Kaitlin Rust

Kaitlin Rust joined the WAVE 3 News team in May 2018 as a multimedia journalist and reporter.

Born and raised in New Jersey, Kaitlin is enjoying her trek around the United States.

She's coming up after spending two years in the Bayou State, reporting for WAVE sister station KPLC 7 News in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Although she'll miss the Cajun culture and community, she won't miss covering major flooding and hurricanes.

Kaitlin graduated from Rider University with a major in Digital Media and a minor in Political Science, also while working for FOX 29 Philadelphia as a Junior Reporter.

Obsessed with animals and music, Kaitlin can often be found spending time with her two rabbits or out dancing at a show.

She's excited to be in Louisville and would love to tell your stories!

Feel free to email her with any ideas or just to say hello.

Recent Articles by Kaitlin

'There was nothing I could do’: Bystanders recall deadly Friday shooting in the Highlands

The shooting happened outside of the Free Hype Shop.

Kaitlin Rust, Shellie Sylvestri and Charles Gazaway

Published October 24, 2020 at 2:18 AM

Ordinance limiting LMPD use of force policies passed by Metro Council

The ordinance passed 15-10. All seven Republicans were joined by three Democrats in voting no.

Kaitlin Rust

Published October 22, 2020 at 11:52 PM

Community activists call on Metro Council to pass police use of force ordinance

LMPD Interim Chief Yvette Gentry testified to the Metro Council Public Safety Committee that the ordinance would take away flexibility that is needed with ever-changing policy.

Kaitlin Rust

Published October 22, 2020 at 12:02 AM

$10,000 reward offered for information on 2012 murder of Bryan Lewis

“There’s days I just want to give up and there’s other days, like, if I don’t fight, who is going to fight for him besides his family?” his mother questioned.

Kaitlin Rust

Published October 21, 2020 at 12:32 AM

Judge to rule on motion to keep evidence confidential in Brett Hankison case

A motion requesting to keep the evidence against former LMPD Detective Brett Hankison away from the public’s eye was jointly filed Thursday.

Kaitlin Rust

Published October 19, 2020 at 11:55 PM

More than 100 absentee ballots bound for Jeffersontown found thrown out

A person found a pile of discarded USPS mail, including 112 absentee ballots for the upcoming election, on Thursday.

John P. Wise and Kaitlin Rust

Published October 16, 2020 at 12:58 AM

Ordinance limiting LMPD use of force struck down in committee

It’s been debated and tweaked for weeks before being struck down with a 4-3 vote.

Kaitlin Rust

Published October 15, 2020 at 12:14 AM

Voters to decide on two Ky. constitutional amendments

Amendment 1 would provide greater constitutional rights for crime victims in the state, while Amendment 2 deals with term limits for Commonwealth’s attorneys and district court judges.

Kaitlin Rust

Published October 12, 2020 at 11:49 PM

Mix-up in Breonna Taylor file included wrong autopsy

Seven months after her son was killed by police, a mother finally got answers in the most unlikely of places: the Breonna Taylor case files.

Kaitlin Rust

Published October 10, 2020 at 12:16 AM

PIU investigators say part of warrant for Breonna Taylor’s apartment was misleading

Attorney General Daniel Cameron chose to not make the warrant a part of his case, deferring that part of the investigation to the FBI.

Kaitlin Rust

Published October 8, 2020 at 11:37 PM

Breonna Taylor case: What led investigators to her apartment?

An LMPD detective explains seeing Taylor's ex-boyfriend Jamarcus Glover walk into her apartment empty-handed and come out with a package.

Kaitlin Rust

Published October 8, 2020 at 11:23 AM

Public Safety Committee debates limits on LMPD use of force

Committee Chair Jessica Green cut a piece out and tabled it so that incoming Interim LMPD Chief Yvette Gentry gets to provide input as outgoing Interim Chief Robert Schroeder did.

Kaitlin Rust

Published September 30, 2020 at 11:38 PM

Coworkers & customers rally around owner of Bungalow Joe’s after fatal triple shooting

“I can say my customers have been phenomenal. Best in town," Joe Bishop said.

Kaitlin Rust

Published September 30, 2020 at 12:27 AM

Outgoing LMPD Interim Chief Rob Schroeder testifies before Metro Gov’t

Twice in recent months, Schroeder and Public Safety Chief Amy Hess appealed subpoenas requiring them to testify before the committee. They said they’d testify in executive session but not in an open-court environment.

John P. Wise and Kaitlin Rust

Published September 29, 2020 at 12:15 AM

WAVE 3 News reporter, photographer confronted by protesters

WAVE 3 News reporter Kaitlin Rust and photographer James Dobson had to be escorted away and shielded by a security guard in Jefferson Square Park after being confronted by protesters Wednesday evening.

Shellie Sylvestri and Kaitlin Rust

Published September 23, 2020 at 7:31 PM

Jon Mattingly: Officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting sends candid email to LMPD colleagues

LMPD Sgt. Jon Mattingly, one of three officers involved in the Breonna Taylor shooting death, confirmed to WAVE 3 News that he sent a strongly-worded email to his department colleagues early Tuesday morning.

John P. Wise, Mike Fussell, Kaitlin Rust and Shellie Sylvestri

Published September 23, 2020 at 12:24 AM

UPS driver caught on camera kicking Okolona family’s chihuahua in the face

In a statement, UPS called the incident "disturbing."

Kaitlin Rust

Published September 21, 2020 at 11:29 PM

Security ramping up at Jefferson Co. Courthouse ahead of Breonna Taylor case announcement

An order was signed off on by a judge Friday morning, closing federal buildings in Louisville Monday through Friday.

Kaitlin Rust

Published September 19, 2020 at 12:25 AM

Victim in horrific cross-state dismembering identified

LMPD found the torso of the victim around 2 p.m. on Wednesday in a park in Clifton Heights.

Shellie Sylvestri, Brett Martin, Maira Ansari and Kaitlin Rust

Published September 17, 2020 at 11:40 PM

Breonna Taylor case: Where $12M settlement money is coming from

WAVE 3 News' legal expert breaks down how a settlement is reached before criminal proceedings are finished.

Kaitlin Rust

Published September 16, 2020 at 5:38 AM

High school football returns in Kentucky with new rules and smaller crowds

The stands at Spencer County High School were a bit bare for Friday night football, only filled at about 20% capacity, but that doesn’t mean the support wasn’t there.

Kaitlin Rust

Published September 11, 2020 at 11:50 PM

Doctor explains why you shouldn’t rush to get tested for COVID after exposure

Some experts say a negative test result might be inaccurate if a person is tested too soon.

Kaitlin Rust

Published September 11, 2020 at 12:15 AM

KKK newspaper left on doorsteps of PRP neighborhood

The Crusader was left on the doorsteps on multiple homes.

Brett Martin and Kaitlin Rust

Published September 10, 2020 at 12:35 AM

Schroeder, Hess to testify in Louisville Metro Council investigation

Interim Louisville Metro Police Chief Robert Schroeder and public safety director Amy Hess will have to testify before Metro Council about recent events surrounding protests and riots in the city and LMPD’s response.

Shellie Sylvestri and Kaitlin Rust

Published September 9, 2020 at 12:32 AM

Community leaders react to new interim LMPD chief

Over 20 years moving up the ranks at LMPD before retiring, combined with her social service work in recent years, have many saying Gentry is the perfect fit.

Kaitlin Rust

Published September 8, 2020 at 12:07 AM

101 days of civil unrest in Louisville converge on the 146th Kentucky Derby

A pandemic and civil unrest marked the most unusual "most exciting two minutes in sports".

Brett Martin, Jerrica Valtierra, Faith King and Kaitlin Rust

Published September 6, 2020 at 12:57 AM

Will ‘My Old Kentucky Home’ be played at the Derby?

The song is not about the famous brick house in Bardstown.

Kaitlin Rust

Published September 3, 2020 at 11:23 PM

George Hauck, most popular man in Germantown-Schnitzelburg, dies at 100

Hauck’s Handy Shop was a staple in the Schnitzelburg neighborhood. The store opened its doors in 1912 and was sold in January 2019.

Sarah Jackson and Kaitlin Rust

Published September 2, 2020 at 11:53 PM

Kenneth Walker says initial charge ‘meant to silence’ him and ’cover up Breonna’s murder’

Kenneth Walker addressed a gathering of media Tuesday, hours after he filed a lawsuit against LMPD and others, alleging police misconduct the night of the raid that left Taylor dead in the hallway of her apartment.

John P. Wise, Phylicia Ashley and Kaitlin Rust

Published September 2, 2020 at 12:47 AM

Protesters sue LMPD after SWAT truck hit vehicle in June during demonstration

LMPD said a SWAT truck hit one of the protester's cars, but only because it was about to drive onto the sidewalk, endangering others.

Kaitlin Rust

Published September 1, 2020 at 12:02 AM

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