Public officials say adults should be tested for Hep C for liver damage —...
Public health officials are urging adults to get tested for Hepatitis C virus (HCV), which infects the liver and over time, can cause liver scarring, cancer and even death. Although HCV can be cured, many people don’t get treatment that could protect their health because they don’t know if they are infected or they...
KHRG orders gaming machines to be disabled after detection of ‘illegal fishing activities’
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Kentucky Horse Racing & Gaming’s Office of Charitable Gambling has ordered all machines manufactured by LNW Gaming, Inc. and Creative Game Technologies, LLC to be disabled, according to a release. This order applies to all machines at locations other than a charitable organization’s...
Bullitt County schools confront rising number of homeless students
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Bullitt County Public Schools is working to address a growing problem: homelessness among students. District leaders say the number of homeless students has risen nearly 20% over the last year. In 2024, 464 children in the district were identified as homeless. Over the past three years, that...
Louisville blanket drive dedicated to Assumption student after leukemia diagnosis
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville teen that has spent her time helping others is getting support after being diagnosed with leukemia just a week ago. Kaitlyn Clements is 15. She and her family have been longtime supporters of Blanket Louisville's annual drive. And now, for the first time in 10 years, Kaitlyn --...
One person dead, one arrested following shooting incident in Kentucky
KENTUCKY — A man in his 30s was shot and killed Friday night inside a home in the Russell neighborhood, according to Louisville Metro Police. Officers were called around 8:40 p.m. to the 2700 block of Cedar Street, near South 26th Street and West Muhammad Ali Boulevard, on a report of a shooting. When they […] The...
U.S. Customs officers seize more than $2.5 million in counterfeit Rolex watches at Port...
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Louisville seized a shipment of 160 counterfeit watches from Taiwan on November 17. Had these goods been genuine, the shipment would have had a combined Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $2.57 million.
Kentucky Bill Would Require All Police Departments to Work with ICE Task Force Under...
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY — Kentucky lawmakers are reviewing a controversial proposal that would require every police department in the state — including the Kentucky State Police — to partner with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under the 287(g) task force model, giving officers limited federal immigration...
Central High School students form group to rally against gun violence
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Although gun violence has been on a decline in Louisville in the last couple of years, the city has still seen almost 300 incidents, both fatal and non-fatal, this year alone. Now, some of the city’s young people want to take action. A group of...
Second lawsuit alleges LMPD sergeant canceled domestic violence response, leaving woman abused for hours
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A second civil lawsuit has been filed alleging that a Louisville Metro Police sergeant canceled an emergency response he knew involved an active Domestic Violence Order (DVO) meant to protect a known at-risk woman and left the victim unprotected for three hours. The complaint states that...
The West End School Highlights their Programs and Scholars
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Dawne Gee welcomes The West End School Principal Mrs. Luara Ross and Scholars Diego Person, Logan Starks, and Kalilah Bowens to the WAVE Country studio to highlight their programs and scholars. WEST END SCHOOL. 3628 Virginia Avenue, Louisville, Ky 40211. (502) 776 5236. For More Information...
