Kaitlin Rust

Kaitlin Rust joined the Fox 8 News team in November 2020 as a reporter.

Born and raised in New Jersey, Kaitlin is enjoying her trek around the United States.

She's back down in the Bayou State after spending almost three years in Louisville, Kentucky reporting for Fox 8’s sister station WAVE 3.

Kaitlin started her career in Lake Charles after graduating from Rider University with a major in Digital Media and a minor in Political Science.

Obsessed with animals and music, Kaitlin can often be found spending time with her rabbit and two dogs or out dancing at a show.

She's excited to be in New Orleans and would love to tell your stories!

Feel free to email her with any ideas or just to say hello.

Recent Articles by Kaitlin

IU political experts weigh in on election lawsuits

The margins are narrowing, but President Donald Trump continues suing to stop the count in states where he’s ahead, while questioning legal votes in states where he’s behind.

Kaitlin Rust

Published November 6, 2020 at 10:20 PM

Victim in horrific cross-state dismembering identified

LMPD found the torso of the victim around 2 p.m. on Wednesday in a park in Clifton Heights.

Shellie Sylvestri, Brett Martin, Maira Ansari and Kaitlin Rust

Published September 17, 2020 at 10:40 PM

Attorney General’s office waiting on ballistics test in Breonna Taylor case

The Kentucky Attorney General’s Office says it is waiting on results from ballistics and other tests concerning the Breonna Taylor investigation.

Sarah Jackson and Kaitlin Rust

Published August 7, 2020 at 10:33 PM

Governor Beshear announces guidelines for child care centers to reopen

Many childcare centers are ready to take on the extra cleaning measures laid out by the state.

Kaitlin Rust

Published May 21, 2020 at 11:49 PM

One young man told WAVE3 News that he heard the darker your skin, the least likely you are to catch the virus.

Kaitlin Rust

Published February 28, 2020 at 10:37 PM

Investigators: Glove led to arrest in disturbing Jennings County animal abuse case

DNA from a glove found with a pile of dead dogs came back as a match to Cody Kreutzjans, 30.

Kaitlin Rust

Published January 2, 2020 at 10:18 PM

Suspect in custody after shooting SWAT trooper during standoff in Jefferson County, Indiana

An Indiana State Police Trooper is recovering after he was shot in the leg during a 6-hour standoff in Jefferson County, Indiana.

Kaitlin Rust and Dustin Vogt

Published November 23, 2019 at 10:38 PM

Arrow Fund caring for injured dog found on side of Kentucky road

The dog had damaged hind legs and was wearing a collar with a note attached saying “FREE DOG."

Kaitlin Rust and Sara Rivest

Published September 10, 2019 at 12:11 AM

American Airlines pilot arrested at Louisville airport, charged in 2015 triple homicide

An American Airlines pilot was removed from a flight in Louisville and charged in connection with a 2015 triple homicide.

Annie Moore and Kaitlin Rust

Published May 12, 2019 at 11:01 AM

Man killed in officer-involved shooting had previous run-ins with police

The shooting was reported near the Brownstown Police Department, located at 200 West Walnut Street, Wednesday morning, according to Indiana State Police.