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Louisville Metro

LMPD officers working at crash on Lexington Road and Dover Road

Updated: 14 minutes ago
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By WAVE Staff
Drivers can expect delays near Sacred Heart Academy.

JCPS Transportation

JCPS to give update on transportation system Tuesday night

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By David Ochoa
On Tuesday night, JCPS superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio will be giving an update on the district’s transportation plan.

Weather

The skyline of Louisville, Ky. on a beautiful late summer day.

FORECAST: Rain chances provide some hope of drought relief this week

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Ryan Hoke
Lows will be in the upper 50s and lower 60s as we head into early Tuesday morning.

Louisville Metro

LMPD: Victim dead after shooting near UofL’s campus

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WAVE Staff
Louisville Metro police officers were called Monday morning to an alley on South 4th Street.

Crime

LMPD investigating deadly shooting in Germantown neighborhood

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Quenton Robertson
Anyone with information is asked to call the anonymous Crime Tip Hotline at 502-574-LMPD (5673) or use the online LMPD Crime Tip Portal.

Clark County

Tracy Davenport (left), Matthew Davenport (right)

Owners of Davenport Extreme Pools and Spa appear in court

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Samantha Murray
Tracy and Matthew Davenport are charged with four counts of theft, four counts of fraud, and two counts of corrupted business practices in total.

Louisville Metro

LMPD released the results of their 8-day targeted investigation in the Highlands Neighborhood.

LMPD concludes a targeted enforcement in the Highlands neighborhood

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Brandon Spencer
LMPD released the results of their 8-day targeted investigation in the Highlands Neighborhood.

Troubleshooters

A family wants answers from JCPS after they said their young daughter was robbed by a man in...

Family claims teen who attacked their daughter was posing as 5th grade JCPS student

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Natalia Martinez
A family wants answers from JCPS after they said their young daughter was robbed by a man in his late teens posing as a fifth-grade student.

Traffic

A crash on I-71 N near I-264 has closed all lanes.

UPDATE: 1 lane reopen on I-71 N near I-264

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Samantha Murray
According to TRIMARC, only one car was involved in a wreck that happened around 6:30 p.m.

Bullitt County

Windstream CEO Tony Thomas.

6,300 homes and businesses to get fiber internet in Bullitt County

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By WAVE Staff
It’s thanks to a 6.8-million dollar public-private partnership between Bullitt County and ‘Kinetic by Windstream.’
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Local

Louisville mass shooting suspect appears before judge

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Sean Baute
Arthur Simson, 38, allegedly turned himself into police and admitted to shooting.

Positively WAVE

Big O Tires owners donate $10,000 to Kids Cancer Alliance

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Samantha Murray
With this donation, more than 50 families were able to spend a day at Kentucky Kingdom, according to a press release.

Louisville Metro

Woman found dead inside Park Hill neighborhood home identified

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Samantha Murray
Anyone with information can call the anonymous tip police department’s (502) 574-LMPD or use the LMPD Crime Tip Portal.

Regional

Single vehicle Henry County crash kills 1

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Charles Gazaway
KSP says the crash investigation is ongoing.

Louisville Metro

TARC pilot program seeks to improve performance

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Charles Gazaway
Effective today, TARC has started the “Drop Off Only” program on the westbound #23 Broadway route.

Crime

Woman found dead inside apartment in Russell neighborhood

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Julia Huffman
Police said calls came in around 1:15 p.m. reporting a person down in the 1800 block of West Jefferson Street.

Louisville Metro

LMPD Officer Brandon Haley released from hospital

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Julia Huffman
Haley will continue his journey to recovery from home, receiving outpatient services.

Positively WAVE

Elizabethtown nonprofit donates $8,000 to Officer Wilt

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Samantha Murray
According to a press release, Give 270, North Hardin Wine & Spirits and Mammoth Liquors collaborated by selling bottles from a Woodford Reserve line of bourbon called Protect and Serve #1 to benefit the Wilt family.

Positively WAVE

Louisville woman celebrates 100th birthday

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Samantha Murray
Her birthday was Monday.

Sports

UofL head football coach Jeff Brohm gives weekly update

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By WAVE Staff
The Cardinals are 4-0 after a win against Boston College.

Louisville Metro

UPDATE: Man charged in Louisville airport security breach had weapon in his bag

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Julia Huffman and Charles Gazaway
The suspect was found aboard a Southwest flight heading to Chicago.

Louisville Metro

Cicada wings inspire UofL researchers to invent antimicrobial surfaces

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By WAVE Staff
The UofL researchers developed a fabrication technique to imitate the nanostructure of cicada wings.

Top Story

StormTALK! Weather Blog 9/25

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Brian Goode
WAVE Weather Blog Update with Brian Goode

Oldham County

Kenwood Elementary wearing red, UofL gear in honor of Jake Luxemburger

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By WAVE Staff
Jake, a 10-year-old fifth grader at the school in Oldham County, passed away from a crash in September.

Clark County

UPDATE: I-265 West ramp in Clark County back open after semi-truck overturns

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By WAVE Staff
This happened Monday morning.

Events

Fans rave about Louder Than Life as the event caps 2 weeks of music festivities

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 12:00 AM EDT
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By Brandon Spencer
Fans at the last day of Louder Than Life break down how they felt about the four day festival.

Positively WAVE

Fern Creek firefighter celebrates retirement after 50 years of service

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 11:48 PM EDT
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By Noelle Friel
Sunday was a special anniversary for one Fern Creek firefighter, who completed 50 years with the department.

Touchdown Friday Night

POLL: Vote for this week’s TDFN Player of the Week

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 11:00 PM EDT
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By Samantha Murray
Week 6 of high school football is in the books, and now it’s time to pick your favorite performances from area football players.

Louisville Metro

Gunshots fired into air after football game at Male High School

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 6:17 PM EDT
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By Quenton Robertson
Gunshots were heard in the Gheens parking lot as people were leaving, Male High School principal Keith Cathey said in a letter to families.

Louisville Metro

Dawne Gee celebrates 60th birthday with Together Fest

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 6:15 PM EDT
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By WAVE Staff
Dawne Gee turned 60 back in April, but with the Derby, she couldn’t find time for a proper celebration. She’s been raising money and making Together Fest a reality ever since then.

Louisville Metro

Bone marrow drive shows need for African-American donors

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 4:25 PM EDT
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By Marresa Burke
An organization dedicated to matching patients and donors is trying to address an issue they see on their registry, the lack of African-American donors.

Kentucky

Horse spotted running along I-75N has been captured

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 3:56 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
Traffic is backed up after a horse was spotted running loose on the interstate.

News

Accidental overdose becomes leading cause of death in Kentuckians under 40

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 1:34 PM EDT
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By Samantha Valentino
Accidental overdose becomes leading cause of death in Kentuckians under 40

Sports

UofL dominates Boston College behind Plummer’s arm, 56-28

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 1:30 PM EDT
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By Dusty Baker
UofL made a statement Saturday at home against Boston College with a dominant 56-28 victory.

Louisville Metro

3rd annual Parkland Day offers community engagement, free health resources

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 11:22 PM EDT
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By Brandon Spencer
As a part of the Third Annual Parkland Day, UofL Health's Dr. Kim Allen Williams breaks down how to prevent the United State's biggest killer, heart disease.

Crime

14-year-old victim identified after deadly shooting in Park DuValle neighborhood

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 11:15 PM EDT
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By Quenton Robertson and Derek Brightwell
Officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 3600 block of Stratton Avenue around 9 p.m.

News

Lawn mower parade held for 2-year-old’s birthday

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 10:45 PM EDT
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By 14 News Staff
A neighborhood in Chandler organized a lawn mower parade to celebrate a two-year-old’s birthday.

Louisville Metro

Motorcycle benefit raises money for Officer Nick Wilt

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 9:21 PM EDT
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By Marresa Burke
Over 200 motorcycles came out for the ride.

Traffic

UPDATE: Man critically injured in motorcycle crash on I-265 at I-65

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 5:43 PM EDT
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By Samantha Murray
The estimated time until the road opens again is one hour.

Kentucky

Winchester child in need of transplant receives new liver

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 3:43 PM EDT
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By Alyssa Williams
In August, WKYT shared the story of an 11-month-old from Winchester who was in desperate need of a liver transplant.

Focus on Health

Importance of screenings during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 12:40 PM EDT
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By Olivia Russell
Doctors are raising awareness about the importance of prostate cancer screenings during the month of September.

Touchdown Friday Night

Touchdown Friday Night: Sept. 22 scores

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 11:06 AM EDT
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By Quenton Robertson
Here are the scores for Touchdown Friday Night on Sept. 22.

Louisville Metro

A dozen families displaced after Fern Creek apartment fire

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 9:31 AM EDT
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By WAVE Staff
A Fern Creek apartment fire displaced 12 families Saturday morning.

Louisville Metro

Bicyclist killed in Okolona neighborhood after being hit by 2 cars

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 8:56 AM EDT
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By Julia Huffman
Louisville Metro spokesman Dwight Mitchell said officers responded to the 4300 block of Outer Loop around 11:30 p.m.

Oldham County

10-year-old killed in car crash honored by his baseball team

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 12:00 AM EDT
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By David Ochoa
On Friday night, the Lyndon Bananas warmed up like any other game. They played catch, ran sprints, and got ready for the game.

News

Jefferson Co. deputy welcomed home after 2 months in the hospital

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 10:53 PM EDT
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By Sam Luther
Deputy Chad Dunlap was diagnosed with Gullain Barre syndrome two months ago which left him temporarily paralyzed.

Top Story

Tim Winterholller shares letter addressing the death of his girlfriend Lynnden Bray

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 8:33 PM EDT
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By Brandon Spencer
Tim Winterholler shares a three-page letter outlining his thoughts and feelings regarding his girlfriend Lynnden Bray's death. Bray's mom, however, isn't buying his words.

Indiana

Behind the 20-year archaeological excavation on UE’s campus

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 7:29 PM EDT
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By Robinson Miles and Jacee Caldwell
The work of archaeology is alive and well on UE’s campus, but it might not be what many people imagine.

News

‘It’s pretty surreal’: Knott Co. man shares experience winning on ‘Wheel of Fortune’

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 6:46 PM EDT
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By RJ Johnson
On Wednesday, a Knott County man appeared on ‘Wheel of Fortune’, leaving with nearly $60,000 in money and prizes.

Louisville Metro

Grand jury does not indict Nowhere Bar owner

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 5:57 PM EDT
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By Natalia Martinez
The charges against a popular Louisville bar owner have been dropped.
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