Dawne Gee
Anchor, reporter, host
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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.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 9:40 PM EDT
|By Dawne Gee
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.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 6:16 PM EDT
|By Dawne Gee
Inflation is hitting everyone hard but for America’s elderly and disabled society the increase on the cost of daily living is crippling.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 9:27 AM EDT
|By Dawne Gee and WAVE Staff
A mother witnesses her son’s killing as they were both working at the Shively Animal Clinic on Mother’s Day.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 9:01 PM EDT
|By Dawne Gee
The Jefferson County PVA oversees assessing all our property. Both real, meaning land and anything on it, and personal, like your home or automobile.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 7:24 PM EDT
|By Dawne Gee
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.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 6:15 PM EDT
|By Dawne Gee
Planning has been underway for weeks, but the installation is right on time as the city suffers loss and pain like never before.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 8:17 PM EDT
|By Dawne Gee
The entire world was different during the Covid-19 pandemic including enrollment provisions made for those who could not afford health care.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 9:13 PM EDT
|By Dawne Gee
Nothing is safe when it comes to the record setting inflation the country has experienced, not even the needs of your beloved pet.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 5:11 PM EDT
|By Dawne Gee
The world of banking can be confusing and complicated, so when something goes wrong, panic can spread like wildfire.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 1:58 PM EDT
|By Dawne Gee
WAVE anchor Dawne Gee welcomes Deputy Mayor of Emergency Services, David James, to talk all about the ambassador program.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 9:32 PM EST
|By Dawne Gee
President Biden's administration wants to wipe out $400 billion in student loan debt for 40 million Americans.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 2:49 PM EST
|By Dawne Gee
WAVE anchor Dawne Gee welcomes trainer Tanika Ownes to talk all about fitness.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 9:30 PM EST
|By Dawne Gee
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.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 9:19 PM EST
|By Dawne Gee
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.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 4:43 PM EST
|By Dawne Gee
WAVE anchor Dawne Gee welcomes Survivalist Dr. Jason Hunt to talk all about survival skills.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 9:09 PM EST
|By Dawne Gee
With college tuition increasing in the United States so is student debt.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 6:44 PM EST
|By Dawne Gee
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.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 2:09 PM EST
|By Dawne Gee
WAVE anchor Dawne Gee welcomes Pinky Jackson of Pinky Jackson Organizing to talk all about being organized.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 12:07 PM EST
|By Dawne Gee
WAVE anchor Dawne Gee welcomes The Garden Girl Whitney Powers to talk all about gardening and canning your harvest.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 2:14 PM EST
|By Dawne Gee
WAVE anchor Dawne Gee welcomes Michelle James to discuss everything about second chance for people who have been previously incarcerated looking for jobs.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 2:11 PM EST
|By Dawne Gee
WAVE anchor Dawne Gee welcomes President and CEO of Bridgehaven Stewart Bridgman to talk all about the holiday blues.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 2:09 PM EST
|By Dawne Gee
WAVE anchor Dawne Gee welcomes AARP Volunteer Charles M. Williams to talk all about Medicare.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 2:02 PM EST
|By Dawne Gee
WAVE anchor Dawne Gee welcomes wealth management guru Marcus Warren to learn all about retirement.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 1:59 PM EST
|By Dawne Gee
WAVE anchor Dawne Gee welcomes clinical director of personal counseling services Dr. Jeff Romer to talk all about personal counseling.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 1:54 PM EST
|By Dawne Gee
WAVE anchor Dawne Gee welcomes Nikki Saliday from the American Red Cross to learn all about being prepared for natural disasters.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 1:51 PM EST
|By Dawne Gee
WAVE anchor Dawne Gee welcomes Director of Strategic Marketing Whitney Atkins from the BBB to talk all about scams.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 1:24 PM EST
|By Dawne Gee
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.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 1:20 PM EST
|By Dawne Gee
WAVE anchor Dawne Gee welcomes Dr. Crystal Narcisse to learn all about children’s mental health.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 1:17 PM EST
|By Dawne Gee
WAVE anchor Dawne Gee welcomes AARP Executive Counsel and care giver Charles Williams to learn all about being a caregiver and the skills that go along with it.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 12:58 PM EST
|By Dawne Gee
WAVE anchor Dawne Gee welcomes safety expert Lisa Doyle to learn all about safety, keeping your head on a swivel and making plans for worst case scenarios.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 12:55 PM EST
|By Dawne Gee
WAVE anchor Dawne Gee welcomes lawyer Tom Stone to learn all about getting your affairs in order for when you pass on.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 12:51 PM EST
|By Dawne Gee
WAVE anchor Dawne Gee welcomes career specialist Alecia Johnson from The Kentucky Career Center to learn all about getting the career you want.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 12:38 PM EST
|By Dawne Gee
WAVE anchor Dawne Gee welcomes home ownership guru Osia Craig to learn all about home ownership and misconceptions people often believe.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 12:29 PM EST
|By Dawne Gee
WAVE anchor Dawne Gee welcomes Elizabeth Wessels-Martin from The Center for Women and Families to learn all about domestic violence.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 12:25 PM EST
|By Dawne Gee
WAVE anchor Dawne Gee welcomes travel guru Linda Lambert to learn all about traveling, travel advisors and how to get the best deals.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 12:20 PM EST
|By Dawne Gee
Host Dawne Gee talks finance, investing and retirement with financial guru and advisor Marcus Warren.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 10:38 PM EST
|By Dawne Gee
During most turbulent times in life, it often feels like there is no control, but there is always something we can do. Even if it is just understanding the situation.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 2:03 PM EST
|By Dawne Gee
It’s something not easily noticed because it’s not boldly marked on a favorite jar of jelly or a favorite bag of chips.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 9:06 PM EST
|By Dawne Gee
Winter hit with a bang all over the U.S., with no exception here in WAVE Country, and it is causing soaring prices on utility bills.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 9:47 PM EST
|By Dawne Gee
“I’m going to continue to work with anyone who wants to move forward with Kentucky,” shared Beshear. “Not right, not left, but forward."
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 7:06 PM EST
|By Dawne Gee
This year some people’s attitudes and habits are changing about holiday spending.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 9:09 PM EST
|By Dawne Gee
People have to make sure to pay for their home insurance or it could lapse, and their home will not be insured.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 8:08 PM EST
|By Dawne Gee
Murder, theft, carjacking, narcotics, assault, guns in schools and our community has been in the grip of crime like we’ve never seen before and it doesn’t appear to be slowing down.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 8:47 PM EST
|By Dawne Gee
The stock market is simply going through a down period right now, and that hurts, especially when it’s personal investments that are plummeting.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 3:37 PM EDT
|By Dawne Gee
This money saving trend is also getting applause from many, as it gives unwanted clothes a second chance at new life.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 4:46 PM EDT
|By Dawne Gee
Asking for a raise can go from scary and uncomfortable to exciting and normal. Especially if a person takes the steps to prepare.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 9:30 PM EDT
|By Dawne Gee
Student loan debt relief has brought both cheers and jeers. Students who qualify are thrilled, but those who still have the dream of higher education know relief comes with a high price tag.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 10:49 PM EDT
|By Dawne Gee
According to Census Bureau data, as many as 45% of Americans may benefit from a change to medical debt reporting.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 6:25 PM EDT
|By Dawne Gee
Millennials are working hard to grab their piece of the American Dream, but education, housing and basic cost-of-living expenses have far outpaced wage gains during their lives.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2022 at 9:16 PM EDT
|By Dawne Gee
Millions of Americans will receive financial relief from the student debt cancellation, but many fear it would shift the cost to Uncle Sam.
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