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POLL: Do You Think Viral Trends On Social Media Like The So-Called Benadryl Challenge Are A Problem?
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - There are some pretty irresponsible and risky challenges on social media. This latest trend is linked to a growing number of injuries and even deaths. Benadryl is an antihistamine used to relieve symptoms of allergy, hay fever, and the common cold. Now the over-the-counter medication is being used for something more dangerous in what’s called the “Benadryl challenge.”
POLL: Have You Experienced A Mental Or Behavioral Health Condition Related To The Pandemic?
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — From the early days of the pandemic, health experts have been worried not only about the physical impacts of the coronavirus, but also the impact the virus can make on a person’s mental health. A study from the CDC in June 2020 found that 40% of people...
POLL: Do You Think It'S Appropriate For Politicians To Use Tragedies And A Loss Of Life As A Means To Energize Their Base?
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky congressman said a teenager charged with fatally shooting two people with a semi-automatic rifle during the unrest in Wisconsin showed “incredible restraint" and acted in self-defense. Rep. Thomas Massie also told a radio interviewer on Thursday that if he were on the jury, he...
POLL: Do You Expect Louisville Football To Be Competitive This Season?
Louisville Football: Game-by-Game Predictions for 2020. Scott Satterfield's first season as Louisville Cardinals head coach went better than some might have expected. Remember, heading into last season, there were not a lot of high expectations for a new coaching staff that had to turn around a team that finished 2-10 season the previous year.
POLL: Do You Think That Tiz The Law Will Win The 2020 Triple Crown?
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Tiz the Law heads into the Kentucky Derby as the only horse in play for the 2020 Triple Crown, something his connections accomplished in June. Sackatoga Stable and trainer Barclay Tagg won the 2003 Derby and Preakness with Funny Cide, and then completed the triple when Tiz romped home in the Belmont Stakes.
POLL: Have You Been Checked For Colon Cancer?
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Thedeath of actor Chadwick Boseman has shined a bright light on the topic of colorectal health. The 43-year-old "Black Panther" star died Friday of complications related to colon cancer. Dr. Russell Farmer, a UofL associate professor of colon and rectal surgery, said the Ohio Valley, in particular,...
POLL: Do You Think A Potential Strike From The Louisville Ge Workers Will Be Necessary?
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Union employees with at GE Appliances in Louisville have approved a strike authorization, with 99% voting yes. Hundreds of workers cast their votes Monday outside the Union Hall on Poplar Level Road. The vote does not mean a strike is imminent, but rather authorizes negotiations to call...
POLL: Do You Support The Church'S Decision To Use A Billboard To Promote Racial Equality?
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Presbyterian Church USA has placed messages on its electronic billboard next to the KFC Yum! Center to remind people of minorities who have died in cases involving police. The denomination has been based in downtown Louisville since the 1980s, and the Rev. J. Herbert Nelson...
POLL: Do You Agree With Isc Kentucky'S Decision To Hire A Chief Operating Officer From Within The Company?
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — ISC Kentucky, a Louisville-based IT managed services firm, has promoted Mark Swearingin to chief operating officer. Swearingin has been with the company for nine years. As COO, Swearingin will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company, overseeing the process of the ISC team. James Naive,...
POLL: Do You Think More Events Like "Breonnacon" Would Help Spread Social Awareness During Such Turbulent Times?
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Sunday marked Day 2 of a 4 day series of events aimed at getting justice for Breonna Taylor. "Breonnacon" is put together by the out of state activists group, Until Freedom, which has taken up residence in Louisville. Free food, music and art - that and much...
Do You Agree With The Lakers Wearing These Hats During Warmups?
The entire Los Angeles Lakers roster showed up to Game 1 of their playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers wearing matching hats. Modeled after the infamous red MAGA hats of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, they portray a very different message: “Make America arrest the cops who murdered Breonna Taylor.”
Do you think Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer should step down from office?
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Members of Louisville’s Metro Council have asked Mayor Greg Fischer to step down from office. A resolution asking for his resignation was filed Monday morning. It was sponsored by several council members who said they feel frustrated with Fischer’s handling of the protesting and rioting; sky-rocketing numbers of homicides, shootings and car-jackings; a lack of transparency about the Breonna Taylor case and the problems with the city’s police department, among other issues.
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