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FORECAST: Cooler air arrives midweek, but wildfire smoke will be a problem before then

Poor air quality may continue overnight on Monday as closer-to-ground-level smoke from wildfires in Québec and Ontario, Canada flows in from the north.

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He was arrested Saturday.
Suspect in Bardstown shooting arrested

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Coroner identifies 3 people who drowned in Green River Lake within 2 weeks

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Meade County death investigation underway after woman found dead inside home

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Digital Derby Guide

Since Churchill Downs began its Spring Meet, 12 horses have died at the racetrack, prompting...

Necropsy results released for 3 horses that died at Churchill Downs

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Dustin Vogt
Since Churchill Downs began its Spring Meet, 12 horses have died at the racetrack, prompting investigation into track conditions and safety initiatives.

Crime

Daniel Bell appeared in court on Monday for the deadly crash that happened around 2 a.m. on...

Louisville man charged with murder in DUI crash killing 1, injuring 5

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Dustin Vogt and Sean Baute
A 24-year-old man has been charged with murder in connection to a crash in the Irish Hill neighborhood early Sunday morning that killed one man and injured five other people.

Local

Water faucet

Brandenburg declares local state of emergency after pump failure at water plant

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Julia Huffman
The Mayor said once the water is restored, the city will be under a system-wide boil water advisory.

Breonna Taylor

Breonna Taylor is being honored on what would have been her 30th birthday.

Breonna Taylor honored on 30th birthday; organization announces campaign against AG Daniel Cameron

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Dustin Vogt and Kennedy Hayes
Until Freedom announced they are starting a statewide campaign to stop Attorney General Daniel Cameron from winning the upcoming election for Kentucky’s governor.

Digital Derby Guide

Gamblers place their bets on horse races

Hundreds out of work following Churchill Downs meet move

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Mark Stevens
The mystery behind the deaths of a dozen racehorses prompted the early closure of the Spring Meet at Churchill Downs.

Crime

Jamison Joyner, 25

25-year-old Louisville man accused of entering home, attempting to kidnap young girl

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By David Mattingly
Documents said the father chased the suspect out of the house.
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‘Jumping Jellyfish!’: Racing Louisville to host Nickelodeon SpongeBob SquarePants Day

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Julia Huffman
The themed day will be held Sunday, June 18, at Lynn Family Stadium to coincide with its 4 p.m. game against NJ/NY Gotham FC.

Events

Bicycles take over a closed Bardstown Road for CycLOUvia in the highlands, Sunday October...

Road closures announced for Main Street CycLOUvia

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Dustin Vogt
Louisville Metro is preparing for its upcoming CycLOUvia event, closing a portion of the road to vehicle traffic allowing residents to use bicycles, skateboards and more.

Louisville Metro

Louisville Metro Police received calls of a car crashing into a building in the 2600 block of...

Car hits building housing day care in Park Hill neighborhood

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Dustin Vogt
Louisville Metro Police received calls of a car crashing into a building in the 2600 block of Dumesnil Street that housed a day care facility

Crime

Geronimo De La Cruz, 38, was charged with first degree rape in connection to an incident that...

Man accused of raping woman in Louisville bar restroom

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Dustin Vogt
The woman told police the suspect began touching her inappropriately and kissing her neck, and when she screamed for help, he allegedly held her down.

Louisville Metro

One Louisville woman is $1 million richer after a surprise win playing the Kentucky Lottery...

Louisville woman surprised with $1 million Kentucky Lottery Powerball win

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Dustin Vogt
One Louisville woman is $1 million richer after a surprise win playing the Kentucky Lottery Powerball game.

Positively WAVE

This year, WAVE News Troubleshooter Natalia Martinez investigates the art of tango along with...

WAVE Troubleshooter tangos for Louisville’s most vulnerable

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Natalia Martinez
WAVE News is teaming up with Feed My Neighbor to raise funds for the Sandefur Dining Room at the Cathedral of the Assumption.

Regional

Another year, another 400-Mile Yard Sale has come and gone. For the last two decades, the state...

Annual “400-Mile Yard Sale” across Kentucky officially wraps up

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 9:03 PM EDT
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By Mason Fletcher
Another year, another 400-Mile Yard Sale has come and gone. For the last two decades, the state of Kentucky has seen people from far and wide visit the Commonwealth for the long sale.

National

Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks to local residents during a meet and greet, Tuesday,...

Former Vice President Pence filing paperwork launching 2024 presidential bid in challenge to Trump

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and JILL COLVIN
Pence, the nation’s 48th vice president, will formally launch his bid for the Republican nomination with a video and kickoff event in Des Moines, Iowa.

Crime

KSP investigating deadly officer involved shooting in eastern Ky.

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Brandon Robinson
Just before 1:45 Monday morning, Harlan Police officers responded to an incident at the housing authority on Kelly Street in Harlan.

Louisville Metro

Calls came in to dispatchers around 5:45 a.m. on Monday on reports of a crash in the 5200 block...

Man killed in Fern Creek neighborhood crash

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Dustin Vogt
Calls came in to dispatchers around 5:45 a.m. on Monday on reports of a crash in the 5200 block of Billtown Road.

Crime

Man killed in St. Anthony Church Road shooting identified by officials

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 12:55 AM EDT
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By Quenton Robertson
Officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 7400 block of St. Anthony Church Road around 11:30 p.m.

Events

WonderFest returns to Louisville

WonderFest sci-fi convention returns to Louisville this June

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Dustin Vogt
All things science fiction and movie magic will be returning to Louisville this June.

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Riverview Independence Festival

Riverview Independence Festival celebrates Fourth of July weekend at Riverview Park

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Dustin Vogt
This year’s festival includes live music, a fireworks performance and much more.

Louisville Metro

Hundreds of horse racing fans head to Churchill Downs for he last races of Spring Meet despite...

‘It will always be here’: Horse racing fans take to Churchill Downs for last spring races

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 11:37 PM EDT
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By Brandon Spencer
Hundreds of horse racing fans head to Churchill Downs for the last races of the Spring Meet despite safety concerns.

Crime

Walter Richards, 38, was arrested on Sunday and charged with assault fourth degree and criminal...

Man arrested after allegedly vandalizing Fallen Officers Memorial, assaulting someone

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 10:47 PM EDT
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By Quenton Robertson
Video surveillance helped officers find and catch the suspect near the intersection of 4th Street and Muhammad Ali Boulevard, according to officials.

Crime

Man in hospital after stabbing in Wyandotte/Oakdale neighborhood

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 6:41 PM EDT
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By Quenton Robertson
Officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 900 block of West Whitney Avenue around 5:30 p.m.

Crime

Man in hospital after shooting in Algonquin

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 6:34 PM EDT
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By Quenton Robertson
Officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 1700 block of West Gaulbert Avenue around 5:15 p.m.

Oldham County

22-year-old from Prospect killed in crash

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 4:13 PM EDT
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By Julia Huffman
Investigators are still working to determine what caused the crash.

Crime

A man was killed in a shooting in Louisville on South 1st Street at East Jacob Street on...

Coroner identifies 38-year-old killed on Jacob Street

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 3:44 PM EDT
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By Quenton Robertson
Deputy Coroner Sam Rogers confirmed the cause of death was gunshot wounds.

Traffic

I-64 in Louisville will shut down for maintenance.

2 week closure on 6-mile stretch of I-64 in Louisville set for Friday

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 5:04 PM EDT
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By Sean Baute
The closure starts at the I-264 interchange and extends to Mellwood Avenue (Exit 7).

Louisville Metro

Louisville police respond to multiple overnight calls reporting street racing

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 3:27 PM EDT
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By Julia Huffman
LMPD said they responded to 27 calls for service at various locations throughout the city from Saturday night until early Sunday.

Louisville Metro

A portion of Preston Highway near Audubon Park is closed after a crash involving a TARC bus and...

Woman killed in crash involving TARC bus on Preston Highway identified

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 10:36 AM EDT
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By Charles Gazaway and Julia Huffman
The crash happened around 9:30 a.m. near the intersection of Preston and Locust Lane.
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