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

Famed Louisville chef and restaurateur teams up with JCPS to feed families

Chef Edward Lee saw a recent report that 8 million people are slipping into poverty because of the pandemic and decided to get to work.

Kaitlin Rust

Published November 14, 2020 at 12:08 AM

4,000 abandoned cars stacking up on Louisville streets called ‘an embarrassment’

LMPD’s impound lot has been a thorn in the department’s side for years.

Kaitlin Rust

Published November 13, 2020 at 12:08 AM

LMPD Civilian Review Board kept in Metro Council committee with more amendments to be made

Last minute changes to an ordinance creating the review board and inspector general had some Metro Council members fuming after five months of hard work and community input.

Kaitlin Rust

Published November 12, 2020 at 1:14 AM

Metro Council members zero in on Elliott Avenue investigation

The Government Oversight Committee pressed city officials on how Elliott Avenue came to be the focus of several different departments.

Kaitlin Rust

Published November 11, 2020 at 12:53 AM

Ky. AG Daniel Cameron joins legal challenge urging toss of Pa. mail-in ballots

Cameron is one of 10 Republican attorneys general across the nation urging the Supreme Court to take up the case.

Kaitlin Rust

Published November 10, 2020 at 12:19 AM

IU political experts weigh in on election lawsuits

The margins are narrowing, but President Donald Trump continues suing to stop the count in states where he’s ahead, while questioning legal votes in states where he’s behind.

Kaitlin Rust

Published November 6, 2020 at 11:20 PM

COVID spike leads to concerns about hospitals in Ky., Ind.

Wednesday had the highest number of hospitalizations since the pandemic started for Indiana.

Kaitlin Rust

Published November 6, 2020 at 12:05 AM

For those who feel like their vote doesn’t count, some argue this presidential election disproves that.

Kaitlin Rust

Published November 5, 2020 at 12:30 AM

'I’ll never forget that sound’: Halloween drive-by shooting leaves Clarksville couple traumatized

Though Halloween is over, not knowing who did this or why continues to haunt the Acrees.

Kaitlin Rust

Published November 2, 2020 at 10:50 PM

Creative neighbors find ways to keep the spooky spirit alive

The exciting Halloween wasn't stopped by COVID-19.

Kaitlin Rust

Published October 31, 2020 at 11:45 PM

JCPS tax increase: What a judge’s ruling means for voters at the polls

Judge Brian Edwards' revealed Friday that thousands of signatures on a petition against the tax increase were either duplicates or inaccurate and suggesting tampering.

Kaitlin Rust

Published October 31, 2020 at 1:11 AM

Kentucky vs. Indiana: Comparing the states’ COVID outbreaks, responses

Even though the states border one another, each state has its own way of determining what counties are red zones.

Kaitlin Rust

Published October 30, 2020 at 12:06 AM

'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.