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

Gas prices on the rise; where is it cheapest in the Louisville area?

Gas prices in Louisville have risen more than seven cents per gallon over the last week, and experts speculate they may continue to spike in the wake of Hurricane Barry.

John P. Wise and Kaitlin Rust

Published 12:10 AM at 12:10 AM

Forecastle celebrates big acts, biodegradable glitter as Louisville’s summer centerpiece

Music-lovers from all over jammed out to some of the biggest in the business on Saturday.

Kaitlin Rust

Published July 13, 2019 at 10:32 PM

Students and volunteers give Portland a new coat of paint

Four historical homes have been reimagined into a technicolor dream on Lytle Street.

Kaitlin Rust

Published July 13, 2019 at 12:32 AM

Victim’s mother says son shot multiple times, child injured on Euclid Ave.

The shooting was reported around 8:25 p.m. Sunday.

Berry Stockton and Kaitlin Rust

Published July 8, 2019 at 12:08 AM

Teen details moments before Smoketown shooting death of boyfriend, newborn children’s father

Throughout the tough pregnancy, if Tyrese Garvin wasn’t at work, he was by Shania’s side in the hospital.

Kaitlin Rust

Published July 6, 2019 at 11:56 PM

Louisville chefs honor Anthony Bourdain by raising mental health, addiction awareness

An epidemic growing in silence, now brought to the forefront by chefs everywhere, especially in Louisville.

Kaitlin Rust

Published July 1, 2019 at 12:23 AM

‘It’s just a matter of time’: Louisville mother hopeful for justice in son’s murder

De'Corian Curry was shot and killed at 42nd and Larkwood in May.

Kaitlin Rust

Published June 30, 2019 at 11:38 PM

Puppy alerts Jeffersonville family to neighbor’s smoking home, saving the day

The kids were playing in their yard when Shiloh started barking at the fence, bringing their attention to the fire.

Berry Stockton and Kaitlin Rust

Published June 28, 2019 at 8:40 PM

Limerick gun battle lasts half-mile, riddles neighborhood with bullet holes

Neighbors describe two cars with people leaning out the windows firing at each other down Seventh Street.

Kaitlin Rust

Published June 28, 2019 at 2:05 AM

Up-and-coming basketball league looks to provide more than just a good game

RUN, or Reviving Urban Neighborhoods, is a nonprofit focused on more than just x’s and o’s.

Kaitlin Rust

Published June 26, 2019 at 11:57 PM

Nearby residents claim music, live events at Parlour Pizza are too loud

They’re trying to make sure the current noise ordinance is being enforced - though Parlour claims it is.

Kaitlin Rust

Published June 21, 2019 at 12:25 AM

Residents flooded out for fourth time in Jeffersonville apartment complex

Forced out for the fourth time in a year and a half, 18 residents of M Fine apartments in Jeffersonville had to be evacuated after two or three feet of water gushed into the first floor Tuesday.

Kaitlin Rust

Published June 20, 2019 at 12:24 AM

50th Dirt Bowl kicks off in Algonquin Park

The Dirt Bowl has become one of the most popular sporting events in the city.

Kaitlin Rust

Published June 17, 2019 at 6:36 AM

EXCLUSIVE: Surveillance video shows moments KSP fires on suspect before downtown chase

Surveillance video from Hotel Louisville shows the moments Kentucky State troopers fired on a suspect in the parking lot on Thursday.

Kaitlin Rust

Published June 16, 2019 at 10:44 PM

Louisville runners still have questions about decision to cancel Triple Crown of Running

Officials with the Louisville Triple Crown of Running says they've seen a steady decline in participants since 2013.

Kaitlin Rust

Published June 16, 2019 at 5:15 AM

New details on man accused of wild police chase through downtown Louisville

Thomas Trummer is locked up in Metro Corrections on a $100,000 bond.

Kaitlin Rust

Published June 14, 2019 at 9:56 PM

Residents furious about proposed subdivision in PRP

Neighbors are upset 26 lots could be squeezed onto a wedge of land that’s 4.3 acres.

Kaitlin Rust

Published June 13, 2019 at 12:26 AM

Kentucky community joins search to find suspect of brutal pig beatings

The owner of two pigs who were beaten to death in Bullitt County is on the hunt for answers.

Kaitlin Rust

Published June 10, 2019 at 6:37 AM

Jeffersonville Fire soars above the call of duty, rescuing rare bird from tree

A green wing macaw named Ruby, who found herself in a tricky spot.

Kaitlin Rust

Published June 8, 2019 at 11:13 PM

Jefferson Mall curfew for minors takes effect

The new youth escort policy says after 4 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, anyone who is under 18 must be with someone 21 or older.

Kaitlin Rust

Published June 7, 2019 at 11:24 PM

Louisville’s healthier kids meal requirement taking effect

The ordinance applies to any restaurant that sells kids meals, which is defined as food and a drink at a single price.

Kaitlin Rust

Published June 6, 2019 at 11:13 PM

$45 million Waterfront Park expansion put on hold due to budget crisis

Thanks to a partnership with the Kentucky Science Center, park officials will be able to build an area for free, hands-on learning experiences called Playworks at the Waterfront.