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Weather

Louisville, Ky. skyline on a cloudy day.

FORECAST: Scattered showers move in overnight

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Jessica Dobson
Today is by far the pick of the weekend!

Events

Arny's Barbershop on Bardstown Road is giving away free haircuts Sunday to give back to a...

Louisville barbershop looks to give out free haircuts for those in need

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Brandon Spencer
Arny's Barbershop on Bardstown Road is giving away free haircuts Sunday to give back to a community that has given them so much.

Local

Between New Albany’s revitalization projects and Sherman Minton Bridge closures, businesses in...

New Albany implements loan program to help businesses through construction

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Marresa Burke
Between New Albany’s revitalization projects and Sherman Minton Bridge closures, businesses in the area said it has hurt their foot traffic and sales.

Local

Louisville Zoo hosts job fair for ‘the wildest jobs in town’

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Quenton Robertson
The Louisville Zoo will host a job fair on Saturday, Jan. 28 for what they called “the wildest jobs in town,” according to a release.

Louisville Metro

Louisville Zoo breaks ground on project supporting Animal Ambassador expansion

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Quenton Robertson
On Saturday, officials from the Louisville Zoo broke ground on a project that will support the growth and development of its Animal Ambassador Program.

Kentucky

Marion County man found guilty of intentional murder in 2020 homicide case

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Julia Huffman
On April 5, Kentucky State Police were called to respond to a report of a shooting around 8:48 p.m. on Clear Creek Road in the Raywick community of Marion County.

Local

Louisville Salt Cave recognizes love has the power to heal

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Quenton Robertson
Louisville Salt Cave announced its Valentine Event lineup with music from local artists, yoga and more, according to a release.

Crime

KSP searching for Hart County inmate who escaped while on work release

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Julia Huffman
Police said he walked away from a work release around 8 a.m. at the shelter located on 2190 South Dixie Highway.

Indiana

Southern Indiana man arrested on several drug charges

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Julia Huffman
ISP the baggies and water inside the toilet contained a white substance that tested positive for cocaine.

Local

2 Louisville businesses file for bankruptcy with unfilled orders

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:08 PM EST
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By David Ochoa
Scams or just bad business? Recently we’ve brought you stories about customers getting hung out to dry by some local businesses.
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Crime

LMPD: Man in hospital after shooting in Beechmont neighborhood

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:41 PM EST
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By Quenton Robertson
A man was taken to the hospital Friday night after a shooting in the Beechmont neighborhood, according to the Louisville Metro Police Department.

Local

Louisville Boat, RV and Sportshow brings great outdoors to Kentucky Exposition Center

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 8:45 PM EST
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By Quenton Robertson
The 2023 Discover Boating Louisville Boat, RV and Sportshow has returned to the Kentucky Exposition Center.

Louisville Metro

Longtime Louisville judge Sean Delahanty dies after battle with lung cancer

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 8:09 PM EST
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By Dustin Vogt
A former Jefferson County district judge who served for 20 years has died after a battle with lung cancer.

Pets

3 dogs abandoned at Louisville dog boarding facility

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 7:34 PM EST
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By Marresa Burke
Within two weeks, three dogs have been abandoned at a Louisville dog daycare facility.

Indiana

Officials identify 3 killed in Jennings County house fire

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 6:47 PM EST
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By Dustin Vogt
The three people who were killed in a house fire Tuesday morning in Jennings County have been identified.

Local

New Indian Restaurant in Middletown celebrates grand opening

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 6:47 PM EST
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By Quenton Robertson
A new Indian Restaurant called “Paradise” celebrated its grand opening on Friday.

Focus on Health

Survivor, Louisville TikTok influencer shares story of colon cancer diagnosis at age 24

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 6:15 PM EST
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By Kennedy Hayes
At age 24, Carly Barrett was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer.

Hardin County

Funeral service held for Curtis Family after Denny’s sign falls on their car

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:59 PM EST
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By Brandon Spencer
Lillian and Lloyd Curtis died shortly after a Denny's sign crush their car and Friday their family held their funeral.

Louisville Metro

Commonwealth Theatre Center employee dies in Irish Hill neighborhood shooting

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:08 PM EST
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By Dustin Vogt and David Mattingly
The victim was an employee of the Commonwealth Theatre Center (CTC).

Sports

Former UofL star Donovan Mitchell selected as starter for 2023 NBA All-Star Game

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:37 PM EST
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By Dustin Vogt
Mitchell is the first basketball player from the university to start in the All-Star Game.

Kentucky

Semi carrying Girl Scout cookies catches fire in Ky.

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 2:02 PM EST
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By Dustin Vogt
Officials worked to extinguish a semi on fire in northern Kentucky that was hauling Girl Scout cookies.

Positively WAVE

Send Valentine’s Day greetings to patients at Norton Children’s facilities

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 12:59 PM EST
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By Julia Huffman
In honor of American Heart Month, 10% from purchases will be donated to the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation to support patients at Norton Children’s Heart Institute.

Louisville Metro

KFC Foundation offers free tuition for employees

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 12:55 PM EST
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By Olivia Russell
Western Governors University offers 60 different degree options, allowing students to complete courses on their own time.

Louisville Metro

Police accuse man on home incarceration of attempting to bring drugs into LMDC

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 12:18 PM EST
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By Julia Huffman
He allegedly cut the waistband open, put the drugs inside, and sewed the waistband back together, according to police.

Louisville Metro

NULU Bock Fest & Wurst Fest returns for 2023 celebration

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:27 AM EST
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By WAVE Staff
Check out what's new for this year's free celebration in Louisville.

Kentucky

KSP: 19-year-old killed in Washington County crash

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:24 AM EST
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By Julia Huffman
This crash is still under investigation by KSP.

Top Story

SnowTALK! Weather Blog 1/27

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:09 AM EST
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By Brian Goode
WAVE Weather Update with Brian Goode

Oldham County

I-71 South pothole patching being done in Oldham County

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 9:40 AM EST
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By Michael Caldwell
Work is being done on Friday until 1 p.m.

Crime

Man, woman show up at Mary and Elizabeth Hospital after shooting

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 7:22 AM EST
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By WAVE Staff
The shooting happened on Manslick Road.

Crime

‘Nashville’s Most Wanted’ suspect arrested in Bowling Green

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 2:50 AM EST
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By Dwayne Sullivan
26-year-old Jose Demaso Hernandez was on Nashville’s top 10 most wanted list for his role in a deadly vehicle crash that left 2 people dead and injured 3 others including a child in August of 2020.

Local

Healthcare brand working to make sure women’s reproductive healthcare stays accessible

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 11:15 PM EST
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By Quenton Robertson
Julie is a healthcare brand aimed at destigmatizing emergency contraception, and they are working to make sure women’s reproductive healthcare stays accessible in Louisville.

Crime

Man arrested after SWAT situation at Jeffersonville apartment complex

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:19 PM EST
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By Quenton Robertson and David Ochoa
Detective Sergeant Isaac Parker with Jeffersonville Police said police and SWAT are at a scene where a man barricaded himself in the Claysburg II Towers in Jeffersonville.

Louisville Metro

Car crashes into building, driver arrested for DUI

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 8:41 PM EST
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By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Around 6:40p.m. officers responded to a report of vehicle versus a building in the 10800 block of Dixie Highway.

Louisville Metro

Louisville Trader Joe’s workers vote to unionize

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 8:01 PM EST
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By Elisa Schwartzmiller
The vote to unionize was 48 to 36 on Thursday.

Crime

Paducah man accused of animal cruelty

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 7:39 PM EST
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By Amber Ruch
According to the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office, local law enforcement received multiple phone calls in the previous weeks regarding a man dragging a dog by a leash and grabbing her by her scruff, causing her to cry. He also allegedly kicked the dog.

Nelson County

Bardstown Police Department donates confiscated grow lamps to Nelson County High School

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 7:14 PM EST
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By Brandon Spencer
Bardstown PD turns a drug bust confiscation into a positive light after donating grow lamps to Nelson County High School.

Local

Brides panic after Jeffersontown bridal shop declares bankruptcy

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:02 PM EST
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By Quenton Robertson
The Bridal Suite of Louisville filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on Tuesday.

Regional

‘We have learned and grown’: Bowling Green restaurant issues statement on Mattingly event

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 5:48 PM EST
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By Dustin Vogt
Diners at Anna’s Greek Restaurant said they were surprised and upset that an event featuring the former LMPD officer was held at the location without their knowledge.

Crime

Man in court after deadly wrong-way crash on I-65

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 3:53 PM EST
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By Quenton Robertson
Thomas Catalina, the man accused of causing a deadly wrong-way crash on I-65, was in court on Thursday.

Louisville Metro

Eastern High School schedules additional security, K-9 searches following gun incident

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 3:42 PM EST
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By Dustin Vogt
After a gun was confiscated at Eastern High School in an incident Monday morning, JCPS said additional security has been scheduled.

Crime

GRAPHIC: 2 people sentenced in gruesome torture resulting in man’s death

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 3:06 PM EST
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By Dustin Vogt
Two people have been sentenced in connection to the death of a man who was kidnapped and brutally tortured back in 2020.

Clark County

Approval given for new Greater Clark elementary schools

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 2:46 PM EST
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By Charles Gazaway
The school board approved the plans back in 2021 as part of a five-year facility plan.

Crime

Murder suspect arraigned, held on $1M bond

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 2:26 PM EST
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By Charles Gazaway
The victim and suspect have a two-month-old child together.

Black History Month

Louisville Free Public Library celebrates Black History Month with special events

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 1:04 PM EST
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By Dustin Vogt
LFPL said it is offering more than 30 free programs throughout the month of February in celebration of Black History Month.

Crime

‘Grandmaster Jay’ sentenced to prison for pointing rifle at officers during protests

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 12:24 PM EST
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By Dustin Vogt
John Fitzgerald Johnson, also known as “Grandmaster Jay,” entered a guilty plea for five counts of wanton endangerment in connection to the incident on Sept. 4, 2020.

Events

Napoleon Dynamite stars head to Louisville for special Q&A screening

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 11:42 AM EST
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By Dustin Vogt
Remember to bring your chapstick as the stars of Napoleon Dynamite are heading to Louisville for a special film screening.

Events

‘Bluey’ live stage show coming to Louisville in September

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:55 AM EST
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By Dustin Vogt
The beloved preschool Disney+ show Bluey is bringing its live show to Louisville this September.

Top Story

Tickets for 2023 Kentucky Derby Festival events going on sale

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:42 AM EST
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By WAVE Staff
Tickets to all of the events can be purchased on Friday.

News

Expert says don’t rush to file your tax return

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:11 AM EST
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By Josh Ninke
Tax season is officially underway, but that doesn’t mean you should file right when you get your W-2.

Traffic

Immediate I-71 North lane closure set in Oldham County

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 9:38 AM EST
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By Michael Caldwell
The closure is for the right lane of I-71 North between Exit 18 for KY 393 toward Buckner and Exit 22 for KY 53 toward LaGrange and Ballardsville.
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