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Louisville victim out $1M after scammers ‘fatten’ him with fake investment. Here’s how to avoid becoming the next target

Federal investigators say the scheme began with a pop-up ad for a free book about AI chatbots
Federal investigators say the scheme began with a pop-up ad for a free book about AI chatbots

Crime

15-year-old arrested in connection with Cloverleaf neighborhood shooting death

Louisville Metro

Jefferson County Clerk David Yates says he plans to file a lawsuit to help settle fallout from...
Hundreds of Oldham voters may have been in wrong county for decades

Crime

The Louisville Fire Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of...
Louisville Fire Department asking public for information on arson suspect

TOP HEADLINES

Louisville Metro

On August 19, 2026, members of the Bellarmine University Class of 2030 took park in a service...

Service projects mark the start of school year for Bellarmine Class of 2030

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Marresa Burke
Before walking into their first college class, Bellarmine’s incoming freshman took part in service projects throughout Louisville.

Kentucky

A man has been indicted in connection with the fatal Herrington Lake boat crash over the...

Herrington Lake boat operator indicted on 19 counts, including manslaughter

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By WKYT News Staff and Phil Pendleton
A man involved in a fatal Lake Herrington boat crash over the Fourth of July weekend has been arrested.

Weather Blog

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StormTALK BLOG 8/19/26

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By Brian Goode
StormTALK BLOG 8/19/26

Louisville Metro

Louisville Metro residents can drop off storm debris Saturday, Aug. 22

Louisville Metro residents can drop off storm debris Saturday

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By WAVE Staff
Louisville residents can drop off manageable storm debris this Saturday, Aug. 22 for free!

Louisville Metro

Christopher Embry

Louisville man arrested after police say he shot Flock camera

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By WAVE Staff
A Louisville man was arrested Tuesday morning following an investigation into the shooting and destruction of a Flock camera at a local park.

Forecast

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FORECAST: Storms may wake you up early Thursday morning

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By Ryan Hoke
Storms approaching from the west will arrive after midnight
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Spotty showers today but the main action will take place during the night ahead
StormTALK! BLOG 8/19/26

Livestream

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Silver Alert issued for missing New Albany woman

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State mapping causes voter registration confusion

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Oldham County considers data center regulations

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Louisville Metro

Lt. Col. Yates was escorted from the OD White Funeral Home to Arch. L Heady at Resthaven on...

Former Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, LPD spokesperson to be laid to rest

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By WAVE Staff
The funeral procession and public visitation for Lt. Col. Carl Yates was held Wednesday.

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‘There’s a lot to learn’: Racing Louisville’s Mirann Gacioch works to build on rookie success

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Tawana Andrew
Gacioch signed with Racing Louisville in January 2026.

Oldham County

Oldham County crash

Multi-vehicle crash in Oldham County requires extrication

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By WAVE Staff
First responders responded to a multi-vehicle crash near the 14-mile marker at approximately 11:37 p.m. Tuesday night.

News

Jefferson County Clerk David Yates testifies to lawmakers

Property owners find themselves in new counties after statewide map change

Updated: Aug. 18, 2026 at 4:25 PM EDT
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By Mark Stevens
Lawmakers are working through who gets taxes and where kids go to school after map switch

Kentucky

Former Hartford Kentucky Police Chief Brent Lindsey

Former Hartford Police Chief arrested by KSP for child exploitation charges

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Caleb Wells
The Kentucky State police arrested a former police chief in Ohio County on charges related to child sexual abuse material.

Indiana

Indiana Silver Alert Mallory Brindos

Statewide Silver Alert issued for missing New Albany woman

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By WAVE Staff
 Police have issued a Silver Alert for an 18-year-old woman reported missing in southern Indiana.

Kentucky

Brailen Weaver

Arraignment date delayed for suspect in deadly Berea bank shooting

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By WKYT News Staff
The arraignment date for Brailen Weaver, the man accused of killing two in a Berea bank shooting, has been delayed.

Louisville Metro

JCPS holds forum for District 1 School Board candidates

JCPS holds forum for District 1 School Board candidates

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By WAVE Staff
 Voters in Jefferson County will head to the polls this November to decide the future of the school board, with all five seats up for re-election following the passage of Senate Bill 4.

Kentucky

Measles graphic

Kentucky health officials confirm ongoing measles outbreak

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Madison Carmouche
Steven Stack, secretary for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, said the majority of the outbreak is impacting Christian, Trigg, Todd, Washington and Owen counties.

Oldham County

Oldham County Data Center moratorium remains in place / Photo Gray Media

Oldham County data center moratorium remains in place

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By WAVE Staff
Oldham County leaders are working to establish regulations for future data center developments, though disagreements remain on how to proceed following a tense Fiscal Court hearing.

Top Story

Camberleigh died in a car accident on I-71 in 2022. Now, her mom wants to raise awareness.

Louisville mom raising awareness about distracted driving after losing daughter in accident

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Julia Richardson
A mother who lost her daughter in a car accident has spent almost four years trying to make a change at the state level when it comes to distracted driving laws.

News

META Lawsuit

Kentucky AG Russell Coleman Leads Multi-State Block Against Meta in Historic Trillion-Dollar Lawsuit

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By WAVE Staff and Scott Reynolds
The trial is expected to run for approximately eight weeks, with court proceedings lasting about five hours each day.

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Local

Kentucky State Fair

Here’s how you can save money and time at the Kentucky State Fair

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Fernando Garcia-Franceschini
Ahead of the 122nd Kentucky State Fair, organizers are urging visitors to download the fair's app, plan for parking and payment options, and review bag and rideshare policies to save time and money during their visit.

Community

Sen. Morgan McGarvey. (Source: Sara Rivest, WAVE 3 News)

Rep. McGarvey Vows to Fight Medicaid Cuts Threatening West Louisville Senior Center

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By WAVE Staff
McGarvey voted against the measure, criticizing the "Big Beautiful Bill" for introducing deep reductions to federal Medicaid funding.

News

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, left, and Iowa Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand speak...

Gov. Beshear on Louisville VA Hospital Delay, Mitch McConnell, and Data Center Mandates

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By WAVE Staff
Beshear addressed several high-profile issues during a press briefing on Tuesday

Gray Gods

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Gray Gods: Video shows KSP lieutenant hitting motorcyclist with cruiser days before retirement

Updated: Aug. 18, 2026 at 6:13 PM EDT
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By Natalia Martinez
A Kentucky State Police lieutenant hit a motorcyclist with his cruiser after a chase, according to newly obtained video.

News

The Shively Police Department has arrested and charged a third individual in connection with...

Another arrest in connection with quadruple shooting that left 1 dead at Shively liquor store

Updated: Aug. 18, 2026 at 5:38 PM EDT
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By WAVE Staff and Erica Rucker
Two men were taken into custody in connection with a fatal July shooting, according to Shively Police.

Louisville Metro

Publix announced Tuesday that it will be one of the new business moving into the former Mid...

Publix announces location at former Mid-City Mall site

Updated: Aug. 18, 2026 at 4:31 PM EDT
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By Derek Brightwell and WAVE Staff
The new Publix location will be a 55,000-square-foot grocery store and an adjacent liquor store.

Community

The Speed Museum acknowledges that this process is about more than complying with legal matters.

Speed Museum returns sacred cultural items to Indigenous communities

Updated: Aug. 18, 2026 at 4:04 PM EDT
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By Erica Rucker
The Speed Salon: Talks+Theory runs from 5-7 p.m., offering a rare opportunity for the public to hear from tribal representatives about the significance of returning these items.

Community

Measles

Outbreak of Measles confirmed in Kentucky; largest in 35 years

Updated: Aug. 18, 2026 at 3:20 PM EDT
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By Erica Rucker
The state health department publishes updated county-by-county case counts every weekday morning on its official website.

Louisville Metro

On August 17, 2026, Louisville Metro Animal Services rescued 41 animals from a property in...

Dozens of rescued dogs are now in foster homes

Updated: Aug. 18, 2026 at 2:41 PM EDT
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By Rob Wells
The dogs were among 41 animals rescued Monday, Aug. 17 from a Jefferson County property.

Clark County

Jeffersonville celebrated the completion of Charlestown’s Pike Project Tuesday.

Jeffersonville celebrates completion of Charlestown Pike Project

Updated: Aug. 18, 2026 at 11:43 AM EDT
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By Derek Brightwell and WAVE Staff
Construction began on the project in 2024, and the city was able to cut the ribbon on it Tuesday morning.
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