Usually, the July 4th weekend sees cities across WAVE Country holding firework shows, but many have been canceled this year due to COVID-19. Local fire departments expect neighbors and families to take the celebration in their own hands and light up the sky.

Melissa Emerick, 30, is believed to be in the Louisville area.

Louisville Metro police say a thorough review of the video from the incident shows the department's SWAT vehicle hit a car that officers felt was endangering lives.

Two chefs will go head-to-head for bragging rights this weekend on WAVE 3 News.

Marinas on Lake Cumberland were busy on Memorial Day, and owners say they expect the same this weekend.

The shooting was reported near the intersection of Fifth and Liberty streets around 11:40 a.m. Thursday, according to MetroSafe.

As of Thursday morning, there had been 46,387 cases reported in the state.

Walmart had a goal of hiring 250,000 veterans by the end of 2020. Today, just before Independence Day, the retailer says they have not only reached, but exceeded their goal.

The shooting was reported in the 500 block of North 19th Street around 10 a.m. Thursday, according to LMPD.

Community members gathered by vehicle to celebrate a man who has been in the Rock Hill area for decades.

An altercation that involved people who had weapons was reported inside the mall Thursday morning, according to LMPD spokesman Dwight Mitchell.

A crew spent some time Thursday morning repairing the police memorial that was damaged during Wednesday night's mostly peaceful protests in downtown Louisville.

The Louisville Metro Police Department released video that allegedly shows a murder suspect taking a gun from a protester at Jefferson Square Park.

A political action committee working to help President Donald Trump is sponsoring a NASCAR driver’s vehicle starting this weekend.

The speedway said on their website there be a lot of changes for the upcoming races.

Police and protesters have conflicting accounts of what happened Tuesday night when police clashed with protesters and 20 people were arrested.

Neighbors told investigators this has been an ongoing problem.

In-restaurant dining may continue operating at 75 percent capacity with social distancing and on July 1, K-12 school operations can start the 2020-21 academic year.

According to LMPD, a person was struck on Bardstown Road near Dreamsend Road around 11:30 p.m. Thursday

Attorney Sam Aguiar says the current top priority is understanding the timeline that ultimately led to Breonna Taylor’s death.

Matthew Bingle is facing charges of criminal trespassing, fleeing and evading police, and unlawful assembly.

Steven Nelson Lopez, 23, is charged with one count of murder and nine counts of wanton endangerment.

Rogers went missing over the 4th of July weekend in 2015.

It happened around 3 p.m. on Wednesday.

The crash happened at the intersection of New Cut Road and Harper's Ferry Road around 7 p.m. Wednesday, according to LMPD.

AARP Kentucky leaders claim nursing homes are in a crisis and people in Kentucky and Indiana are reaching out to them for help.

Jecorey Arthur and Cassie Chambers Armstrong won the District 4 and 8 seats Tuesday afternoon.

The Atlantic hurricane season is already breaking records with several storms named so early this year. With parts of the U.S. battling the wrath of the coronavirus pandemic, experts urge you not to delay in preparing.

Last year, UPS said its employees logged 7,000 volunteer hours at the food bank.

A caravan protesting the death of Breonna Taylor ended with multiple police vehicles damaged and 20 arrests made.

Christopher 2X and other local activists met with the FBI on Wednesday. The meeting was aimed at understanding the FBI’s role in investigating civil rights complaints.

A majority of the area’s July 4th fireworks shows have been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.

If alcohol is served at an event, Dr. Joshua Honaker with Norton Healthcare says to watch out for anyone getting too close and comfortable who may forget to social distance themselves.

The center has been closed since March 14 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jeffersonville police officers responded to the 800 block of West Larkspur Drive on a report of a man being bitten by a dog Wednesday morning.

The COVID-19 crisis pushed the Kentucky Derby to September, but the recent death of Breonna Taylor and the events that have followed are also making an impact.

One of the finalists is a senior administrator with the Jefferson County Public Schools.

You could win a house or a new SUV for $100.

Jefferson Community and Technical College announces its 'Healthy at Jefferson' plan, outlining how students will return for the fall semester.

A Louisville Metro Department of Corrections officer was suspended following posts she made on social media.

The bear was spotted in front of the Kentucky Clinic near the UK Hospital.

As of 7:30 a.m., the sick calls were made by officers in the city’s fourth, fifth and sixth divisions, according to LMPD spokesman Lamont Washington.

A yearly tradition meshing animal lovers with their favorite beer and wine at the Louisville Zoo has fallen victim to COVID-19..

The shooting happened on Bellamy Place near UofL's campus.

A college student who uses a wheelchair accessible van is offering a $1,000 reward for its safe return after she said it was stolen Monday night.

Louisville Metro Police are searching for a suspect who stole a $60,000 vehicle from a construction site back in May.

Gerth was part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program and started mentoring a 13-year-old named Timothy Cherry last August.

An uptick in bear sightings is actually pretty normal this time of year.

Two WAVE Country airports are getting a boost from a federal grant, with the funds coming from a total of $800 million.

Gerth was shot and killed at Jefferson Square Park on Saturday.

Numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau show 1.8 million out of 3.3 million stimulus recipients in Kentucky spent stimulus money on food.

Beshear said that outstanding unemployment claims would begin to be handled faster due to a new partnership with a globally renowned firm.

Amy McGrath will take on Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

Steven Lopez's grandfather said he started staying at Jefferson Square Park with other protestors for at least a week before police say he fired at Tyler Gerth and others over the weekend.

They have a goal of recruiting 10,000 new soldiers to serve across 150 different jobs.

Col. Glaser said he looks forward to adding to the long history of Fort Knox and Cadet Command.

Indiana's new hands-free law goes into effect on July 1 and it impacts anyone who ever drives through the Hoosier state.

SPARC Hope serves an average of 120 adults per year and their children.