Trial begins for Louisville mom accused of killing 10-year-old son
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The trial began in the case of a Louisville mother who police say admitted to shooting and killing her 10-year-old son back in 2021. Details revealed in court Tuesday were disturbing, as prosecutors allege that Kaitlyn Higgins tried to perform an exorcism on her son before killing him.
Pat Kelsey sends clear message on Louisville’s Mikel Brown Jr. amid recent struggles
Pat Kelsey addresses Mikel Brown Jr.’s recent struggles
“J-Town Goose Wrangler” Terrorizes Louisville Porches
There’s a wild goose chase underway in Kentucky. A crime spree is unfolding in the city of Louisville, confounding local authorities who are in pursuit of the J-Town Goose Wrangler. No, this is not a joke. People are taking this very seriously, including the graphics department at WAVE-3. “It was all fun and games...
5 accused in federal indictment of fraud and money laundering
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Five Louisville residents have been indicted by a federal grand jury for illegally selling Kentucky drivers licenses. According to the indictment, the defendants, Donnita Wilson, 32; Aariel Matthews, 27; Raul Tellez Ojeda, 32; Lazaro Alejandro Castello Rojas, 37; and Robert Danger Correa, 41;...
KDA’s 60th Farm Machinery Show focuses on farmer’s health, safety, equipment
Farmer appreciation and a focus on farmers’ health will be the mission for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s (KDA) Raising Hope, Safety, Health and Rescue Program at the 60th National Farm Machinery Show.
Kentucky by Heart: Story of Louisville native Bettie Johnson one of many to be...
The first time I recall hearing much about Kentucky’s infamous Day Law was in 2007 when I interviewed Bettie L. Johnson for my Kentucky’s Everyday Heroes book series. Bettie, an acclaimed African American educator, Civil Rights advocate and nursing home director from Louisville, shared with me that she was not...
New documents reveal JCPS jobs that could be cut
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The JCPS Board of Education is meeting on Tuesday and has posted the jobs it plans to replace and reassign. The district is trying to solve its $142 million budget shortfall for the 2026-27 school year. The charts JCPS posted show that some positions will get...
Louisville police can keep license plate cameras locations secret, AG says
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman says Louisville Metro Police Department doesn’t have to reveal where it installed Flock Safety license plate reader cameras.
Louisville bakery and cafe teaming up with former owner of Cellar Door Chocolates
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A popular Louisville bakery and café is adding something sweet to its menu through a new collaboration. Wiltshire Pantry has teamed up with Erika Chavez-Graziano, the former owner of Cellar Door Chocolates, to launch a line of gourmet confections called Wiltshire Artisan Chocolates....
Man charged in domestic violence murder
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – A Louisville man has been arrested on one count of murder-domestic violence after being indicted by a Jefferson County Grand Jury. Brandon J. Hobbs, 42, was taken into custody on February 5, 2026, by Louisville Metro police. Hobbs was arraigned today in Jefferson Circuit Court...

















