
Maira Ansari
Afternoons and Evenings Anchor at WAVE-TV (Louisville, KY)
Wife and mother to two kids. I anchor WAVE NEWS at 3:00, 5:00, and 6:00. I’m also a digital anchor for WAVE NOW!
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Nov 20, 2024 |
ourcommunitynow.com | Maira Ansari
Share LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - There are 91 open homicide cases from 2024 in Louisville. Victor Jones’ case is one of them. His family has upped the reward, hoping someone with information can help police make an arrest. “My family is in a state of mourning,” said Muhammad Alif, Victor’s uncle. “It doesn’t affect you until it’s at your door.
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Jul 10, 2024 |
wave3.com | Maira Ansari
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - There's a heavy police presence in the 1000 block of South 23rd Street in Louisville. SWAT officers are at the scene. Just before 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Louisville police officers responded to a call reporting a person shot in the 1100 block of South 23rd Street. Officers found a man with a wound. He was taken to the University of Louisville Hospital for treatment and is expected to survive. Police said one person has been detained in connection to this shooting.
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Jul 4, 2024 |
wave3.com | Maira Ansari
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Are you interested in a job that makes a difference in people's lives? Louisville Fire Department is hiring and you have only a few more hours to apply. The application process opens up once a year and that time frame closes Friday, July 5 at 11:59 p.m.To apply, you must be 18 years old, a high school graduate or GED, have a valid driver's license, no felony or multiple misdemeanor convictions or multiple traffic violations.
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Jun 14, 2024 |
wave3.com | Maira Ansari
RADCLIFF, Ky. (WAVE) - A teen outreach ministry in Hardin County needs help to continue its mission. The Mod Squad, which stands for Misters and Misses of Distinction, is located at 500 W. Lincoln Trail Blvd, Radcliff. The non-profit has been around since 2013, helping youth with personal development and tutoring. It's also a "One-Stop Entrepreneur Shop", which provides new business owners an environment to grow, all while employing teens in the community.
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Jun 10, 2024 |
wave3.com | Maira Ansari
VERSAILLES, Ind. (WAVE) - Here's a warning about a scan making the rounds in the area. Indiana State Police say they have received several reports of scammers accessing church directories and contacting people pretending to the pastor of the church. According to police, these bad actors are requesting gift cards be purchased and given to the "pastor" for the purpose of being sent to people who are in need. Scammers often prey on people who are generous and want to help others.
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