Thursday, May 9 2013 6:09 PM EDT2013-05-09 22:09:46 GMT
The most extensive study on suicide to date conducted by the United States government found one U.S. veteran dies by his own hand every 65 minutes, with 22 deaths a day.More >>
The most extensive study on suicide to date conducted by the United States government found one U.S. veteran dies by his own hand every 65 minutes, with 22 deaths a day.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 2:10 PM EDT2013-05-08 18:10:43 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - America's economic climate has caused a few hardships for some people who are trying their hardest to hold on to one of America's biggest dreams. Some homeowners are delinquentMore >>
Before giving up your hopes and your home, you need to know there's not only a helping hand, but cash, too.More >>
America's economic climate has caused a few hardships for some folks fighting to hold on to one of America's biggest dreams. Some homeowners in financial trouble are delinquent on their home loans and in danger of being late or already in the process of foreclosure. Before you give up your hopes and your home, you need to know there's not only a helping hand but cash too.More >>
Churchill Downs has its red carpet for Oaks and Derby Day, it's exclusive suites for VIP's, Millionaires Row. But now Kentuckiana get ready for Italian polished floors, backlit onyx desk and private hosts. You'll want to look now because for most of us, this is the only way we will get to see "The Mansion."More >>
No man is an island unto himself. We're not even meant to be. Where ever you turn you can find someone who can use your help. In this edition of Pass The Cash, WAVE 3's Dawne Gee was so happy to be right where she was suppose to be to help a family facing tough times.More >>
Many of us hear the word "history" and we don't want to hear anymore. You may think boring, difficult or confusing. But WAVE 3's Dawne Gee explains how the words "exciting" and "history" can be the two words that go together as she tracks down her roots through her DNA.More >>
Derek Anderson is starting a new chapter in his life - literally. He has released his first book. The title, Stamina, came from his brother, but it is Anderson's ability to overcome overwhelming tragedy that is the inspiration not only for the book, but for anyone who reads it.More >>
Saturday, February 9 2013 1:09 AM EST2013-02-09 06:09:36 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Parents and students alike are bombarded with messages about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse and unsafe sex. Even with word that the number of teens planning or attemptingMore >>
Parents and students alike are bombarded with messages about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse and unsafe sex. Even with word that the number of teens planning or attempting suicide in Kentucky is higher than the national average, we're still not talking about it enough. Being bullied is definitely not new, but the Journal of Adolescent Health found kids who were cyberbullied were much more depressed than victims facing physical bullying.More >>
Over the past year, WAVE TV has given away thousands of dollars to worthy recipients in our "Pass the Cash" program. If you would like to nominate a Kentuckiana family for this program, fill out the formMore >>
WAVE 3 News Anchor Dawne Gee would like to help you get results for other people by giving you $300 to "Pass The Cash" to a deserving person or family.More >>
Tuesday, October 2 2012 11:36 PM EDT2012-10-03 03:36:31 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - "There'll be a vigil and then everybody kind of goes on about their business," Col. Yvette Gentry spoke those words with both force and sadness when explaining what could be calledMore >>
"There'll be a vigil and then everybody kind of goes on about their business," Col. Yvette Gentry spoke those words with both force and sadness when explaining what could be called the circle of death in life because of homicide.More >>
Wednesday, March 21 2012 8:50 PM EDT2012-03-22 00:50:22 GMT
Every Jefferson County teacher has been asked to donate a gift card of any kind to help their fellow teachers rebuild their lives and their lively hood that was swept away in a matter of minutes. They are hoping that students and parents will respond as well.More >>
Thursday, February 23 2012 5:31 PM EST2012-02-23 22:31:04 GMT
Sometimes you can turn a hobby into a profitable business. if you are good at cooking, sewing or something else you are passionate about.....it could make you money. There is a Government program in Kentucky that would like to SPARK your dream of owning your own business with support and cash.More >>
Monday, February 20 2012 6:57 PM EST2012-02-20 23:57:56 GMT
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, an estimated 24-thousand foster care children "age out" of care and find themselves "in" trouble. Fewer than half complete high school, they are more frequently homeless, their rates of arrest, health problems, mental problems and welfare dependency are far higher than for their contemporaries with families of their own.More >>
You've heard the old saying " I was in the right place at the right time." In today's Pass The Cash that couldn't have been more true and it couldn't have been more important for a family of 3.More >>
Wednesday, October 5 2011 7:28 PM EDT2011-10-05 23:28:34 GMT
The pending closing of the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Clubs is a very hot topic that affects thousands of children. The announcement, which came late Tuesday night, leaves hundreds of families concerned about what this will mean for kids in our area.More >>
Saturday, October 1 2011 1:13 AM EDT2011-10-01 05:13:07 GMT
It was a shocking loss to a Louisville family when a Metro police officer went for a run on September 14 but died from an undetected heart problem before he could make it home. He was a husband and father of four. Now a family friend of that officer is doing what she can to help his wife and children.More >>
Monday, September 19 2011 12:47 PM EDT2011-09-19 16:47:01 GMT
The diagnosis of cancer can be shocking. But imagine if you hear those words about your child. Without more funding for research, many families and doctors are scared that too many of us will keep hearing those words. This is one family's story.More >>
Monday, July 25 2011 7:59 PM EDT2011-07-25 23:59:42 GMT
It is something a lot of us have thought about - what can we do for our deployed military men and women when they are so far from home? Although it has only been in operation for six months, the goal of HeartsApart.org is simple – make sure every man and woman deployed overseas has a bounty full of memories and mementos from home.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 1:10 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:10:55 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Two men are dead after a pair of bizarre accidents. The first slowed traffic way down on i-64 at the Watterson Expressway for several hours. It happened just after 1:30 SundayMore >>
The dead include a man who was pinned between two vehicles after getting out of his SUV to inspect damage from a previous accident. More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 7:41 PM EDT2013-05-19 23:41:18 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - A motorcyclist has died after a crash in the Fern Creek area Sunday afternoon According to MetroSafe, the crash was reported on South Hurstbourne Parkway between Hames Trace andMore >>
According to MetroSafe, the crash between the motorcycle and an SUV was reported on South Hurstbourne Parkway between Hames Trace and Bardstown Road at 5:11 p.m.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 6:27 PM EDT2013-05-19 22:27:30 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) – One person has died after a traffic crash on Interstate 64. The accident happened around 1:30 p.m. in the westbound lanes just east of the Watterson Expressway (I-264) interchange. TheMore >>
The accident happened around 1:30 p.m. in the westbound lanes of Interstate 64 just east of the Watterson Expressway (I-264) interchange.More >>