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Former violence Interrupter faces 17 years in prison
A former violence Interrupter faces 17 years in prison after being found guilty for strangling a woman.
Attorney cleared of tampering charges in possible death penalty case
Last year, Angela Ellerman was placed under investigation after accusations that she’d hid shell casings related to the case for years.
Sheriff: 4 people hurt at Waupaca in Perry Co.
The Perry County Sheriff says there has been an accident at the Waupaca Plant.
Annie Glenn, widow of astronaut John Glenn, turning 100
Annie Glenn, an advocate and educator in communication disorders, has rarely appeared in public since her husband's death.
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Woman dies in officer-involved shooting in Harrison County
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating an officer-involved shooting reported around 5:00 p.m. Sunday night in Corydon.
Firefighters head to St. Louis to honor victims in Missouri crash
Twelve Louisville firefighters, most of them from Engine 22, made their way to St. Louis to be with their fallen sister.
Louisville man arrested after attempting to rob Raising Cane’s with off-duty officers inside
One man has been arrested after an attempt to rob a Raising Cane’s restaurant when two off-duty officers were inside.
Kentucky man awarded $150,000 after being denied ‘IM GOD’ license plate
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has been ordered to pay the attorney fees for a man that was denied a personalized license plate reading “IM GOD”.
Signboard outside home stadium of Louisville City FC adorns Lynn Family Stadium name
Louisville City FC’s season is about to begin, and with their home opener less than two months away, final touches are being prepared at their new home stadium.
Kentucky State Police investigating deadly single-car collision in Pendleton County
One man has died in a single-car collision in Pendleton County Sunday morning according to Kentucky State Police.
UPDATE: Missing Harrison County man located
Matthew Craycraft has been found, according to the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department.
Community focused second-hand bookstore opens in Beechmont neighborhood
The Rosewater, Louisville’s first social enterprise second-hand bookstore, hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting event Saturday afternoon.
UPDATE: More road closures announced due to flooding
More road closures are being announced Saturday morning as locations face rising river water levels and flooding.
Donations heading to flood victims in southeastern Kentucky
Families in Harlan County have lost everything because of flooding there.
Friends and Pastor remember four killed in crash
A pastor and a family friend remember the four people killed in a crash on the way to a volleyball game.
Fifth Third Bank’s tips to protect your personal information
Here are some helpful tips to make sure you don’t fall victim to any scams.
UPDATE: Coroner reveals ID of driver in deadly vehicle collision with retaining wall
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has revealed the identity of the man killed in a vehicle collision with a retaining wall Saturday morning.
Local youth volleyball community rallying around families of Missouri crash victims
The KIVA Volleyball community is left rallying around the families of Kacey and Carrie McCaw and Rhyan and Lesley Prather.
Participants take a Polar Plunge into Deam Lake to benefit Special Olympics
Hundreds of residents in Borden braved the cold temperatures to take a frigid dip in Lake Deam for the annual Borden Polar Plunge.
St Paul United Methodist hosts second annual ‘Stop Human Trafficking’ conference
A local church is helping to educate the community and bring awareness to the public on growing incidents of human trafficking in Kentucky.
Horse rescued from herd shot and killed in Eastern Ky. up for adoption
Knox, a weanling colt that was rescued back in December, has been placed up for adoption by the Kentucky Humane Society Equine CARE.
Moore High School killed in shooting to be remembered at reflection ceremony
The student from Moore High School that died in a shooting near the University of Louisville will be honored at a reflection ceremony on Sunday.
Indiana State Police trooper struck during traffic stop near Batesville
A 6-year-old child was taken to Cincinnati Children's with serious injuries.
Louisville Division of Fire remembers firefighter that died in Missouri crash
The Louisville Division of Fire is mourning one of their own that died in a vehicle crash in St. Charles County, Missouri Friday morning.
Suspect in deadly hit-and-run in Harrison County turns himself in according to police
One of the suspects in the hit-and-run murder investigation in Harrison County has turned himself in according to police.
Police respond to early morning multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 64 East
A multiple vehicle crash involving seven cars was reported Saturday morning on Interstate 64 near mile marker 12.
Victims from Louisville identified in fatal Missouri crash
The victims are two mothers and their 12-year-old daughters.
Fmr. Lincoln County teacher accused of drinking and driving with child in car
It was also alleged the suspect engaged in sexual misconduct with an 18-year-old student.
Valentine’s Day letter explains man’s gift of love
Billy Hawkins died from a stroke last year, leaving countless loved ones, friends and former students in LaRue County in shock.
McConnell speaks in Radcliff days after Fort Knox news announced
McConnell gathered with local and regional leaders to talk about the benefit of landing the headquarters for the Army’s Fifth Corps, and what that will bring to the local community.
Recommended punishment revealed for Ind. attorney general accused of groping women
Hill is accused of grabbing the buttocks of a female state legislator and inappropriately touching three other women during a party.
Second homeless man found dead in Lexington
"When the weather turns dramatic like this has, it just creates a lot of suffering for a lot of people," the director of the Catholic Action Center said.
Delphi murders: 3 years later, family is still hopeful for justice
"The fact is that there was two innocent girls murdered and the guy is still walking around," Libby German's grandfather said.
Restaurants on the water keeping an eye on rising Ohio River
"We want to be able to stay open. It hurts," River Road BBQ General Manager Krissy Higgins said.
Ind. hospice nurse accused of felony prescription fraud
Jennifer Daniel is accused of filling prescriptions for terminally ill hospice patients and keeping the pain medication.
Banksy mural pops up just in time for Valentine’s Day
The family that owns the property is reportedly trying to cover up the piece with glass to preserve it.
3 adults, 7 children escape house fire
When firefighters arrived, they found heavy smoke and fire coming from the home.
Hit-and-run victim’s father hoping for justice as deputies look for suspects
Harrison County deputies are putting the pieces together in a constantly changing case.
Flooding, freezing temperatures create potentially dangerous conditions
Flooding is continuing to cause trouble for some across WAVE Country. Pair that with the bitter cold and the situation has gotten more dangerous.
Beshear announces grants for multiple projects in eastern Kentucky
Beshear set aside $2.4 million for a regional airport in Morehead, and $250,000 for a trail system there.
Woman allegedly assaulted husband with hot water from crock pot
Leigh-Anne Taylor was arrested early Thursday morning at an apartment on Melody Acres Lane off Cane Run Road.
Lovebirds: Bernheim’s golden eagles Harper & Athena officially a breeding pair
They’ve already become parents.
Man accused in videotaped confrontation with LMPD officers appears in court
Foussene Pemba, 29, faces several charges, including assaulting an officer.
Cellar Door Chocolates forced to close because of debt
Valentine's Day came a little too late for one popular chocolatier.
Barry’s Cheesesteaks & More founded on faith, thinking big
Barry Washington has always hustled. The reformed drug dealer and addict now runs two restaurants with plans to open two more.
Visitor leaves uplifting message in snow for ‘mom’ at Cleveland Clinic
A person was hoping their simple gesture left behind in the snow on Friday will help their mother get through treatment at the Cleveland Clinic.
Celebrating Valentine’s Day with Mr. Valentine and his longtime lover
One Richmond couple may be the luckiest of them all because for them every day is like Valentine’s Day.
Suspect in Bullitt County murder arrested by U.S. Marshals
Anthony W. Allen, 44, was taken into custody on Interstate 64 around 11:20 a.m. Central time.
Forced vasectomy at 50? Alabama lawmaker reacts to pushback
The bill was introduced to the House on Thursday and referred to the House judiciary committee.
Cause of 2nd fire at Douglas Park Apartments released
Firefighters found a large amount of fire coming from the top floor of the three story building when they arrived.
Couple ties knot in Valentine’s Day ceremony
The couple met on Valentine’s Day in 2008.
Serial bank robbery suspect arrested
Four of the bank robberies happened in Louisville between November 2015 and January of this year, but police say he is a suspect in several bank robberies from surrounding counties.
Evansville man facing 6 child molesting counts
Charles Henry, 33, was booked into the Vanderburgh County Jail Thursday.
Man charged with possessing child pornography
A man is facing charges after he allegedly disturbed and possessed items portraying a sexual performance by a minor.
SnowTALK! Weather Blog: Friday Edition
WAVE 3 Weather Blog
Behind the Forecast: Dangers of flash and river flooding
Preliminary information for 2019 shows that 66% of the people who died in the United States from flooding were in their vehicles.
Portion of River Road shut down due to flooding
MetroSafe confirmed River Road was shut down between Fourth and Seventh Streets.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Stretch of Lexington Road closing Monday until April
East-side drivers looking to head west could use Frankfort Avenue or Interstate 64, among other options.
Metro councilman proposes Louisville restaurant tax, Yum! Center ticket price hike
In his State of the City address recently, Mayor Greg Fischer said a restaurant tax could fully fund Louisville’s remaining pension obligation.
House committee passes bill to limit price of insulin in Kentucky
The bill states one out of every eight Kentuckians has been diagnosed with diabetes, which is about half a million people.
8 Madison Consolidated HS students hospitalized in 4 days with similar symptoms
The Jefferson County Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Coordinator told WAVE 3 News that vaping is impacting all students.
2 women to replace TARC director in interim as investigation into Ferdinand Risco’s behavior continues
Mayor Greg Fischer appointed Margaret Handmaker and Laura Douglas to serve as interim co-executive directors of TARC.