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House fire in the Wilder Park neighborhood

There was a house fire in the 200 block of West Collins Court on Friday evening.
Fire in the Wilder Park neighborhood

National

Two officers are recovering after they were injured during an exchange of gunfire with a...
2 Indiana officers shot, suspect dead after gunfire exchange

Crime

LMPD said calls came in around 9 a.m.
Man arrested in connection to homicide in Russell neighborhood

Weather

(Source: WAVE 3 News)
FORECAST: Warming temperatures and increasing rain chances for the week ahead

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Oldham County

Man dies at the hospital weeks after Oldham County crash

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By WAVE Staff
The crash happened on Jan. 17 around 6:16 a.m. on Lagrange Road in Pewee Valley.

Louisville Metro

Meet Phillip Baker, the new Louisville Metro Council District 6 Representative

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Brandon Spencer
Baker is a Family Resource Coordinator at Coleridge Taylor Montessori Elementary School, a Line Agent for State Farm Insurance and at one time, the Community Liaison for District 6 but his new role is Councilman for District 6.

Community

Louisville barber shop giving away free shoes

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 5:49 PM EST
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By Olivia Russell and Quenton Robertson
From the chair at Big City Styles, Barber Julius Wilkerson Jr. is making people look and feel good from their heads down to their toes.

Pets

Kentucky Humane Society: meet Nakey Jakey

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 4:25 PM EST
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By Quenton Robertson
On Tuesday, the Kentucky Human Society said they took in a Terrier mix whose condition is heartbreaking.

Crime

Louisville activist reports double-digit homicide numbers for January

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 2:34 PM EST
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By Julia Huffman
2X’s Game Changers organization tracks shootings and homicides within the city of Louisville, helping to bring attention to the issue and to help provide support to families affected by gun violence.

Louisville Metro

Coroner identifies 26-year-old victim killed in Butchertown

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 11:19 AM EST
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By WAVE Staff
Police confirmed the woman was an employee at JBS.
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Louisville barber shop giving away free shoes
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Meet Phillip Baker, the new Louisville Metro Council District 6 Representative
Meet Phillip Baker, the new Louisville Metro Council District 6 Representative

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Louisville has been named one of the most welcoming and inclusive places for the LGBTQ community.
Louisville earns perfect score from Human Rights Campaign for LGBTQ support

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Edilberto Reyes, 59, turned himself to police at the jail after the incident.
Man arrested in connection to shooting at JBS plant

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Crime

LMPD: Man arrested for fatal stabbing on National Turnpike

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 9:42 PM EST
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By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Yoel Perez-Gonzalez, 46, was arrested Friday and charged with murder.

Crime

Man arrested in connection to shooting at JBS plant

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 3:55 PM EST
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By Dustin Vogt
Edilberto Reyes, 59, turned himself to police at the jail after the incident.

Crime

Indiana State Police investigating officer involved shooting

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 7:24 PM EST
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By Quenton Robertson
According to ISP, detectives with the Indiana State Police - Versailles Post are investigating an officer involved shooting.

Black History Month

Louisville Black artist portrays the West End in abstract artwork

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 7:14 PM EST
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By Marresa Burke
From the West End to the African American Heritage Museum, local artist Bobby Wheeler said his upbringing inspires his artwork.

Louisville Metro

Meet Kumar Rashad, the new Louisville Metro Council District 3 Representative

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 7:06 PM EST
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By Brandon Spencer
From Breckinridge Metropolitan High School Math Teacher to Louisville Metro Council's District 3 seat, meet Kumar Rashad.

Crime

Louisville man indicted on murder charge for wrong-way crash on Hurstbourne Parkway

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 6:03 PM EST
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By Dustin Vogt
The incident occurred on Dec. 18 in the 7400 block of Hurstbourne Parkway.

Education

‘This is an opportunity of a lifetime’: New UofL President Dr. Kim Schatzel begins tenure

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 5:11 PM EST
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By Kennedy Hayes
Dr. Kim Schatzel took over as UofL’s president this week, serving as the 19th president in school history.

Bullitt County

Meet the baseball-playing, speed-walking, first term mayor in Shepherdsville

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 5:09 PM EST
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By Sean Baute
Shepherdsville’s new mayor took office one month ago, though José Cubero doesn’t spend much time in the actual office.

Local

Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center hosts track meet

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 4:53 PM EST
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By Quenton Robertson
One of the largest track meets the Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center has ever hosted takes place Friday, Feb. 3 and Saturday, Feb. 4.

Crime

4 men sentenced for their roles in Newburg drug trafficking ring

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 4:01 PM EST
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By Julia Huffman
There is no parole in the federal system.

Crime

Man hospitalized in South Louisville shooting

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 4:36 PM EST
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By Dustin Vogt
Around 3:15 p.m., Louisville Metro Police officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 2900 block of South Fourth Street.

Focus on Health

American Heart Association hosts CPR training session

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 3:52 PM EST
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By Quenton Robertson
The American Heart Association hosted a CPR training session on National Wear Red Day, Friday, Feb. 3.

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Community

Louisville earns perfect score from Human Rights Campaign for LGBTQ support

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 2:10 PM EST
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By Dustin Vogt
Louisville has been named one of the most welcoming and inclusive places for the LGBTQ community.

Digital Derby Guide

Kentucky Derby Museum Store reopens after renovations

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 1:22 PM EST
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By Olivia Russell
It's the first renovation of the store since it opened in 2000.

Louisville Metro

New pilot project begins in Louisville to create colorful downtown crosswalks

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 1:14 PM EST
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By WAVE Staff
The Community Crosswalks program is calling attention to four of Louisville’s major intersections.

Louisville Metro

Metro Council appoints new members for Districts 3, 6

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 11:12 AM EST
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By Dustin Vogt
Two new members of Metro Council were sworn in during Thursday night’s meeting.

State

Gov. Beshear proclaims February Heart Month in Kentucky

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 9:10 PM EST
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By WKYT News Staff
February is American Heart Month. A month to raise awareness about heart disease through education and resources.

Community

Champions Park disc golf course open to the public

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 12:03 PM EST
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By Dustin Vogt
A new 18-hole disc golf course in Louisville is now open to the public for play.

Crime

UPDATE: Man dies after shooting near Pleasure Ridge Park neighborhood

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 5:29 PM EST
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By Julia Huffman and Nick Picht
There are no suspects at this time.

Focus on Health

Free HIV testing event in Louisville honors National Black HIV/Aids Awareness Day

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 12:53 PM EST
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By Dustin Vogt
National Black HIV/Aids Awareness Day acknowledges how HIV disproportionately affects Black people.

Crime

LMPD: Man dies after crashing into parked RV in Valley Station

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:02 AM EST
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By Julia Huffman
Police said he crashed into a parked RV at a car dealership.

Events

‘Bluey’ live stage show coming to Louisville in September

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:55 AM EST
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By Dustin Vogt
The beloved preschool Disney+ show Bluey is bringing its live show to Louisville this September.
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