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UofL wins against Oregon State at College World Series

1 week ago | wave3.com | Derek Brightwell |Samantha Murray

OMAHA, Nebr. (WAVE) - The Louisville baseball team kept its season alive in Omaha Tuesday and avenged its College World Series opening night loss to Oregon State. The Beavers won with a Gavin Turley walk-off double in the bottom of the ninth to give OSU a 4-3 win Friday. With the Cards’ win Tuesday, it’ll take two wins over Coastal Carolina Wednesday and Thursday to advance to the weekend’s Championship Series.
Family of trucker who leapt from burning semi asking for help.

1 week ago | wave3.com | Charles Gazaway |Samantha Murray |David Mattingly

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The family of a truck driver hurt in a crash on I-65 at Spaghetti Junction last week has started a GoFundMe to help with medical bills and other expenses. The trucker, who is from Arkansas, broke his leg, foot and ankle after he leapt from the truck. This happened on Friday on I-65 near the Kennedy Bridge. the truck went over the barrier and caught fire. The semi fell from the roadway onto the ramps for I-64 East and I-71 North below. The bridge reopened several hours later.
Louisville punches ticket to College World Series by winning game 3 of Super Regionals

2 weeks ago | wave3.com | Samantha Murray

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - It all came down to one last game. The University of Louisville’s baseball team took home the victory in game one of the Super Regionals, but Miami was able to grab the win in game two. Now, a spot in the College World Series will go to the winner of this final match. Miami scored first with a two-run bomb. The Cards weren’t kept down long. Zion Rose roped a double that cashed in Pike, making it 2-1.
2 in hospital after shooting at Algonquin Park’s basketball court

2 weeks ago | wave3.com | Samantha Murray

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Two people were injured after a shooting in Algonquin Park Sunday, June 8, according to Louisville police. LMPD said the shooting happened around 11:40 a.m. in the area of the park’s basketball court. Police said two men were taken to UofL Hospital where they are being treated for what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. LMPD’s Non-Fatal Shooting Unit is investigating. There are currently no suspects.
Louisville takes on Miami one last time in game 3 of Super Regionals

2 weeks ago | wave3.com | Samantha Murray

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - It all comes done to one last game. The University of Louisville’s baseball team took home the victory in game one of the Super Regionals, but Miami was able to grab the win in game two. Now, a spot in the College World Series will go to the winner of this final match. Miami scored first with a two-run bomb. Copyright 2025 WAVE. All rights reserved.
Race4Justice returns for its 4th year to honor Breonna Taylor

2 weeks ago | wave3.com | Samantha Murray

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Saturday, people ran to honor the memory of Breonna Taylor. The student-led group ‘Future Ancestors’ hosted its annual Race4Justice event. It’s a series of track races, meant to encourage the community to come together in the wake of Taylor’s death. There were two relays consisting of 26 laps, one for each year of Taylor’s life. There were also art and music vendors and local organizations urging people to sign-up for justice work. “We definitely evolved.
Former UofL basketball star arrested, charged with DUI

2 weeks ago | wave3.com | Samantha Murray

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A former University of Louisville basketball star was arrested early Sunday morning. According to court documents, officers pulled over Russ Smith just after midnight on June 8 after they noticed him driving with an expired registration plate and saw him make an illegal U-turn near Baxter and Highland avenues.
10-year-old dead, 2 adults in serious condition after crash on Smyrna Parkway

2 weeks ago | wave3.com | Samantha Murray

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A child is dead and two adults are in the hospital after a crash in Louisville on Saturday, June 7. Louisville police said officers were called to the 8000 block of Smyrna Parkway around 8:45 p.m. on the report of an injury collision. There, they found two vehicles that had hit each other. Two adults and a 10-year-old were taken to UofL Hospital. The child was pronounced dead at the hospital. The two adults are in serious condition.
Miami wins game 2 of Super Regionals against Louisville

2 weeks ago | wave3.com | Samantha Murray

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Saturday marked game two of the Super Regionals with the Louisville Cardinals taking on the Miami Hurricanes. Louisville won their first game of the series the night prior 8-1. In Saturday’s game, Miami took an early lead, up 1-0 by the end of the second inning. But the Cards answered in the third, first tying at 1-1 before a two-run homer put UofL up 3-1.
Free meals offered to southern Indiana students over summer break

2 weeks ago | wave3.com | Samantha Murray

NEW ALBANY, Ind. (WAVE) - The Indiana Department of Education is offering free meals to students across the state. According to the department, there are more than 1,000 locations statewide where students 18 and younger will have access to nutritious food. In southern Indiana, several sites are open throughout Floyd, Clark, Harrison, Scott, Washington, Orange, Jackson, and Jennings counties.