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Positively WAVE

Two of the youngest in the cast of 29 are from Louisville; 10-year-old Karsen Taylor and...

2 Louisville kids star in nationally-touring musical

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Shannon Cogan
Grammy-winning legend Dionne Warwick and her son, Damon Elliott, are Executive Producers of “Hits! The Musical.”

Community

A new partnership between Churchill Downs and local non-profit Christopher 2X Game Changers is...

Churchill Downs partners with 2X Game Changers for animal-based health programs for kids

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Dustin Vogt
A new partnership between Churchill Downs and local non-profit Christopher 2X Game Changers is providing more animal-based mental health programs for children.

Local

Darion Duncan says he was falsely accused of bringing a gun to school and then punished for it.

Seneca student says he was falsely accused of bringing gun to school, was still punished

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By David Ochoa
Darion Duncan says he was punished for bringing a gun to school despite no gun being found.

Digital Derby Guide

Preparing for Kentucky Derby Festival marathons

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 5:03 PM EDT
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By Quenton Robertson
No matter what sage of training you are in, there are some things you need to know before a big race.

Events

Waterfront Wednesday reveals lineup for 21st season

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 11:16 AM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
Louisville’s free outdoor concert series at Waterfront Park returns for its 21st season this April.

Events

Louisville libraries offering more than 100 programs for youth over Spring Break

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 11:52 AM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
Louisville Free Public Library is offering a number of free programs and activities for children and teens throughout Spring Break.

Events

Pet-friendly Bark & Brunch returns to Waterfront Park

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 10:52 AM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
People can share brunch with their four-legged friends starting in April.

Louisville Metro

Mayor Greenberg, Metro Youth Cabinet kick-off 2023 National Youth Violence Prevention Week

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 9:00 PM EDT
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By Brandon Spencer
The Metro Youth Cabinet and Mayor Greenberg held a press conference to introduce events for National Youth Violence Prevention Week.

Events

LouisvilleCon convention for comic books, pop culture coming in April

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 4:21 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
A celebration of comic books, anime, pop culture and more is heading to Louisville this April.

Community

Kentucky Opera receives more than $1.3 million for new Louisville opera center

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 3:05 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
The new opera center hopes to expand youth and family programs, host nonprofit organizations and create collaborative programming.
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Digital Derby Guide

Paristown’s Spring into Derby Art Fair returns for third year

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 11:13 AM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
Paristown announced the return of a pre-Derby art tradition highlighting local and national artists.

Food

Urban Bourbon Trail adds Churchill Downs stop ahead of Derby 149

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 7:09 PM EDT
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By Quenton Robertson
Louisville Tourism has released the names of the new bars and restaurants joining the Urban Bourbon Trail for the 2023 season.

Our Commitment

First Hour Grief Response opens new location in West End to make consultation more accessible

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 11:46 PM EDT
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By Brandon Spencer
First Hour Grief Response hopes their new location in the West End will help serve the neglected communities.

Events

Yew Dell Botanical Gardens opens with new events and features

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 4:24 PM EDT
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By Quenton Robertson
It is spring at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens as the organization kicks off the season with new events and the reopening of their main features

Community

Baseball team of veterans creates custom bourbon at Barrels & Billets

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 2:52 PM EDT
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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.

Events

Free pet vaccination event happening in Louisville this weekend

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:48 AM EDT
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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.

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.

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.

Community

Party for the Planet returns to Louisville Zoo

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 4:40 PM EDT
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By Quenton Robertson
April 1, 2023 marks the start of the Louisville Zoo’s annual celebration Party for the Planet, according to a release.

Events

Queen’s Daughters hold 70th annual spring fashion show

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 4:21 PM EDT
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By Quenton Robertson
Two people who got scholarships through the program walked the stage along with a model from the very first fashion show in the 50′s.

Local

LMPD told to temporarily stop enforcing street racing ordinance

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 11:42 PM EDT
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By David Ochoa
Three weeks ago, the Jefferson County Attorney’s Office told LMPD to hit the brakes on one of its newest and most effective tools.

Indiana

Family tries to de-escalate situation that led to triple shooting in Jeffersonville

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 11:41 PM EDT
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By David Ochoa
Three people were shot in Jeffersonville on Veronica Place Sunday night, and one person died on scene. But before the shooting started, Jordan Drake tried to de-escalate the situation. His efforts were in vain.

Events

Three Doors Down coming to Corbin Arena this summer

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:57 AM EDT
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By Brandon Robinson
It’s concert announcement day and officials with another Eastern Kentucky music venue is bringing in a blast from the past.

Community

Kentuckians remember man with over 500 matching tattoos with strangers

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 10:00 AM EDT
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By Marresa Burke
His skin is a reflection of the lives he touched and the mark he left on the world, including those who had the honor of tattooing him.

Local

Celebration of life held for Louisville legend Felton Spencer

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 11:22 PM EDT
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By Quenton Robertson and Brandon Spencer
A public memorial service was held on Saturday to celebrate the life of the Louisville basketball legend Felton Spencer.

Community

California neighborhood breaks ground on Alberta Jones Park

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 3:55 PM EDT
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By Quenton Robertson
The first phase of park construction includes a lawn for events, walking paths, fitness stations, a picnic shelter, performance pavilion, outdoor classroom and playground.

Louisville Metro

Memorial service announced for Louisville basketball legend Felton Spencer

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 11:05 AM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
The community is remembering Felton Spencer, a University of Louisville basketball star player and beloved member of Louisville who died on March 12.

Digital Derby Guide

Paristown’s Rockin’ Derby Eve returns with country music star Dustin Lynch

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 10:48 AM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
Paristown is announcing the return of its pre-Derby celebration event offering live music, food, drinks and more.

Local

New ordinance aims to protect historic Black neighborhoods

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 7:12 PM EDT
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By Marresa Burke
For the last two years, residents in multiple black neighborhoods have worked together for a policy for better housing conditions.

Community

Christian Academy High School students bake cookies to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 3:39 PM EDT
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By Quenton Robertson
High School seniors in Christian Academy’s Culinary Class created some beautiful cookies to celebrate World Down syndrome Day.

Floyd County

‘America’s Got Talent’ winner, magician Dustin Tavella performing in New Albany

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 2:38 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
The winner of season 16 of NBC’s talent competition show “America’s Got Talent,” Dustin Tavella, will be performing magic live in downtown New Albany.

Community

Catholics in Louisville, southern Indiana can eat corned beef for St. Patrick’s Day

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 1:38 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Friday this year, and local archdioceses are allowing Catholics to partake in celebration amid the Lenten season.

Louisville Metro

PNC Broadway in Louisville announces new season details on WAVE News Sunrise

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 7:31 AM EDT
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By WAVE Staff
There are five premieres and the return of a favorite.

Food

Fish fry season in Louisville has returned; here’s where to go

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 6:19 AM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
Several Louisville-area churches will be participating in fish fry season this year.

Community

Ronald McDonald House’s annual charity raffle offers rare, signed Pappy Van Winkle bourbon

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 11:16 AM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
Bourbon lovers in the Louisville-area once again have a chance to win a flight of five rare Pappy Van Winkle bottles while supporting a good cause.

Community

YMCA Y-Now program seeking volunteer mentors for at-risk youth

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 10:44 AM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
YMCA’s Safe Place Services is seeking volunteers to serve as mentors for at-risk youth and teenagers as part of its Y-Now program.

Events

Blessings in a Backpack Louisville Chapter hosts celebrity chefs for Pack the Sack 2023

Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 9:17 PM EST
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By Quenton Robertson
The Louisville Chapter of Blessings in a Backpack is hosted celebrity chefs for their ‘Pack the Sack 2023′ event.

Digital Derby Guide

Experience Thunder over Louisville at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 10:29 AM EST
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By Dustin Vogt
Guests will be able to spend the day at the Kentucky Center taking in the action of Thunder’s famous air show and fireworks.

Local

Community reacts to DOJ LMPD report

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 11:13 PM EST
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By David Ochoa
When people think of LMPD’s conduct, many think back to 2020 with Breonna Taylor’s death, the protests, and events that followed. But for some people, it goes back farther than that.

Community

Howard University students spend spring break helping community

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 5:31 PM EST
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By Quenton Robertson
A group of students from the university are in Louisville for the Alternative Spring Break Project.

Community

UPS celebrating Women’s History Month

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 4:07 PM EST
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By Quenton Robertson
UPS is celebrating Women’s History Month and plans to commemorate all the accomplishments women have made in America.

Events

Bourbon & Beyond announces headlining acts for 2023 festival

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 1:05 PM EST
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By Dustin Vogt
The Bourbon & Beyond music and bourbon festival is returning in September with what promoters call “the biggest lineup yet.”

Louisville Metro

2 men nearly crushed by falling tree branch caught on video

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 11:16 PM EST
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By David Ochoa
Sometimes walking out your front door can be dangerous. It’s a lesson “Toothpick” Timmy learned up close and personal.

Community

Kentucky Association of Manufacturers searching for ‘coolest thing’ made in Ky.

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 4:37 PM EST
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By Dustin Vogt
A statewide competition is being held to find the “coolest thing” manufactured in the commonwealth of Kentucky.

Local

Southern Indiana family loses everything in EF-1 tornado

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 10:33 PM EST
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By David Ochoa
“I didn’t lose anything important to me other than materials that can be replaced,” Farmer said.

Louisville Metro

Louisville Free Public Libraries open to help those without power

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 4:21 PM EST
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By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Greenberg said he is working on plans for the coming cold temperatures, if all power is not restored.

Bullitt County

Bullitt Central High School serving dinner after storms

Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 5:00 PM EST
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By Quenton Robertson
Officials with the school also said people can pick up emergency food that is shelf stable and does not require heating.

Community

Louisville Orchestra offers summer break hip-hop programs for youth

Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 4:49 PM EST
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By Dustin Vogt
The Louisville Orchestra Rap School will be offered free to students enrolled in the summer camp.

Louisville Metro

Solar Over Louisville campaign encourages clean energy for homes, businesses

Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 4:04 PM EST
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By Dustin Vogt
Louisville Metro announced the launch of the Solar Over Louisville campaign, helping to give more households and businesses access to solar power.

Community

Norton Children’s awarded $15K grant for safe, inclusive toys for patients

Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 1:57 PM EST
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By Dustin Vogt
Norton Children’s Hospital received a grant to help its young patients feel comfortable during a tough time.
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