Wave3.com - SEO Checker

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Meta information
98% 
Page quality
93% 
Page structure
58% 
Link structure
50% 
Server
97% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.46 s
File size
355.00 kB
Words
1489
Media files
37
Number of links
214 internal / 16 external

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Title
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Home - wave3.com - Louisville News, Weather & Sports
The domain is used in the page's title.
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
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WAVE 3 News is your go-to source for breaking news in Louisville, Kentucky and Indiana. We offer the latest news headlines, weather, traffic, sports and more.
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Canonical URL
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https://www.wave3.com/
There is a valid canonical link specified.
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Language defined in HTML: en
Server location: United States of America
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Page quality

Content
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This page contains 1489 words. That's ok.
26.3% of the text are stop words.
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The page contains a listing, which indicates a good text layout.
19 paragraphs were found on this page.
The text content is perfect.
No placeholders texts or images were found.
There are no duplicates on the site.
The average number of words per sentence of 23.83 words is good.
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This page does not use a frameset.
Mobile optimization
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A viewport "width=device-width, minimum-scale=1, initial-scale=1, viewport-fit=cover" is provided.
At least one Apple touch icon is specified.
Bold and strong tags
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The usage of strong and bold tags is perfect. We recommend the use of up to 30 tags for this page.
Image SEO
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2 images have no alt attribute. The content of alt attributes is used by search engines.
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Media list

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...b7c8bb1c&width=800&height=600&smart=trueThe main risks Tuesday and Wednesday will be damaging, straight-line winds; heavy rain and hail
...559aa949&width=800&height=533&smart=trueAt least 10 people are dead after severe weather ripped through Southern Kentucky.
...3847bb68&width=800&height=533&smart=trueTree falls onto home on Wurtele Avenue after strom
...800&height=533&smart=false&focal=918,441Power Outage generic graphic
...93e0ee8a&width=800&height=533&smart=trueSara Collins discusses her latest lawsuit against LMDC
...a90d84cc&width=800&height=533&smart=trueGovernor Andy Beshear spoke at higher education rally Thursday.
...bb97b472&width=800&height=533&smart=trueJCPS WAVE NEW LOGO
...74ed46d4&width=800&height=533&smart=trueOutgoing JCPS Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio
...2d0ad6c2&width=800&height=533&smart=trueNo alt attribute provided
...1478c0d6&width=800&height=533&smart=trueLG & E and KU
...ntent.gray.tv/wave/esplive/radar-640.jpgRadar
...8407e425&width=800&height=533&smart=trueJCPS is preparing to lose nearly a hundred million dollars in funding from federal COVID-19...
...8f99c52e&width=800&height=533&smart=trueNoelle Friel talks to LMPD Chief Paul Humphrey's daughter Ava at Oaks 151
...140a7eb2&width=800&height=533&smart=trueNoelle Friel talks to group at the Starting Gate Club about their return to Derby after 15 years
...725bf2bd&width=800&height=533&smart=trueNoelle Friel talks to woman in the Sky Terrace about her first time at Derby
...afa89686&width=800&height=450&smart=trueRacing Louisville midfielder, Taylor Flint
...6215b62c&width=800&height=450&smart=trueLenny Chronowski’s parents describe her as a “bright-eyed, giggly, little girl who lights up...
...d54e75d2&width=800&height=450&smart=trueLouisville Police responded to a report of a shooting in the 900 block of South 36th Street...
...66edaa8d&width=800&height=450&smart=trueTroopers traveled to three different cemeteries, leaving memorial wreaths near the graves of...
...ec70e85e&width=800&height=450&smart=trueNew home dedicated for former Scott County Sheriff’s Deputy Jaime Morales
...bf88858f&width=800&height=450&smart=trueViolet Fondrisi is hoping to walk at graduation after several surgeries stemming for a brain...
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...41cda482&width=800&height=450&smart=trueIn addition to the graffiti found at Oldham County High School, the vandals also painted the...
...d72d9008&width=800&height=450&smart=trueVictoria Howard Sentencing
...fec0bcca&width=800&height=450&smart=trueTonya Shelton receives check from winning lottery ticket
...d131d85f&width=800&height=450&smart=trueLMPD Chief Paul Humphrey at a press conference Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, addressing the Omari...
...01fd185c&width=800&height=450&smart=trueJoseph Cortina (Left) and LMDC Officer Chase Brandon (Right)
...34a5c448&width=800&height=450&smart=trueRepublican Daniel Cameron claims an ethics investigation into his 2023 run for Kentucky...
...d850198e&width=800&height=450&smart=trueSource: Louisville Parks and Recreation
...205967d9&width=800&height=450&smart=true8-year-old Jack Foor's parents are fighting the state to keep his Medicaid coverage.
...9850323b&width=800&height=450&smart=trueAly Khalifa has had his request denied by the NCAA for an extension of his five year...
...81b96c70&width=800&height=450&smart=trueFor thumbs
...10fb4363&width=800&height=450&smart=trueWAVE sent 26 letters across the area to see how long it would take to receive them back to the...
...8bd33714&width=800&height=450&smart=trueJamal Sheikh
...f4ba9e53&width=800&height=450&smart=trueCrews responded to a report of a moped on fire that ignited a nearby residence in the 1700...
...eadd7597&width=800&height=450&smart=trueOfficial seal of Louisville Metro Government.
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Page structure

H1 heading
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Headings
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Some headings occur twice on the page.
The structure of headings is missing one or more levels. Do not skip heading levels.
There are 41 headings on the page. The amount of headings should be in a more proper relation to the amount of text.

Heading structure

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H2 TOP HEADLINES
H3 FORECAST: Potential severe weather outbreak on-track for this evening
H3 LATEST VIDEO
H3 MORE NEWS
H3 MORE NEWS Duplicate text
H4 Lawyer representing inmate assaulted by LMDC officer says suspension wasn’t enough
H4 Gov. Beshear declares state of emergency in anticipation of dangerous storm system
H4 JCPS cancels all extracurricular activities due to severe weather threat
H4 JCPS Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio speaks on district preparing to lose Covid relief money
H4 Firefighters find body inside Trimble Co. burning building
H4 LG&E and KU propose price increases for updates
H4 ‘I’m shooting this’: Racing Louisville’s Taylor Flint talks game-winning goal and season priorities
H4 Hockey game supports 1-year-old battling kidney cancer
H4 Man shot multiple times in Chickasaw neighborhood
H4 KSP Post 9 honors fallen troopers
H4 New home dedicated for former Ky. deputy paralyzed in the line of duty
H4 Jeffersonville High Senior fighting to walk the stage on graduation day
H4 Man in hospital after shooting in Portland neighborhood
H4 Oldham County Schools announces early release tomorrow due to potential severe storms
H4 Woman sentenced to prison for her alleged role assisting Orange Co. deputy shooter
H4 Cox Creek couple say they’re less stressed about building new home after winning scratch-off ticket
H4 LMPD Chief Humphrey announces violent crime down more than 30%
H4 Louisville Metro Corrections officer charged with assault after allegedly tasing inmate
H4 Ethics commission reviewing Daniel Cameron’s campaign for governor
H4 Mayor Greenberg urges families to register children for Louisville Parks and Recreation Summer Camps
H4 CHFS: Subcontractor error led to some Medicaid renewals being incorrectly denied
H4 NCAA denies eligibility extension for UofL redshirt
H4 StormTALK! BLOG 5/15/25
H4 Troubleshooters: Testing USPS
H4 Suspect in Valley Station shooting charged with murder
H4 House fire in Algonquin neighborhood leaves 1 displaced
H4 Pop-up drop-off event being held Saturday in Valley Station
H4 Louisville hosts meet ups for Bike to Work Day
H6 At least 14 dead after tornado rips through southern Kentucky
H6 3 juveniles have been rescued after tree falls onto house
H6 Several without power due to severe weather
H6 Radar
H6 JCPS Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio speaks on district preparing to lose Covid relief money Duplicate text
H6 Noelle Friel talks to LMPD Chief Paul Humphrey's daughter Ava at Oaks 151
H6 Noelle Friel talks to group at the Starting Gate Club about their return to Derby after 15 years
H6 Noelle Friel talks to woman in the Sky Terrace about her first time at Derby
Some internal link anchor texts are too long.
Some anchor texts are used more than once.
2 links don't have an anchor text.
The number of internal links is ok.
All internal links are not using dynamic parameters.
There are 16 external links on this page.
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https://www.wave3.com/trafficTraffic
/listens-liveListens Live
/community/wave-countryWAVE Country
/page/legal-briefLegal Brief
https://www.wave3.com/job-linkJob Link
/news/consumer/make-ends-meetMake Ends Meet
https://www.derbycityweekend.c...New window External Subdomain Derby City Weekend
https://www.wave3.com/contestsContests
https://www.wave3.com/No Text
https://www.wave3.com/No Text
https://www.wave3.com/livestreamWAVE Now
https://www.wave3.com/newsNews
/news/wave-originalsWAVE Originals
/news/investigateTroubleshooters
https://www.wave3.com/weatherWeather
https://www.wave3.com/sportsSports
/sports/derby/Kentucky Derby 151
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https://www.wave3.com/about-usAbout Us
/news/consumer/your-moneyYour Money
https://www.wave3.com/homepageHome
/video-gallery/newsVideo
https://www.wave3.com/livestreamWatch Live
https://www.wave3.com/page/appsWAVE Apps
https://www.wave3.com/newsText duplicate News
/news/state/kentuckyKentucky
/news/state/indianaIndiana
/news/regionalRegional
/news/nationalNational
/news/goodnewsPositively WAVE
/politics/electionsDecision 2024
/news/politicalPolitical
https://www.wave3.com/news/crimeCrime
/news/wave-originalsText duplicate WAVE Originals
/news/louisville-mass-shooting23 Seconds: Old National Bank
/news/breonna-taylor-caseBreonna Taylor
/news/educationEducation
/video-gallery/news/app-extra/App Extra
/page/angel-treeAngel Tree
/news/investigateText duplicate Troubleshooters
/news/investigateInvestigations
/page/contact-troubleshooterContact Us
/news/investigate/jamey-noel-i...Jamey Noel Investigation
/page/wave-originals-blow-docu...Behind the Bear
https://www.wave3.com/news/localLocal
/news/local/louisville-metroLouisville Metro
/news/local/hardin-countyHardin County
/news/local/oldham-countyOldham County
/news/local/spencer-countySpencer County
/news/local/floyd-countyFloyd County
/news/local/scott-countyScott County
/news/local/bullitt-countyBullitt County
/news/local/nelson-countyNelson County
/news/local/shelby-countyShelby County
/news/local/clark-countyClark County
/news/local/harrison-countyHarrison County
https://www.wave3.com/weatherText duplicate Weather
/weather/radarRadar
/weather/closingsClosings
/page/closings-requestClosings Request
/weather/camsSkyTrack Cameras
/weather/blogWeather Blog
/weather/educationText duplicate Education
https://www.wave3.com/trafficText duplicate Traffic
/traffic/gas-pricesGas Prices
https://www.wave3.com/communityCommunity
/community/black-history-monthBlack History Month
/community/boels-bestThe Best with Boel
https://www.derbycityweekend.c...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Derby City Weekend
/community/wave-countryText duplicate WAVE Country
/community/calendarCalendar
/community/user-content/Submit Your Photos
/news/consumer/make-ends-meetText duplicate Make Ends Meet
https://www.wave3.com/sportsText duplicate Sports
/sports/live-on-bounceLive on Bounce
https://www.wave3.com/sports/ncaaNCAA
/video-gallery/sports/Sports Video
/sports/racing-louisville-fcRacing Louisville FC
/sports/derbyKentucky Derby
https://www.wave3.com/foodFood
/video-gallery/food/secrets-of...Secrets of Bluegrass Chefs
https://www.wave3.com/about-usText duplicate About Us
/about-us/meet-the-teamMeet the Team
/about-us/nextgen-tv/New window Subdomain NEXTGEN TV
https://gray.tv/careersNew window External Anchor Join Our Team
/2018/09/21/about-us-wave-news...Station History
/about-us/contact-usText duplicate Contact Us
https://wave.graydigitalmedia....New window External Subdomain Advertise With Us
/programming/scheduleProgram Schedule
https://www.wave3.com/healthFocus on Health
/page/nextgenNextGen TV
https://zeam.com/New window External Zeam - News Streams
https://www.wave3.com/contestsText duplicate Contests
https://www.graydc.com/New window External Subdomain Gray DC Bureau
https://www.circlecountry.com/New window External Subdomain Circle Country
https://www.investigatetv.com/New window External Subdomain InvestigateTV
/watching-your-walletNew window Watching Your Wallet
https://www.wave3.com/powernationPowerNation
https://gdmlouisville.com/New window External Digital Marketing
https://www.facebook.com/wave3...New window External Subdomain No Text
https://www.x.com/wave3newsNew window External Subdomain No Text
/2025/05/16/alert-day-potentia...FORECAST: Potential severe weather outbreak on-track for this evening Supercell storms and a line of storms will produce 70+ MPH damaging winds, very large h...
/2025/05/16/alert-day-potentia...IMG-ALT The main risks Tuesday and Wednesday will be damaging, straight-line winds; heavy rain and hail
/2025/05/17/least-14-dead-afte...Text duplicate News
/2025/05/17/least-14-dead-afte...IMG-ALT At least 10 people are dead after severe weather ripped through Southern Kentucky.
/2025/05/17/least-14-dead-afte...At least 14 dead after tornado rips through southern Kentucky
/2025/05/17/3-children-have-be...Text duplicate News
/2025/05/17/3-children-have-be...IMG-ALT Tree falls onto home on Wurtele Avenue after strom
/2025/05/17/3-children-have-be...3 juveniles have been rescued after tree falls onto house
/2025/05/17/several-without-po...Conditions
/2025/05/17/several-without-po...IMG-ALT Power Outage generic graphic
/2025/05/17/several-without-po...Several without power due to severe weather
/2025/05/16/lawyer-representin...Text duplicate News
/2025/05/16/lawyer-representin...IMG-ALT Sara Collins discusses her latest lawsuit against LMDC
/2025/05/16/lawyer-representin...Lawyer representing inmate assaulted by LMDC officer says suspension wasn’t enough
/2025/05/16/gov-beshear-declar...Text duplicate News
/2025/05/16/gov-beshear-declar...IMG-ALT Governor Andy Beshear spoke at higher education rally Thursday.
/2025/05/16/gov-beshear-declar...Gov. Beshear declares state of emergency in anticipation of dangerous storm system
/2025/05/16/jcps-cancels-all-e...Text duplicate Louisville Metro
/2025/05/16/jcps-cancels-all-e...IMG-ALT JCPS WAVE NEW LOGO
/2025/05/16/jcps-cancels-all-e...JCPS cancels all extracurricular activities due to severe weather threat
/2025/05/16/jcps-superintenden...Text duplicate Education
/2025/05/16/jcps-superintenden...IMG-ALT Outgoing JCPS Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio
/2025/05/16/jcps-superintenden...JCPS Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio speaks on district preparing to lose Covid relief money
/2025/05/16/firefighters-find-...Text duplicate Kentucky
/2025/05/16/firefighters-find-...No Text
/2025/05/16/firefighters-find-...Firefighters find body inside Trimble Co. burning building
/2025/05/16/lge-ku-propose-pri...Text duplicate Louisville Metro
/2025/05/16/lge-ku-propose-pri...IMG-ALT LG & E and KU
/2025/05/16/lge-ku-propose-pri...LG&E and KU propose price increases for updates
https://www.wave3.com/weather/Text duplicate IMG-ALT Radar
/video-gallery/news/LATEST VIDEO
/video/2025/05/16/jcps-superin...Text duplicate News
/video/2025/05/16/jcps-superin...IMG-ALT JCPS is preparing to lose nearly a hundred million dollars in funding from federal COVID-19...
/video/2025/05/16/jcps-superin...Text duplicate JCPS Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio speaks on district preparing to lose Covid relief money
/video/2025/05/16/noelle-friel...Text duplicate News
/video/2025/05/16/noelle-friel...IMG-ALT Noelle Friel talks to LMPD Chief Paul Humphrey's daughter Ava at Oaks 151
/video/2025/05/16/noelle-friel...Text duplicate Noelle Friel talks to LMPD Chief Paul Humphrey's daughter Ava at Oaks 151
/video/2025/05/16/noelle-friel...Text duplicate News
/video/2025/05/16/noelle-friel...IMG-ALT Noelle Friel talks to group at the Starting Gate Club about their return to Derby after 15 years
/video/2025/05/16/noelle-friel...Text duplicate Noelle Friel talks to group at the Starting Gate Club about their return to Derby after 15 years
/video/2025/05/16/noelle-friel...Text duplicate News
/video/2025/05/16/noelle-friel...IMG-ALT Noelle Friel talks to woman in the Sky Terrace about her first time at Derby
/video/2025/05/16/noelle-friel...Text duplicate Noelle Friel talks to woman in the Sky Terrace about her first time at Derby
https://www.wave3.com/news/MORE NEWS
/2025/05/16/im-shooting-this-r...Text duplicate Racing Louisville FC
/2025/05/16/im-shooting-this-r...IMG-ALT Racing Louisville midfielder, Taylor Flint
/2025/05/16/im-shooting-this-r...‘I’m shooting this’: Racing Louisville’s Taylor Flint talks game-winning goal and season priorities
/2025/05/15/hockey-game-suppor...Text duplicate News
/2025/05/15/hockey-game-suppor...IMG-ALT Lenny Chronowski’s parents describe her as a “bright-eyed, giggly, little girl who lights up...
/2025/05/15/hockey-game-suppor...Hockey game supports 1-year-old battling kidney cancer
/2025/05/16/man-shot-multiple-...Text duplicate Crime
/2025/05/16/man-shot-multiple-...IMG-ALT Louisville Police responded to a report of a shooting in the 900 block of South 36th Street...
/2025/05/16/man-shot-multiple-...Man shot multiple times in Chickasaw neighborhood
/2025/05/15/ksp-post-9-honors-...Text duplicate Kentucky
/2025/05/15/ksp-post-9-honors-...IMG-ALT Troopers traveled to three different cemeteries, leaving memorial wreaths near the graves of...
/2025/05/15/ksp-post-9-honors-...KSP Post 9 honors fallen troopers
/2025/05/15/new-home-dedicated...Text duplicate News
/2025/05/15/new-home-dedicated...IMG-ALT New home dedicated for former Scott County Sheriff’s Deputy Jaime Morales
/2025/05/15/new-home-dedicated...New home dedicated for former Ky. deputy paralyzed in the line of duty
/2025/05/16/jeffersonville-hig...Text duplicate Clark County
/2025/05/16/jeffersonville-hig...IMG-ALT Violet Fondrisi is hoping to walk at graduation after several surgeries stemming for a brain...
/2025/05/16/jeffersonville-hig...Jeffersonville High Senior fighting to walk the stage on graduation day
/2025/05/16/man-hospital-after...Text duplicate Crime
/2025/05/16/man-hospital-after...No Text
/2025/05/16/man-hospital-after...Man in hospital after shooting in Portland neighborhood
/2025/05/16/oldham-county-scho...Text duplicate News
/2025/05/16/oldham-county-scho...IMG-ALT In addition to the graffiti found at Oldham County High School, the vandals also painted the...
/2025/05/16/oldham-county-scho...Oldham County Schools announces early release tomorrow due to potential severe storms
/2025/05/15/woman-sentenced-pr...Text duplicate Local
/2025/05/15/woman-sentenced-pr...IMG-ALT Victoria Howard Sentencing
/2025/05/15/woman-sentenced-pr...Woman sentenced to prison for her alleged role assisting Orange Co. deputy shooter
/2025/05/15/cox-creek-couple-s...Text duplicate News
/2025/05/15/cox-creek-couple-s...IMG-ALT Tonya Shelton receives check from winning lottery ticket
/2025/05/15/cox-creek-couple-s...Cox Creek couple say they’re less stressed about building new home after winning scratch-off ticket
/2025/05/15/lmpd-chief-humphre...Text duplicate News
/2025/05/15/lmpd-chief-humphre...IMG-ALT LMPD Chief Paul Humphrey at a press conference Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, addressing the Omari...
/2025/05/15/lmpd-chief-humphre...LMPD Chief Humphrey announces violent crime down more than 30%
/2025/05/15/louisville-metro-c...Text duplicate Louisville Metro
/2025/05/15/louisville-metro-c...IMG-ALT Joseph Cortina (Left) and LMDC Officer Chase Brandon (Right)
/2025/05/15/louisville-metro-c...Louisville Metro Corrections officer charged with assault after allegedly tasing inmate
https://www.wave3.com/news/Text duplicate MORE NEWS
/2025/05/15/ethics-commission-...Text duplicate Kentucky
/2025/05/15/ethics-commission-...IMG-ALT Republican Daniel Cameron claims an ethics investigation into his 2023 run for Kentucky...
/2025/05/15/ethics-commission-...Ethics commission reviewing Daniel Cameron’s campaign for governor
/2025/05/15/mayor-greenberg-ur...Text duplicate News
/2025/05/15/mayor-greenberg-ur...IMG-ALT Source: Louisville Parks and Recreation
/2025/05/15/mayor-greenberg-ur...Mayor Greenberg urges families to register children for Louisville Parks and Recreation Summer Camps
/2025/05/15/chfs-subcontractor...Text duplicate Kentucky
/2025/05/15/chfs-subcontractor...IMG-ALT 8-year-old Jack Foor's parents are fighting the state to keep his Medicaid coverage.
/2025/05/15/chfs-subcontractor...CHFS: Subcontractor error led to some Medicaid renewals being incorrectly denied
/2025/05/15/ncaa-denies-eligib...Text duplicate Sports
/2025/05/15/ncaa-denies-eligib...IMG-ALT Aly Khalifa has had his request denied by the NCAA for an extension of his five year...
/2025/05/15/ncaa-denies-eligib...NCAA denies eligibility extension for UofL redshirt
/2025/05/15/stormtalk-blog-51525/Text duplicate Weather Blog
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