Faith King
Multi-media journalist
Louisville, Ky.
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Faith King is a multi-media journalist at WAVE 3 News.
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Kentucky State Police confirmed Kevin Johnson was driving an ATV near his home when he lost control, ran off the road and hit a fence.
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Over the weekend, a group of protesters were on the ground, in the streets of Louisville demanding answers from the Jackson County Jail following the death of a Louisville mother while she was incarcerated.
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While often described as non-life-threatening when reported, one 12-year-old JCPS student said a month later, he’s still dealing with the aftermath of being shot by a stray bullet.
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Protesters were in the streets of Louisville on Saturday demanding justice for 23-year-old Ta'neasha Chappell.
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The new mask requirement, which includes Metro Government employees, goes into effect on Monday, Aug. 2.
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At a watch party in Charlestown, Indiana, King’s family reflected on how proud they are of the swimmer for taking home the silver medal.
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LMPD isn't offering on-duty security for events across Louisville anymore. The change comes amid staffing shortages and rising crime.
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In the latest LMPD On The Record podcast, Chief Erika Shields said she’s confident the Gun Violence Intervention (GVI) program will slow down the increased gunplay.
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ISP said on July 16, Ta'neasha Chappell was taken from the jail to Schneck Medical Center and later died the same day.
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On Saturday, there were more than 100 vigils around the country to honor Representative John Lewis.
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A Prospect homeowner has found nearly a dozen bats in her yard since Sunday, half of them appearing to be rabid.
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Already in jail on a murder charge from November 2020, a Louisville man has now been charged in a second homicide that took place several months earlier.
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On Monday, the FDA announced a new warning on Johnson and Johnson.
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TARC3 passengers gathered at Jefferson Square Park on Saturday protesting services they say are dangerous for their health and safety.
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Deja Downey with The Vision Group Marketing and Consulting said she’s worked with many local businesses to recruit employees.
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Louisville Metro Government has chosen a local company to create and operate a new minority business incubator called The Well.
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Early Sunday morning, an 18-year-old from Louisville and her friends were traveling north on I-71 when they saw an SUV turned upside down and on fire.
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Safety experts are hoping the only thing blasting in the sky this 4th of July weekend are fireworks, as they remind people not to shoot their guns in the air this holiday.
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The West End Opportunity Partnership will focus on improving the quality of life in the California, Parkland, Chickasaw, Algonquin, Portland, Russell, Park Duvalle, Shawnee, and Park Hill neighborhoods.
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LMPD is hoping to bring in more diverse applicants. Shields said there need to be more Black officers.
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On May 25, 2020, 9 minutes and 29 seconds shook the nation, the death of George Floyd sparked protests nationwide, including in Louisville.
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Brown is known for his activism and passion to help serve in Black communities.
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Stacy Biggers-Smith lost her son Robert on Dec. 18, 2018, when he was shot and killed on West Kentucky Street.
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A Louisville mother has been searching for her children’s missing support dog for months. Now she’s offering a reward to help bring the dog home.
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The Louisville Juneteenth Festival brought hundreds of people out to the Waterfront on Saturday to celebrate.
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The Juneteenth Choir invites everyone to the Waterfront on Saturday from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Big Four Bridge for a day of festivities.
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Pastor Edith Jones of the Sanction House Missionary Church is taking a stand, saying Dino’s is where change starts.
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Of the 174 shots that were fired at Ballard Park in Louisville on Monday, one bullet hit DaJuan Coward, 17.
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Friday, Demetri Rhodes, a 15-year-old was shot and killed.
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A triple shooting in the Highland Park neighborhood early Friday morning left one teen dead and two others injured. Now the family is pleading for answers after not hearing from LMPD.
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A new tribute to Breonna Taylor was unveiled in her hometown Friday afternoon.
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In the Metro as of last week, there were 391 confirmed COVID cases and nine deaths reported.
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Family members and neighbors told WAVE 3 News Jessica Abernathy-Jones, 31, was found inside her Bon Air apartment by a maintenance worker after police officers didn't enter her home during a welfare check the day before.
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Parents of several high school seniors say their kids will not be allowed to walk across the stage for their commencement ceremony Friday.
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On Sunday, a group of Palestinians and supporters gathered at the Waterfront and marched to Louisville Metro Hall, chanting for freedom and peace.
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It wasn’t the traditional graduation Ufelia Lee expected, but it was a day she and her entire family will never forget.
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While life for most people seems to be returning to normal, COVID-19 is still taking over the lives of many others.
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On Friday around 4:45 pm a man driving a silver SUV rammed the truck into the gate of Curtis Roadside and Towing causing thousands of dollars worth of damage.
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The vigil was organized by a woman who used to live next door to KJ.
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Sergio Ribenboim, restaurant owner of Sergio's World Beers works 80 hours a week just to keep his doors open; Tuesday morning, his restaurant was burglarized.
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Gunned down on her grandfather’s doorstep, a 16-year-old basketball star became the latest victim of Louisville’s gun violence.
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Unemployed Kentuckians seeking benefits will now have to prove their job search but for some finding a job won't be as easy as it was before COVID-19.
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After a forced year of Zoom meetings, online classes, and uncertainty, walking across the stage will mean so much to graduates this year.
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Jefferson County Public Schools passed a resolution in October authorizing litigation to compensate for damages caused by opioids.
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As spring storms make an appearance this week, it's important to be safe and ready.
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Sanders (D-Vermont) is appearing in Louisville Sunday alongside former Ky. State Representative Charles Booker, hosting a rally discussing a “progressive vision for America.”
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JoAnn Sandbach is a nurse at Churchill Downs.
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A vigil was held on Sunday for Kyon Higgins, also known as KJ, the 10-year-old boy who was found shot dead in his mother's trunk early Wednesday morning.
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An increase in carjackings is happening citywide in Louisville and investigators are reporting most victims are women.
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PRP crews said teams have moved efforts from rescue to recovery.