02-08 03:19:26 GMT
The family that owns and operates Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana continues to explore re-opening Kentucky Kingdom in 2013, and took things a step further Tuesday. More >>
Monday, February 6 2012 11:53 PM EST2012-02-07 04:53:28 GMT
Emergency crews are on the scene of a school bus crash in eastern Jefferson County. The crash was reported at 3:02 p.m. in the 500 block of Flat Rock Road near U.S. 60.More >>
Monday, February 6 2012 12:06 AM EST2012-02-06 05:06:49 GMT
For this year's Super Bowl, many people watched for the game, some watched to see Indianapolis in the national spot light, and others watched for that stuff in between the game:More >>
Thursday, February 2 2012 12:14 AM EST2012-02-02 05:14:30 GMT
A grand jury recently indicted a Louisville constable after he shot a suspected shoplifter in a Walmart parking lot and Thursday the metro council will examine the issue.More >>
Friday, January 20 2012 11:57 AM EST2012-01-20 16:57:02 GMT
Tucked inside a small subdivision in Louisville's southeast side lies what police call a major drug operation. Narcotics officers also found heroin and Methylone – called Molly on the streets – which officers say is like cocaine.More >>
Thursday, January 19 2012 12:02 PM EST2012-01-19 17:02:04 GMT
Two teenage girls were killed and a third was injured in a single vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon in Spencer County. According to Kentucky State Police, the accident happened around 3:20 p.m. on Mike Brown Road.More >>
Wednesday, January 18 2012 12:48 PM EST2012-01-18 17:48:40 GMT
Southern Indiana was slammed with three confirmed tornadoes on Tuesday in Clarksville, Madison, and Floyds Knobs. The impact of what happened in Clarksville was still being felt Tuesday night.More >>
Tuesday, January 17 2012 6:32 AM EST2012-01-17 11:32:09 GMT
It's a big story that's had a small town talking; now a victim's family is talking exclusively to WAVE 3 about what they claim an English teacher did to their son. More >>
Tuesday, January 10 2012 7:51 AM EST2012-01-10 12:51:44 GMT
The JCPS School Board unanimously approved changes to the Student Assignment Plan at its Monday, January 9 meeting. The changes mean that roughly 2,000 students may be eligible to attend a school that's closer to their home; something that's long been cited as an issue by critics of the student assignment plan.More >>
Wednesday, December 14 2011 12:07 AM EST2011-12-14 05:07:05 GMT
Crews continue to clean and care for more than 200 animals after they were rescued for deplorable conditions inside a Henry County, Kentucky mobile home.More >>
Thursday, November 17 2011 12:05 AM EST2011-11-17 05:05:22 GMT
Neighbors say a new project repairing and replacing some underground piping has created a new problem: rats that have popped up above ground, scurrying around a Shively neighborhood.More >>
Monday, November 14 2011 10:38 PM EST2011-11-15 03:38:38 GMT
Louisville Metro Police need your help to solve an assault case from early September has now turned into a homicide investigation after the elderly victim died from his injuries. The assault on 84-year-old Marvin White happened in the 1100 block of South 40th Street in Louisville's Chickasaw neighborhood on September 7. Metro police say they are not sure of a motive. Now investigators are trying to get evidence and information to figure out what happened inside that home.More >>
Wednesday, October 26 2011 11:07 PM EDT2011-10-27 03:07:33 GMT
As the wave of violence continues in Kentuckiana, more and more people and agencies are coming together to stop the violence and the bloodshed. Many seem to agree that to stop it, it all starts at home.More >>
Tuesday, October 25 2011 10:22 PM EDT2011-10-26 02:22:41 GMT
Crime scene tape and flashing lights from a police car: they are all too familiar sites that seem to be popping up more often in all parts of Louisville.More >>
Wednesday, October 19 2011 10:40 PM EDT2011-10-20 02:40:10 GMT
The merger between Kentucky's major hospitals is a topic that has everyone talking and expressing concerns about the huge deal. Now we're starting to get some answers.More >>
Wednesday, October 19 2011 1:01 AM EDT2011-10-19 05:01:49 GMT
The workers at Louisville two Ford plants have voted in favor of the proposed national contract with the automaker. By a vote of 53.3% to 46.7%, the members of UAW Local 862 passed the contract.More >>
Tuesday, October 18 2011 1:02 AM EDT2011-10-18 05:02:44 GMT
Voting for a new nationwide Ford-UAW contract started in Kentuckiana at Monday morning and will wrap up late Tuesday afternoon. Local union representatives spent the past week and weekend answering contract questions as workers head in to vote.More >>
Sunday, October 16 2011 11:02 PM EDT2011-10-17 03:02:33 GMT
A murder mystery continues five years later for the family of 18-year-old Kyle Haywood. There have been no arrests or any real significant clues to help police crack the case that led to the teen's murder.More >>
Friday, October 7 2011 1:49 AM EDT2011-10-07 05:49:10 GMT
What's really going on inside a Portland neighborhood business? Neighbors have been vocal to Metro government and WAVE 3 about a business called "Good Times." Now we've learned officials are getting involved.More >>
Thursday, October 6 2011 12:45 AM EDT2011-10-06 04:45:25 GMT
A search is on for a Kentuckiana man wrongly released from jail in Alabama. Joshua Gouker made headlines early this summer after the disappearance and death of his stepson, 14-year-old Trey Zwicker.More >>
Tuesday, October 4 2011 1:23 AM EDT2011-10-04 05:23:45 GMT
A sex scandal is rocking a Kentucky high school and police have launched an investigation into what happened outside of the classroom involving one female teacher and at least one male student.More >>
Thursday, September 29 2011 11:25 PM EDT2011-09-30 03:25:01 GMT
Hundreds packed the plaza of KFC Yum! Center Thursday night for a glimpse of American heroes; 54 of the living 85 Medal of Honor recipients continue their convention in Louisville, signing autographs and speaking to schools. Their evening wrapped up with a variety show inside the arena called Tribute to American Valor. Before that, WAVE 3 News got a chance to sit down with two of the most recent medal of honor recipients. More >>
Wednesday, September 28 2011 1:43 AM EDT2011-09-28 05:43:25 GMT
Two-and-a-half inches: that's how big the crack is that's standing in the way of the Sherman Minton Bridge opening back up. That's the width of a dollar bill; it's also the width of an iPhone. While it may sound small, it seems to be presenting a huge challenge, one that no one in the know wants to be specific about.More >>
Tuesday, September 27 2011 5:59 PM EDT2011-09-27 21:59:27 GMT
Debbie Lucas disappeared a year ago yesterday and Louisville Metro Police still don't have any leads in their search for the mother of four and grandmother of one. Tuesday afternoon, police announced that the homicide unit is now investigating the case.More >>
Monday, September 26 2011 10:32 PM EDT2011-09-27 02:32:23 GMT
The search is over for a 7-year-old autistic child who had been missing since Saturday. According to Kentucky State Police, Randall Chesser was found alive and well three miles from his Willisburg home. State police say he was cold, wet, hungry and asked if he could go home.More >>
Sunday, September 25 2011 10:56 PM EDT2011-09-26 02:56:38 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - GE has announced that they are adding 480 jobs to their Louisville Appliance Park operation. Unlike the long lines for Ford jobs this summer, when 1,100 positions were availableMore >>
Thursday, September 22 2011 11:49 PM EDT2011-09-23 03:49:06 GMT
Almost three weeks into Shermageddon and the concern is mounting about what's being done to ease traffic congestion if the Sherman Minton Bridge will be closed for a long period of time. We investigated if that means the East End Bridge project is being accelerated.More >>
Monday, September 19 2011 11:29 PM EDT2011-09-20 03:29:18 GMT
It's been nearly a year since a crown jewel of downtown Louisville opened, luring some big names and big crowds. Now as the KFC Yum! Center prepares to celebrate one year, what's the bottom line on the $238 million investment?More >>
Monday, September 19 2011 12:29 PM EDT2011-09-19 16:29:48 GMT
Monday starts another work week without a major artery between Indiana and Kentucky, as crews continue to figure out the best way to repair the Sherman Minton Bridge.More >>
Tuesday, September 13 2011 12:44 AM EDT2011-09-13 04:44:54 GMT
Monday marks the first weekday of "Shermageddon" as tens of thousands of drivers learn new routes and experience delays in light of the emergency closure of the Sherman Minton Bridge on Friday. After the Monday morning and evening commute, there were lessons learned which has prompted some new changes for Tuesday.More >>
Thursday, September 8 2011 2:45 PM EDT2011-09-08 18:45:36 GMT
The prosecution and defense are scrambling to pick up the pieces after a judge throws out a plea agreement and issues a much different sentence.More >>
Tuesday, August 30 2011 2:50 PM EDT2011-08-30 18:50:54 GMT
It may be hard to believe, but in just less than a year's time in June 2012, the Kentucky Speedway will once again be in the national spotlight as another NASCAR race comes to town. Officials are scrambling to make sure there are no major traffic disasters this time around, making significant changes around the track.More >>
Friday, August 26 2011 1:03 PM EDT2011-08-26 17:03:01 GMT
She's accused of having three husbands at the same time, but her attorney tells WAVE 3 News that the case should be cleared in less than a month.More >>
Thursday, August 25 2011 8:17 PM EDT2011-08-26 00:17:19 GMT
It's an event hallmarking Kentucky Pride: eggs, hams, and dairy all from the Commonwealth, for the Commonwealth. The political appetite is also taken care of, and no one goes hungry.More >>
Tuesday, August 23 2011 1:04 PM EDT2011-08-23 17:04:06 GMT
Police say 39-year-old Thomas Saylor never expected the person he would meet Monday afternoon in Old Louisville would lead to his arrest, but that meeting and what officers found has him facing charges.More >>
Thursday, August 18 2011 2:52 PM EDT2011-08-18 18:52:22 GMT
For many, the day starts with breakfast and on Thursday, breakfast started the Kentucky State Fair and at that event, a lot of politicians dished some food, and some mud.More >>
Wednesday, August 17 2011 12:49 PM EDT2011-08-17 16:49:43 GMT
It's the day many didn't think would come, but with two snow days used for the start of the 2010-2011 school year, the third time's the charm as JCPS heads back to class.More >>
Monday, August 15 2011 2:34 PM EDT2011-08-15 18:34:46 GMT
Two days after historic storms slammed into Kentuckiana, the repairs and clean-up continue Monday. LG&E crews scrambled to restore power at Trevilian and Newburgh, after trees and power lines snapped and collapsed from winds gusting up to 70-miles-per-hour Saturday night. That's the storm that, at the height, knocked out power to 150,000 people.More >>
Monday, August 15 2011 2:34 PM EDT2011-08-15 18:34:45 GMT
Neighbors call it a close call and a brush with fate after a giant tree comes crashing down right on top of a car waiting to make a left-hand turn.More >>
Saturday, August 13 2011 8:08 PM EDT2011-08-14 00:08:24 GMT
Residents had to be rescued from the second story of a burning building in an early Saturday morning fire that sent three people to the hospital, including a firefighter who fell through the floor of the building.More >>
Thursday, August 11 2011 2:33 PM EDT2011-08-11 18:33:13 GMT
Monday, August 15 is the first day for the roughly 100,000 JCPS students, but Thursday marked the start of school for thousands of the districts teachers.More >>
Wednesday, August 10 2011 12:43 PM EDT2011-08-10 16:43:47 GMT
The fall-like weather Wednesday morning made for perfect conditions for the start of school for a local school district, but it felt more like Hollywood at one school.More >>
Monday, August 8 2011 1:12 PM EDT2011-08-08 17:12:05 GMT
To many, it may be a day of fun and entertainment. For others, it's a job creator and a source of their income; and in less than two weeks, it will be underway.More >>
Thursday, August 4 2011 12:57 PM EDT2011-08-04 16:57:43 GMT
Summer is almost in the books and students are about to open their books on a brand new school year. Jefferson County Public Schools head back to class on Monday, August 15 and officials are getting ready and spent part of the final two weeks tackling transportation.More >>
Monday, August 1 2011 4:19 PM EDT2011-08-01 20:19:24 GMT
It looks like the school year is in full swing at Ballard High School on Monday; the faculty parking lot is full and the auditorium is bustling with activity. Monday, August 1 marks a new month, a new week, and a new superintendent for JCPS as well as the first day for roughly 330 new teachers.More >>
Friday, July 29 2011 2:16 PM EDT2011-07-29 18:16:03 GMT
Nearly a year has passed since a couple's heated argument eventually led to a murder discovery in Old Louisville, but it will likely be another six months before a trial begins for Jeffery Mundt and Joseph Banis.More >>
Thursday, July 28 2011 1:12 PM EDT2011-07-28 17:12:46 GMT
What happens this weekend will impact your commute for years to come in Old Louisville. Work starts tomorrow to turn Brooke and First Streets into two-way roads between College and Hill Streets.More >>
Wednesday, July 20 2011 3:18 PM EDT2011-07-20 19:18:32 GMT
While they may be known for cutting hair, some local barbers are looking to cut something else, after a recent spike in crime at their own businesses.More >>
Tuesday, July 19 2011 2:41 PM EDT2011-07-19 18:41:06 GMT
It's a major artery in Louisville, but a suspected drunk driver crash forced Bardstown Road to be closed for several hours, including the morning commute, as crews had to replace a major power line. As of 1 p.m., one lane in each direction had been reopened, but traffic is moving slowly around construction cones and repair crews.More >>
Monday, July 18 2011 2:20 PM EDT2011-07-18 18:20:05 GMT
To some it's a series of numbers or a zip code when it comes to mail. To others, 40203 represents a serious problem: it's the 13th poorest zip code in the nation and community leaders all agree education - and motivation - are needed to turn things around.More >>
Friday, July 15 2011 12:38 PM EDT2011-07-15 16:38:31 GMT
Court records state that 39-year-old Mary Dennis admitted to having sexual relations with at least seven minors at parties she held for students of Silver Creek High School. Now a judge has punished her for the crime.More >>
Thursday, July 14 2011 1:32 PM EDT2011-07-14 17:32:20 GMT
The number of foreclosures in the Louisville area continues to grow, as the roller coaster economy continues. Thousands of homes in the area have been foreclosed on, or are in the process and it's costing the city money. That, in turn, comes out of your wallet.More >>
Wednesday, July 13 2011 1:30 PM EDT2011-07-13 17:30:18 GMT
The recently re-opened Eastern Parkway Bridge on the U of L campus has been closed since Monday's water main break, as officials studied to see if it suffered any structural damage.More >>
Tuesday, July 12 2011 1:07 PM EDT2011-07-12 17:07:50 GMT
The Louisville Water Company is providing their customers in the boil water advisory free bottled water. Customers can pick up the water at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium near Floyd Street.More >>
Monday, July 11 2011 2:57 PM EDT2011-07-11 18:57:42 GMT
Shively police are investigating after one person was shot early this morning. It happened around 6:45 a.m. in the 200 block of Crums Lane at the Williamsburg Apartments across the street from Butler High School.More >>
Friday, July 8 2011 2:33 PM EDT2011-07-08 18:33:49 GMT
Despite the soggy conditions overnight and into Friday morning, it didn't dampen the spirits of hundreds of people who lined up outside downtown Louisville's Kentucky Office for Employment and Training at Sixth and Cedar hours before the office opened.More >>
Wednesday, July 6 2011 3:29 PM EDT2011-07-06 19:29:28 GMT
A mother accused of leaving her infant alone in a hot car Tuesday afternoon faced a judge Wednesday morning in a case that's riddled with complexities.More >>
Tuesday, July 5 2011 9:10 PM EDT2011-07-06 01:10:41 GMT
Homicide detectives are investigating a double murder after two men were found with gunshot wounds near a playground at a public housing complex in the Smoketown neighborhood near downtown Louisville early Tuesday morning.More >>
Friday, July 1 2011 5:10 PM EDT2011-07-01 21:10:41 GMT
An LMPD officer was sent to the hospital after a traffic stop went wrong early Friday morning. Late Friday afternoon, the suspect was finally located and arrested.More >>
Wednesday, June 29 2011 4:57 PM EDT2011-06-29 20:57:26 GMT
It's a case with many twists and turns and now more than a year after the murder of 51-year-old Diane Tansell, the man prosecutors believe did it faced a judge for the first time.More >>
Friday, June 24 2011 1:06 PM EDT2011-06-24 17:06:56 GMT
A day after a tornado pummeled part of Churchill Downs, an important decision comes about its future: Friday night racing, or Downs After Dark, will take place tonight.More >>
Wednesday, June 22 2011 5:05 PM EDT2011-06-22 21:05:04 GMT
A group of teens accused of going on a destructive rampage in southern Indiana are moving toward a legal resolution, but it will be a slow road to justice for the victims, attorneys say.More >>
Wednesday, June 22 2011 5:04 PM EDT2011-06-22 21:04:57 GMT
A call of shots fired in southwest Jefferson County ended with shots fired at a LMPD officer, a massive manhunt, and the discovery of several more weapons and ammunition.More >>
Wednesday, June 22 2011 7:27 AM EDT2011-06-22 11:27:06 GMT
A Kentucky judge calls it one of the worst persistent felony offenders he's ever seen. In a single swoop last summer, Brandon Lee Jessie is accused of killing one person and injuring five others in a multi-car crash that topped 125 miles-per-hour. Despite Tuesday's sentencing, the victim's father says he feels justice has not been served in the death of his son.More >>
Monday, June 20 2011 2:22 PM EDT2011-06-20 18:22:25 GMT
A new clue in the search for 20-year-old Lauren Spierer came Sunday morning that had police hopeful. The information took searchers about 25 miles from Bloomington, Indiana to Martinsville.More >>
Thursday, June 16 2011 2:36 PM EDT2011-06-16 18:36:49 GMT
Kenneth Brown, Senior has been behind bars for nearly a year, awaiting trial for the murder of Louisville dancer LaShawn Talbert, known in the club scene as Sugar Shizz. Brown is speaking out from behind his jail cell to WAVE 3 News, raising questions about the crime and the charges.More >>
Wednesday, June 8 2011 4:09 PM EDT2011-06-08 20:09:05 GMT
She admitted to murder, but a judge almost backed out of a plea deal for 44-year-old Betty Jean Harder after hearing the emotional statements from the victim's family.More >>
Tuesday, June 7 2011 3:02 PM EDT2011-06-07 19:02:57 GMT
Deliberations continued for a second day Tuesday in the 2009 double murder trial of Ryan Sheckles. After deliberating nearly 10 hours Monday - from 2 p.m. midnight - jurors were unable to reach a verdict and spent the night in a hotel before resuming deliberations Tuesday morning.More >>
Saturday, June 4 2011 7:43 PM EDT2011-06-04 23:43:29 GMT
The heat is on this weekend, with 90-degree temperatures becoming a way of life for the next few days. The heat can be dangerous, and is the number one weather-related killer each year.More >>
Saturday, June 4 2011 7:12 PM EDT2011-06-04 23:12:47 GMT
In 2010 in Louisville Metro, 54 people died in criminal homicides. In the last few weeks, we've followed some very high-profile killings, those of Trey Zwicker and Davion Powell. We know their names, but how much thought do we give to the people left behind? There's a new push in the Metro to make us all a little more compassionate.More >>
Friday, June 3 2011 2:01 PM EDT2011-06-03 18:01:41 GMT
A former biology teacher at duPont Manual High School who was arrested after police found her partially clothed in a parked car with a 17-year-old student in eastern Louisville pleaded guilty Friday to two felonies.More >>
Thursday, June 2 2011 2:55 PM EDT2011-06-02 18:55:21 GMT
The largest deployment of Kentucky Army National Guard members since World War II takes place on Saturday, June 4. Something the size of a potato chip will keep a part of them here while they embark on a roughly 14-month tour of duty.More >>
Tuesday, May 31 2011 12:52 PM EDT2011-05-31 16:52:59 GMT
Hundreds of police officers from across the region are joining forces with the U.S. Marshal's office for one mission that's going to take a few days and quite a few stops to complete. It's called Operation Derby City Overwatch and it's a sweeping new initiative.More >>
Monday, May 30 2011 11:49 AM EDT2011-05-30 15:49:41 GMT
Several roads were closed Monday morning and barricades and flashing lights were everywhere in downtown Louisville. All the upheaval, however, was planned for a major annual event.More >>
Friday, May 27 2011 1:22 PM EDT2011-05-27 17:22:03 GMT
The week has been full of developments in the case against Mollie Shouse, 28. The Commonwealth Attorney's Office claims she left her young son for a long period of time inside her car, where he later died while she was in possession of drugs.More >>
Wednesday, May 25 2011 11:49 AM EDT2011-05-25 15:49:26 GMT
The school year is about to end and Jefferson County Public Schools board members are still trying to wrap up a tough assignment: finding a new superintendent to lead the district and turn things around.More >>
Tuesday, May 24 2011 1:53 PM EDT2011-05-24 17:53:59 GMT
A line of potent storms rumbled their way though Kentuckiana Monday night, causing damage in several different counties. Among the hardest hit: a residential community in Jeffersonville, Indiana.More >>
Wednesday, May 18 2011 2:00 PM EDT2011-05-18 18:00:17 GMT
Police have arrested two men involved in robbing an east end gun shop in late April that led to a SWAT situation. They also recovered nearly two dozen stolen weapons, many of which were buried in a Louisville park.More >>
Friday, May 13 2011 12:41 PM EDT2011-05-13 16:41:56 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Dreams have come true for a Louisville elementary, 20 years in the making! Cane Run Elementary now has a playground. The school partnered a while back with some Rubbertown companiesMore >>
Thursday, May 12 2011 8:09 PM EDT2011-05-13 00:09:23 GMT
Homes and even lives has been lost across the country due to natural gas line explosions that haven't been due to someone digging where they shouldn't. We investigated the condition of gas lines in our area, and what's being done to keep things safe.More >>
Tuesday, May 10 2011 12:51 PM EDT2011-05-10 16:51:35 GMT
Fire destroyed Fibber's Tavern in Okolona early Tuesday. Firefighters say at least a half-dozen 911 calls from people driving by the building at 8122 Preston Hwy. a little after 3 a.m. alerted dispatchers to the fire. Metrosafe issued a second alarm about ten minutes later.More >>
Monday, May 9 2011 1:28 PM EDT2011-05-09 17:28:20 GMT
Derby 137 is in the books and state leaders hope the momentum from this year's record attendance will spill over to the state's finance's and future jobs.More >>
Monday, May 2 2011 3:00 PM EDT2011-05-02 19:00:30 GMT
Everyone has a story of where they were when the 9/11 attacks took place and just months shy of the 10-year anniversary, those memories are just as fresh as they day it all happened.More >>
Tuesday, April 26 2011 4:41 PM EDT2011-04-26 20:41:05 GMT
A SWAT operation at an east end gun shop ended around 9 a.m. Tuesday after police determined there was no danger. Jeffersontown police and LMPD SWAT officers were called to the 111 Gun Shop in the 9300 block of Hurstbourne Park Blvd. early Tuesday after someone crashed a vehicle into the business.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:06 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:06:50 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) – The name of the woman killed in a crash Tuesday night between a motorcycle and a car has been released. The coroner's office said Stacey R. Allen, 48, died from multiple injuriesMore >>
The crash happened around 10 p.m. Tuesday at Bluegrass Avenue and Taylor Boulevard when a car making a left turn struck a motorcycle.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:29 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:29:19 GMT
NEW WEST MINISTER, CANADA (WAVE) - A second grader with a disability was seemingly shunned during a class picture. For Anne Belanger, the photo was completely unacceptable. Her son, Miles, was pushedMore >>
A second grader with a disability was seemingly shunned during a photo shoot at his elementary school.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:46 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:46:12 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - One person was killed in a crash along I-65 in Bullitt County near the 110 mile marker. The accident occurred overnight. According to police, the driver was heading south whenMore >>
One person was killed in a crash along I-65 in Bullitt County near the 110 mile marker.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 3:04 PM EDT2013-06-19 19:04:41 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Former Roman Catholic priest James Schook did not appear before a judge Wednesday as expected. Instead, an attorney for Schook said the stage four skin cancer patient was in hisMore >>
James Schook did not appear before a judge Wednesday as expected. Instead, an attorney for the former Roman Catholic priest said the stage four skin cancer patient was in his final days of life, and thus incompetent to stand trial.More >>
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