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Sheriff releases names of officers killed in Floyd Co. shooting

Floyd County Sheriff John Hunt tells WYMT that the suspect is in custody as of 10:00 p.m. Thursday.
Floyd County Deputy William Petry and Prestonsburg Police Captain Ralph Frasure were killed...

News

WAVE News Troubleshooter Natalia Martinez received a Gracie Award for her investigative...
WAVE Troubleshooter Natalia Martinez honored with Gracie Award for investigative work

Community

4th of July fireworks mgn.
Celebrate Fourth of July at these events across WAVE Country

Louisville Metro

In an effort to reduce the number of dogs and cats in its kennel, Louisville Metro Animal...
With shelter at capacity, LMAS waives adoption and redemption fees

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Political

Sen. Rand Paul addresses constituents at Bullitt County town hall

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Sean Baute
Paul talked to Kentuckians in Bullitt County about the happenings in Washington and locally.

Crime

2 men found dead in apartment near St. Matthews identified

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Dustin Vogt
A homicide investigation is underway after police find two men dead within an apartment near St. Matthews.

Forecast

FORECAST: Scattered showers and storms through the hot holiday weekend

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Jessica Dobson
Scattered showers and thunderstorms remain in the forecast Friday night.

Education

Behind the Forecast: The science of sunrises

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Tawana Andrew
Rayleigh scattering is dependent upon the wavelength of sunlight.

Education

Behind the Forecast: How plankton create clouds

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Tawana Andrew
Plankton's reaction to the sun may inadvertently create clouds.

Crime

Man shot and killed in Portland neighborhood; police investigating

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Dustin Vogt
Officers were called to reports of a shooting in the 2500 block of Montgomery Street around 10 p.m. on Thursday, according to LMPD.
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Science Behind the Forecast: The science of sunrises

Your Money

Many American adults think video games should be taught in school. Also, back-to-school...
Your Money: Back to school shopping, Starlink mobile, Pay with Apple Carplay, Teaching video games

News

A Jefferson County circuit judge paused Kentucky's abortion bans Thursday morning, making...
ACLU request for restraining order on Ky. abortion ban granted

News

First Kentuckian Invited to Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
Weaver Invited to Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

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Community

Master P, Hercy Miller host birthday party for 2-year-old girl injured in shooting

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Dustin Vogt
The Louisville community gathered to celebrate the birthday of a 2-year-old girl who was severely injured in a shooting back in 2020.

Kentucky

Bowling Green man invited to ESPN’s hot dog eating contest

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Sarah Walters
“I know, there’s a lot of wild Kentuckians around here. They like to eat, but somehow I’m the first person to push the limits. I’ve got to make everybody proud.”

Louisville Metro

‘Her memory will go on’: Family of woman who died in Gene Snyder crash speaks

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Kennedy Hayes
The family of the 28-year-old who died in a rollover crash just off the Gene Snyder spoke about how they are remembering her.

Indiana

Indiana special session to address abortion in July

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Brian Shlonsky
Right now, abortion is still legal in Indiana with limits. Surgical abortions are banned after 22 weeks, and minors need parental consent to get one.

State

Pause on Kentucky abortion ban to be challenged

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Mark Stevens
An appeal to overturn the pause would seek to stop abortions again

Indiana

Preparations underway for 72nd annual Madison Regatta

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Dustin Vogt
One of Madison, Indiana’s favorite summer events is making its way back to the Ohio River during the Fourth of July weekend.

Louisville Metro

City of Shively appoints new police chief

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Dustin Vogt
The Shively Police Department has appointed its new police chief on Thursday night.

State

Kentucky’s remaining abortion providers back in business while legal battle continues

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By David Mattingly
Representatives of Planned Parenthood and the ACLU on Thursday said Kentucky’s remaining abortion providers were again taking appointments.

Focus on Health

Do you pee when you sneeze? Officials discuss how to combat incontinence

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Maira Ansari
Women who experience bladder control issues are not alone, and officials said no one has to just live with leakage.

Louisville Metro

VIDEO: Louisville police save unconscious 7-day-old baby at gas station

Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 3:22 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
Louisville Metro Police shared dramatic video of two officers who helped save a seven-day-old baby girl at a gas station.

Kentucky

Kentucky State Police arrest Grayson County suspect accused of murdering wife

Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 4:07 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
A Grayson County man was arrested in connection to a woman’s death in Leitchfield, Ky.

News

Naturalization Ceremony held in honor of Independence Day

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Nash Kober
Naturalization Ceremony held in honor of Independence Day

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New Health Resource Center opens in West Louisville

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Nash Kober
Thursday was the grand opening for the Hosparus Health Resource Center at the Republic Bank Foundation YMCA on 18th and Broadway.

Louisville Metro

Louisville non-profit earns over $2 million in grants for Smoketown Community Center

Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 1:42 PM EDT
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By Sean Baute
The Smoketown Laundry and Community Center will be the end result of a complete renovation of the buildings at the corner of Hancock and Breckenridge Streets.

Louisville Metro

LMDC K9 unit helps crackdown on drugs

Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 1:28 PM EDT
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By Olivia Russell
Max and Mia are trained to detect several substances, including heroin and fentanyl.

National

Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in, becomes 1st Black woman on Supreme Court

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and MARK SHERMAN
The 51-year-old Jackson is the court’s 116th justice and she took the place Thursday of the justice she once worked for. Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement took effect at noon.

Breonna Taylor

Breonna Taylor case: Firing of ex-LMPD detective upheld by judge

Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 10:56 AM EDT
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By Charles Gazaway
Joshua Jaynes was fired in January 2021 for violating LMPD standard operating procedures dealing with the preparation of a search warrant and untruthfulness in the search warrant issued for the apartment of Breonna Taylor.

Kentucky

Judge grants ACLU’s request for restraining order on Kentucky abortion ban

Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 9:41 AM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
A judge has issued a ruling to block Kentucky’s ban on abortions.

National

NATO vows to guard ‘every inch of territory’ as Russia fumes

Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 11:23 AM EDT
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By JILL LAWLESS, JOSEPH WILSON and SYLVIE CORBET
NATO members confronted a geopolitical landscape marked by big-power competition and myriad threats, from cyberattacks to climate change.

Clark County

Southern Indiana protesters organize ‘Bans Off Our Bodies’ rally

Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 11:20 PM EDT
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By David Ochoa
A crowd gathered outside Jeffersonville City Hall on Wednesday afternoon around the open trunk of a car, listening to people talk about Roe v. Wade.

Indiana

Indiana prosecutor says no charges filed in death of Jackson County inmate

Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 8:13 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
A Jackson County, Ind. prosecutor said there will be no charges in the death of a Jackson County inmate who died while in custody in August 2021.

Louisville Metro

Louisville man honored with award after attempting to save woman from Ohio River

Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 10:30 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
A Louisville man who died while attempting to save a drowning woman in the Ohio River is being nationally honored.
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