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‘They deserve a break’: Restaurant owners treat employees to Vegas trip
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE/Gray News) - Restaurant owners decided to give their employees a special thank you for keeping their customers fed during the COVID-19 pandemic — a trip to Las Vegas, WAVE reported. Ramen House’s staff traveled to Sin City and the restaurant was closed for the week, according to a Facebook post by the owners. “Sorry we are closed this week... our employees have worked so hard and diligently through all the crazy times we went through. They deserve a break,” the post reads.
Travel agent explains requirements with post-pandemic travel
By Elizabeth Pace | May 28, 2021 at 2:20 PM EDT - Updated May 28 at 2:36 PM Kaelin Rybak, an independent travel agent with Knights Travel in Louisville. (Source: WAVE 3 News) On the first major holiday weekend since the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and mask restrictions lifted, Americans are expecting to hit the road or catch a flight like pre-pandemic times for Memorial Day.
Southern Indiana teacher dresses up each day to boost student positivity
By Elizabeth Pace | May 27, 2021 at 4:05 PM EDT - Updated May 27 at 11:00 PM For the last few weeks of the school year, Nate Hayden, the music teacher at Charlestown High School in Charlestown, Ind., has dressed up in a new costume to welcome students. It's a tradition Hayden he's kept up for the past 11 years.
Cell phone feature convinces Kentucky man that he’s having a stroke Original
By Elizabeth Pace | May 25, 2021 at 3:56 PM EDT - Updated May 25 at 4:36 PM Bob Pike survived a stroke in March 2017. (Source: UofL Health) UofL Health typically treats between 1,000- 1,200 stroke patients a year. More than half involve high blood pressure. (Source: UofL Health) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE)- Every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. has a stroke, according to the Stroke Awareness Foundation.
CDC investigates rare heart issue in teens after COVID vaccination
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are looking into heart problems experienced by a small number of teenagers and young adults after they received a second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna OVID-19 vaccine. (Source: WAVE 3 News) By Elizabeth Pace | May 24, 2021 at 3:43 PM EDT - Updated May 24 at 3:43 PM LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Nearly 50% of Americans have had at least one coronavirus vaccine dose so far, and the CDC says that 285 million doses have been administered.
Fort Knox resumes summer training for ROTC cadets after COVID changes
By Elizabeth Pace | May 21, 2021 at 3:39 PM EDT - Updated May 21 at 6:37 PM Major General John Evans, commanding general of the Fort Knox post and the U.S. Army Cadet Command. (Source: US Army/Fort Knox) Cadets will not leave the post during summer training to lessen the risk of COVID spreading throughout the nearby community.
Doctors share lifesaving technique for gunshot victims
By Elizabeth Pace | May 20, 2021 at 3:22 PM EDT - Updated May 20 at 6:20 PM The items inside a bleeding control kit, like this one from UofL Health, will help anyone control severe bleeding from a wounded or injured person. (Source: Doug Druschke, WAVE 3 News) Medical professionals with UofL Health say a bystander can use gauze to pack the bullet hole as much as possible, then then apply pressure.
Music therapy leads to psychiatric patient recovery at UofL Health
By Elizabeth Pace | May 19, 2021 at 2:38 PM EDT - Updated May 19 at 5:20 PM Katelyn Farris, a board certified music therapist at UofL Health. (Source: UofL Health) Music therapy uses various instruments to address physical, emotional, cognitive and mental health of psychiatric patients at UofL Health. (Source: UofL Health) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - More than 90% of psychiatric patients at University of Louisville Hospital are there involuntarily. The average stay is 9 to 10 days.
Louisville community activist works to build affordable housing complex for victims of violence
Louisville community activist works to build affordable housing complex for victims of violence By Elizabeth Pace | May 18, 2021 at 2:42 PM EDT - Updated May 18 at 5:53 PM Neal Robertson, a Louisville community activist, was joined May 18, 2021 by other community leaders who support a project to build a 95-unit housing complex in Fairdale for victims of violence.
As states ease COVID restrictions, couples race to the altar Original
By Elizabeth Pace | May 17, 2021 at 4:19 PM EDT - Updated May 17 at 5:24 PM Aaron Fruit and Jessica Whitaker have rescheduled their wedding date to December 2021 after having to postpone their nuptials due to COVID-19 restrictions. (Source: Jessica Whitaker) Many couples who were forced to postpone their weddings due to COVID-19 restrictions are now making up for lost time. (Source: Pexels) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Here comes the bride, thousands of them, now rushing down the aisle.
Parents navigate new CDC mask guidance with young, unvaccinated children
By Elizabeth Pace | May 14, 2021 at 3:56 PM EDT - Updated May 14 at 9:38 PM LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Now that the U.S. enters a new stage of the pandemic, we’ll all need to think about what risks you’re taking when you’re around a large or small group of people. Although the CDC says fully vaccinated people are protected against the virus, there are certain health conditions where you should still wear a mask.
Brazilian variant of COVID-19 found in Louisville wastewater
Brazilian variant of COVID-19 found in Louisville wastewater By Sarah Jackson and Elizabeth Pace | May 13, 2021 at 12:11 PM EDT - Updated May 13 at 9:17 PM LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – The Brazilian strain of the coronavirus was detected in Jefferson County wastewater. A University of Louisville Co-Immunity Project looked at wastewater samples which showed the Brazilian strain, known as P.1, in western Jefferson County in April.
Kentucky man receives life-saving organ from Facebook friend
By Elizabeth Pace | May 12, 2021 at 3:45 PM EDT - Updated May 12 at 3:45 PM LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Adam Scheiter has been given another chance at life. He was born with a genetic condition called polycystic kidney disease. It progressively got worse in his mid-20′s, leading to kidney failure last November. As he underwent months of dialysis, the Kentucky father was put on the transplant list. “It can be rough because the average size of a kidney is half a pound,” Scheiter said.
Vaccine demand is dropping, states requesting less supply
Vaccine demand is dropping, states requesting less supply By Elizabeth Pace | May 10, 2021 at 3:31 PM EDT - Updated May 10 at 5:50 PM Dr. Jason Smith, UofL Health Chief Medical Officer. (Source: WAVE 3 News) Some people WAVE 3 News spoke with about their objection to getting the COVID-19 vaccine said it's against their religion, some believe it was rushed and can't be trusted yet, and others think they could have a serious side effect down the line.
Gas prices spike as summer travel starts Original
By Elizabeth Pace | May 7, 2021 at 3:44 PM EDT - Updated May 7 at 6:14 PM LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - As the country continues to fight off the coronavirus pandemic and summer travel approaches, more people are wanting to take vacations. So far, it’s led to a spike in gas prices. In April 2020, the average price of gas in the U.S. was about $1.76, according to AAA.
Louisville woman learns how to walk again for son’s wedding
By Elizabeth Pace | May 6, 2021 at 5:00 PM EDT - Updated May 6 at 6:10 PM After fractured her spine in a bike accident, Petrina Crabtree had to learn to talk all over again. (Source: UofL Health) During her rehab after fracturing her spine in a bike accident, Petrina Crabtree had one goal in mind - to dance with her son at his wedding.
FAA enforces ‘zero-tolerance policy’ on unruly behavior
By Elizabeth Pace | May 4, 2021 at 3:46 PM EDT - Updated May 4 at 5:17 PM Flight NK-346, from Houston to Minneapolis, had to make an emergency landing after a woman became uncontrollable. (October 2018) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - With the summer travel season about to kick off, the Federal Aviation Administration is cracking down on unruly passengers. The agency has tracked a spike in dangerous behavior on airlines.
Airbnb hosts hope to win big during Derby week
By Elizabeth Pace | April 26, 2021 at 3:32 PM EDT - Updated April 26 at 6:10 PM LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - As the city of Louisville starts to feel the excitement of this year’s Kentucky Derby and Oaks, it’s an opportunity for businesses to bring in more sales. Many business owners told WAVE 3 News they have already had a boost in sales, from fashion, to food, and hotels. “As an Airbnb owner, we really, really depend on it,” Airbnb host Dede Holman said.
REAL ID: What to bring and where to get an appointment
There are several differences between a traditional Kentucky license and a Real ID. Perhaps one of the most noticeable is the star in the upper right hand corner of the Real ID. (Source: WAVE 3 News) By Elizabeth Pace | April 21, 2021 at 3:28 PM EDT - Updated April 21 at 3:28 PM LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - In October, federal enforcement of the REAL ID Act will take effect in Kentucky. But the rush to get it is causing major delays at local branches.
Thousands of students continue with virtual learning after schools reopen
By Elizabeth Pace | April 19, 2021 at 4:34 PM EDT - Updated April 19 at 5:44 PM LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A virtual education system that was designed to be temporary could outlast the pandemic as more families stay with online classes. Every local school district in the Louisville area and Southern Indiana now has students back in the classroom. However, each district gave families the option of whether to send their students back to school. Now, many have chosen to stay home full time.
New Albany-Floyd County Schools push to vaccinate eligible students before prom, graduation
New Albany-Floyd County Schools push to vaccinate eligible students before prom, graduation By Elizabeth Pace | April 14, 2021 at 4:09 PM EDT - Updated April 14 at 6:00 PM LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Starting next week, New Albany-Floyd County high school students will be able to get a COVID vaccine during class. WAVE 3 News reported last week that New Albany-Floyd County Schools began shaping a plan for school-based COVID vaccination clinics for eligible students.
Coronavirus cases, hospitalizations rising in Jefferson County
By Elizabeth Pace | April 13, 2021 at 3:15 PM EDT - Updated April 13 at 8:07 PM LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Coronavirus cases are rising across the U.S. after many states have eased restrictions in recent weeks. Experts are divided on whether the country is on track for a fourth wave in the pandemic that started more than a year ago. Tuesday, the City of Louisville released its latest COVID-19 report, showing an increase in new cases, hospitalizations and deaths.
Muhammad Ali’s spiritual journey the focus of new podcast
By Shellie Sylvestri and Elizabeth Pace | April 12, 2021 at 8:45 PM EDT - Updated April 13 at 10:46 AM LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - April 12 was the start of Ramadan, a Muslim holiday marked by a month of fasting, introspection and prayer. To kick off the 2021 event, Louisville Public Radio aired a new special to highlight its most famous Muslim, Muhammad Ali.
Beat COVID? You still need the vaccine, doctor says Original
Beat COVID? You still need the vaccine, doctor says By Elizabeth Pace | April 8, 2021 at 5:57 PM EDT - Updated April 8 at 9:14 PM LA GRANGE, Ky. (WAVE) - Doctors are pushing for more Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19, including those who have already had the virus. Anyone who had the coronavirus has some level of protection through antibodies. So far, researchers believe those antibodies can stay in a person’s system for about 90 days.
Teens should be vaccinated before prom, graduation, Floyd Co. health officer says
Teens should be vaccinated before prom, graduation, Floyd Co. health officer says By Elizabeth Pace | April 7, 2021 at 3:24 PM EDT - Updated April 7 at 9:31 PM LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - In Indiana and Kentucky, all adults are now eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine, so the focus has shifted to children.
Vaccine hesitancy: Why millions of Americans won’t get COVID-19 shot
Vaccine hesitancy: Why millions of Americans won’t get COVID-19 shot By Elizabeth Pace | April 6, 2021 at 3:43 PM EDT - Updated April 6 at 7:12 PM LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - As coronavirus vaccine supply increases, every adult in Indiana and Kentucky is now eligible to register for a COVID-19 vaccine. The conversation now shifts from who can’t get the shot to who doesn’t want it. As of April 6, 62.4 million Americans have been vaccinated, which is 18.8% of the United States population.
Doctors still recommend face masks as Indiana lifts COVID restrictions
By Elizabeth Pace | April 5, 2021 at 2:16 PM EDT - Updated April 5 at 5:39 PM CLARKSVILLE, Ind. (WAVE) - Starting April 6, Indiana will lift its COVID-19 restrictions and change its mask mandate to a mask advisory. Last Wednesday, Governor Eric Holcomb said the state’s steep decline in coronavirus hospitalization death rates along with the growing number of people vaccinated led to the decision to lift restrictions.
Study: Stillbirths, maternal mortality, depression increased during pandemic
By Elizabeth Pace | April 2, 2021 at 4:56 PM EDT - Updated April 2 at 4:57 PM LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The coronavirus pandemic has had a damaging effect on pregnancies worldwide, according to a new study by Lancet Global Health. According to the Mayo Clinic, pregnancy does not lead to an increased risk of COVID-19, but if a pregnant woman gets COVID, its effects can be much worse. It can cause an increased risk of ICU, increased use of needing a ventilator and an increased risk of mortality.
Louisville Boy Scout troop asks for community’s help after trailer stolen out of church parking lot
Louisville-based Boy Scout Troop 380, from St. Patrick’s Church, is working to replace thousands of dollars’ worth of gear after its trailer was stolen. (Source: Provided) By Elizabeth Pace | April 2, 2021 at 2:23 PM EDT - Updated April 2 at 2:23 PM LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Louisville-based Boy Scout Troop 380, from St. Patrick’s Church, is working to replace thousands of dollars’ worth of gear after its trailer was stolen.
Healthcare worker advocates for more resources as local families face eviction
Around 20% of adult reportedly said they did not pay February rent in 2021, according to the Census Bureau. (Source: WAVE 3 News) By Elizabeth Pace | March 31, 2021 at 10:42 PM EDT - Updated March 31 at 10:42 PM LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - More than 8 million American households are behind on their rent, according to a survey published by the Census Bureau. Around 20% of adult renters said they did not pay February rent.
GRAPHIC: Neglected puppies rescued in southern Indiana
By Elizabeth Pace | April 1, 2021 at 2:20 PM EDT - Updated April 1 at 2:20 PM LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Southern Indiana Animal Rescue is asking the community for help as it fosters two neglected puppies. An organization member, Elizabeth Starck, said her office was contacted Tuesday evening when a man in New Albany found the two puppies on his porch. It appears they have a skin condition that has progressed so severely that their bodies are covered in scabs.
Universities could require COVID-19 vaccinations for students and staff
WAVE 3 News reached out to local colleges and universities to ask if they will also require students or staff to be vaccinated for COVID-19 before they full return to campus. (Source: WKYT) By Elizabeth Pace | March 30, 2021 at 1:09 PM CDT - Updated March 31 at 4:52 PM LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - For the first time in the United States, a university announced it will require all students who are enrolled in campuses classes in the fall to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
Universities could require COVID-19 vaccinations for students and staff
Universities could require COVID-19 vaccinations for students and staff By Elizabeth Pace | March 30, 2021 at 2:09 PM EDT - Updated March 30 at 5:44 PM LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - For the first time in the United States, a university announced it will require all students who are enrolled in campuses classes in the fall to be vaccinated for COVID-19. Rutgers University in New Jersey made this announcement Thursday.
Low-dose aspirin regimen could keep COVID patients off ventilators
Low-dose aspirin regimen could keep COVID patients off ventilators By Elizabeth Pace | March 29, 2021 at 1:54 PM EDT - Updated March 29 at 6:39 PM LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Doctors are finding new ways to keep COVID-19 patients off of ventilators. The answer could be a common, inexpensive medication to which we all have access. Some researchers believe aspirin could lower the risk of blood clots which could lead to a heart attack or stroke.
Why you should hang on to that COVID-19 vaccination card
By Elizabeth Pace | March 26, 2021 at 2:27 PM EDT - Updated March 28 at 10:51 AM LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - As of March 26, more than 1.2 million Kentuckians have received at least one dose of a COVID vaccine, and just over 1 million in Indiana. As that continues to grow, more and more people are receiving vaccination cards. Each person who receives a COVID-19 vaccine, whether it’s the first or second dose, will receive a CDC COVID-19 vaccination report card.
Kentucky spring breakers help injured teen after Florida shooting
Two boys from Kentucky were shot around 1:30 a.m. (CDT) March 23, 2021 at a resort in Panama City Beach, Fla. One of the boys died, the other was wounded. Police have made an arrest in the case.
Kentucky spring breakers help injured teen after Florida shooting
Kentucky spring breakers help injured teen after Florida shooting By Elizabeth Pace and Dustin Vogt | March 25, 2021 at 5:00 PM EDT - Updated March 25 at 5:46 PM LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - In the blink of an eye, a pair of spring breakers from Kentucky rushed to the assistance of a Louisville teenager and his stepbrother who were shot at Panama City Beach early Tuesday morning.
COVID passports could be new travel requirement
By Elizabeth Pace | March 19, 2021 at 1:43 PM CDT - Updated March 22 at 2:50 PM LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - As more countries continue to reopen, and many people may be tempted to leave during Spring Break or the summer, there could be a new requirement to travel - vaccine passports. International travel is likely to be the first industry to use new digital vaccine passports.
COVID passports could be new travel requirement
By Elizabeth Pace | March 19, 2021 at 2:43 PM EDT - Updated March 19 at 2:43 PM LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - As more countries continue to reopen, and many people may be tempted to leave during Spring Break or the summer, there could be a new requirement to travel - vaccine passports. International travel is likely to be the first industry to use new digital vaccine passports.
Kentucky K-12 schools set to receive $2 billion from American Rescue Plan
Kentucky K-12 schools set to receive $2 billion from American Rescue Plan By Elizabeth Pace | March 18, 2021 at 1:33 PM EDT - Updated March 18 at 5:46 PM LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan has allocated funding to help schools with the transition of reopening. The ARP includes nearly $130 billion for K-12 schools across the country, specifically $2 billion for Kentucky grade schools and nearly $2 billion in Indiana.
City of Louisville loosens restrictions on special events as COVID cases continue to decline
By Elizabeth Pace | March 16, 2021 at 4:05 PM EDT - Updated March 16 at 8:03 PM Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer is loosening some restrictions around the Metro area, but warned against another spike if residents aren't careful. (Source: Louisville Metro Government, Office of the Mayor) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Tuesday, March 16, 2021, marks the ninth straight week of declining cases in Jefferson County.
How to track the status of the third stimulus payment
By Elizabeth Pace | March 15, 2021 at 10:56 AM EDT - Updated March 15 at 10:56 AM LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Internal Revenue Service began processing and depositing stimulus payments from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) on Friday, March 12. Those awaiting the arrival of the third stimulus check can now track it on the IRS’ website. Like the other two payments, you can track the status of your stimulus payment by using the IRS’ Get My Payment tool.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine clinic opens in Southern Indiana
By Elizabeth Pace | March 12, 2021 at 3:34 PM EST - Updated March 12 at 6:16 PM Clayton Pace had one of the 5,780 appointments for the two day COVID-19 mass vaccination clinic at Ivy Tech Community College in Sellersburg, Ind. (Source: Clayton Pace) The Johnson & Johnson mass vaccination clinic in Sellersburg opened for Indiana residents at Ivy Tech Community College on March 12, 2021.
Ethan the dog finds forever home after months of recovery
By Elizabeth Pace | March 10, 2021 at 3:19 PM EST - Updated March 10 at 3:19 PM To great fanfare outside the Kentucky Humane Society, Ethan went home -- for good -- with the Callaway family Wednesday. (Source: WAVE 3 News) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - It was a day of celebration for Ethan the dog and everyone who loves him. The mixed-breed dog that was left for dead in January has now found his forever home. Ethan was abandoned in the parking lot of the Kentucky Humane Society on Jan. 29.
Re-Entry Anxiety: How to cope with post-vaccination life
By Elizabeth Pace | March 9, 2021 at 4:17 PM EST - Updated March 9 at 9:46 PM LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a new set of recommendations for people who have received a COVID-19 vaccine. The new guidance said fully vaccinated Americans can gather indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing.
Should former COVID-19 patients get the vaccine?
By Elizabeth Pace | March 5, 2021 at 2:11 PM EST - Updated March 5 at 7:10 PM LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - More than a million people in Kentucky and Indiana have had COVID-19 over the past year. As of noon on March 5, the Indiana Department of Health reported 665,285 total positive tests. The Kentucky Department of Public Health reported 408,440 total positive cases Friday. New cases and hospitalizations continue to decline in both state.
City of Louisville expands Give A Day event to a month of volunteer work
By Elizabeth Pace | March 4, 2021 at 2:26 PM EST - Updated March 4 at 10:21 PM LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - This weekend, March 6th, marks one year since the coronavirus pandemic really impacted the city of Louisville. Although new cases and hospitalizations are declining, the city said there’s still plenty of work to do because thousands of people are still in need of services.
Eligible Indiana residents can choose which COVID-19 vaccine they want during sign-up
By Elizabeth Pace | March 3, 2021 at 5:21 PM EST - Updated March 3 at 8:28 PM LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - More than 1 million Hoosiers have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine so far; 608,000 of them are fully vaccinated. This comes as the state expands eligibility requirements for the second time in a week. Now, healthcare workers, first responders, and anyone 50 and older can register for a vaccine by clicking here. But it’s not just the timeline that’s impressing Hoosiers.
Eligible Indiana residents can choose which COVID-19 vaccine they want during sign-up
By Elizabeth Pace | March 3, 2021 at 5:21 PM EST - Updated March 3 at 8:28 PM LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - More than 1 million Hoosiers have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine so far; 608,000 of them are fully vaccinated. This comes as the state expands eligibility requirements for the second time in a week. Now, healthcare workers, first responders, and anyone 50 and older can register for a vaccine by clicking here. But it’s not just the timeline that’s impressing Hoosiers.
Indiana athlete, 27, dies two months after COVID diagnosis
LOUISVILLE (WAVE) — Dani Riley was described as an anchor in her family and Southern Indiana community. A 27-year-old with an adventurous spirit, Riley spent her days helping women at a correctional facility and weekends exploring the outdoors near her home city of Madison. It was a shock to her family that such a young and healthy woman could die from the coronavirus.
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