Dustin Vogt
Digital Content Manager
Louisville, Ky.
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.
Dallas Schwartz was the first person who was shot on April 10 at Old National Bank’s former location in downtown Louisville, police said.
Video was released more than a week after the shooting occurred, also releasing the names of the Louisville Metro Police officer involved in the case and the subject who was shot.
Louisville Metro police said Officer Nickolas Wilt is showing steady improvement in his recovery efforts.
An Okolona fire station that is home to Kentucky’s first Safe Haven Baby Box said a baby was recently surrendered.
Second-degree manslaughter and reckless homicide charges were considered in the case.
A replica of one of Christopher Columbus and many other early explorers’ ships has docked in Louisville to be visited as a “floating museum.”
Bosque Redondo, trained by Alexis Claire, died days after an Allowance race on May 13.
Following a number of horse deaths at Churchill Downs in May, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission announced it is adding a safety steward to oversee safety procedures.
A woman is $1 million richer after a surprise lottery win.
Rife, a comedian who has risen to fame through his large social media following, is bringing his 115-date world tour to Louisville in December.
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.
A new bill is looking to expand Mammoth Cave National Park in order to preserve its heritage and protect the wildlife within the park.
One Louisville woman is $1 million richer after a surprise win playing the Kentucky Lottery Powerball game.
Until Freedom announced they are starting a statewide campaign to stop Attorney General Daniel Cameron from winning the upcoming election for Kentucky’s governor.
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.
Circle K is providing a great discount for customers fueling up ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
Former LMPD Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly confirmed he voluntarily dropped the lawsuit against Walker seeking damages for injuries sustained after being shot.
One Kentucky man got a lucky break during a stop for gas, winning $1 million from a Kentucky Lottery scratch-off ticket.
A $1 million bond was initially argued for Wolfe due to the extent of the case, but a public defender successfully requested for a lower bond.
Officials said the man was rushed to the hospital where he later died.
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.
Police are investigating following a crash on I-64 West near Simpsonville involving Kentucky State Police troopers.
Police say Norman K. Wolfe has charges against him for burglary, fleeing, evading police and possession of a handgun as a convicted felon.
Police said all parties had been accounted for in regards to the shooting that occurred in the 2400 block of Dixie Highway on Sunday afternoon that killed 21-year-old Trent Taylor.
Officer Nickolas Wilt is making progress after his first week in a rehabilitation facility.
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.
He told police that he “carries his firearm everywhere he goes” and did not realize he had the gun in his possession until after he already entered the building."
One man has died and four other people have been injured following a shooting Saturday night in downtown Louisville.
Kentucky Derby winner Mage is hoping to win the second jewel of the Triple Crown.
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.
A volunteer firefighter in Vine Grove has been charged after accusations of a sexual encounter with a girl in the department’s junior firefighter program.
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.
Four horses have died at Churchill Downs in six days, with one of them being a derby horse.
Joseph Jr. trained two of the four horses who died since Opening Night at Churchill Downs
Practical Move, trained by Tim Yakteen and jockeyed by Ramon A. Vazquez, was originally slotted for post 10.
Louisville’s own Jack Harlow made an appearance in Louisville for a dedication of his very own Hometown Heroes banner.
Two horses died at Churchill Downs on Tuesday as the track kicks off one of its biggest race weeks of the year.
Churchill Downs said it will continue to take measures to ensure safe environments for horses on its properties.
Officials with Churchill Downs hosted a pill pull for determine post positions for this year’s Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby.
Ky. Congressman Morgan McGarvey joined health officials to address the violence crisis within the city and the commonwealth.
Wild On Ice was euthanized in Lexington hours after suffering a left hind leg injury during a morning workout at Churchill Downs.
Congressman Morgan McGarvey, serving the commonwealth’s 3rd District, introduced his first bill aiming to make sure no child goes hungry.
A Grammy-award winning country music singer from Kentucky has been selected to perform the National Anthem at this year’s Kentucky Derby.
A Louisville woman is having a great birthday after her husband bought her a Kentucky Lottery scratch-off and won half a million dollars.
A Louisville woman is having a great birthday after her husband bought her a Kentucky Lottery scratch-off and won half a million dollars.
A Louisville woman said she’s still in disbelief after winning more than $100,000 within the Kentucky Lottery app.
Louisville Metro Police officer Nickolas Wilt will be moving to a different hospital for continued treatment of pneumonia.
