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September 09, 2010
21:09
Reopened Kentucky Kingdom would spark economy, study says
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The Kentucky State Fair Board will be asked next month to consider a $55 million bond issue to help upgrade and reopen the old Kentucky Kingdom amusement park at the Kentucky Exposition Center.
19:03
Federal aid leaves Kentucky Medicaid short, provides extra for schools
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FRANKFORT, Ky. — Congress' recent effort to help the states financially will provide $135 million in unanticipated aid to Kentucky schools — but still leaves a $470 million hole in the Medicaid budget.
18:26
Louisville police officer shoots man following attempted carjacking
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A Louisville Metro Police officer shot a man late Thursday afternoon after responding to a report of an attempted carjacking.
18:18
Democrat Tyler Allen endorses Hal Heiner
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The man who finished fourth among eight candidates in the Democratic mayoral primary has endorsed Republican Hal Heiner in the general election.
17:57
Keeneland November sale gets Phipps horses
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Keeneland's November Breeding Stock Sale will include mares owned by the family of Ogden Mills Phipps, the chairman of The Jockey Club.
17:57
Concerned about president search, University of Kentucky boosts Lee Todd's salary
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A University of Kentucky committee is recommending raising the base pay of President Lee Todd by $157,046 — in the hope it will make it easier to find his replacement.
17:55
Florida minister cancels burning of Qurans on 9/11
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The Rev. Terry Jones said Thursday that Americans oppose the mosque being built at the location and that Muslims do not want the Quran burned. He said instead of his plan to burn the books on Saturday to mark the ninth anniversary of 9/11, he will be flying to New York to speak to Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf about moving the mosque.
17:25
Conway, Paul squabble over debates
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Republican Rand Paul and Democrat Jack Conway continued to squabble Thursday over a debate schedule for the fall U.S. Senate campaign.
15:45
Flu clinic draws steady stream of takers
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Ray Pierce has a personal reason for receiving flu vaccinations every year.
15:29
Bullitt police looking into woman's death on I-65
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Bullitt police are looking for two men whom they believe were with a Brooks woman just before she was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 65.
15:22
Kuga reportedly no longer in the mix for Ford Louisville plant
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Ford Motor Co. still plans to make full use of the renovated Louisville Assembly Plant, despite a report that Ford won't build the Kuga compact sport utility at the facility for export to Europe.
15:10
Firefighters lacked rescue training, state agency says
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A volunteer fire department will stop attempting some rescues of trapped people after state safety inspectors found that firefighters weren't properly trained when they tried to save two workers who were fatally overcome by acid fumes, a fire chief said.
15:09
Lebanon Junction councilman resigns citing state retirement rules
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Councilman Billy "Ozzie" Maraman has resigned from the Lebanon Junction City Council, though he hopes to be back soon.
15:08
JCPS interviewing students in bus incident
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Jefferson County Public Schools officials said Thursday they were conducting interviews with students in the wake of allegations that a 5-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on a school bus last week.
14:54
NCAA basketball First Four games will be in Dayton
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The NCAA announced on Thursday that the four first-round games of the men's NCAA Tournament will be in Dayton, Ohio.
14:46
FBI agents visit Florida church over Quran burn
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — FBI agents visited Thursday with a minister of a small Florida church that plans to burn the Quran on Sept. 11, as public safety became a paramount concern and President Barack Obama added his voice to the chorus of opposition.
14:43
Hand transplant patient has further surgery
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Two weeks after receiving the region's first double-hand transplant and five days after being discharged from Jewish Hospital, Richard "Rich" Edwards Jr. was back in surgery Wednesday night to restore blood flow to the right hand after it was blocked by blood clots.
14:24
Rick Pitino, John Calipari out visiting prospects as live recruiting period opens
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A mid-afternoon recruiting update on this first day of the live period, which means college basketball coaches are out making visits to schools and in-home visits with prospects.
14:12
Ford says global auto production will rise in 2010
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Ford expects global auto production to increase 5 to 10 percent this year over 2009 levels, a modest gain that reflects the still-weak economy.
14:03
Stocks continue rally after drop in jobless claims
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Stocks extended their September rally Thursday following more encouraging news on the job market.
13:43
Pope, bishops seek clemency for condemned inmate
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Pope Benedict XVI and four Catholic bishops in Kentucky have asked Gov. Steve Beshear to commute the death sentence of an inmate scheduled to be executed next week.
13:30
Kentucky auditor will examine Dismas spending
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FRANKFORT, Ky. — State Auditor Crit Luallen said Thursday that her office will examine the expenses of Dismas Charities Inc.
13:29
Patriots QB Tom Brady unhurt in wreck near Boston home
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was in a two-car accident near his home on Thursday morning but was unhurt and attended a walk-through practice later in the day.
13:21
Louisville woman sentenced to prison for stealing from her grandmother
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A Louisville woman who stole more than $150,000 from her grandmother will serve eight years in prison after being sentenced in Jefferson Circuit Court Thursday.
8:45
Metro police responding to shooting
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Police are investigating the shooting of a man near Third Street and Southern Parkway Thursday morning.
3:21
Apartment fire injures 3 children, adult
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At least four people were taken to hospitals early Thursday after a fire swept through several apartment units off Goldsmith Lane, a spokesman for Louisville Fire & Rescue said.
September 08, 2010
23:54
FDA chides makers of green-tea products
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Federal health regulators have issued warnings to the makers of Canada Dry ginger ale and Lipton tea for making unsubstantiated nutritional claims about their green tea-flavored beverages.
23:41
Betty Winston Bayé | Obscure no longer, Quran-burn pastor opens door to the asylum
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A lot of people are freaked out by numbers. The numbers 666, for example, are regarded by many as the "mark of the beast" as signified in the Book of Revelations.
14:33
Fed survey: Slower growth spreads to more regions
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More regions of the country reported slower growth as the U.S. economy lost momentum in the late summer.
14:09
Dry conditions, winds fuel brush fires in Indiana
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A moderate drought is fueling brush fires across Indiana, prompting counties to ban open burning and keeping firefighters busy, especially in farm communities.
14:08
Breeders' Cup says ticket sales almost twice as far along as last year
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Breeders' Cup officials said Wednesday that ticket revenue for this year's Nov. 5-6 championships at Churchill Downs is running at nearly double the pace as last year's event at Santa Anita Park in California.
14:03
Drought hurting Ky. crops
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Western Kentucky farmer Terry Rhodes isn't banking on a profit from his corn crop, which was stunted by the summer dry spell that has prompted a request for federal disaster assistance for a broad swath of the state's grain belt.
13:57
Schroeder guilty on count of impeding IRS, not guilty on two others
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The jury in the federal fraud trial of Thomas Schroeder has found him guilty of conspiring to impede the Internal Revenue Service and not guilty of two other counts.
13:24
Clinton, Gates denounce planned Quran burning
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In remarks to the Council on Foreign Relations think tank in Washington, Clinton called the plans "outrageous" and "aberrational" and said they do not represent America or American values of religious tolerance and inclusiveness.
13:24
AP sources: Fire may have erupted on UPS plane that crashed in Dubai
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WASHINGTON — The fire that broke out in a UPS plane that crashed last week in Dubai, killing both pilots, appears to have begun in a cargo compartment, according to people familiar with the accident investigation.
13:24
Next of kin sought for Rebecca P. Kinman, 69, and Donald Williams, 46
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Baptist Hospital East is seeking the next of kin for two people.
13:20
Judge promises quick decision on delaying execution
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FRANKFORT, Ky. — Franklin Circuit Judge Phillip Shepherd said Wednesday that he will rule before the end of the week on a motion to delay death row inmate Gregory Wilson's Sept. 16 execution.
13:16
7 lucky number for dog left at Ky. shelter
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Sandie Clark, director of the Estill County Animal Shelter, says Jake's owners are set to arrive Wednesday afternoon to pick him up.
13:16
7 lucky number for dog left at Ky. shelter
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Sandie Clark, director of the Estill County Animal Shelter, says Jake's owners are set to arrive Wednesday afternoon to pick him up.
12:38
Rand Paul airs first campaign ad
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The ad doesn't mention his Democratic opponent, Attorney General Jack Conway, who has said he would have voted for the health care bill.
12:38
JCTC gets federal money for student support program
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Jefferson Community and Technical College will receive federal funding for the Student Support Services Program at the school's downtown campus.
12:38
Rand Paul airs first campaign ad
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The ad doesn't mention his Democratic opponent, Attorney General Jack Conway, who has said he would have voted for the health care bill.
12:05
Indiana's Senate candidates agree to three debates
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INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Debate Commission announced Wednesday that the candidates for U.S. Senate will debate this fall in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and Vincennes.
11:59
$1.5 million grant to teach U of L students how to ease pain, comfort dying
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The National Institutes of Health has awarded a grant of $1.5 million to a team from the University of Louisville to create a palliative care education program to teach future doctors, nurses and social workers to meet the physical, spiritual, emotional and psychological needs of cancer patients.
11:49
Iroquois Amphitheater to get marker; Monarchs note anniversary
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Iroquois Amphitheater, Brightside and the Monarchs will all be recognized during a free concert by the rock and roll group at the amphitheater at 5 p.m. Sunday.
11:44
University of Kentucky sets press conference on administration changes
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University of Kentucky President Lee Todd is expected to announce changes to the university's administration during a press conference Thursday afternoon.
11:43
New music this week: Interpol (finally!), Sara Bareilles, Jerry Lee Lewis and more.
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The critics aren't exactly raving this week.
11:16
Stocks resume rally as European debt worries ease
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Stocks resumed their rally Wednesday after a successful auction of Portuguese government debt eased worries about Europe's financial system.
11:16
Stocks resume rally as European debt worries ease
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Stocks rose Wednesday as investors brushed off fresh worries about the health of European banks to resume a rally.
11:16
Stocks resume rally as European debt worries ease
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Stocks rose Wednesday as investors brushed off fresh worries about the health of European banks to resume a rally.
11:16
Stocks resume rally as European debt worries ease
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Stocks rose Wednesday as investors brushed off fresh worries about the health of European banks to resume a rally.
3:45
Two fatally shot in separate incidents early Wednesday
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Louisville Metro Police are investigating after two men were shot to death in separate incidents early Wednesday morning.
September 07, 2010
20:56
Bullitt school board votes to raise property taxes
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The Bullitt County school board voted to raise property taxes during a tense meeting on Tuesday.
20:41
Next of kin sought for Jesse Bratcher, 62, and Larry Green, 66
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The Jefferson County Coroner's office is seeking next of kin for Jesse D. Bratcher, 62, and Larry Green, 66.
20:06
Troutman leaving health department for Florida job
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Louisville is losing an innovator in public health and a nationally recognized leader on the issue of heath disparities with minorities and the poor.
19:09
News coverage of Bristol Palin speech banned
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A Louisville home for single mothers is not allowing media coverage of its fundraiser on Wednesday evening featuring a speech by Bristol Palin, the single mother and daughter of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.
18:48
Louisville files notice to appeal ruling on police take-home cars
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The city plans to appeal a Jefferson Circuit judge's ruling upholding a decision that police officers cannot be charged for take-home patrol cars unless the fees are negotiated as part of their contract.
18:39
Paul ignored drug questionnaire, group says
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A group representing Kentucky drug enforcement officers says Republican Senate nominee Rand Paul ignored its questionnaire seeking his views on drug issues.
18:38
Racing commission approves non-race day testing
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The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved a rule that will allow for testing horses for prohibited substances on days they aren't racing.
18:37
Keeneland official retiring
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Keeneland Vice President Harvie Wilkinson announced Tuesday that he will retire from the Lexington, Ky. auction and racing company at the end of January.
18:23
Beshear seeks drought assistance
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FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Steve Beshear is requesting disaster assistance for 35 Kentucky counties because of drought conditions.
17:56
2 charged with murder after body found in Louisville basement
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Two people were arrested and charged with murder early Tuesday after Louisville Metro Police discovered the body of a man in the basement of their home in the 1400 block of Arling Avenue in southern Jefferson County.
17:51
Mayoral forum to include only two leaders
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Two of the five mayoral candidates on the ballot in the Nov. 2 general election will answer questions Wednesday at The Louisville Forum, a non-profit public issues organization.
15:22
City shows off new fire rescue boat
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City officials showed off their new fire and rescue vessel Tuesday morning at Waterfront Park's harbor, a nearly $400,000 boat that will replace the Fire & Rescue Department's 35-year-old firefighting craft.
15:21
Humana adding retailers to vision plan
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Humana is adding five major vision retailers to its vision plan and will use EyeMed Vision Care's call centers and claims processing.
15:18
Indiana casino commission says staffer hid complaints
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The Indiana Gaming Commission has found that one of its staffers hid dozens of gamblers' complaints against the state's 13 casinos for a year or more.
15:11
Rep. Brent Yonts seeks audit, investigation of Dismas expenses
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A key legislator asked Tuesday for a state audit and investigation into spending on executive salaries and luxury suites at sporting venues by Dismas Charities, a nonprofit that runs inmate halfway houses.
15:07
Bullitt school board to consider tax rate increase
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The Bullitt County school board will hold a public hearing Tuesday on the school district's proposed property tax rate.
15:04
Mellwood plans weekend art fair
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The Mellwood Art Center, 1860 Mellwood Ave., will be the site of the September Art Fair this Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free.
14:46
Indiana car auction's new owner calls first sale a success
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AUBURN, Ind. — The new owner of a long-running classic car auction in northern Indiana considers its first edition of the traditional Labor Day weekend sale a success.
14:41
Chuy's looks to hire 170 for Oxmoor restaurant
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Chuy's, a Tex-mex restaurant that plans to open Oct. 12 just west of Oxmoor Center, is interviewing applicants for about 170 staff jobs.
14:37
Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center reopens
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The Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center, which has been closed for the past three weeks for renovations and planned maintenance, re-opened Tuesday.
14:31
Stocks fall on fresh European bank concerns
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Stocks closed lower Tuesday following new worries about Europe's debt problems. Treasury prices rose and gold settled at a new high as investors sought out safe assets.
12:05
Regulations relaxed as striped bass suffering in Lake Cumberland
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More than 1,000 striped bass were found dead or dying on the surface of Lake Cumberland last week, according to John Williams, the southeast district fisheries biologist for the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.
11:50
Florida church rebuffs Gen. David Petraeus concerns on Quran burning
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A Florida church is rebuffing warnings by the U.S. military's top official in Afghanistan to cancel a scheduled Sept. 11 burning of the Muslim holy book.
11:38
Former JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater to have mental evaluation
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Attorneys on both sides said a deal was being discussed. Slater will be evaluated and might qualify for an alternative sentencing program, which means he could face community service instead of jail.
11:14
Tiger Woods, rookie Rickie Fowler among Ryder Cup picks
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NEW YORK — Tiger Woods is going to the Ryder Cup as a captain's pick with his 71 victories and 14 majors. So is 21-year-old Rickie Fowler, who has never won anything at all.
11:03
Chane Behanan commits to Louisville basketball
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Bowling Green High senior forward Chane Behanan made an official visit to U of L last weekend and on Tuesday morning made his college decision official.
10:30
Jury to starts over on Schroeder trial deliberations
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The jury in the federal fraud trial of Thomas Schroeder resumes its work on determining a verdict this morning.
10:20
IdeaFestival lineup features variety of notables
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Award-winning author Sapphire, movie producer Jon Landau, past-life researcher Jim Tucker and a long list of other notables are on the schedule for the 10th IdeaFestival in Louisville.
10:03
Interpretation of new law costing St. Joseph County more on inmate care
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SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The St. Joseph County sheriff's department paid about $100,000 in the first half of this year for the medical care of people detained by other police agencies under the county attorney's interpretation of a state law.
9:11
Metro Council member Tina Ward-Pugh has emergency appendectomy
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Metro Council member Tina Ward-Pugh, D-9th District, underwent an emergency appendectomy Monday morning at Norton Suburban Hospital, but was released and is recovering at home, according to legislative assistant Kyle Ethridge.
7:33
Boil water advisory issued by Henryville water corp.
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The Rural Membership Water Corp. in Henryville, Ind., has issued a boiled water advisory that could last until Wednesday afternoon depending on test results.
September 06, 2010
12:20
10-year-old girl fatally shot at central Indiana home
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CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. — Police say a 10-year-old girl was fatally shot inside her central Indiana home when her mother's boyfriend accidentally fired a gun.
12:02
Morning crash on Bullitt - Jefferson line kills 19-year-old woman
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A 19-year-old woman was killed in a single-vehicle accident early Monday on Broad Run Road, a dark and winding road in southeastern Jefferson County near the Bullitt County line.
11:43
Louisville receiver questionable for Saturday's game against EKU
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University of Louisville junior wide receiver Josh Bellamy's status for Saturday's game against Eastern Kentucky is still being evaluated after he suffered a concussion in the 23-16 loss to Kentucky.
10:56
National Weather Service issues fire caution for parts of region
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The National Weather has issued a fire caution on Monday for counties to the north and west of the Louisville metro area in both Kentucky and Southern Indiana.
September 05, 2010
23:38
Eastern's Gaines commits to IUPUI
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Eastern High School standout forward Lyonell Gaines committed to play basketball at IUPUI on Saturday.
23:36
U of L seeks suspect in vandalism of dozens of vehicles on campus
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Thirty-nine vehicles were damaged early Sunday, mostly with deep scratches to their paint and slashed tires.
23:35
Reds end up losing 2 of 3 to Cardinals
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ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Cardinals handled the Cincinnati Reds again. Small consolation for a team that's seven games back in the NL Central because it can't beat any other team in the division.
23:32
One last chance to win the division
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The International League West will be decided Monday.
23:30
Louisvillian Ted Schulz wins Champions Tour event
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Ted Schulz of Louisville won the First Tee Open on Sunday for his first Champions Tour title, holing a 12-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole at Pebble Beach en route to a 2-under-par 70 and a one-stroke victory over Tom Pernice Jr.
20:57
Indiana county OKs curb on sale of pot substitute
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A northeastern Indiana county is getting a jump on state legislators by moving to ban store sales of a synthetic marijuana substitute known as K2 or Spice.
20:57
Indiana county OKs curb on sale of pot substitute
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A northeastern Indiana county is getting a jump on state legislators by moving to ban store sales of a synthetic marijuana substitute known as K2 or Spice.
20:48
Soldiers get riding lessons so they can travel by horse in mountains of Afghanistan
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Soldiers at Camp Atterbury are learning to ride before they head to Panjshir Province in Afghanistan, where mountainous terrain makes it easier to travel by horse. Three instructors are helping train 60 soldiers and airmen at the military training site in Indiana.
20:38
Bluegrass festival draws thousands
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Cool, sunny weather and much-loved local acts like Hog Operation, Relic and Jim Smoak and The L.A. Honeydrippers made for a good crowd at the Kentucky Bluegrass Music Festival, said Jennifer Washle, promotions manager for Bisig Impact Group, which organizes the festival at the Water Tower on River Road.
20:38
Bluegrass festival draws thousands
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Cool, sunny weather and much-loved local acts like Hog Operation, Relic and Jim Smoak and The L.A. Honeydrippers made for a good crowd at the Kentucky Bluegrass Music Festival, said Jennifer Washle, promotions manager for Bisig Impact Group, which organizes the festival at the Water Tower on River Road.
19:10
New Albany Farmers Market to host event to highlight locally grown foods
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Eager to "squash" the competition, young racers are gearing up for the Zucchini 500.
18:43
Joe Gerth | In unusual move, Williams' campaign logo highlights ticket's No. 2
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FRANKFORT, Ky. — When you glance at the logo for David Williams' and Richie Farmer's campaign for governor and lieutenant governor, it's hard to tell whether they're running for office or are recruiting a Streetball Showdown team.
18:09
Bald is beautiful at Kentuckiana Cat Show
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"I've got a hairless dog, I had a hairless rat and I've got a hairless husband," said Gloria Harding, explaining her love for the sphynx, the breed of hairless felines she raises and shows around the country. Her cat was among more than 120 cats competing today at the Kentuckiana Cat Show. Find a new friend at KentuckianaPets.com
17:25
Work begins on Vettiner golf clubhouse
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Charlie Vettiner Golf Course, an 18-hole public course located on Mary Dell Lane near Jeffersontown, is getting a new clubhouse.
16:19
Obama supports backing research tax credits extension, White House official says
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WASHINGTON — Seeking ways to spur economic growth ahead of the November elections, President Barack Obama will ask Congress to increase and permanently extend research and development tax credits for businesses, a White House official said Sunday.
14:53
Five treated at hospitals after fire at New Albany apartment building
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Several people were forced to jump from second-floor apartments at a New Albany apartment building and a neighbor rescued one person with an extension ladder after a basement fire burned through a door and sent smoke and heat billowing up through a stairwell on Sunday morning.
14:41
UPS 747 had smoke in cockpit just before Dubai crash
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Pilots on board a UPS cargo plane faced radio problems and smoke in the cockpit as they struggled to maintain altitude before crashing into the desert outside Dubai last week, investigators said Sunday.
1:43
Rand Paul extends lead over Jack Conway in Bluegrass Poll
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Buoyed by rising support from male voters, Republican Rand Paul has built a commanding 15-point lead over Democrat Jack Conway with just two months to go before Kentucky's U.S. Senate election, according to the latest Courier-Journal/WHAS11 Bluegrass Poll.
September 04, 2010
12:09
Live blog and Tweets: Louisville vs. Kentucky 2010
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Welcome to the Louisville vs. Kentucky football live blog and the official start to the college football season. We have you covered today! Your moderator will be the Courier-Journal's own fan blogger Tom Heiser and we'll be joined throughout the day by Rick Bozich, Eric Crawford, C.L. Brown, Brett Dawson, Jody Demling and others.
September 03, 2010
21:37
Man indicted for murder of "Sugar Shizz" arrested
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The man wanted for allegedly killing Leshawn "Sugar Shizz" Talbert was arrested Thursday by Louisville Metro Police.
21:37
Man indicted for murder of "Sugar Shizz" arrested
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The man wanted for allegedly killing Leshawn "Sugar Shizz" Talbert was arrested Thursday by Louisville Metro Police.
20:30
Court dismisses lethal injection challenge by Kentucky inmate facing execution in two weeks
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A Kentucky death row inmate facing execution in less than two weeks lost a challenge to the state's lethal injection method when a federal appeals court on Friday found he waited too long to sue.
18:11
Fire reported at Lyndon apartment building
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One firefighter suffered second- and third-degree burns to his hands and had to jump from a second-floor balcony while fighting a two-alarm blaze at a Lyndon apartment building Friday evening.
18:08
Solar panels go up at Ky. elementary school
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Solar panels being installed on the roof of an elementary school in Warren County will be a big step in the school's goal to be a net-zero energy school.
17:55
Stocks extend September rally after jobs report
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The stock market had its first winning week in a month thanks to better news on the economy.
17:42
Priest linked to abusing Jeffersonville man indicted in Tennessee
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Authorities in a third state — Tennessee — are bringing charges against a priest who was removed from ministry after a Jeffersonville, Ind., man reported earlier this year that the priest had sexually abused him more than 30 years ago.
17:41
Jury must restart deliberations after one member dismissed in Schroeder trial
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A juror has been released in the Thomas Schroeder trial, a day after the federal fraud case was sent to the jury.
17:39
Indiana income and sales tax revenues went up in August
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Strong individual income tax receipts drove the state's August revenue above expectations and last year's collections, giving officials cautious hope that the state economy may be recovering.
17:33
Court video failures cause trials, hearings to be lost
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Nearly three months after defense attorneys and prosecutors held a suppression hearing in the Cecil New murder case, they had to do the whole thing all over again recently — calling in the same detective, asking her the same questions and spending more than an hour re-creating the record.
17:27
371 people embrace a new country as home
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The 371 people came from 70 countries on six continents, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe.
17:20
Hospitals embrace program to end infections related to central lines
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Kentucky hospitals are taking new steps to fight potentially deadly "central line" bloodstream infections, which often prey on the sickest patients and kill more than 30,000 Americans each year.
16:54
UPS cargo plane crashes near Dubai airport
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The plane went down about 10 miles southeast of Dubai's international airport.
0:19
Indiana football explodes for 51-17 win over Towson
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Ben Chappell has talked throughout preseason camp about just how explosive the Indiana University offense could be. On Thursday night, he backed up his words with action.
0:09
Eric Crawford | IU looks worthy of big screen
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I know I'm in Memorial Stadium to cover an Indiana University football game. I know that. There's a game going on right now. Trust me. Indiana is playing a team called Tow Truck. No, wait, Towson. It's midway through the fourth quarter: Indiana 51, Towson 17. (That would be the final score.)
0:04
Powell is face of U of L program but not voice of program
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As much as University of Louisville football coach Charlie Strong touts Bilal Powell as the face of the program, the extremely shy senior running back would rather let his feet speak for him.
September 02, 2010
23:25
Bluegrass Poll: Lally, Yarmuth neck and neck in 3rd District race
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Congressional Republican challenger and tea party favorite Todd Lally is posing a far tougher challenge to Democratic U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth than many political experts predicted, according to the latest Courier-Journal/WHAS 11 Bluegrass poll.
23:24
Opponents claim victory after Uniontown adult store closes
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After waging a five-year round-the-clock vigil, opponents of a Jackson County store that sold sexually explicit books and other merchandise are claiming victory following a court ruling that shut down the business.
22:30
Neighbors oppose air permit for MAC asphalt plant at Jeffersonville hearing
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About 60 Jeffersonville residents attended a public hearing conducted by state environmental regulators on Thursday to oppose a new air-quality permit requested for an asphalt plant near the Jefferson Court subdivision.
21:41
Annual blood drive wraps up by topping goal
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Hundreds of people came Thursday to donate a pint of blood in the American Red Cross' Holiday Hero UK & UofL Governor's Cup Blood Drive, an annual event preceding the football game between the two schools.
20:40
Okolona fire board tables decision on closing Edgewood station
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The Okolona Fire Protection District board on Thursday night decided to table a vote on whether to close its fire station in the Edgewood neighborhood off Preston Highway.
19:48
Man arrested for shooting outside elementary school may have been involved with Brandenburg murder on same day
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The man arrested for a shooting another man in the head outside Hazelwood Elementary School early Wednesday night appears to have been involved with the murder of a Brandenburg man that occurred earlier that day.
19:00
Kentucky to share in grants for education assessments
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Though it has failed to land a big federal Race to the Top grant, Kentucky will benefit from federal grants awarded Thursday to groups of states for improving systems to assess the progress of students, according to a news release from Gov. Steve Beshear.
18:32
Leadership Louisville offering coaching to nonprofits
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The Leadership Louisville Center is offering local nonprofits free coaching and support under the newly dubbed "Yum! Ignites Louisville Challenge."
18:28
Racing panel votes for 5-10 year ban for drug violation
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The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission's Equine Drug Research Council voted Thursday for a ban of five to 10 years for first-time violators of a proposed out-of-competition drug testing policy.
18:10
ID efforts continue on remains believed to be missing Scott woman
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Authorities have yet to positively identify the skeletal remains found in the Bethlehem area of Clark County last week and believed to be those of Nina Rae Keown, a 26-year-old Scott County woman who had been missing since Aug. 7.
18:03
Shepherdsville man charged with shooting girlfriend
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A Shepherdsville man was arrested early Thursday after police say he shot his girlfriend in the back.
17:56
Schroeder jury to resume deliberations Friday
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The jury in the federal fraud case against an Illinois man charged with conspiring with former University of Louisville education dean Robert Felner to steal $2.3 million from U of L and two other entities, will go into a second day of deliberations on Friday.
14:14
Authority dismisses delaying bridge
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A bi-state authority charged with creating a financing plan for the Ohio River Bridges Project has dismissed calls to follow the example of Illinois and Missouri, which delayed construction of a second bridge to avoid tolls.
14:08
Oil spreading from new Gulf platform explosion
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All 13 people aboard the rig were found floating in the water in survival gear.
13:55
Papa John's expands ties with NFL
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Papa John's International aims to surpass record Super Bowl pizza sales this year , the company announced as it unveiled an advertising partnership with the National Football League Thursday.
13:53
Court allows state furloughs to begin Friday
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FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Beshear administration's plan to place state workers on unpaid furlough will begin as planned on Friday under an order issued Thursday by Franklin Circuit Court.
13:48
Four small firms get city loans
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Four local businesses have received small-business loans from Louisville Metro Government, including a restaurant near the new downtown arena and an urgent-care facility.
13:47
Ellsworth says Coats is lying in TV ad
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INDIANAPOLIS -- The race for Indiana's open U.S. Senate seat heated up Thursday with Democratic nominee Brad Ellsworth accusing Republican opponent Dan Coats of lying in a television ad.
13:34
Alliance Entertainment sold to private groups
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Alliance Entertainment, which has a warehouse in Shepherdsville, has been sold to two equity firms.
13:09
Louisville health department to offer flu-vaccine clinics
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The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness will begin holding walk-in flu-vaccine clinics throughout the community Sept. 9, including at several firehouses.
13:03
Murray State football will be without 5 players for Thursday opener
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Spencer Keith threw for 275 yards and three touchdowns to lead Kent State's football team to a 41-10 season-opening victory over visiting Murray State on Thursday night.
13:00
Plea deal to end inmate's time on Indiana's death row
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ANDERSON, Ind. — An inmate will be leaving Indiana's death row after more than 25 years after taking a deal with prosecutors giving him a 75-year prison sentence for killing a woman during a robbery.
10:23
Boil-water advisory in Oldham is still in effect
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Oldham County Water District Superintendant Russ Rose said Thursday morning that he expects the boil-water advisory for the district's 8,000 customers to be lifted by the afternoon.
9:50
Dry summer could dull Indiana's fall tree colors
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Nature experts say trees are switching to survival mode and might lose their leaves before they change to the familiar red, yellow or orange.
9:47
Dismas Charities to hold press conference on spending
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Dismas Charities is holding a press conference at 10 a.m. Thursday to discuss the controversy surrounding the purchase of suites at the downtown arena and Papa John's Cardinal Stadium.
9:40
Equestrian Games cuts budget, sponsor fills gaps
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The event has been aided by nearly $1 million raised in the last couple of weeks by sponsor Alltech, which has been selling memberships to the Alltech Commonwealth Club.
9:33
Hardin County farmer's corn pops in field
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A Hardin County farmer says that some ears among his feed corn rows popped on the stalk in a phenomenon that agricultural experts say is associated with irregular rainfall and high heat.
9:21
School bus involved in accident, no injuries reported
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Emergency crews are on the scene of an accident involving a school bus at Breckenridge Lane and Hillbrook Road Thursday morning, but no injuries were reported, a MetroSafe Communications supervisor said.
7:27
Thunderstorms looming Thursday; weekend forecast looking good
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The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook Thursday for Louisville and the surrounding areas.
0:08
Volleyball: Title-hungry Assumption throttles Sacred Heart 25-16, 25-13, 25-19
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The assumption about the Assumption volleyball team is that it's on a mission this season. After going two consecutive seasons without a state title — a long drought by Assumption standards — the Rockets seem to need a ring like this region needs rain.
September 01, 2010
23:23
Louisville football dreams and schemes on defensive line
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University of Louisville defensive tackle Greg Scruggs normally would not erupt in laughter listening to redshirt freshman Roy Philon ask line coach Clint Hurtt to clarify his assignment.
23:23
Kentucky football team gives Mike Hartline all the love he needs
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You might not like Mike Hartline. He's made peace with that. The University of Kentucky quarterback has won 8of14 career starts, but also has been a magnet for criticism.
23:15
Jukich sparkles as Bats beat Mud Hens 8-3
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Ben Jukich scattered three hits over seven shutout innings, and Zack Cozart and Michael Griffin homered Wednesday night as the Louisville Bats defeated the Toledo Mud Hens 8-3.
23:10
Poll shows Greg Fischer has slim lead over Hal Heiner in Louisville mayor's race
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Democrat Greg Fischer has inched ahead in the race to become Louisville's next mayor, but his lead is so thin that political experts say turnout — and perhaps the coattails of candidates in the U.S. Senate race — could make the difference on Election Day.
23:10
Your guide to Labor Day fun in Louisville
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Labor Day is dedicated to the contributions of the American worker, so you should celebrate not having to punch the clock. Here's a guide so you don't have to labor too much (get it?) over what to do...
23:03
Labor Day Closings for Louisville, Jefferson County
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List of closings around Louisville and Jefferson County of government offices, courts, garbage pickup, license branches, schools, libraries, and postal services.
23:03
Labor Day Closings for Southern Indiana
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List of closings in southern Indiana in Clay, Floyd, and Harrison Counties of government agencies, schools, garbage pickup, schools, and more.
22:58
Police kill gunman upset with Discovery Channel
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Police shot and killed a man upset with the Discovery Channel network's programming who took two employees and a security officer hostage at the company's headquarters Wednesday, officials said. All three hostages escaped safely.
22:12
Indiana scholarship program faces huge shortfall
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Indiana's popular 21st Century Scholars program — where full-ride scholarships are promised to needy kids who study hard and stay out of trouble — is in deep financial trouble.
19:59
New Albany man gets $550 unclaimed property windfall
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When he was bored one day about a month ago, Bret Willis began browsing the Internet to kill time.
19:37
Judge denies stay of execution for Gregory L. Wilson
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A judge has denied two requests to halt the scheduled execution of an inmate convicted of murder and rape, saying the grounds for doing so were too flimsy to support a stay.
19:34
U.S. Senate candidate Rand Paul tours plant to tout coal
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Kentucky Senate candidate Rand Paul visited a power plant on Wednesday to tout the importance of coal to the state's low energy rates.
19:23
City may again allow private vendors to sell during St. James Court Art Show
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Some vendors who were prohibited from selling during last year's St. James Court Art Show could to be allowed to do so this year when the event is held in Old Louisville Oct. 1-3.
19:17
Man shot in head near Hazelwood Elementary
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A man was shot in the head near Hazelwood Elementary School shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
19:17
Man shot in head near Hazelwood Elementary
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A man was shot in the head outside Hazelwood Elementary School in southwest Louisville early Wednesday night, but is expected to survive.
18:57
Closings to wrap up, jury to get case in Felner aide Schroeder's trial
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The fate of Thomas Schroeder, the Illinois man at the center of an alleged multi-million fraud conspiracy involving former University of Louisville dean Robert Felner, is expected to go to the jury Thursday.
18:57
Closings to wrap up, jury to get case in Felner aide Schroeder's trial
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The fate of Thomas Schroeder, the Illinois man at the center of an alleged multi-million fraud conspiracy involving former University of Louisville dean Robert Felner, is expected to go to the jury Thursday.
18:33
Deadline extended for possible ResCare sale
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Discussions about a possible sale of Louisville's ResCare to Onex Corp. have continued past the original Sept 1 deadline.
18:33
Deadline extended for possible ResCare sale
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Discussions about a possible sale of Louisville's ResCare to Onex Corp. have continued past the original Sept 1 deadline.
18:26
Man charged in Bullitt rest stop hoax
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A Bullitt County man has been charged with falsely reporting an incident after police say he left a fake letter at a Bullitt rest stop alleging two children had been kidnapped.
18:26
Man charged in Bullitt rest stop hoax
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A Bullitt County man has been charged with falsely reporting an incident after police say he left a fake letter at a Bullitt rest stop alleging two children had been kidnapped.
18:00
Ford sales drop 11 percent from Clunkers jump
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U.S. auto sales fell sharply in August compared to a very strong month a year ago, when the federal government's "cash-for-clunkers" program sparked a surge in new-car buying.
18:00
Ford sales drop 11 percent from Clunkers jump
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U.S. auto sales fell sharply in August compared to a very strong month a year ago, when the federal government's "cash-for-clunkers" program sparked a surge in new-car buying.
17:53
Republicans, Democrats both happy with David Williams' bid for Kentucky governor
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FRANKFORT, Ky. — Republicans and Democrats alike were buoyed Wednesday by the announcement that Senate President David Williams and Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer will form a ticket in next year's governor's race.
17:28
Former chief sues Harrods Creek fire board
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The former chief of the Harrods Creek Fire Department is suing the board of trustees, claiming it reneged on a deal to rehire him after he retired.
17:25
John Walker Lindh seeks Indiana prison prayer ruling
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American-born Taliban fighter John Walker Lindh and another Muslim inmate have asked a judge to order a federal prison to allow them and other Muslims in their highly restricted cellblock to pray as a group, in accordance with their beliefs.
17:25
John Walker Lindh seeks Indiana prison prayer ruling
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American-born Taliban fighter John Walker Lindh and another Muslim inmate have asked a judge to order a federal prison to allow them and other Muslims in their highly restricted cellblock to pray as a group, in accordance with their beliefs.
17:07
Hal Heiner, Greg Fischer remain in close race, Bluegrass Poll finds
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Two months before the Nov. 2 general election, the race for Louisville mayor remains a statistical dead heat between Republican Hal Heiner and Democrat Greg Fischer, according to the latest Courier-Journal/WHAS11 Bluegrass Poll.
17:06
Trucking firm ordered to halt operations after accident that killed 11
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The Alabama trucking company whose driver slammed into a van on Interstate 65 near Munfordville in March, killing 10 people and himself, has been ordered to cease operations after a federal agency found it had committed serious safety violations.
16:47
Retirement systems to seek auditor's input
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FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Retirement Systems' audit committee voted Wednesday to ask state Auditor Crit Luallen to examine the use of agents who advise the system's investment managers.
16:46
Crash blocking most of northbound I-65 near Fern Valley Road
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A crash is blocking most of northbound Interstate 65 near Fern Valley Road.
16:42
Haz mat crews on scene of gas leak at South Third and West Kenton streets
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Hazardous material crews are on the scene of a gas main leak at the intersection of South Third and West Kenton streets near Churchill Downs.
16:25
Key opponents won't campaign against tax cap amendment
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INDIANAPOLIS — Two influential lobbying groups that urged lawmakers to vote against a constitutional amendment to limit property tax bills have decided against taking their arguments to the public this fall to try to defeat the measure at the polls.
16:17
King considering resolution opposing tolls on existing highways
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Metro Council member Jim King said he's considering sponsoring a resolution that would oppose tolls on existing bridges and roads, such as Spaghetti Junction, to help fund the Ohio River Bridges Project.
16:08
Oldham County Water District customers under boil-water advisory
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Oldham County Water District customers are under a boil-water advisory, district special projects manager Phillip Ward said.
15:29
Follow live updates of JCPS special board meeting now
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The Jefferson County Board of Education delayed making a decision on Wednesday on whether to postpone implementing its new student assignment plan for middle and high schools another year.
11:19
David Williams running for governor on ticket with Richie Farmer
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Senate President David Williams and Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer announced Wednesday that they would form a ticket to run in next year's governor's race, giving Republicans what many believe is their party's best chance to capture the office.
11:12
Family Foundation allowed into Instant Racing suit
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A Franklin Circuit Court judge Wednesday approved the request of the Family Foundation of Kentucky to intervene in a lawsuit to determine whether the Instant Racing game approved by racing regulators is legal at the state's tracks.
10:42
Are you ready for today's Battle of the U of L and UK Fan Bloggers?
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UK and U of L fans you will not want to miss today's Battle of the Fan Bloggers as Tom Heiser and Chris Diggs go head-to-head LIVE on courier-journal.com today at 3 p.m. Look for a homepage link at that time.
10:25
Stocks kick off new month with strong gains
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Stocks jumped Wednesday after surprisingly strong growth in U.S. and Chinese manufacturing allayed some of the worries that had been building over the global economy in recent weeks.
10:24
Facebook postings lead to criminal charge against Lexington middle schooler
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Administrators at the school learned about the comments on Monday and called police who arrested the boy.
10:17
Manufacturing sector grew faster in August
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Manufacturing is growing in the United States and abroad, easing fears that the economy might be on the verge of a second recession.
10:14
Brown-Forman posts 8 percent drop in 1Q net income
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NEW YORK (AP) — Liquor company Brown-Forman Corp. posted a 8 percent drop in first-quarter net income, missing analyst estimates and sending shares into a tailspin Wednesday as investors worried about the company's ability to meet its targets.
9:59
Indiana soldier dies in Afghanistan
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HUNTINGTON, Ind. — A 26-year-old Indiana man who arrived in Afghanistan only weeks ago was one of five soldiers killed in a roadside blast near Kandahar, his family said Tuesday.
9:44
Kentucky State Police plan safety checkpoints throughout September
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Kentucky State Police are conducting safety checkpoints on various roadways in Breckenridge, Bullitt, Grayson, Hardin, Jefferson, LaRue, Meade and Nelson counties throughout September to enforce safe driving and seat belt use.
0:30
Soccer: Improved Trinity boys stop Manual 3-0
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Trinity High School soccer coach Walter Mata shrugged off his team's season-opening 2-0 loss to South Oldham, saying the Shamrocks would improve. He was right.
0:14
Louisville turf war shaded blue with Kentucky recruits lately
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Joker Phillips will bring his University of Kentucky football team to Louisville as head coach for the first time Saturday, but he already has helped UK successfully storm across the Jefferson County line.
August 31, 2010
23:00
State police find marijuana operation worth more than $6.5 million
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Kentucky State Police eradicated more than 3,000 marijuana plants growing in a wooded area across two to three acres south of Elizabethtown on Monday.
22:42
KentuckianaWorks runs out of funds to train laid-off workers
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A Louisville agency that helps laid-off workers receive the training they need to get back to work has run out of money and is no longer taking new applicants.
22:41
President Obama closes a chapter in Iraq
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Fiercely opposed to the war from the start, President Barack Obama formally ended the U.S. combat role in Iraq after seven long years of bloodshed, declaring firmly Tuesday night: "It is time to turn the page."
19:59
Williams expected to announce for governor Wednesday
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Senate President David Williams has called a press conference Wednesday at which he is expected to announce his candidacy for governor with Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer as his running mate.
18:15
Ky. farm receipts fall for first time in four years as poultry overtakes horses
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Kentucky's farmers received $4.26 billion for their products last year, the first year-to-year drop since 2005, as poultry overtook horses as the state's most valuable industry sector.
17:32
Bridge-related Drumanard preservation opposed
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A group opposing tolls on existing bridges announced Tuesday it will appeal a July decision by the Kentucky Heritage Council, the state's historic preservation agency, to keep an eastern Jefferson County estate on the National Register of Historic Places.
17:29
Bridges Authority to meet Thursday
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The Louisville and Southern Indiana Bridges Authority will meet Thursday at Kye's Building II, 500 Missouri Ave. in Jeffersonville, Ind.
17:17
Visteon bankruptcy reorg approved
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A federal judge confirmed auto parts supplier Visteon's reorganization plan Tuesday, clearing the way for the company's emergence from bankruptcy.
16:57
Borden principal accepts suspension terms
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Borden Junior-Senior High School Principal Lisa Nale has signed an agreement detailing the terms of her 90-day unpaid suspension that followed her arrest in June for drunken driving.
16:13
Fischer unveils job-creation plan
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Democratic mayoral candidate Greg Fischer outlined a 10-point jobs plan Tuesday that he says will put the city back to work and make Louisville more competitive in attracting businesses.
15:55
Distributor sentenced in Clarksville fuel fraud case
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A fuel distributor who pleaded guilty to defrauding Clarksville of $446,000 in overcharges was sentenced Tuesday in U.S. District Court in New Albany to 18 months in prison.
15:53
Annual Bowman Field balloon festival canceled
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The annual Bluegrass Balloon Festival at Bowman Field, which in past years had drawn as many as 100 hot-air balloons, has been canceled this year, in part because of competition from the FEI World Equestrian Games near Lexington, the charity sponsors have announced.
15:19
Fed officials discussed further stimulus steps
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Federal Reserve officials signaled at their August meeting that they would consider going beyond a modest program to purchase government debt if necessary to boost the economy.
15:00
Police, firefighters to square off on basketball court in Patriot Game on Sept. 9
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Police officers and firefighters are once again marking the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks with a friendly, yet competitive, charity basketball game.
14:20
Advocates suggest ways to serve more in Medicaid
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Advocates Tuesday urged a panel of lawmakers studying ways to better manage the state's Medicaid program to consider more creative ways to serve the roughly 800,000 Kentuckians who depend on it for health care.
11:12
Condemned Ky. inmate asks judge to halt execution
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Attorneys for 53-year-old Gregory Wilson filed a motion Tuesday in Kenton Circuit Court asking a judge to stop the pending lethal injection. A hearing on the request is set for Wednesday at 3 p.m. in Kenton Circuit Court.
10:28
More than 3,000 pot plants destroyed in Hardin
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Greater Hardin County Narcotics Task Force Agent Rob Green told The News-Enterprise the find was "not your typical pot patch." For one thing, the plants were irrigated with an underground, gas-powered pump.
10:18
New music out today: Disturbed, the Goo Goo Dolls, Lyfe Jennings and more.
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See what the critics think before you buy.
8:34
No one injured after JCPS bus hits guardrail
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A Jefferson County Public School bus hit a guardrail near Seatonville and Brush Run roads in southeastern Jefferson County Tuesday morning, but no injuries were reported, a MetroSafe Communications supervisor said.
7:47
Water main break at 26t h and Greenwood
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A water main break at 26th Street and Greenwood Avenue in west Louisville is causing some traffic problems, a MetroSafe Communications supervisor said.
0:09
Hoosiers try to improve rush delivery
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University's offensive line was a unit of extremes last season. It did one thing really well and another not so well.
August 30, 2010
23:32
Bats' Klinker throws a clunker early for 6-2 loss to Toledo
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Matt Klinker, a notoriously slow starter, never got into gear.
22:10
John David Dyche | Neither Rand Paul nor Jack Conway address deficit squarely
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Let us consider serious people. Republican U.S. Senate candidate Rand Paul has a test for identifying them. "If you're not willing to balance [the federal budget] in five years, you're not a serious person," the impish ophthalmologist says.
21:51
Downtown arena parking hinges on workers clearing out
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Arena officials are confident that enough parking spaces exist downtown to handle game-day traffic when the KFC Yum! Center opens in October — their plan identifies more than 12,000 spaces in garages and lots within a 10-minute walk.
21:27
Retired professor, activist Joseph McMillan dies at 80
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Joseph H. McMillan, a retired University of Louisville professor of education and civil rights activist, died Sunday at his Louisville home, the university said.
21:26
Inmate indicted in 2000 slaying at west Louisville Shell station
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A man who already was incarcerated was indicted on a murder charge Monday in a cold-case killing from a decade ago.
21:26
Suspect indicted in 'Sugar Shizz' killing in Okolona
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A 27-year-old man has been indicted in the August slaying of Leshawn "Sugar Shizz" Talbert, who inspired the popular dance "The Shizz."
21:25
Nearly all urged to get flu vaccine
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It's flu-shot season already, and for the first time health authorities are urging nearly everyone to get vaccinated. There is even a new high-dose version for people 65 or older.
21:12
MMJ guitarist is flying solo on new album
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Carl Broemel is comfortable being stage right, just out of the spotlight, and always has been. When growing up in Indiana, he was always a band's guitarist, never the frontman, and that's the role he now enjoys in My Morning Jacket. Broemel is a quiet, unassuming guy.
20:06
Longtime Henderson County judge-executive Sandy Watkins dies
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Sandy Lee Watkins, a longtime Henderson County judge-executive, died in his sleep Friday night while attending a conference in San Diego.L
19:52
Louisville could know Tuesday if FEMA will reimburse $5.4M for ice storm cleanup
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Eighteen months after the January 2009 ice storm littered metro Louisville with thousands of tons of broken branches, federal officials say they are finally ready to let the city know whether they will pay a disputed $5.4 million portion of the bill for picking them up.
18:42
Newburg Festival to be held this weekend
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The annual Newburg Festival will be held this weekend, with activities centered in and around Petersburg Park near East Indian Trail and Petersburg Road.
18:20
Floyd County to buy Pine View Elementary for youth shelter, offices
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After more than five years of debate, Floyd County government has found a new home for its youth shelter.
18:00
Groups to gather to discuss coal ash and water quality in Shively
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Several organizations are holding a joint a public meeting on coal ash and water quality on Tuesday.
17:35
Louisville Main Library to host five top authors as speakers
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Some best-selling writers have been lined up to speak in this fall's Authors at the Library series.
17:21
Ford Explorer workers getting rare OT at Louisville Assembly Plant
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The first extended overtime in years will arrive Friday at the Louisville Assembly Plant, just in time, union officials say, for United Auto Workers to save extra money before a layoff of up to a year for factory retooling.
17:13
Kentucky State Fair attendance likely down slightly
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The weather was nearly ideal, but attendance at the 11-day Kentucky State Fair that ended Sunday was probably off fractionally from a year ago, fair officials said Monday.
16:56
Ford settles lawsuit over employee stock losses
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Ford Motor Co. has settled a lawsuit over losses suffered by nonunion employees and retirees who held company stock in retirement accounts.
16:23
JCPS parents again ask judge to reconsider student-assignment ruling
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Louisville attorney Teddy Gordon has filed a second motion asking a judge to reconsider his decision dismissing a lawsuit filed by parents who are trying to throw out student-assignment plan for Jefferson County Public Schools.
14:58
Mayoral candidates to debate downtown issues
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The Louisville Downtown Management District and the Downtown Development Corp. are sponsoring a mayoral debate on downtown issues from noon to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Conference Theatre at the Kentucky International Convention Center.
14:44
Some employees evacuated from Louisville police headquarters
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Some employees at Louisville Metro Police headquarters at 633 W. Jefferson St. had to evacuate on Monday after the odor of gas was smelled during work that was being conducted in the building, fire officials said.
14:17
Jack Conway airs first campaign ad
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Democrat Jack Conway has begun running his first television ad of the general election campaign, touting the job he has done as state attorney general and noting his endorsement by the Kentucky Fraternal Order of Police.
14:17
Jack Conway airs first campaign ad
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Democrat Jack Conway has begun running his first television ad of the general election campaign, touting the job he has done as state attorney general and noting his endorsement by the Kentucky Fraternal Order of Police.
14:17
Jack Conway airs first campaign ad
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Democrat Jack Conway has begun running his first television ad of the general election campaign, touting the job he has done as state attorney general and noting his endorsement by the Kentucky Fraternal Order of Police.
14:10
One person dead in Bullitt County crash
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A 21-year-old man was killed in a head-on collision in northern Bullitt County Monday.
14:10
One person dead in Bullitt County crash
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One person is dead after a crash in northern Bullitt County Monday morning.
13:43
Stocks drop as investors enter week cautiously
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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell Monday after further signs of slowing growth added to caution ahead of the government's crucial jobs report later in the week.
13:43
Stocks drop as investors enter week cautiously
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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell Monday after further signs of slowing growth added to caution ahead of the government's crucial jobs report later in the week.
13:14
Kentucky football coach Joker Phillips not stressed heading into opener
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LEXINGTON, Ky. —There might be butterflies in Joker Phillips' stomach when the Kentucky coach takes the field Saturday at Louisville in his head coaching debut.
13:14
Kentucky football coach Joker Phillips not stressed heading into opener
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LEXINGTON, Ky. —There might be butterflies in Joker Phillips' stomach when the Kentucky coach takes the field Saturday at Louisville in his head coaching debut.
13:01
Todd Young fights back in Indiana's 9t h District race, launches ad critical of Baron Hill
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INDIANAPOLIS — Republican Todd Young on Monday launched his first general election ad in his bid to unseat Democrat U.S. Rep. Baron Hill in Indiana's 9th District, criticizing the incumbent's votes for a health-care law and energy legislation.
13:01
Todd Young fights back in Indiana's 9t h District race, launches ad critical of Baron Hill
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Republican Todd Young on Monday launched his first general election ad in his bid to unseat Democrat U.S. Rep. Baron Hill, criticizing the incumbent's votes for a health-care law and energy legislation.
13:01
Todd Young fights back in Indiana's 9t h District race, launches ad critical of Baron Hill
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INDIANAPOLIS — Republican Todd Young on Monday launched his first general election ad in his bid to unseat Democrat U.S. Rep. Baron Hill in Indiana's 9th District, criticizing the incumbent's votes for a health-care law and energy legislation.
12:30
Louisville football coach Charlie Strong readies for opener
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Since University of Louisville head coach Charlie Strong moved to town in January, the one phrase he's heard as much as "good luck" has been "beat Kentucky." At 3:30p.m. Saturday in Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, he'll have his chance.
12:22
Oldham school board to meet Monday
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Oldham County school board members are scheduled to meet at La Grange Elementary School Monday.
12:22
Oldham school board to meet Monday
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Oldham County school board members are scheduled to meet at La Grange Elementary School Monday.
11:37
Louisville vs. Kentucky football game is a sellout
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The University of Louisville's football opener against Kentucky on Sept. 4 is sold out.
11:31
Clark Bridge donning a yellow coat
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11:31
Clark Bridge donning a yellow coat
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10:31
Ali Center plans special activities for Gold Medal anniversary
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The Muhammad Ali Center will have special activities Sunday in honor of the 50th anniversary of Ali's winning of the Gold Medal at the 1960 Olympics in Rome.
10:31
Ali Center plans special activities for Gold Medal anniversary
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The Muhammad Ali Center will have special activities Sunday in honor of the 50th anniversary of Ali's winning of the Gold Medal at the 1960 Olympics in Rome.
10:31
Ali Center plans special activities for Gold Medal anniversary
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The Muhammad Ali Center will have special activities Sunday in honor of the 50th anniversary of Ali's winning of the Gold Medal at the 1960 Olympics in Rome.
August 29, 2010
17:55
Man killed in Saturday night wreck identified
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The Louisville man was killed when his pickup truck hit two trees and partially rolled over on Independence School Road.
16:34
Teen motorcycle racer killed in crash at Indy
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INDIANAPOLIS — The Marion County coroner says a 13-year-old motorcycle racer has died after crashing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
16:05
Australian wins 2010 Ford Ironman Louisville triathlon
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As the Ironman finishes this afternoon, expect road closures throughout downtown, especially near Fourth Street.
13:29
2010 Emmy Award predictions: Who will win, who should win
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As the 62nd Prime-time Emmys take to the air, live on both coasts Sunday (NBC, 8 ET/5 PT), USA TODAY TV critic Robert Bianco picks the probable victors and his preferred winners in the top categories.
12:51
87 dogs seized from Clarksville home
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Nearly 90 dogs have been seized from a Clarksville home on Saturday, the director of the J.B. Ogle Animal Shelter said Sunday.
12:10
Crash kills man on westbound Watterson just past Poplar Level Road
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A man was killed in a single-vehicle accident on the Watterson Expressway on Sunday morning, according to Louisville Metro Police.
9:58
Ironman under way; leaders begin bike ride
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The fourth annual Ford Ironman Louisville is under way.
9:58
Ironman under way; leaders begin bike ride
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The fourth annual Ford Ironman Louisville is under way.
August 28, 2010
22:03
Amid storms, hope, faith grow in New Orleans
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Tim Williamson was asked this month to assess the state of his native New Orleans after the disaster.
22:03
Amid storms, hope, faith grow in New Orleans
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Tim Williamson was asked this month to assess the state of his native New Orleans after the disaster.
21:40
One dead in truck accident in southeast Jefferson County
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One person was dead Saturday night when a truck hit a tree and rolled over, a MetroSafe dispatch supervisor said.
21:25
Dismas Charities criticized for purchasing Louisville arena, stadium suites
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The same non-profit organization that has been criticized for paying $92,000 to lease a luxury suite at Louisville's new downtown arena also spent $45,000 for a suite at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium and has leased a converted caboose there for a dozen years.
20:21
Bowling Green school club helps Latino students find their footing
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Growing up the child of Mexican immigrants in South Los Angeles, Sandra Light statistically was not supposed to make it, but she beat the odds.
20:16
Lowly, but dangerous, tick helped determine timing of World Equestrian Games
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Neither the University of Kentucky's home football schedule, thoroughbred auctions nor the Keeneland race meet pushed the Alltech World Equestrian Games into late September and early October.
20:01
Tree planting begins at World Trade Center site
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After nearly nine years, life is returning to ground zero in a tangible way. Crews Saturday began planting 16 swamp white oaks at the World Trade Center site.
19:59
Katrina's impact still felt by survivors who remain in Kentucky
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Connie Barnes spent three days stranded with her son on the roof of her mother's home after Hurricane Katrina slammed into New Orleans in 2005, surviving on canned soup and trying to wave down helicopters.
17:42
Art in Speed Park celebrates 20th year
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Kim Johnson, the director of Art in Speed Park, rode a golf cart around the park grounds as the 20th annual art show in Sellersburg kicked off on Saturday.
15:19
Murray State's agriculture dean promoting switchgrass
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Murray State University's dean of the school of agriculture has high hopes for switchgrass, a crop that can be used as a biofuel.
15:00
Walk against colon cancer draws 1,000
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Kathy Brown was in her late 40s when she died in January 2009, about a year and a half after being diagnosed with colon cancer.
14:47
Break dancers show their moves at state fair
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Spinning, twisting and hopping, three break dancers have been performing five shows a day at various locations at the Kentucky State Fair.
14:47
Break dancers show off moves at fair
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Spinning, twisting and hopping, three break dancers have been performing five shows a day at various locations at the Kentucky State Fair. They warmed up to the beat of Michael Jackson and performed to Beggin', by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, in front of an impromptu audience of about 50.
14:42
District judges can hear new evidence on code enforcement appeals, Kentucky Supreme Court rules
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A recent Kentucky Supreme Court decision could impact how Jefferson District Court hears future appeals of citations issued under Louisville's smoking ban.
14:34
U.S. has 'wandered in darkness' too long says Glenn Beck
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Conservative commentator Glenn Beck and tea party champion Sarah Palin appealed Saturday to a vast, predominantly white crowd on the National Mall to help restore traditional American values and honor Martin Luther King's message. Civil rights leaders who accused the group of hijacking King's legacy held their own rally and march. Editorial: Glenn Beck's rally
11:14
New enforcement rules worry Indiana environmentalists
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New guidelines spelling out when and how state employees should cite companies for environmental violations are fueling activists' concerns that they could lead to "slaps on the wrist" for Indiana polluters.
9:38
Ironman presents challenge for safety workers
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Nearly 3,000 swimmers, cyclists and runners will compete in Sunday's Ironman Louisville triathlon — leaving safety and emergency officials to handle potentially hundreds of incidents ranging from minor bumps to heat-related illnesses.
9:17
New scholarship helps urban Purdue students
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A new scholarship is helping 30 Purdue University freshmen from urban areas pay for their college educations.
9:16
Man lying on tracks killed by train in Anderson
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Police in Anderson say a 21-year-old man was killed when a train struck him as he lay on the tracks in the city's downtown.
9:16
Man sentenced after driving bulldozer toward officers
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A confrontation in which a southern Indiana man allegedly tried to run over police officers with a bulldozer has resulted in a prison sentence.
9:16
Longtime teacher avoids prison on sex charges
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KOKOMO, Ind. — A judge has decided against prison time for a longtime football coach at a northern Indiana high school who admitted to having a sexual relationship with a female student.
9:15
Evansville zoo looks to redesign Africa exhibit
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Plans are starting to be made to redesign an African animal exhibit at Evansville's Mesker Park Zoo.
August 27, 2010
18:28
Robert Sexton dies, hailed as driving force in Kentucky education reform
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Louisville native Robert F. Sexton, described by many as a driving force in reforming Kentucky education, died Thursday night at a Lexington hospital.
17:48
Republican leader drops lawsuit to ban two candidates from ballot
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Two lawsuits filed by a Jefferson County Republican Party leader to remove two candidates from the 3rd Congressional District race were withdrawn Friday — just a week after they were filed.
17:26
Bullitt planners OK rezoning request from Ford supplier
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A new manufacturing plant in Bullitt that will make seats for Ford Motor Co. passed a large hurdle Thursday night.
17:16
Coats ad criticizes Ellsworth vote to close Cuba prison
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Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Dan Coats is playing up his experience abroad and criticizing his Democratic opponent over Guantanamo Bay in his first general election television ad.
17:15
Indian leader in cervical cancer work meets with Louisville colleagues
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Every day in Kolkata, India, Dr. Partha Basu treats poor women with potentially deadly cases of advanced cervical cancer. It's heartbreaking to see their pain, he said, but gratifying to offer hope through an experimental treatment that he's testing with U of L researchers.
17:13
Judge to decide whether city employee must have psychiatric exam
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The decision on whether Louisville Metro Government has the authority to force a suspended employee to undergo a psychiatric evaluation before returning to work is in the hands of Jefferson Circuit Judge James Shake.
17:05
4 killed in western Kentucky house fire
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Daviess County Coroner Bob Howe said at least two members of the family died of smoke inhalation and results were pending on the cause of death for the other two.
16:20
Public meeting Monday on making Brook and First streets two-way
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Metro Councilman Deonte Hollowell will hold a public meeting Monday about a proposal to change traffic on Brook and First streets from one-way to two-way between Broadway and the University of Louisville.
16:09
Families break ground on Comair memorial
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Surrounded by vibrant flora and under a clear blue sky, families of victims of the Comair Flight 5191 crash broke ground Friday on a memorial at the Arboretum in Lexington.
15:54
Purdue plans to add crossing guards for campus
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Stop sign-carrying crossing guards are planned for streets around Purdue University's campus as part of an effort to improve the safety of students on busy streets.
15:45
Hand transplant patient sees new hands for first time
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Dr. Richard "Rich" Edwards, who received the region's first double-hand transplant, saw his new hands for the first time on Friday after doctors removed bandages to examine them.
15:39
Fundraisers at Williams' house scheduled, then canceled
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FRANKFORT, Ky. — The state Republican Party notified lobbyists and others this week of a series of six fundraisers, each intended for a particular special-interest group, to be held this fall at the Frankfort home of Senate President David Williams.
15:35
Plane crashes in Hillview in Bullitt County
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A Louisville pilot who was seeking recertification crashed into a field in Bullitt County Friday afternoon when the single-engine plane he was flying suffered engine problems.
15:11
Shepherdsville woman hit by truck on I-65 in Hardin
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A Shepherdsville woman was killed Thursday night after she was struck by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 65 southbound in Hardin County.
15:10
New movies out today: "Takers," "The Last Exorcism" and more
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See what the critics think before you go.
15:08
Missing Scott woman's body found in northern Clark
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A body investigators believe to be Nina Rae Keown, the 26-year-old Scott County woman who has been missing for three weeks, was found Friday in a wooded area in northern Clark County.
15:06
Speed a possible cause in Shelby County fatal accident
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A man was fatally injured after his vehicle rolled over on Fisherville Road near Taylorsville Road in Shelby County Thursday night.
12:00
Blackwell plans coffee with constituent
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Louisville Metro Council member Rick Blackwell, D-12th District, plans a "Coffee with your Councilman" session for constituents at Starbucks, 6731 Dixie Highway, on Sept. 4.
11:58
California neighborhood having reunion day Saturday
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Louisville's California neighborhood will have the 14th annual reunion celebration from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday.
11:53
Parks closed to vehicles Sunday for Ironman
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Several Louisville Metro Parks along the River Road corridor will be closed to vehicles and for boat access to the Ohio River from about 7 a.m. to dusk on Sunday during the Ford Ironman Triathlon.
11:47
KPMG paid $135K for first phase of bridges work
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The company hired by Indiana as strategic adviser on the Ohio River Bridges Project was paid about $135,000 for its first phase of work, according to the Indiana Finance Authority.
11:43
Stocks rise after 2nd quarter GDP news; Bonds slip
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Stocks posted big gains after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank was ready to step in if the U.S. economy showed further signs of weakening.
11:39
Teachers' union endorses candidates for school board
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The Jefferson County Teachers Association has endorsed Diane Porter and David Toborowsky in this fall's school board election.
11:36
Anti-gay hate fliers show up in Convington
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The fliers come in the wake of a series of crimes that police and residents believe have targeted the city's gay community.
11:24
Economic growth slows to 1.6 pct. in the spring
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The economy grew at a much slower pace this spring than previously estimated, mostly due to the largest surge in imports in 26 years and a slowdown in companies' restocking of goods,
11:22
Bernanke: Fed will take action if economy falters
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JACKSON, Wyo. — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Friday that the Fed will consider making another large-scale purchase of securities if the slowing economy were to deteriorate significantly and signs of deflation were to flare.
11:00
Rookie sensation Stephen Strasburg will likely need Tommy John surgery
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WASHINGTON — The Washington Nationals say star rookie pitcher Stephen Strasburg has a "significant tear" in his elbow ligament and probably will have Tommy John surgery.
August 26, 2010
23:49
Cats vs. Cards set for Dec. 31
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A first-ever game against Louisville in the KFC Yum! Center, a trip to North Carolina and a home game against Indiana highlight the 2010-11 University of Kentucky men's basketball schedule, released Thursday.
23:03
4 years after Comair crash, fixes not made
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Four years after a commuter jet crash killed 49 people in Lexington, some key safety recommendations aimed at preventing a similar accident have not been fully implemented.
19:21
Haven House offered matching grant to help stay open
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Hours after an emotional meeting Thursday with 30 Haven House residents, director Barbara Anderson received a glimmer of hope that the Jeffersonville homeless shelter might stay open.
19:06
Groups to press EPA to do more on coal ash
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LG&E's Mill Creek power plant in Louisville and two others in Kentucky are among more than three dozen coal-burning facilities across the country that environmentalists say have polluted ground water with arsenic and other heavy metals.
19:05
Developer's bankruptcy raised in plea to drop fraud case
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A developer charged with selling lots in New Albany's Arbor Ridge subdivision to four couples but then taking out mortgages on the properties for himself asked Thursday to have the criminal case dismissed.
18:39
Some state workers exempted from furloughs
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State police, corrections officers and workers at 24-hour mental health facilities won't have to participate in state furloughs, Personnel Cabinet Secretary Nikki Jackson announced Thursday.
18:22
Kentucky Supreme Court upholds case of inmate seeking to die
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The Kentucky Supreme Court has upheld the guilty plea and death sentence of an inmate who has asked to be executed for killing his wife and son.
18:15
Beshear assails Paul over farm subsidies
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Gov. Steve Beshear took aim at Republican U.S. Senate nominee Rand Paul Thursday, criticizing his opposition to federal farm subsidy programs in a speech at the Kentucky Farm Bureau's country ham breakfast at the state fair.
18:00
Bengals cheerleader wins $11 million judgment in libel suit
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A gossip website has been slapped with an $11 million judgment for libel and defamation after posting false accusations about a Northern Kentucky teacher who moonlights as a Cincinnati Bengals cheerleader.
16:54
Double-hand transplant recipient is former chiropractor
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The patient who received the region's first double-hand transplant is a former chiropractor from Edmond, Okla.
15:57
Coats taking campaign to airwaves, while Ellsworth pulls ads
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Republican Dan Coats will start airing his first general election television ad Friday, while his Democratic opponent for Indiana's open U.S. Senate seat — Rep. Brad Ellsworth — has taken his two commercials off the air.
15:50
Keeneland spokesman returning to UK
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Keeneland communications director Jay Blanton is returning to the University of Kentucky after less than a year at the Lexington thoroughbred racetrack and sales company.
15:43
David Williams says gubernatorial decision to come soon; Richie Farmer possible running mate
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Senate President David Williams and Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer were playing coy Thursday at the Kentucky Farm Bureau's annual country ham breakfast, suggesting an announcement about whether they will form a ticket to challenge Gov. Steve Beshear next year will come soon.
15:31
Neighborhood school bill would jeopardize JCPS magnet schools, Superintendent Sheldon Berman says
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Jefferson County Public Schools Superintendent Sheldon Berman warned Thursday that public school choice would be eliminated and the district's popular magnets would be in jeopardy if a neighborhood schools bill pre-filed in the state legislature this week is made law.
15:18
Vegas trip a highlight of Indiana basketball schedule
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Indiana and Purdue will meet twice in a 15-day stretch in February according to the 2010-11 basketball schedules released by the universities Thursday.
15:17
Toyota recalls 1.1 million Corollas, Matrixes
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Toyota recalled 1.33 million Corolla sedans and Matrix hatchbacks in the U.S. and Canada Thursday because their engines may stall, the latest in a string of quality problems at the Japanese automaker.
15:17
Notre Dame says professor fired over pornography
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SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The University of Notre Dame says it fired a tenured electrical engineering professor because he improperly spent more than $190,000 in federal grant money and matching university funds to buy cameras and accessories to take pornographic pictures.
15:15
Don't tip miners to surprise inspections, U.S. agency warns
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Mine companies are tipping off their underground workers before federal officials make what are supposed to be surprise inspections, an illegal practice that has become more prevalent since a West Virginia explosion killed 29 miners, the nation's top mine official said Thursday.
15:14
Beshear suggests auditor review retirement system process
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FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Steve Beshear has suggested that the Kentucky Retirement Systems board of trustees ask Auditor Crit Luallen to review its internal audit process.
15:01
Auto supplier considering Louisville for 425 jobs
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A Ford Motor Co. supplier is considering Louisville, among locations in Alabama and Tennessee, for a 425-job factory making vehicle interiors.
14:49
Eastbound I-64 lanes closed between Hurstbourne Parkway, Watterson Trail
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Eastbound lanes on Interstate 64 between South Hurstbourne Parkway and Watterson Trail have been closed because construction workers have spilled tar on the roadway, a MetroSafe Communications supervisor said.
10:17
Mayfield man charged with trying to kidnap girl
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City police Sgt. Mark Green said Yusaf A. Hassan is accused of grabbing the shoulder of a 12-year-old girl who was walking home from an after-school activity.
9:58
McCallister named Humana chairman after Jones steps down
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For the first time since Humana was founded nearly 50 years ago, someone not named Jones is its chairman.
9:44
Elkhart soldier dies after five weeks in Afghanistan
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ELKHART, Ind. — The family of an Elkhart soldier who was killed in Afghanistan says he had been on his deployment for just five weeks.
9:36
Grand Champion Country Ham sells for $1.6 million
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The Grand Champion Country Ham sold for $1.6 million Thursday at the Kentucky State Fair's annual Country Ham Breakfast.
9:04
Watch Sheldon Berman live at 3 p.m.; ask questions now
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Courier-Journal.com plans to Livestream today's editorial board interview with JCPS Superintendent Sheldon Berman at 3 p.m. You can ask your questions now.
7:32
Children thought missing after Portland home invasion, found hiding
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Police are investigating a home invasion in the 1800 block of Duncan Street early Thursday, that they also believed may have resulted in two children being kidnapped, a MetroSafe Communications supervisor said.
August 25, 2010
18:41
Car seller charged with not delivering titles
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A Salem man who operated a Clarksville car dealership was arrested Wednesday in an investigation of complaints by people who said they bought cars from him but didn't get the titles to the vehicles.
18:32
Transportation official reprimanded for false time sheet on Fancy Farm trip
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FRANKFORT, Ky. — Transportation Cabinet official Chuck Geveden was reprimanded this week for filing a false time sheet for work the day before the Fancy Farm picnic in Western Kentucky earlier this month.
18:27
School bus involved in accident in western Louisville
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A school bus collided with an SUV at South 26th and West Madison streets on Wednesday shortly before 5:30 p.m., according to MetroSafe Communications.
18:22
Elkhart soldier killed in Afghanistan
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ELKHART, Ind. — A 28-year-old soldier from Indiana has been killed in the Afghanistan war.
18:12
Kentucky State Fair's atheist booth sparks spirited discussions
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In a small booth nestled between a vendor of roasted almonds and models of arch-style steel buildings and infrared saunas, Frank Lovell and Billy Joe Wright spent close to half an hour debating the existence of God, the afterlife and the role of Christianity in the nation's founding.
18:08
New estimates raise Indiana's cost of health overhaul
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INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana's human services chief and insurance commissioner warn in a letter posted online Wednesday that the federal health care overhaul will cost the state more than previously estimated and stress its outdated welfare eligibility system.
18:01
Lawsuit expected soon from fatal garbage truck crash
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The family of a 19-year old Borden woman who was killed May 6 when her car was rammed by a Jeffersonville garbage truck plans to sue the city soon if it doesn't respond to a claim seeking the maximum $700,000 in damages allowed under state law, a lawyer for the family says.
17:46
Candidates file for Clarksville, South Harrison school board seats
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Voters in southern Harrison County will pick from among 13 candidates to fill four seats on the non-partisan South Harrison Community school board on Nov. 2.
15:13
City opens splash area at Petersburg Park
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Metro Parks' latest splash-play area has opened at Petersburg Park in Newburg.
15:00
Louisville's summer tops in nation in above-normal temperatures
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Louisville has had more days above-normal temperatures than any other city in the country since June 1, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
14:17
Karen Sypher ale wins at State Fair
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The judges have found in favor of Karen Sypher.
13:35
Minn. officials doubtful Ford will keep Ranger plant
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty and other state leaders made their pitch to Ford executives, but the company hasn't changed its decision to close its St. Paul plant next year.
12:45
Steps for addressing metro council
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If you want to address the Louisville Metro Council meeting Thursday night, you can register to speak until 4 p.m. today.
12:45
A Little Warm the 7-2 favorite of 11 entered in Travers Stakes
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By Jennie Rees
12:41
Kentucky football coach Joker Phillips wants a presence in Louisville
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Joker Phillips, the University of Kentucky's new football coach, talked about winning in Louisville — on the field and in prospects' living rooms — Wednesday before speaking to a UK alumni group at the Kentucky International Convention Center.
12:10
Man dies in crash at 23r d and Hill streets
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A man waiting for a TARC bus was fatally injured Wednesday morning after he was struck by a vehicle that was involved in an accident at a nearby intersection in western Louisville, said Dwight Mitchell, a Louisville Metro Police spokesman said.
12:03
Highview woman who reported finding baby may be child's mother, police say
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Louisville Metro Police believe that the woman who reported finding a baby near a dumpster on Tuesday night may actually be the child's mother.
11:52
Car crashes into PNC bank on Westport Road
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A car crashed into a PNC bank branch in the 9200 block of Westport Road on Wednesday morning, but there were no reports of injuries, a MetroSafe Communications supervisor said.
11:49
Bill would clear way for students to attend closest school
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Kentucky Senate President David Williams and state Sen. Dan Seum of Louisville say they will pre-file a bill that would clarify language in a state law, allowing children to attend the school closest to their homes.
11:48
Recovery in danger as firms, homebuyers cut back
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The economic recovery appears to be stalling as companies cut back last month on their investments in equipment and machines and Americans bought new homes at the weakest pace in decades.
11:31
Jack Conway's support for health-care law criticized by conservative group's ad
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FRANKFORT, Ky. — A conservative political group has begun airing a TV ad in several Kentucky cities, including Louisville, that attacks Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jack Conway for supporting the new health-care reform law.
11:04
New signs to mark Ky. Bourbon Trail
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First lady Jane Beshear unveiled the first sign Tuesday at the Jim Beam Brands distillery in Frankfort.
10:55
Stocks fall on weak home sales and goods orders
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Stocks rose Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average recovering from an early 102-point slide, as investors speculated that recent declines in equities overshot the potential damage from a slowdown in the economy.
10:49
Proposed mosque in Mayfield, Kentucky rejected
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MAYFIELD, Ky. — The American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky says it is trying to get more information about why this western Kentucky city rejected a petition by a group of Somalis to build a mosque.
10:45
Oldham Police arrest two men in burglary at Southeast Christian's Crestwood campus
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Oldham County Police said they have arrested two men they caught breaking into the Southeast Christian Church campus in Crestwood early Wednesday morning.
10:29
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels not running for president
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In an interview with The Courier-Journal Editorial Board on Wednesday, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels said he is not taking any steps to run for president and is not particularly interested in holding the office.
9:59
Attacks on gay people decried in Covington
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Two people suffered slash wounds and two others had minor injuries in an Aug. 14 knife attack at a gas station in which anti-gay epithets were yelled at the victims, police said.
9:41
Double hand transplant nears completion at Jewish Hospital
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Nerve repairs on the left hand were completed during a complex double hand transplant that began Tuesday evening and has continued into Wednesday morning, according to a Twitter feed from Jewish Hospital.

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