Sean Baute

Jul 23, 2024 | wave3.com | Sean Baute

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Louisville Metro Urban Government Center needs to be repurposed. Essentially everybody agrees to that, but the question is how. The Upper Paristown Preservation Trust, or UPPT, is behind current plans to redevelop this metro-owned property. UPPT is the same group that transformed Paristown Point, with restaurants, a concert hall, and seasonal events.

Jul 22, 2024 | wave3.com | Sean Baute

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The most recognizable part of The Bezos Academy is its founder, tech giant Jeff Bezos, but the most noteworthy part may be its efforts to expand early education to parts of the country that have historically lacked the opportunity for pre-school age learning. Bezos Academy provides a tuition-free Montessori-style education for children ages 3-5. The students are selected based on need. Bezos Academy is currently open in three states.

Jul 19, 2024 | wave3.com | Sean Baute

SHEPHERDSVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Shepherdsville city officials broke ground on a $30 million aquatic center Friday. An abandoned site on Joe B Hall Avenue in Shepherdsville hasn't been much use to the city in recent years, the mayor said, so the city bought it, demolished what was on it, and have moved forward with their plans for it. The aquatic center will feature an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. For reference, it's right across the street from Kart Kountry.

Jul 17, 2024 | wave3.com | Sean Baute

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Iroquois Homes development, plagued with criminal activity and deteriorating facilities, was deemed obsolete in 2006, about 50 years after they were built. By 2012, the entire development was gone. The more than 800 people moved elsewhere, but many didn't move far. Now, according to the Louisville Metro Housing Authority (LMHA), the need for affordable housing is too high.

Jul 10, 2024 | wave3.com | Sean Baute

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Inside the mayor's gallery Wednesday, the PRP High School baseball team was honored for bringing home its seventh state championship and first since 2017. Mayor Craig Greenberg declared the day PRP Baseball State Champions Day in the city. Head coach Brad Burns grew up in South Louisville. He won two state titles as a player. This is his first as a coach.