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Safer Kentucky Act" doing more harm than good, advocates say
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (484+ words) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - For Louisville residents Kristie and Dustin, the last three years have been filled with hardships, including homelessness. That has only gotten worse since Safer Kentucky Act, or House Bill 5, went into effect one year ago. One of…...
Bourbon industry leaders say Supreme Court ruling against Trump tariffs provides needed certainty
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (280+ words) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - On Friday, President Trump called the US Supreme Court's ruling on his emergency tariffs being illegal a disgrace to the nation, but some leaders in the bourbon industry say the ruling provides some certainty that the industry…...
A 19th century Louisville building struggles to survive in a 21st century downtown
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (86+ words) This weekend, more than 3, 000 dogs and their owners will be heading to Louisville for the annual Kentuckiana Cluster of Dog Shows. Ciceli Martinez's attorney said cases like hers are becoming much. .. A 19th century Louisville building struggles to survive in a…...
Pickleball or preservation? A 19th century Louisville building struggles to survive in a 21st century downtown
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (254+ words) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Preservationists are digging in for what could be a final stand to stop the "Odd Fellows Building" from being torn down. It has been standing near the corner of 2nd Street and West Muhammad Ali Boulevard since 1897. Omni…...
State leaves I-65 detour planning to GPS as Louisville closure approaches
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (376+ words) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The state will not provide local detour routes for this summer's I-65 closure through central Louisville, instead leaving drivers to rely on GPS mapping services to navigate around the shutdown. The state will close I-65 through central Louisville to…...
New looks hit runway at Derby Museum Hat Show
3+ week, 1+ day ago (172+ words) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - After the horses, the hats are one of the most iconic parts of the Kentucky Derby, and today, the season's latest trends were on display at Churchill Downs as the Derby Museum held its annual hat show....
Kentucky Derby Festival adds new events for 2026 season
3+ week, 14+ hour ago (286+ words) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Kentucky Derby is quickly approaching, and that means Kentucky Derby Festival (KDF) events are about to take over Louisville. Several events are set to make their debut in the 2026 season. The Ringling Circus Hype Crew will…...
Ky. lawmakers file legislation to protect SNAP benefits during future federal shutdowns
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (108+ words) New legislation was filed in the Kentucky Senate and House to protect SNAP benefits for Kentucky families during future federal shutdowns and funding lapses. Ky. lawmakers file legislation to protect SNAP benefits during future federal shutdowns Kids get ready to…...
LMPD releases second phase of Use of Force policies for public feedback
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (110+ words) WAVE News LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Louisville Metro Police are asking for feedback from the public as they release Phase II of Use of Force Policies. LMPD says everyone in the community is encouraged to look at the draft policies and…...
New medical cannabis clinic opens in the Highlands
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (157+ words) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - KY Med Cards had a grand opening for their new Louisville clinic on Saturday. The group says its goal is to make getting a medical cannabis card easy. They offer appointments with their clinicians who streamline the…...