Dustin Vogt
Digital Content Manager
Louisville, Ky.
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Dustin Vogt has been with WAVE News since September 2012. He has been involved in various production work for the station, and in September 2019, accepted a role as a digital journalist.
As a Louisville native, Dustin is always looking for the best stories to cover all over the city and beyond.
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Dallas Schwartz was the first person who was shot on April 10 at Old National Bank’s former location in downtown Louisville, police said.
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Louisville Metro police said Officer Nickolas Wilt is showing steady improvement in his recovery efforts.
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An infant was recently surrendered to the first Safe Haven Baby Box installed in Kentucky.
An Okolona fire station that is home to Kentucky’s first Safe Haven Baby Box said a baby was recently surrendered.
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The Kentucky Science Center’s first new permanent exhibit since 2020 will soon be open to the public.
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Bosque Redondo, trained by Alexis Claire, died days after an Allowance race on May 13.
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A woman is $1 million richer after a surprise lottery win.
Chloe’s Dream, trained by Jeff Hiles, was euthanized following Race 2 on Derby Day after being taken off in an equine ambulance.
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Kentucky Humane Society is seeking assistance after finding an abandoned puppy with a broken leg outside the animal shelter’s lobby.
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With Father’s Day just around the corner, the Louisville Zoo is welcoming a new piglet to the zoo family for the public to come see.
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A new bill is looking to expand Mammoth Cave National Park in order to preserve its heritage and protect the wildlife within the park.
Since Churchill Downs began its Spring Meet, 12 horses have died at the racetrack, prompting investigation into track conditions and safety initiatives.
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A family’s video from their recent trip to the zoo is going viral.
One family’s video from the Louisville Zoo is going viral, showcasing a cute moment between an orangutan and a couple’s newborn baby.
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Louisville health officials are helping residents themselves from possible diseases and viruses.
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Stephen Curry, a four-time NBA Champion and two-time MVP with the Golden State Warriors, is partnering with a Kentucky distillery to launch a new bourbon this May.
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Circle K is providing a great discount for customers fueling up ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
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Michael Schlemmer said he plans on buying a new car and placing the rest of his winnings in savings.
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Officials said the man was rushed to the hospital where he later died.
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Police say it’s believed Norman K. Wolfe may have gotten out through the window of the transport vehicle on his way to a court hearing on Thursday.
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Police say Norman K. Wolfe has charges against him for burglary, fleeing, evading police and possession of a handgun as a convicted felon.
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The Kentucky State Fair is heading back to Louisville this August with new experiences, great musical acts and much more for the whole family.
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One Kentucky woman is celebrating after winning the largest Instant Play prize in Kentucky Lottery’s online history.
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Buc-ee’s, known for its large convenience stores and the “world’s cleanest bathrooms” will be breaking ground at Kentucky’s second location this summer.
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The punishment comes after Forte was disqualified from the Hopeful Stakes on Sept. 5, 2022.
LMPD stated while it is a long battle ahead for Wilt, the department is excited to have gotten to this point.
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Research has shown than one in eight women will catch breast cancer in their lives.
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The Hall of Fame basketball coach who led the University of Louisville Cardinals to two NCAA National Championships has died.
The Hall of Fame basketball coach who led the University of Louisville Cardinals to two NCAA National Championships has died.
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Louisville’s own theme park and entertainment destination, Kentucky Kingdom, is now open for the 2023 season.
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Joseph Jr. trained two of the four horses who died since Opening Night at Churchill Downs
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Louisville’s own Jack Harlow made an appearance in Louisville for a dedication of his very own Hometown Heroes banner.
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Churchill Downs is celebrating Champions Day on Wednesday, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Secretariat’s Triple Crown win.
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Two horses died at Churchill Downs on Tuesday as the track kicks off one of its biggest race weeks of the year.
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Churchill Downs said it will continue to take measures to ensure safe environments for horses on its properties.
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Officials with Churchill Downs hosted a pill pull for determine post positions for this year’s Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby.
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Outriders are the extra set of eyes paying attention to the horses from a very close proximity.
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Fans of Aerosmith may not have to “Dream On” much longer to see the band perform live.
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McKinney took a plea deal in April to drop charges from murder to manslaughter in order to get her to testify against her boyfriend, Dakota Hill.
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Congressman Morgan McGarvey, serving the commonwealth’s 3rd District, introduced his first bill aiming to make sure no child goes hungry.
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A Grammy-award winning country music singer from Kentucky has been selected to perform the National Anthem at this year’s Kentucky Derby.
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A Louisville woman is having a great birthday after her husband bought her a Kentucky Lottery scratch-off and won half a million dollars.
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Organizers said many of the rural shelters are overcrowded and don’t get the support they need.
Louisville Metro Police officer Nickolas Wilt will be moving to a different hospital for continued treatment of pneumonia.
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The sheep are being brought in to help manage the grass around LG&E's 50-acre solar facility in Mercer County.
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Officials said setup continues for Thunder Over Louisville in downtown Louisville.
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Only one patient, LMPD Officer Nickolas Wilt, remains in treatment at University Hospital one week later.
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Police are investigating the fatal shooting. There are currently no suspects.
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A Bullitt County woman has been charged in the death of her 4-year-old daughter back in 2020.
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Families of the five victims killed in Monday’s mass shooting at Old National Bank are releasing funeral arrangements.
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