Science Behind the Forecast: Tracking lightning in Louisville’s thunderstorms
Every week WAVE 3 meteorologist Tawana Andrew breaks down what we know and what we don't about the climate and weather here in Louisville.
Man injured in downtown Louisville collision between a scooter and a motor vehicle
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) — A man was injured Saturday evening following a collision between a motor vehicle and a scooter in downtown Louisville, according to police. Officers from Louisville Metro Police Department’s First Division responded to reports of a vehicle collision involving a person on a scooter at the inters
10 Mom-And-Pop Mexican Restaurants In Kentucky You Need To Try This Year
There is a difference between eating Mexican food and truly experiencing it. Kentucky is quietly full of the second kind. These are the small family run spots where recipes come straight from someone’s abuela. The salsa is made fresh, and the tortillas are pressed by hand. You can taste...
Popular Highlands staple ‘La Bamba’ closes after decades on Bardstown Road
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - No more late-night burritos in the Highlands as legendary ‘burritos as big as your head’ restaurant La Bamba has permanently closed its doors. The announcement surfaced on social media Friday, Aug. 21, with a simple notice posted to the door of the restaurant: “We regret to inform you that La B
Record-smashing pumpkin crowned at Kentucky State Fair
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A Grayson County grower has carved his name into the history books at the annual Kentucky State Fair. Josh Monin of Grayson County broke the all-time fair record at the annual Largest Pumpkin and Watermelon Contest with a massive pumpkin weighing in at an incredible 1,882.4 pounds.
Louisville man charged after violent attack on pregnant woman forced emergency delivery
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A Louisville man is facing multiple felony charges after he allegedly attacked a pregnant woman, resulting in a ruptured placenta, liver laceration, and an emergency C-section. Desmond Potts, 31, was arrested Friday, Aug. 21 and is being charged with first-degree assault (domestic violence), fi
Gibson Southern Titans suffer close loss to Floyd Central
FORT BRANCH, Ind. (WEHT) — Gibson Southern fell to Floyd Central, 31-24 Friday night. The Titans will look to get back in the win column when they face St. Pius X next week.
‘Truly outrageous’: Parents want bus stop moved out of ‘dangerous’ three-way stop
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - No sidewalks. No crosswalk. A three-way intersection. Drivers rolling through stop signs. All these factors have created a “dangerous situation” for JCPS students at their assigned bus stop. “It’s ridiculous that they have placed that bus stop just here. I mean, it doesn’t make...
Jefferson County PVA weighs in on how Oldham County voter changes could affect property...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Jefferson County's property valuation administrator is speaking out about how recent voter changes could affect property taxes for hundreds of residents. Colleen Younger, who has served as the PVA since 2018, said the Kentucky State Board of Elections did not consider all of the consequences...
Family remembers Taevion Miller as arrest made in his murder — news arriving as...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Traci Miller learned her son’s accused killer had been caught as she watched his casket lowered into the ground. “We got this information on what was supposed to be the hardest day of our lives,” Miller said. Taevion Miller, 18, was shot and killed...

















