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Troubleshooters

Pieces of a car litter W. Hill St. on Thursday, May 8, 2025, one day after a man struck three...
‘It’s like we’re ignored‘: Crashes continue along West Hill Street

Crystal Rogers Disappearance

Brooks Houck
Brooks Houck defense attorneys, prosecutors argue over expert testimony in upcoming Crystal Rogers murder trial

Local

Robert Prevost is the first American to become a pope.
‘Pope Leo XIV has my absolute loyalty’: Louisville Archbishop celebrates historic election of first American pope

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State offering 1,500 written driving permit test appointments for 15-year-olds

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Andres Lukic
The passing of the new Kentucky law, House Bill 15, allows 15-year-olds to earn their driver’s permit.

Top Story

WAVE sat in on the role-play portion of LMPD CIT training on Thursday, seeing first-hand how...

A look inside LMPD’s Critical Intervention Team Training

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Alena Noakes
In a classroom setting, LMPD recruits are taught de-escalation techniques and given community resource information to best handle a person in a crisis.

Louisville Metro

High water marks inside the building are visible from when 11 feet of water filled the...

Captain’s Quarters readies for summer crowds 1 month after disastrous flood

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By David Mattingly
The team at Captain's Quarters is happy to be back open after weeks of clean up following historic flooding.

News

Anyone with any information on a crime is encouraged to call the LMPD Anonymous Tip Line at...

Man dead after being struck by train in West Buechel neighborhood

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Andres Lukic
A man was pronounced dead after being stuck by a train in the West Buechel neighborhood.

Troubleshooters

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Troubleshooters: Indiana BBQ smoker business owner arrested after leaving customers feeling burnt

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Mark Stevens
Multiple customers of Southern Smokers complained to WAVE they waited months or longer past their due dates to receive trailers they paid for, if they received any at all.

National

Cardinal Robert Prevost appears on the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica after being...

Robert Prevost, first pope from US in history of the Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press
The Catholic Church has chosen Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American, to be the new Pope. He will be known as Pope Leo XIV.
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Houck and Joseph Lawson are set to be tried together at the end of June for their roles in...
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Meteorologist Ryan Hoke's Hokey Weather Facts for May 8th, 2025. This week we're talking about...
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Customers of Southern Smokers complained they waited months or longer past their due dates to...
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Tracking the downpours today and the break coming our way.
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National

In this photo released by the Diocese of Chulucanas, Bishop Robert Prevost leads an...

Who is Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, the first US pontiff?

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
On Thursday, Robert Prevost ascended to become Pope Leo XIV — the first American pontiff.

News

Officials say Discovery Meadow is more than new rides, and it’s about making memories and...

Kentucky Kingdom’s new experience celebrates state’s culture

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Marresa Burke
Kentucky Kingdom revealed a new park area highlighting all things Kentucky called “Discovery Meadow.”

News

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Former Ky. high school football star dies after motorcycle crash

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By WKYT News Staff and Phil Pendleton
A former Whitley County High School football star has died after a motorcycle crash.

Louisville Metro

1 wounded in Southwest Metro shooting

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Charles Gazaway
Metro police say the victim is expected to survive.

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StormTALK! BLOG 5/8/25

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Brian Goode
StormTALK! BLOG 5/8/25

Oldham County

Reports of a fire at The Cottage at Tingle’s Plants & Produce on La Grange Road came in just...

Building heavily damaged after fire in Pewee Valley

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Quenton Robertson
Reports of a fire at The Cottage at Tingle’s Plants & Produce on La Grange Road came in just after 4 a.m.

Sports

LouCity U.S. Open Cup match vs Minnesota United

LouCity falls to MLS side Minnesota United in U.S. Open Cup fourth round

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Andres Lukic
Louisville City FC failed to climb the MLS-sized mountain that was Minnesota United in their 0-1 loss in the U.S. Open Cup.

Louisville Metro

Crisis Intervention Training teaches officers de-escalation techniques and community resource...

‘It’s vital’: How crisis intervention training impacts LMPD’s daily work

Updated: May. 7, 2025 at 11:46 PM EDT
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By Logan Perrone
LMPD released body camera video on Wednesday showing the moment Sgt. Kristopher Pedigo shot 55-year-old Daniel Gish during an incident on April 26th.

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Woman found dead from gunshot wound outside of Buechel neighborhood

Updated: May. 7, 2025 at 9:16 PM EDT
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By Andres Lukic
A woman was found dead with a gunshot wound just outside of the Buechel neighborhood.

Crime

Louisville Metro police Sgt. Kristopher Pedigo has been identified as the officer who fired a...

LMPD releases bodycam footage after officer-involved shooting on Lincoln Avenue

Updated: May. 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM EDT
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By Andres Lukic
Louisville Metro Police Department released new body camera footage on Wednesday, May 7, showing the shooting that took place in the Camp Taylor neighborhood in April.

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Ben Shuldiner (left) and Dr. H. Brian Yearwood (right).

Top candidates for JCPS superintendent job had also been finalists to lead other school districts in 2025

Updated: May. 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM EDT
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By Fernando Garcia-Franceschini
JCPS announced the two finalists for the job of district superintendent.

Crime

The Jackson County Public Library in Seymour is still closed to visitors a week after a...

‘Would not wish this on anybody’: Jackson Co. Library staff navigate return to work, learning shooting suspect’s plans

Updated: May. 7, 2025 at 6:40 PM EDT
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By Alena Noakes
The Jackson County Public Library in Seymour is still closed to visitors a week after a shooting that injured one employee and endangered the lives of many others.

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A teenager has been arrested after a gun deal turned violent in Valley Station Tuesday night...

Neighbor reacts after shooting in Valley Station leaves teen in critical condition

Updated: May. 7, 2025 at 6:10 PM EDT
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By Kierstin Foote
A teenager has been arrested after a gun deal turned violent in Valley Station Tuesday night that left a teenage boy in the hospital after being shot in the head.

News

NoRae bar could face penalties after allowing unlicensed security guard to work there.

NoRae Bar could face penalties for employing unlicensed security guard

Updated: May. 7, 2025 at 5:53 PM EDT
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By Ward Jolles
Officials at Metro Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) said Wednesday that NoRae bar, a popular karaoke bar in Nulu, will likely be fined for allowing an unlicensed security guard to work there.

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TSA begins enforcing Real ID requirement

Updated: May. 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM EDT
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By David Mattingly
At first glance, the first day of Real ID enforcement at SDF looked like any other day to fly. But for people trying to fly without a passport or Real ID, it was definitely a new day.

Kentucky

Zackery Robinson, 29, of Caneyville, Ky., during his May 7, 2025 arraignment. He is facing...

Man arraigned in Grayson County for making pornographic posts

Updated: May. 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM EDT
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By Marresa Burke
He is facing multiple charges after being accused of posting inappropriate photos of women and children on a porn website.

Louisville Metro

Jefferson County Coroner's Office

Authorities seeking to identify woman found dead under overpass

Updated: May. 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM EDT
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By Charles Gazaway
The woman was found under an I-65 overpass nearly 11 months ago.

National

Cardinals attend a final Mass St. Peter's Basilica, before the conclave to elect a new pope,...

Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected as conclave opens

Updated: May. 7, 2025 at 3:20 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press
The Mass precedes the secretive and ritual-filled process to find a new leader of the Catholic Church following the novel pontificate of Pope Francis.

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Goode Morning Blog 5/7/25

Updated: May. 7, 2025 at 10:56 AM EDT
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By Brian Goode
Goode Morning Blog 5/7/25

Crime

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Arrest made in shooting in Brown Hotel parking garage

Updated: May. 7, 2025 at 12:13 PM EDT
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By Derek Brightwell
Gary Ross was arrested just before 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Crime

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Arrest made in Valley Station shooting of juvenile

Updated: May. 7, 2025 at 9:39 AM EDT
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By Derek Brightwell
An 18-year-old has been arrested for a shooting in Valley Station that left a juvenile in critical condition.

Sports

Andrew Harrison sinks the game-ender to give La Familia the 70-61 win

Aaron and Andrew Harrison to return for La Familia in TBT 2025

Updated: May. 5, 2025 at 2:34 PM EDT
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By Lee K. Howard
Harrison Twins Return to Kentucky’s Alumni Team in TBT’s Lexington Regional July 18-22
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