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Louisville, KY

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Louisville Urban League announced on Monday that its current president and CEO, Dr. Kish Cumi Price, would be transitioning out of her role effective immediately. Price was welcomed into the nonprofit’s leadership role back in November as the successor to former president Sadiqa Reynolds.

Louisville Urban League president transitions out of leadership role

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Several Jefferson County Public School students were recognized for academic achievements and leadership both in and out of the classroom. A total of 16 seniors were awarded with the 2023 Vogt Educational and Leadership Scholarship at the Olmsted on Monday. Each student will receive a $12,000...

JCPS recognizes ‘Super Seniors’ with scholarships, awards

Florida State

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A Louisville family has some happy news to share following the tragic loss of their two children. Lauren and Matt Kirchgessner welcomed their newborn daughter on Thursday. Poppie Carolyn Kirchgessner came into the world weighing 8 pounds and 10 ounces. (Story continues below) In December 2020,...

Louisville parents welcome newborn daughter following tragic loss of two children

Jefferson County, KY

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Residents in eastern Jefferson County may soon have another grocery store in their area. Kroger submitted an application for a district development plan to Metro Government on Monday, seeking to build a new grocery store at 10010 Ballardsville Road. According to the document, the company proposed...

Kroger submits plan to build new store in eastern Jefferson County

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Colorado Springs, CO

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (WAVE) - Southern Indiana officials are assisting in the search of a missing Colorado girl who is believed to be within the area. On Feb. 17, Colorado Springs Police Department said 15-year-old Lia Conace was reported missing by her parents. She was last seen by her parents at her home in the 5200 block of Statute Drive in Colorado Springs.

Officials search for missing Colorado girl believed to be in Southern Indiana

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Quiet weather for a couple of days before some light rain takes over the area late Tuesday into Wednesday. Heavy rain and warm weather will be the concern for Thursday and Friday with even a thunderstorm threat as well. We are monitoring this setup carefully for...

StormTALK! Weather Blog 3/20

Texas State

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The University of Louisville women’s basketball team is advancing after a Round 2 win against Texas on Monday night. The Cards scored 73-51 against the Longhorns and will be heading to Seattle to face 8 seed Ole Miss. Junior guard Hailey Van Lith scored 21...

Louisville women head to Sweet 16 after 73-51 win against Texas

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A new type of drone is being unveiled as part of this year’s Thunder Over Louisville drone show, according to the Kentucky Derby Festival. The Thunder Over Louisville drone show, powered by LG&E, is produced by Great Lakes Drone Company and features drones designed and assembled entirely within the United States, according to a release.

Thunder Over Louisville debuts new drone technology for drone light show

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Kentucky Humane Society is partnering with Louisville Metro Animal Services to host the first-ever mega adoption event within the Kentucky Expo Center coming in May. The “LOU ADOPTS!” event will offer on-site adoptions within the exposition center on May 13 from noon to 4 p.m....

Animal shelters hosting mega adoption event at Kentucky Expo Center

Jeffersonville, IN

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A triple shooting in Jeffersonville Sunday night left two people injured and one dead. Before the shooting started, Jordan Drake tried to de-escalate the situation. His efforts were unsuccessful. Drake was able to take cover inside, and that’s where he and his family watched their neighbor...

Family tries to de-escalate situation that led to triple shooting in Jeffersonville

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Things just got a bit sweeter at McDonald’s as the restaurant announced it will be selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts at several Kentucky restaurants. Starting March 21, Krispy Kreme doughnuts will be available at 160 participating locations around Louisville, Lexington and surrounding areas, according to a release.

McDonald’s to sell Krispy Kreme doughnuts in 160 Ky. restaurants

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Louisville Metro Police Department were notified of a walk-in shooting victim at UofL Hospital just after 4 p.m. on Sunday, according to LMPD spokesperson Alicia Smiley. The victim told officers he was in his vehicle at a traffic light near Dr. W.J. Hodge and Kentucky...

Man in hospital following shooting at traffic light

Lexington, KY

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WYMT) - Reed Sheppard is officially Mr. Kentucky Basketball 2023. “You know, growing up in Kentucky everybody wants to be a part of Mr. Basketball and being able to finally be here and win it it’s a really special moment for me,” said Sheppard. Sheppard received...

North Laurel’s Reed Sheppard wins 2023 Mr. Kentucky Basketball

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Jeffersonville Police Department is providing an update on the armed man who was shot by an officer earlier this month. It happened at an apartment complex on East 8th Street where police said 44-year-old Robert William Atkins shot a handgun in the air and pointed it towards officers before being shot. He was rushed to UofL Hospital but later died.

WATCH LIVE: Jeffersonville police to give update on armed man shot by officer in early March

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Churchill Downs announced the official menu that will be served to guests at the racetrack for the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby. For the second year in a row, Chef Kenneth Hardiman created the official menu that offers a variety of dishes that explore the southern tradition of the Kentucky Derby, according to a release.

Churchill Downs reveals official menu for Derby 149

Frisco, CO

SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV/Gray News) - Two people were killed in a sledding accident at Copper Mountain ski resort in Frisco, Colo. over the weekend. The two victims were identified by WEEK as a 17-year-old and an 18-year-old from Illinois. Dylan Bazzell and Drew Fehr were students at Prairie Central...

2 students killed in sledding accident at Colorado ski resort

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Justice Department’s 86-page report on Louisville Metro Police Department has several examples of officer misconduct. Investigators found excessive force, discrimination, and constitutional violations. Douglas Miller was pulled over for speeding in April 2019 on the Watterson. The officer suspected that Miller might have been...

DOJ findings on neck restraints by LMPD officer based on Douglas Miller’s arrest

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Officials are working to determine the cause of a building fire on Sunday night in the Russell neighborhood. Calls came in around 10:21 p.m. on Sunday to the 600 block of South 22nd Street on reports of a residential structure fire, according to Louisville Fire Major Bobby Cooper.

Building total loss after fire in Russell neighborhood

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Jeffersonville Police Department provided an update on the armed man who was shot by an officer earlier this month. It happened at an apartment complex on East 8th Street where police said 44-year-old Robert William Atkins shot a handgun in the air and pointed it towards officers before being shot. He was rushed to UofL Hospital and died later.

Jeffersonville police show bodycam footage of armed man shot by officer

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Rick Pitino, Iona men’s basketball coach and former coach of both University of Louisville and University of Kentucky, has reportedly taken a six-year deal to become the next coach at St. John’s University. Pitino will be returning to the Big East Conference following a...

Rick Pitino agrees to 6-year deal to become St. John’s coach, sources say

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‘Pay, support and respect’: Debate continues over Kentucky’s teacher shortage

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WYMT) - The debate over Kentucky’s teacher shortage continued in Frankfort Tuesday. Dr. Jason Glass, Kentucky’s education commissioner, talked of low application rates and...

‘Pay, support and respect’: Debate continues over Kentucky’s teacher shortage

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