Michael Caldwell

Louisville, Ky.
Michael Caldwell

Michael Caldwell joined WAVE in April 2022 as a newscast and digital producer.

Before coming to Kentucky, Michael worked at CBS19 News in Charlottesville, Virginia. He graduated from Bridgewater College and was a member of BC Voice.

When Michael is not working, he enjoys reading, exercising, and spending time with family and friends.

Michael is excited to call Louisville his home!

State

Ky. lawmaker introduces bill to gradually increase minimum wage

Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 11:31 AM EST
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By Michael Caldwell
If the bill passes, the state minimum wage would be $15 an hour by July 2028.

State

Cameron, Ky. pro-life group not in support of bill that would prosecute illegal abortion as homicide

Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 1:12 PM EST
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By Michael Caldwell and Grason Passmore
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced he is not supporting House Bill 300.

Regional

Pregnant woman, 2 children killed in Bullitt County house fire

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 10:09 AM EST
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By Michael Caldwell, Dustin Vogt and Kennedy Hayes
The home is north of the Lebanon Junction branch of the Bullitt County Public Library

Sports

Sources: Jeff Brohm finalizing deal to return to Louisville as football head coach

Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 12:25 PM EST
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By Dustin Vogt, Michael Caldwell and Kendrick Haskins
The University of Louisville is finalizing a deal to bring Jeff Brohm home to become the next football head coach, multiple sources have reported.

News

Dr. Kim Schatzel introduced as new UofL president

Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 11:44 AM EST
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By Charles Gazaway, Michael Caldwell and David Mattingly
Kim Schatzel has been chosen as UofL's 19th president.

State

McConnell on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II

Updated: Sep. 8, 2022 at 2:28 PM EDT
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By Michael Caldwell
The senator issued a statement shortly after Buckingham Palace made the announcement.

Crime

Henry County man facing child sex abuse charges

Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 12:24 PM EDT
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By Michael Caldwell
Kentucky State Police says the suspect admitted to the abuse and that it spanned a number of years.

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