Melissa Ratliff

Sarasota

Digital Content Manager at WWSB-TV (Sarasota, FL)

Digital Content Manager for @mysuncoast in beautiful Sarasota. Formerly of @LEX18News. Kentucky Wildcat in Gator country.

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Man accused of torturing, killing puppy arraigned

1 week ago | wave3.com | Derek Brightwell |Melissa Ratliff

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The man accused of killing a puppy during an argument with his girlfriend appeared in court Wednesday to answer to the charge of animal torture. Police told WAVE that Demetrius Hebert got into an argument with his girlfriend and decided to leave. As he was getting his things together, he allegedly grabbed their pit-mix puppy Kash around the neck and started swinging it around violently while continuing to argue with her.
Louisville Police capture man accused of killing dog during domestic incident

1 week ago | wave3.com | Derek Brightwell |Melissa Ratliff

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Louisville Metro Police officials confirm that the man accused of killing a dog during an argument with his girlfriend is now in custody. Police told WAVE that Demetrius Hebert got into an argument with his girlfriend and decided to leave. As he was getting his things together, he allegedly grabbed their pit-mix puppy Kash around the neck and started swinging it around violently while continuing to argue with her. Hebert then allegedly threw the puppy across the room.
State health officials announce 2 infant whooping cough deaths

2 weeks ago | kfvs12.com | Melissa Ratliff

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Officials with the Kentucky Department for Public Health announced that two infants have died from pertussis in the past six months. According to a release from the state, neither of the infants nor their parents had received the pertussis immunization during pregnancy or infancy. These are the first pertussis-related deaths in Kentucky since 2018.
First pitch thrown at Cards’ Super Regional game after lightning delay

2 weeks ago | wave3.com | Melissa Ratliff |Samantha Murray

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A lightning delay left some fans stranded outside Jim Patterson Stadium. They shut the gates ahead of the Super Regional game against Miami and didn’t allow fans inside again until the threat ended. Fans are still filing in, but Cards fans are finally getting settled after a 35 minute delay to start the game.
First pitch thrown at Cards’ Super Regional game after lightning delayed start

2 weeks ago | wave3.com | Melissa Ratliff |Samantha Murray

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A lightning delay left some fans stranded outside Jim Patterson Stadium. They shut the gates ahead of the Super Regional game against Miami and didn’t allow fans inside again until the threat ended. The first pitch was thrown around 3:36 p.m. The game was originally scheduled to begin at 3 p.m.Copyright 2025 WAVE. All rights reserved.
State health officials announce 2 infant whooping cough deaths

2 weeks ago | wave3.com | Melissa Ratliff

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Officials with the Kentucky Department for Public Health announced that two infants have died from pertussis in the past six months. According to a release from the state, neither of the infants nor their parents had received the pertussis immunization during pregnancy or infancy. These are the first pertussis-related deaths in Kentucky since 2018.
Lightning delay at Cards’ Super Regional game

2 weeks ago | wave3.com | Melissa Ratliff

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A lightning delay left some fans stranded outside Jim Patterson Stadium. They have shut the gates ahead of the Super Regional game against Miami. Currently, they aren’t allowing fans inside again until the threat ends. Some fans inside are being asked to move to a safer location. Once the severe weather threat passes, the stadium will reopen. Despite the weather, fans seemed determine to wait out the storm. WAVE’s Dusty Baker says that the projected first pitch is now 3:26
Jefferson County Public Schools expected to feed 200K+ this summer

2 weeks ago | wave3.com | Melissa Ratliff

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Jefferson County Public Schools officials have announced that it will continue offering meals for families across the city for the summer. JCPS School and Community Nutrition Services are offering meals at 119 sites. These locations include schools, parks, and community partners’ buildings and will open weekdays through July 25. To find a complete list of locations, click here.
YMCA clinics teach water safety skills following the opening of Algonquin Pool

2 weeks ago | wave3.com | Melissa Ratliff

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The YMCA of Greater Louisville is working to help contribute to the safety of young swimmers. The hope is to reduce childhood drowning stats while allowing kids to have fun. At the recently reopened Algonquin Pool, the YMCA of Greater Louisville offered free1-hour Safety Around Water clinics to introduce children and adults to swimming and water safety practices.
Wave Extras: How the Salvation Army’s National Donut Day actually started over 100 years ago

2 weeks ago | wave3.com | Melissa Ratliff

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Salvation Army of Louisville made stops across the city today to drop off delicious baked goods. It’s an act of kindness, of course, but it carries a long history that dates back to World War I. National Donut Day was started in 1983, but its origins began much earlier, during the First World War. The Salvation Army’s “Donut Lassies” traveled to the front lines in WWI in 1917. While there, they provided essential supplies and made donuts for troops to boost morale.