Brett Martin

Multi-Platform Producer

Brett Martin joined the WAVE 3 News team as a Multi-Platform Producer in Dec 2019.

Previously he worked as a producer at WAND in Decatur, Illinois.

He’s a Madison, Indiana native who graduated from Southwestern High school before attending Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois.

He got his start in broadcasting on the radio with WJMU 89.5 the Quad in Decatur.

When he gets a break from work he’s spending his time listening to music or relaxing at a local restaurant.

If he’s at home he’s spending time with his dog Hercules and watching TV.

Brett's always looking for a chance to connect with other members of Delta Sigma Phi when they're passing through town.

Education

Millikin University

Communication

2017 Graduate

Affiliations

Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity

Kentucky-Tennessee

Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday afternoon he’s signed an executive order allowing student...

Beshear: Student athletes can now benefit from name, image, and likeness

Updated: Jun. 24, 2021 at 3:44 PM CDT

By Brett Martin

Kentucky follows 19 other schools making the change

National

Ethan the dog has finally found a forever home.

Ethan the rescue dog named ‘Chief Tasting Officer’ for Busch brand dog beer

Updated: May. 21, 2021 at 4:48 PM CDT

By Brett Martin

Ethan the dog is having life work in his favor after the tragedy he went through.

National

Report: Gunman warned Louisville stepbrothers ‘I’m going to shoot you’ on Florida beach

Updated: Mar. 23, 2021 at 8:27 PM CDT

By Charles Gazaway, John P. Wise, David Mattingly and Brett Martin

Two teen boys shot in Panama City Beach, Fla., overnight were from the Louisville area, WAVE 3 News has learned.

National

Breonna Taylor’s mother calls for new prosecutor in daughter’s case

Updated: Oct. 29, 2020 at 11:11 AM CDT

By Brett Martin, Phylicia Ashley and Stephen Goin

Tamika Palmer says Attorney General Daniel Cameron lied about the grand jury proceedings.

National

The fire started with after a nearly day long standoff.

Man dead after nearly day-long standoff ends in house fire

Updated: Oct. 2, 2020 at 7:11 PM CDT

By Mike Fussell, Shellie Sylvestri and Brett Martin

Children in the home were taken out 15 minutes before the fire started.

News

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron’s office has responded to claims made about the grand...

Man indicted over death threats to AG Daniel Cameron on Breonna Taylor line

Updated: Oct. 1, 2020 at 4:30 PM CDT

By Brett Martin

The man left his name, number, and the threatening message.

National

LMPD declared the assembly unlawful around 8:30 Thursday evening.

Rep. Attica Scott, 23 others charged with rioting, unlawful assembly in Louisville

Updated: Sep. 25, 2020 at 12:31 AM CDT

By Shellie Sylvestri and Brett Martin

Protests resumed in downtown Louisville on Thursday as many of the 127 protesters arrested the night before were released from jail.

Crime

Martin is accused of killing his girlfriend and dismembering her before taking her body parts...

Victim in horrific cross-state dismembering identified

Updated: Sep. 17, 2020 at 10:40 PM CDT

By Shellie Sylvestri, Brett Martin, Maira Ansari and Kaitlin Rust

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

Latest News

National

Suspect appears in court after fire, assault at apartment

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Region 8 Newsdesk

Investigators say a massive grass fire Wednesday night started when someone set a pile of clothes on fire during a domestic dispute.

Kentucky-Tennessee

Man charged with methamphetamine trafficking in Benton, Ky.

Updated: 9 hours ago

By Lucas Sellem

The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a man from Benton following a traffic stop in the Reidland area of McCracken County.

News

Cape Girardeau Co. EMA working to consolidate equipment at one location

Updated: 11 hours ago

By Breanna Harris

Cape Girardeau County leaders say they need a better place to store emergency response equipment.

News

Former Mo. deputy accused of stealing prescription medicine while claiming to be following up on police reports

Updated: 11 hours ago

By Amber Ruch

Court records show that while on and off duty, he allegedly claimed to be a detective following up on police reports the victims made or were named in.

News

Free tax clinic in Butler Co. for seniors and disabled

Updated: 11 hours ago

By Jeremy J. Ford

A tax clinic will be held in Butler County next week for seniors and disabled individuals to get their taxes filed for free.

Latest News

News

Daily Report: Arkansas Dept. of Health monitoring COVID-19

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Region 8 Newsdesk

The Arkansas Department of Health is monitoring the spread of COVID-19 daily.

News

Local Kansas City Chiefs fans prepare for AFC Championship

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Noelle Williams

The Kansas City Chiefs are one victory away from their third Super Bowl appearance. Some local fans are taking precautionary steps so their team doesn’t lose.

News

Future Farmer Friday: FFA student makes history at Oak Ridge High School

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Brooke Buckner

The Future Farmers of America Organization holds a lot of history, and one FFA member in the Heartland is about to make her own history in her chapter.

News

Researchers ask southeast Mo. residents to fill out earthquake survey

Updated: 13 hours ago

By Amber Ruch

What would you do after a major earthquake on the New Madrid Fault?

Illinois

Shooting clinic for young hunters to be held at World Shooting and Recreational Complex

Updated: 13 hours ago

By Lucas Sellem

Hunters between the ages of 10 and 17 can apply now for the Youth Wingshooting Clinic and Illinois Youth Pheasant Hunt.

News

Carbondale Middle School moves to ‘adaptive pause’ due to staff shortages

Updated: 13 hours ago

By Amber Ruch

In a letter to parents, the superintendent of the Carbondale Middle School announced the school will move to an “adaptive pause” all next week.