Dawne Gee
Anchor, reporter, host
Dawne Gee joined WAVE News in August 1994 and anchors WAVE News at 4, 7 and 7:30 p.m. She also hosts WAVE Country with Dawne Gee. The hour-long program, which airs weekdays at 2 p.m., profiles people making a difference in our community and highlights events of interest happening in the area. It also features local restaurants, fashions, current events, authors and newsmakers.
As a WAVE News personality, Dawne hosted WAVE Listens for four years. Dawne also has distinguished herself with the production of the WAVE Step Awards which aired its first live broadcast in February 1997.
Dawne is active in the community, serving on the Brain Injury Association of Kentucky Board. She also is an alumnae of the University of Louisville.
Dawne also donates her time to the following organizations:
Spina Bifida Association
American Cancer Society
Multiple Sclerosis Society
American Lung Association
Lupus Foundation of America
Community Health Charities
St. Baldrick's Foundation
GuardiaCare Advisory Council
Indian Summer Camp (Collects pull tabs to help children with cancer go to camp at no charge)
She also lends a hand to any other group that needs help.
As a native of Louisville, Dawne holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications and a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology, both from the University of Louisville. She has two sons, Eric and Alexander, and a daughter, Brittney.
There are ways to save without a lot of work or worry but you do have to take the first step.
75 years ago, Nov. 24, 1948, WAVE “5″ brought television to the Bluegrass.
Now that the countdown to the holidays has begun, the last thing you want to worry about is affording the meal for your family.
It is hard to think about being debt-free and remembering what you spend matters in the long term when you are caught up in the spirit of giving for the holidays.
A new law changed not only the application date, but the Free Application for Federal Student Aid itself.
A new study from Clever Real Estate shows about 40% of Americans with credit card debt have been underwater for more than five years.
Jefferson County Public Schools announced the resignation of their Board Chairwoman Diane Porter, citing ongoing health concerns as her reason for stepping down.
WAVE anchor Dawne Gee welcomes Tihisha Rawlins, Associate State Director for Advocacy and Outreach for AARP, to discuss everything we need to learn about Medicare.
Is a new recession warning flashing? That question has been asked monthly since the beginning of the pandemic.
If you owe on a federal student loan, that bill has once again come due after repeated layoffs over the last three years.
WAVE anchor Dawne Gee talks with etiquette expert Sally Plass about being kind behind the wheel.
According to the White House, Americans are collectively spending nearly $65 billion dollars a year on these hidden fees.
The ability to invest, save, budget and spend prudently is not something that is not often informally or formally taught. A Clever Real Estate survey of 1,000 Americans found most people struggle with “something” when it comes to handling their finances.
The possibility of owning a home may seem out of reach as we look at the state of our economy and the current housing market, but the dream becomes more of a reality if you get as much as you can in order before you start the search.
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This story is a warning about that hoax as well as the hard work she and others are putting in to make a difference for this community along with tips to keep you safe from other deceptive rip-offs.
WAVE anchor Dawne Gee welcomes Claire Wallace of South Louisville Community Ministries to talk about how to make the biggest impact.
“1 in 4 Americans think marriage is an outdated concept,” explained Huisache.
According to the World Economic Forum, millennials will be the first generation to earn less than their parents.
Payment of student loans begins again in October 2023. Interest on those loans starts to accrue again on September 1, 2023.
With a few tips and fundamental changes, it is possible to save a few dollars.
WAVE anchor Dawne Gee welcomes Steve Tarver, CEO of YMCA of Greater Louisville, to talk all about safe swimming.
Travel can be expensive, but there are plenty of ways to cut costs if you take a little time and a little planning.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said it is “highly likely” the Treasury will be able to pay the country’s bills by June 1 if a deal is not reached.
Inflation is hitting everyone hard but for America’s elderly and disabled society the increase on the cost of daily living is crippling.
A mother witnesses her son’s killing as they were both working at the Shively Animal Clinic on Mother’s Day.
The Jefferson County PVA oversees assessing all our property. Both real, meaning land and anything on it, and personal, like your home or automobile.
Add the high volume of traffic with the low volume of gasoline inventory, and we may be looking at rising gas prices again this year.
Planning has been underway for weeks, but the installation is right on time as the city suffers loss and pain like never before.
The entire world was different during the Covid-19 pandemic including enrollment provisions made for those who could not afford health care.
Nothing is safe when it comes to the record setting inflation the country has experienced, not even the needs of your beloved pet.
The world of banking can be confusing and complicated, so when something goes wrong, panic can spread like wildfire.
WAVE anchor Dawne Gee welcomes Deputy Mayor of Emergency Services, David James, to talk all about the ambassador program.
President Biden's administration wants to wipe out $400 billion in student loan debt for 40 million Americans.
WAVE anchor Dawne Gee welcomes trainer Tanika Ownes to talk all about fitness.
In 2018 a group of childhood friends came together to create a group they call “Smoketown Originals.” The name points out that each member grew up and was raised in the Smoketown neighborhood.
Kentucky’s location played a pivotal role in slaves finding their way to freedom on the underground railroad as it is bordered to the north by Illinois, Ohio and Indiana and is the only state surrounded on three sides by rivers.
WAVE anchor Dawne Gee welcomes Survivalist Dr. Jason Hunt to talk all about survival skills.
With college tuition increasing in the United States so is student debt.
There are many ways to celebrate Black History month. Our WAVE News team is doing its best to share as many African American stories, triumphs, struggles and heroes as we can.
WAVE anchor Dawne Gee welcomes Pinky Jackson of Pinky Jackson Organizing to talk all about being organized.
WAVE anchor Dawne Gee welcomes The Garden Girl Whitney Powers to talk all about gardening and canning your harvest.
WAVE anchor Dawne Gee welcomes Michelle James to discuss everything about second chance for people who have been previously incarcerated looking for jobs.
WAVE anchor Dawne Gee welcomes President and CEO of Bridgehaven Stewart Bridgman to talk all about the holiday blues.
WAVE anchor Dawne Gee welcomes AARP Volunteer Charles M. Williams to talk all about Medicare.
WAVE anchor Dawne Gee welcomes wealth management guru Marcus Warren to learn all about retirement.
WAVE anchor Dawne Gee welcomes clinical director of personal counseling services Dr. Jeff Romer to talk all about personal counseling.
WAVE anchor Dawne Gee welcomes Nikki Saliday from the American Red Cross to learn all about being prepared for natural disasters.
WAVE anchor Dawne Gee welcomes Director of Strategic Marketing Whitney Atkins from the BBB to talk all about scams.
WAVE anchor Dawne Gee welcomes her mother Joanna Smith who has been a child educator for 41 years to talk all about children’s education.
