WAVE-TV (Louisville, KY)

WAVE is a television station that operates on virtual channel 3 and UHF digital channel 36. It is affiliated with NBC and is based in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. The station is owned by Gray Television, which is headquartered in Atlanta. WAVE's studios can be found on South Floyd Street in downtown Louisville, while its transmitter is situated in New Albany, Indiana, sharing space with the transmitter of CBS affiliate WLKY, channel 32.

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#60832

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#11613

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#367

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Ky. Governor Andy Beshear updates death toll following severe weather in May

1 day ago | wave3.com | Quenton Robertson

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Governor Andy Beshear said that the death toll from the severe weather in May has now risen to 20 people. In a post on Facebook, Beshear said that a man from McCracken County passed away. Crews with the National Weather Service that surveyed confirmed there was a single, long-track tornado that was on the ground for nearly 50 miles. The tornado was confirmed to be at least an EF-4 with wind speeds up to 140 miles per hour. Copyright 2025 WAVE. All rights reserved.
16-year-old in hospital after shooting in Taylor Berry neighborhood

2 days ago | wave3.com | Quenton Robertson

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A 16-year-old is in the hospital after a shooting in the Taylor Berry neighborhood Wednesday evening, according to the Louisville Metro Police Department. Officers responded to a report of a shooting near the intersection of Taylor Boulevard and Sale Avenue just after 6 p.m., LMPD spokesperson Dwight Mitchell said. When officers arrived, they found a 16-year-old who had been shot in the arm.
‘More than a patient’: 11-year-old Future Healer remembered in children’s medical lesson

2 days ago | wave3.com | Quenton Robertson

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Future Healers Medical Program is holding a special session in remembrance of 11-year-old Keeland Sanders, who battled brain cancer before passing away in 2023. The tribute marks the second consecutive year the program has honored Keeland’s legacy by dedicating a medical lesson in his name. “Keeland was more than a patient,” 2X Game Changers Executive Director Christopher 2X said in a release. “He was a beacon of resilience and light, inspiring everyone around him.
Elizabethtown Fire Department responds to fire at car part manufacturer

2 days ago | wave3.com | Quenton Robertson

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Elizabethtown Fire Department is responding to a fire at Akebono Brake Corporation, according to a post. The public has been asked to avoid the area of 300 Ring Road as crews work the scene. This article will be updated as more information becomes available. Copyright 2025 WAVE. All rights reserved.
StormTALK! BLOG 6/4/25

2 days ago | wave3.com | Brian Goode

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Another very warm day ahead with highs in the upper 80s. 90 is possible but we’ll have lot of high clouds aloft.
FORECAST: Increasing high clouds but remaining very warm this afternoon

2 days ago | wave3.com | Brian Goode

ALERT DAYSFRIDAY PM-SATURDAY AM (6/6-7) | Strong thunderstorm potential; flash floodingWEATHER HEADLINESNEXT 12: Increasing clouds with highs in the 80sSHORT TERM: Scattered storms Thursday; Higher severe threat on FridayLONG TERM: Lowering rain chances for the weekend before another spike on MondayLATEST FORECASTDownload the weather app from the WAVE News Storm Tracking TeamLOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Thicker clouds to our west will slowly slide to the east this afternoon.
Cooling center network expands in New Albany

3 days ago | wave3.com | Quenton Robertson

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Several New Albany churches and community organizations are coming together to offer cool places where people can avoid the summer heat. The Homeless Coalition of Southern Indiana is working with the churches to offer a safe place to go. When the heat index reaches 100 degrees or higher, the churches will open their doors.
Make Ends Meet: Can grads grab a job?

3 days ago | wave3.com | Dawne Gee

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - It’s graduation season and thousands of graduates are proud to hold that degree. The important question to follow now may be, “I’ve got the diploma, so how do I find a paying profession?” Despite the fact reports say the class of 2025 is entering one of the most challenging job markets in years, Barry Garapedian, the President and CEO of MAG 7 Consulting, says don’t listen to the hype. Garapedian is a young adult coach, mentor, advisor, and author.
‘Enjoy the journey’: Cards prepare to host Super Regional on the journey to Omaha

3 days ago | wave3.com | Derek Brightwell |Alena Noakes

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The University of Louisville baseball team already knew the place it would be playing its NCAA Super Regional games against Miami – the friendly confines of Jim Patterson Stadium. Now, the Cards know the time. The best-of-three series gets underway Friday, June 6, at 3 p.m. and will broadcast on ESPN2. Game two is slotted for 11 a.m. Saturday and will be on ESPN. If necessary, game three will be played Sunday, but that time is still to be determined.
Police looking for suspect accused of killing dog

3 days ago | wave3.com | Derek Brightwell

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Louisville Metro Police is looking for a man accused of killing a dog during an argument with his girlfriend. LMPD said 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 his girlfriend. Hebert then allegedly threw the puppy across the room.