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NCAA

Hailey Van Lith

UofL women advance to Elite 8 with 72-62 win against Ole Miss

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Dustin Vogt
The University of Louisville women’s basketball team is advancing to the Elite 8 after a 72-62 win against Ole Miss on Friday night.

Weather

WAVE Weather Alert Day

ALERT DAY: Heavy rain, flooding concerns increase tonight

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Jessica Dobson
Rain will continue this evening and even amp up heading toward midnight.

Local

Crews were sent to 12511 Townepark Way to a fire in a three-story apartment building just after...

1 person in hospital after apartment fire in Middletown

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Quenton Robertson
Crews were sent to 12511 Townepark Way to a fire in a three-story apartment building just after 10 p.m.

Kentucky

House Bill 52, a bill that would make it easier for firefighters to get PTSD treatment, has two...

Bill to support firefighters getting help for PTSD in danger of dying

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Brandon Spencer
House Bill 52, a bill that would make it easier for firefighters to get PTSD treatment, has to pass within the last two legislative days to sure all firefighters keep their benefits and coverage.

Crime

Woman dead after shooting in Edgewood neighborhood

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Quenton Robertson
A woman is dead after a shooting on Airport Hotels Boulevard Friday night.

Local

‘She was my spark’: Mother remembers four month old infant who died at Indiana daycare

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Marresa Burke
As police are still investigating what happened, Ember’s mom doesn’t want her daughter to be remembered for her death but instead for her light.

Education

Governor Andy Beshear signs student discipline bill into law

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Kennedy Hayes
Kentucky governor Andy Beshear signed a school discipline bill Thursday that’s aimed at defusing classroom disruptions.

Local

duPont Manual High School holds multicultural fair

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Quenton Robertson
The event kicked off with a parade of flags followed by dances and food from various countries and cultures.

Louisville Metro

Norton Children’s Hospital welcomes facility support dog Luna

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Dustin Vogt and Sean Baute
Young patients within Norton Children’s Hospital have a new furry friend to help provide comfort during treatment.

Louisville Metro

Bullets found in toilet at Tully Elementary

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Some students found the bullets in the restroom and informed staff of the incident.
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Positively WAVE

Bates Elementary receives Lighthouse Award

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Quenton Robertson
There was a reason to celebrate at Bates Elementary School in Louisville on Friday.

Community

Baseball team of veterans creates custom bourbon at Barrels & Billets

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Dustin Vogt
Members of a Louisville non-profit baseball team featuring veterans appeared at a downtown Louisville bourbon shop to debut a custom bourbon.

Louisville Metro

Goodwill hosts ribbon cutting for new South Louisville Opportunity Center

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Dustin Vogt
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky commemorated the grand opening of its new opportunity center for employment and education services.

Positively WAVE

Central High School student honored by LMPD for heroic life-saving act

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Julia Huffman
Nylaia Carter was honored with the Distinguished Citizen Service Award for the heroic actions she took along with her dad following a shooting on August 31.

Louisville Metro

NULU Bock Fest & Wurst Fest returns for 2023 celebration

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By WAVE Staff
Check out what's new for this year's free celebration in Louisville.

National

Memphis player charged for punching Bowling Green player after WNIT game

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By WTVG Staff
According to the university’s athletics department, the incident has been “turned over to the BGSU Police Department.”

Louisville Metro

Month-long Ky. Derby Festival celebration kicks off with Zoeller Pump Company Touring parade

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Julia Huffman
KDF said the parade is rain or shine and is scheduled for Saturday, April 1 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Events

Free pet vaccination event happening in Louisville this weekend

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Dustin Vogt
Pet lovers who are looking to update vaccinations for their furry friends can do so for free at a Louisville pet vaccination event this Saturday.

Kentucky

Lexington Comic & Toy Convention underway at Central Bank Center

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By WKYT News Staff
The four-day event kicked off Thursday at Central Bank Center downtown.

Regional

Woman arrested after toddler dies after ingesting fentanyl

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Alyssa Hannahs
Kentucky State Police Post 14 reports troopers were contacted by Boyd County 911 after a 2-year-old was found unresponsive.

Kentucky

Voter rolls shrink in 82 Kentucky counties

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Will Whaley
Overall, 3,792 voters were added in February, while 132,205 were removed.

Louisville Metro

BLOG: Alert Day coverage continues as flood watch remains in place throughout WAVE Country

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By WAVE Staff
The WAVE Storm Tracking Team is updating information on the weather in WAVE Country throughout the day.

Traffic

Traffic alerts reported for WAVE Country commuters

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By WAVE Staff
The flood watch in place for Friday means commuters throughout WAVE Country should be aware of what’s happening on the roads.

Louisville Metro

Wawa could potentially open southern Indiana location

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By WAVE Staff
The Town of Clarksville Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously agreed to grant a use variance, according to The News and Tribune.

Crime

Large amount of drugs found, one charged following drug bust in Perry County

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Brandon Robinson
It happened Wednesday at a house on Eversole Street in Hazard.

Louisville Metro

Louisville City FC preps for home opener

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 7:19 AM EDT
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By Josh Ninke
LouCity wants you to come out this Saturday at 3 p.m. for their matchup against El Paso Locomotive FC.

News

Man in hospital after shooting in Algonquin

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 11:41 PM EDT
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By Quenton Robertson
LMPD received a report of a shooting in the 1700 block of Patton Court around 11 p.m.

Kentucky

New historical marker honors Madison Co. Tuskegee Airmen

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 10:33 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
A new historical marker was unveiled in Madison County on Thursday.

Crime

Mt. Vernon man facing child molesting charge

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:04 PM EDT
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By 14 News Staff
A Mount Vernon man was arrested for child molesting on Thursday afternoon.

Louisville Metro

City plans to add smart technology for safer roadways

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 7:11 PM EDT
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By Marresa Burke
The city of Louisville will receive close to $2 million dollars in federal funding to add smart technology to four intersections.

Traffic

Louisville motorcyclist killed in deadly crash on I-71 North identified

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 7:07 PM EDT
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By Elisa Schwartzmiller and Julia Huffman
No other vehicles were involved in the crash, and several cyclists remained at the scene.

Local

Body found in Shively

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 7:03 PM EDT
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By Quenton Robertson
The Shively Police Department responded to a report of a person down in Colony Court on Thursday around 5:45 p.m., according to Detective Sergeant Jordan Brown.

Positively WAVE

Miss Kentucky visits students at Shepherdsville middle school

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:12 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
Students at Bullitt Lick Middle School received a visit from Miss Kentucky 2022 to share her experiences and provide keys to success.

Local

Anchorage Middletown Fire performs training for rescue operations

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:08 PM EDT
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By Quenton Robertson
Some local firefighters are now better trained to respond to people trapped in a trench.

Focus on Health

Together again: how long-separated sisters are pledging to get healthy for their grandkids

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:02 PM EDT
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By Sean Baute
They’ve recently reconnected in Louisville, now living in the same city for the first time in over 40 years.

Kentucky

UK baseball team visits teammates of boy killed in tragic accident

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:43 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
UK baseball team gave a big show of support to a grieving community.

Digital Derby Guide

Thunder Over Louisville debuts new drone technology for drone light show

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:39 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt and Kennedy Hayes
A new type of drone is being unveiled as part of this year’s Thunder Over Louisville drone show.

Bullitt County

Shepherdsville woman charged with manslaughter in overdose death

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:30 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
A 39-year-old woman has been charged with manslaughter after being accused of giving another woman fentanyl who later died in an overdose.

Positively WAVE

Several Louisvillians celebrating their 100th birthday

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:07 PM EDT
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By Quenton Robertson
Many seniors have now made it to the century mark and they celebrated their birthdays at the Forum at Brookside Thursday morning.

Kentucky

Queer Kentucky hosts panel discussion on LGBTQ+ suicide awareness and prevention

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:23 PM EDT
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By Quenton Robertson
The panel’s purpose was to talk about the issues Louisville youths are facing and to highlight the resources available to help them.

Louisville Metro

2 minors injured after stolen car crashes into Courtyard by Marriott in downtown Louisville

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:22 PM EDT
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By Michael Caldwell, Dustin Vogt and David Mattingly
Clarksville police started the pursuit of a stolen vehicle and now the crash is being investigated by Louisville Metro police.

Kentucky

USDA announces homeowners impacted by July flood could be eligible for grant money

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:14 PM EDT
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By Chandler Wilcox
Homeowners impacted by the flood have another opportunity to receive financial help.

Louisville Metro

Drag Queen Storytime in Louisville increases security after threats from White Lives Matter

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 3:57 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt and David Ochoa
Drag Queen Storytime Kentucky said the group had been shown evidence that a White Lives Matter group would plan to travel to Kentucky to protest and scare guests.

Local

Racing Louisville FC Star speaks to JCPS students

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 3:32 PM EDT
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By Quenton Robertson
Nadia Nadim told the students about how she’s been where they are.

Troubleshooters

Change to warrant review system is not what is seems, former judge explains

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 2:31 PM EDT
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By Natalia Martinez
LMPD officers have been told the changes were to take place immediately.

Community

Muslims around the world begin fasting for Ramadan

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 2:02 PM EDT
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By Maira Ansari
Many Muslims observe Ramadan by fasting from sunup to sundown.

Louisville Metro

Louisville Zoo broadens appeal with events for adult guests

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 12:49 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
The Louisville Zoo is bringing back several events for older zoo members, including drink specials, date night movies and more.

Community

YMCA Camp Piomingo accepting summer registrations

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 12:12 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
YMCA Camp Piomingo is located in the woods of Otter Creek Park in Meade County.

Louisville Metro

Kentucky Derby Festival’s Dillard’s Spring Fashion Show returns with new theme

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 11:40 AM EDT
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By WAVE Staff
It will be on March 30 at Caesars Southern Indiana.

Kentucky

New details released after grand jury looks into death of man accused of killing Ky. officers

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 11:23 AM EDT
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By Jeremy Tombs
A Pike County grand jury looked into Lance Storz’s suicide.
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