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|By Phylicia Ashley and Dustin Vogt
The holiday is observed every year on June 19 and commemorates the final communication of the abolition of slavery in the United States.
Updated: Jun. 18, 2021 at 7:59 PM EDT
|By Ken Baker
A stark warning, as some dogs are ending up at the vet’s office because they’ve eaten too many cicadas.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2021 at 7:40 PM EDT
|By Stephen Goin
To those who live on Louisville streets and survive off the kindness of strangers, a better life could be just one day of work way.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2021 at 4:40 PM EDT
|By Shellie Sylvestri
The program allows veterans to take a free flight to Washington, D.C., and see the war monuments for free.
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Updated: Jun. 16, 2021 at 9:32 PM EDT
|By WAVE3.com Staff
Only 2.4% of Louisville businesses are owned by Black people, but 23% of the city’s population is Black.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2021 at 11:52 PM EDT
|By Taylor Durden
After having to cancel in 2020 because of COVID-19, the Bullitt County Fair opened its gates this week for the week-long fair.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2021 at 12:53 PM EDT
|By WAVE3.com Staff
The reopening comes after restrictions put in place due to COVID-19 were lifted.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2021 at 12:03 AM EDT
|By Faith King
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.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2021 at 6:48 PM EDT
|By Elizabeth Pace
The National Safety Council reports that 600 children and adults drown annually in swimming pools. The majority happen in home pools.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2021 at 6:35 PM EDT
|By Sean Baute
After almost a year and a half into a pandemic that stifled business across the country, one of Kentucky’s largest players is stepping up its game.
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Updated: Jun. 13, 2021 at 3:26 PM EDT
|By Ken Baker
Local boutiques see more foot traffic as restaurants open at 100 percent capacity.
Updated: Jun. 12, 2021 at 6:11 PM EDT
|By Ken Baker
On Saturday, Master Sergeant Daniel Keller received the Airman’s Medal. It’s the highest medal given by the Air Force for non-combat heroism.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2021 at 8:00 PM EDT
|By Phylicia Ashley
At the start of the COVID outbreak, WAVE 3 News shared nonstop stories about companies and local businesses giving back to hospitals. More than a year later, with normalcy in sight, that effort hasn’t stopped.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2021 at 7:56 PM EDT
|By Elizabeth Pace
The Louisville Sports Commission and producer Gill Holland have teamed up for a grant program that will provide additional, affordable and sustainable sports leagues and activities to children in underserved communities.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2021 at 7:54 PM EDT
|By Tori Gessner
Sister Visitor Center, which provides free groceries and financial assistance to people in West Louisville has been a target for break-ins, burglarized four times in the past month, and the robbers are still on the run.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2021 at 11:20 PM EDT
|By Shellie Sylvestri
Trisha Moore received a piece of art on Monday from the Frazier Rehabilitation Institute created by her daughter, Tia, who died in 2019.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2021 at 7:33 PM EDT
|By Ken Baker
It was supposed to be a peaceful family hike in Bernheim Forest when a venomous snake came across their path.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2021 at 7:28 PM EDT
|By Nick Picht
Randy Chandler, 51, was performing with the Les Masters Band in an eight-band Battle of the Bands at the Marion County Fairgrounds.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2021 at 4:46 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
The Louisville Zoo trains have had their last ride within the property, as zoo officials have announced the decision to sell them after being inactive for the past two years.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2021 at 6:15 PM EDT
|By Ken Baker
Among the hustle and bustle at Louisville’s Muhamad Ali International Airport, a family reunion more than 60 years in the making.
Updated: Jun. 4, 2021 at 11:41 PM EDT
|By Faith King
A new tribute to Breonna Taylor was unveiled in her hometown Friday afternoon.
Updated: Jun. 4, 2021 at 9:25 PM EDT
|By Tori Gessner
Nearly 6,000 students signed up to attend Jefferson County Public School’s summer learning camps, and spots booked up at a record pace.
Updated: Jun. 4, 2021 at 9:22 PM EDT
|By Elizabeth Pace
The new outdoor track is located on the Louisville Urban League Sports and Learning Campus, also the site of the Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2021 at 11:27 PM EDT
|By Taylor Durden
Nationwide domestic violence shelters and hotlines have seen an increase in the number of victims and survivors they have helped since the pandemic started.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2021 at 7:06 PM EDT
|By Sarah Jackson and Tori Gessner
The YMCA will be providing the free lessons.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2021 at 5:03 PM EDT
|By Olivia Russell
“Come out and come in.” Those words hang outside of the church on West Short Street.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2021 at 4:22 PM EDT
|By Nick Picht
Chicago-based Hillard Heintze released a top-to-bottom audit of the department in January 2021.
Updated: May. 31, 2021 at 7:42 PM EDT
|By Tori Gessner
When active-duty Air Force pilot Brice Simpson died during a training flight accident in Japan, his family had trouble finding a memorial where he could be honored, until Patriots Peace Memorial was founded.
Updated: May. 31, 2021 at 5:59 PM EDT
|By Nick Picht
COVID-19 forced the cemetery, and others in the area, to cancel formal Memorial Day ceremonies.
Updated: May. 30, 2021 at 3:55 PM EDT
|By Ken Baker
Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start to the summer and with warmer weather here plenty of folks are going to be out in boats.
Updated: May. 30, 2021 at 7:30 AM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt and Maira Ansari
A Memorial Day tradition in Louisville will be returning once again this year and has been reworked to ensure the safety of participants.
Updated: May. 29, 2021 at 5:08 PM EDT
|By Ken Baker
It was empty pools on Saturday for the official opening of Louisville's pools
Updated: May. 29, 2021 at 12:22 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
A graduation ceremony turned into a moment for remembrance as the brother of a fallen Louisville Metro police officer carried his image in his honor.
Updated: May. 29, 2021 at 12:29 AM EDT
|By Ken Baker
17-year-old Madelynn Troutt was remembered at her high school graduation two months after she died in a crash.
Updated: May. 28, 2021 at 6:03 PM EDT
|By Shellie Sylvestri
The Memorial Day event was canceled last year because of COVID.
Updated: May. 28, 2021 at 4:29 PM EDT
|By Phylicia Ashley
The Sporting Club at the Farm has fishing, hiking, archery and shooting programs for youth on 740 acres with four lakes, 14 station courses and a five mile hiking trail.
Updated: May. 27, 2021 at 1:16 PM EDT
|By Sarah Jackson
Several training programs, including a forklift repair program, are being offered in Louisville.
Updated: May. 27, 2021 at 12:41 AM EDT
|By Jerrica Valtierra and Charles Gazaway
The decision to reopen the loops, which were closed in April 2020, was made after a public feedback process lasting several months.
Updated: May. 26, 2021 at 9:38 PM EDT
|By Sean Baute
The Kentucky State Fair Board made the announcement Wednesday that the Texas Roadhouse Concert Series would return for 2021.
Updated: May. 26, 2021 at 9:17 PM EDT
|By David Mattingly
The economic disruptions of COVID-19 caused many companies to lose employees. With the economy beginning to reopen, the trick is getting them back.
Updated: May. 26, 2021 at 9:10 PM EDT
|By Nick Picht
Inspiration can be drawn from just about anything, but Allie Hammack’s was drawn from tragedy.
Updated: May. 25, 2021 at 4:45 PM EDT
|By Connie Leonard
The Uber and Lyft of lawn service hit Louisville just as the grass started growing.
Updated: May. 25, 2021 at 4:42 PM EDT
|By Sean Baute
Some heavy opposition has the developer still fighting for final approval.
Updated: May. 25, 2021 at 8:07 AM EDT
|By Sarah Jackson
A hiring event is looking to fill more than 100 restaurant positions.
Updated: May. 24, 2021 at 7:59 PM EDT
|By Ken Baker
Saturday, public pools open in Louisville. On Monday, crews prepared each facility.
Updated: May. 24, 2021 at 5:12 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
Ethan the dog will soon be featured on a new limited-edition treat sold at all Kentucky and Indiana Feeders Supply stores, with proceeds benefiting the Kentucky Humane Society.
Updated: May. 24, 2021 at 11:29 AM EDT
|By Charles Gazaway
Caesars Southern Indiana says full and part-time positions are available and no job applicant will leave empty-handed.
Updated: May. 23, 2021 at 11:45 PM EDT
|By Faith King
On Sunday, a group of Palestinians and supporters gathered at the Waterfront and marched to Louisville Metro Hall, chanting for freedom and peace.
Updated: May. 23, 2021 at 2:32 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
An Okolona business in the process of rebuilding due to fire damage has opened up a mobile truck to serve customers in the meantime.
Updated: May. 23, 2021 at 8:30 AM EDT
|By Maira Ansari
Guests can meet one-on-one with recruiters and hiring managers from the area’s top hiring companies.