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.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2023 at 3:58 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
Dallas Schwartz was the first person who was shot on April 10 at Old National Bank’s former location in downtown Louisville, police said.
Updated: Jun. 27, 2023 at 3:21 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
Louisville Metro police said Officer Nickolas Wilt is showing steady improvement in his recovery efforts.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2023 at 1:23 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt and Debra Worley
An infant was recently surrendered to the first Safe Haven Baby Box installed in Kentucky.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2023 at 2:55 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
An Okolona fire station that is home to Kentucky’s first Safe Haven Baby Box said a baby was recently surrendered.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2023 at 1:20 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
The Kentucky Science Center’s first new permanent exhibit since 2020 will soon be open to the public.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2023 at 11:16 AM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
Bosque Redondo, trained by Alexis Claire, died days after an Allowance race on May 13.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2023 at 12:38 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt and Jordan Gartner
A woman is $1 million richer after a surprise lottery win.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 1:10 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
Chloe’s Dream, trained by Jeff Hiles, was euthanized following Race 2 on Derby Day after being taken off in an equine ambulance.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 11:39 AM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
Kentucky Humane Society is seeking assistance after finding an abandoned puppy with a broken leg outside the animal shelter’s lobby.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 12:31 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
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.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 11:21 AM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
A new bill is looking to expand Mammoth Cave National Park in order to preserve its heritage and protect the wildlife within the park.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 6:33 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
Since Churchill Downs began its Spring Meet, 12 horses have died at the racetrack, prompting investigation into track conditions and safety initiatives.
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 10:21 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt and Jordan Gartner
A family’s video from their recent trip to the zoo is going viral.
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 4:21 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
One family’s video from the Louisville Zoo is going viral, showcasing a cute moment between an orangutan and a couple’s newborn baby.
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 2:26 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
Louisville health officials are helping residents themselves from possible diseases and viruses.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 3:53 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
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.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 12:18 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
Circle K is providing a great discount for customers fueling up ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 2:19 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
Michael Schlemmer said he plans on buying a new car and placing the rest of his winnings in savings.
Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 2:36 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt, Marresa Burke and Andrew McMunn
Officials said the man was rushed to the hospital where he later died.
Updated: May. 21, 2023 at 5:07 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt, Quenton Robertson and Brandon Spencer
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.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 7:02 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt and Gray News staff
Police say Norman K. Wolfe has charges against him for burglary, fleeing, evading police and possession of a handgun as a convicted felon.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 3:30 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
The Kentucky State Fair is heading back to Louisville this August with new experiences, great musical acts and much more for the whole family.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 3:24 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
One Kentucky woman is celebrating after winning the largest Instant Play prize in Kentucky Lottery’s online history.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 7:15 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
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.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 5:56 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
The punishment comes after Forte was disqualified from the Hopeful Stakes on Sept. 5, 2022.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 4:13 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
LMPD stated while it is a long battle ahead for Wilt, the department is excited to have gotten to this point.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 1:54 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
Research has shown than one in eight women will catch breast cancer in their lives.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 1:06 PM EDT
|By Charles Gazaway, Dustin Vogt and Gray News staff
The Hall of Fame basketball coach who led the University of Louisville Cardinals to two NCAA National Championships has died.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 12:36 PM EDT
|By Charles Gazaway and Dustin Vogt
The Hall of Fame basketball coach who led the University of Louisville Cardinals to two NCAA National Championships has died.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 10:01 AM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
Louisville’s own theme park and entertainment destination, Kentucky Kingdom, is now open for the 2023 season.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 4:39 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt and Mark Stevens
Joseph Jr. trained two of the four horses who died since Opening Night at Churchill Downs
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 3:02 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
Louisville’s own Jack Harlow made an appearance in Louisville for a dedication of his very own Hometown Heroes banner.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 12:38 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
Churchill Downs is celebrating Champions Day on Wednesday, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Secretariat’s Triple Crown win.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 8:47 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt and Jordan Gartner
Two horses died at Churchill Downs on Tuesday as the track kicks off one of its biggest race weeks of the year.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 5:45 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
Churchill Downs said it will continue to take measures to ensure safe environments for horses on its properties.
Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 2:44 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
Officials with Churchill Downs hosted a pill pull for determine post positions for this year’s Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 6:13 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt and Julia Huffman
Outriders are the extra set of eyes paying attention to the horses from a very close proximity.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 2:02 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
Fans of Aerosmith may not have to “Dream On” much longer to see the band perform live.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 1:11 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt and Kennedy Hayes
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.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 10:51 AM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
Congressman Morgan McGarvey, serving the commonwealth’s 3rd District, introduced his first bill aiming to make sure no child goes hungry.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 11:16 AM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
A Grammy-award winning country music singer from Kentucky has been selected to perform the National Anthem at this year’s Kentucky Derby.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 11:43 AM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt and Amanda Alvarado
A Louisville woman is having a great birthday after her husband bought her a Kentucky Lottery scratch-off and won half a million dollars.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 1:27 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
Organizers said many of the rural shelters are overcrowded and don’t get the support they need.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 6:36 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
Louisville Metro Police officer Nickolas Wilt will be moving to a different hospital for continued treatment of pneumonia.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 4:59 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
The sheep are being brought in to help manage the grass around LG&E's 50-acre solar facility in Mercer County.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 9:16 AM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt and Kennedy Hayes
Officials said setup continues for Thunder Over Louisville in downtown Louisville.
Updated: Apr. 17, 2023 at 12:44 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
Only one patient, LMPD Officer Nickolas Wilt, remains in treatment at University Hospital one week later.
Updated: Apr. 16, 2023 at 3:13 AM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt and Gray News staff
Police are investigating the fatal shooting. There are currently no suspects.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 1:41 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
A Bullitt County woman has been charged in the death of her 4-year-old daughter back in 2020.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2023 at 10:18 AM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
Families of the five victims killed in Monday’s mass shooting at Old National Bank are releasing funeral arrangements.