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

Heartland Votes

New Illinois law seeks to prevent future water contaminations

Updated: 23 minutes ago

By Ryan Hill

Water supply disruption can not only be a inconvenience for you but can be dangerous as deadly diseases like Legionnaires can form under certain conditions.

News

Heartland firework business is keeping up with supply chain issues

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Meghan Smith

Supply chain issues and climbing prices are affecting the availability of almost everything. With the Fourth of July holiday approaching, Hoffman Family Fireworks in Scott City said their business is no exception.

News