07/04/2009 Waterfront Development reports fireworks on for Saturday night, rain or shine With weather forecasters predicting rain and possible storms for Saturday night, the Waterfront Development Corporation wants public to know that the fireworks will go on as planned, rain or shine. • WHAS11 Coverage •Fireworks are fun, but play it safe Kentuckiana • Racing gets underway at the Madison Regatta • Fewer people traveling for holiday weekend in tough economy • Crescent Hill arts and music festival this holiday weekend • How to protect your pets during 4th of July celebrations • Fourth of July celebration to go on despite tighter budget • Tell Us: Do you plan to travel for the holiday weekend?

Mike Smith to ride Mine that Bird in West Virginia Derby, Travers Trainer Chip Woolley announced Saturday afternoon that Mike Smith would ride Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (Grade I) winner Mine That Bird in the $750,000 West Virginia Derby (Grade II) on Aug. 1 and the $1 million Shadwell Travers (Grade I) on Aug. 29.

Driver of car dies at scene of ambulance-involved accident in Clarksville WHAS has been told of an ambulance-involved accident in Clarksville on Saturday afternoon.

Three of four victims in Saturday morning fire have been identified Four lives have been claimed as a result of the Saturday morning fire at a home in the 1200 block of Clay Street. The coroner’s office has identified three of the four victims. • WHAS11 Coverage • Fatal fire near Shelby Park kills 3, injures 6 others

Fatal fire near Shelby Park kills 3, injures 6 others A fire overnight on Friday near Shelby Park left one man and two children dead.

07/03/2009 1998 murder of Gary Allen Jones in the Portland neighborhood still remains unsolved Imagine not knowing for ten years who killed your brother and son, and not knowing why he was killed.  That is what the family of Gary Jones has been going through. On Friday they spoke about the case in hopes of learning something; anything that could help police. • WHAS11 Coverage

Crescent Hill arts and music festival this holiday weekend
Its two days of artist venues, food and drink, children's activities, a pet show and more.

Bates Memorial Baptist sponsors program called Women of Spice to help teens They believe that if they teach or girls to love themselves on the inside, then everything will flow to the outside.  They are women of spice, proving that with a little extra love and attention young girls can reach their potential. • WHAS11 Coverage

Recall: Inflatable baby floats About 4 million inflatable baby floats that are used in pools are being recalled due to a drowning hazard.

07/02/2009 Neighbors still on edge after deadly home invasion The deadly home invasion happened on Benoch Avenue, after 20-year-old James Keen broke into his grandfather’s house through a back window. • Photos from the scene • WHAS11 Coverage Previous Coverage: • Early morning home invasion turns deadly • Signs of personal struggle existed before tragic shooting

07/03/2009 Max Gilpin's mother upset over report The mother of a Kentucky high school football player who died after collapsing at practice last year says a school system report doesn't provide any answers as to what happened to her son. • WHAS11 Coverage Previous Stories: • School report on Max Gilpin's death: Coach followed rules • JCPS to release findings in Gilpin death investigation • Coaches defend actions in Gilpin case • Photos: PRP students dressed in white Tuesday to honor Max Gilpin

07/02/2009 WHAS11 to re-broadcast Thunder over Louisville on Fourth of July On Saturday at 2:00 p.m. WHAS11 will show a special two-hour re-broadcast of this year's Thunder over Louisville. Related Content: • How to protect your pets during 4th of July celebrations • Fourth of July celebration to go on despite tighter budget

07/03/2009 Recall: Nonfat dry milk Food distributors across the country are recalling nonfat dry milk, cocoa and other products that are linked to a possible salmonella contamination at a Minnesota milk processor.

Victim is identified in south Louisville shooting Louisville Metro Police are investigating the city's latest homicide a man shot to death at an apartment complex in south Louisville. • WHAS11 Coverage Previous Coverage: • Homicide investigation underway after overnight shooting

07/02/2009 Louisville Football to play UConn & Syracuse at Noon The BIG EAST Conference announced that the University of Louisville football games at Connecticut on October 17 and the home game versus Syracuse on November 14 will be televised as the BIG EAST Game of the Week.

07/03/2009 Fireworks are fun but play it safe Kentuckiana Fireworks cause thousands of injuries nationwide and this weekend, most will be celebrating the fourth with them. • WHAS11 Coverage • Racing gets underway at the Madison Regatta • Fewer people traveling for holiday weekend in tough economy • Crescent Hill arts and music festival this holiday weekend • How to protect your pets during 4th of July celebrations • Fourth of July celebration to go on despite tighter budget • Tell Us: Do you plan to travel for the holiday weekend?

07/02/2009 Problem with neighborhood dog leads to drive by shooting In total, Raquel Black says a dozen gunshots were fired at her house by a group of boys. • WHAS11 Coverage

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety: Take care on roads during holiday weekend Research conducted by the institute, from 2002 to 2007, showed July 3 and 4 have the highest number crash deaths of the year. • Tell Us: Do you plan to travel for the holiday weekend? • WHAS11 Coverage • Fewer people traveling for holiday weekend in tough economy • How to protect your pets during 4th of July celebrations • Fourth of July celebration to go on despite tighter budget

Some Jeffersonville residents fed up with flooding Some Jeffersonville residents are overflowing with growing resentment for regular flooding taking place in one historic Jeffersonville neighborhood. • WHAS11 Coverage

National Guardsman makes history; prepares to deploy to battlefields of Afghanistan For the fourth time in his life, General Joseph Culver is packing up and getting ready to go to war.  He enlisted in the National Guard 35 years ago. • WHAS11 Coverage

07/01/2009 Teen's deadly crash all too common during summer months Bill Wade, National Program Manager of the Street Survival Program said, “For us, this is the 100 deadliest days.  June, July and August are typically when teen fatalities are at their highest.” • Photos from the scene • WHAS11 Coverage • Do you think people are driving too fast through Cherokee Park Previous Coverage: • 1 dead, 7 teens injured after rollover accident in Cherokee Park • SUV rollover crash kills teen

07/02/2009 Police looking for new evidence in murder of mother and daughter WHAS11 News talked to police about their investigation and caught up with them as they collected what may or may not be more evidence in the case.  • Photos from the scene • WHAS11 Coverage Previous Coverage: • Police continue to search for suspects in double homicide • Police: 2 women killed in Louisville home, victims identified

Challenge filed to new JCPS assignment plan A father is challenging how Louisville assigns students to schools two years after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a method it said relied too heavily on race. • WHAS11 Coverage • Protesters gather at JCPS headquarters, unhappy with student assignment plan • JCPS parent "angry and concerned" over assignment plan • JCPS middle and high school assignment plan passes, budget cuts announced • JCPS parent "angry and concerned over assignment plan

Golden Alert issued for missing Frankfort man Morgan is 5’7, weighs 170 pounds, and has gray hair and brown eyes. If you see him call Kentucky State Police at 1-800-222-5555.

Cribs recalled for suffocation risk About 400,000 Simplicity drop side cribs are being recalled for posing a suffocation or entrapment hazard.

Former In. State Representative facing charges after police say he lied to avoid arrest A former Indiana State Representative and candidate for Lieutenant Governor is facing charges after allegedly trying to pull a fast one on police. • Former In. State Representative facing charges after police say he lied to avoid arrest • Authorities consider misdemeanor charge against Oxley for allegedly lying to avoid arrest

Mount Washington residents got back in the city pool on Thursday The opening of the pool was delayed due to a budget crunch, as well as repairs that were needed to bring it up to code. • WHAS11 Coverage Previous Coverage: • Bullitt County to open at least 1 public pool • Public pools could be shut down for the summer in Bullitt County • Pools scramble to comply with new federal law

07/01/2009 Former In. State Representative facing charges after police say he lied to avoid arrest A former Indiana State Representative and candidate for Lieutenant Governor is facing charges after allegedly trying to pull a fast one on police. • Authorities consider misdemeanor charge against Oxley for allegedly lying to avoid arrest

Man faces charges of loitering in prostitution, impersonating an officer Police say 37-year-old Charles Hart was arrested while undercover detectives were working a prostitution detail at Fourth and Iowa streets.

07/02/2009 Fewer people traveling for holiday weekend in tough economy Unemployment is rising and incomes are dying and that's why fewer people are planning a road trip this year. • Tell Us: Do you plan to travel for the holiday weekend? • WHAS11 Coverage • How to protect your pets during 4th of July celebrations • Fourth of July celebration to go on despite tighter budget

07/01/2009 Pair of Cardinals Sign MLB Deals Former University of Louisville third baseman Chris Dominguez, a third round selection by San Francisco in the 209 MLB Draft, has agreed to terms and signed a professional contract with the Giants, while former Cardinals’ shortstop John Dao has signed a free agent contract with the Cincinnati Reds.

1 dead, 7 teens injured after rollover accident, victim is identified Friends and family are mourning the death of a teenager killed in a car crash in Cherokee Park Tuesday night.  Seven other people were injured in the crash. • Photos from the scene • Teen's deadly crash all too common during summer months Previous Coverage: • 1 dead, 7 teens injured after rollover accident in Cherokee Park

Police continue to search for suspects in double homicide The victims, 83-year-old Allie Sylvia Habich and her 53-year-old daughter Rita Carrico, were found fatally stabbed in a house on National Turnpike.  • Photos from the scene • WHAS11 Coverage Previous Coverage: • Police: 2 women killed in Louisville home, victims identified • Police: 2 women killed in Louisville home

Booster seat bill - from warnings to citations According to Rengers, a booster seat can reduce injuries from incorrectly fitting lap-shoulder belts by adding the extra height a child needs to properly fit the restraints.

Kroger recalling beef in several stores in Northern Kentucky The packages have sell by dates of April 27th to June 1st  on them.

Fines now being handed out for booster seat violations The law requires children under seven who are between 40 and 50 inches tall to ride in booster seats.  • Booster seat bill - from warnings to citations

Water main break on Preston Highway causing traffic problems Water started gushing out of the water main at Preston Highway and Fern Valley Road around 9:00 Wednesday morning.

Man shoots, kills intruder during home invasion, intruder turns out to be man's grandson The coroner's office says that the intruder, 20-year-old James Michael Keen was shot to death by his own grandfather. • Photos from the scene • WHAS11 Coverage Previous Coverage: • Early morning home invasion turns deadly

06/30/2009 ROTC cadets at Fort Knox give their take on the U.S. and Iraq U.S. soldiers are withdrawing from the urban areas of Iraq and being replaced by Iraqi troops. But, what do our future soldiers think of the war in Iraq and what is their reaction to the troop withdrawal? • WHAS11 Coverage

General Electric shutting down line at Appliance Park GE says due to a slow demand for locally made washers, the company is eliminating a line shift in the laundry manufacturing facility. Previous Coverage: • General Electric announces new product coming to Appliance Park • Big tax breaks coming to G.E. after union agrees to wage concessions • G.E. workers vote "yes" to a wage freeze in order to save their jobs • G.E. workers voting on whether to accept wage freeze, lower wages for new hires • Voting begins on Appliance Park proposal

07/01/2009 School report on Max Gilpin's death: Coach followed rules A Kentucky school system report on the death of a football player concludes that a Louisville coach and his staff did not violate any rules governing the handling of players and practices on hot days. • WHAS11 Coverage Previous Stories: • JCPS to release findings in Gilpin death investigation • Coaches defend actions in Gilpin case • Photos: PRP students dressed in white Tuesday to honor Max Gilpin •Community gathers to remember 15-year-old Max Gilpin •Monty Webb's blog explaining heat index •Some players, coaches re-examining practice policies to prevent heat-related illness after player’s death

Police: 2 women killed in Louisville home, victims identified LMPD continues to investigate the death of a woman and daughter found dead inside their home in Fairdale Tuesday.  • Photos from the scene • WHAS11 Coverage Previous Coverage: • Police: 2 women killed in Louisville home

Early morning home invasion turns deadly Apparently there was a break-in at a home in the 2600 block of Benoch Ave. and the homeowner shot and killed the intruder. • Photos from the scene • WHAS11 Coverage

06/30/2009 1 dead, 7 teens injured after rollover accident in Cherokee Park The accident occured late Tuesday night near the Eastern Parkway entrance to Cherokee Park. • Photos from the scene

Basketball recruit Xavier Henry may be considering Kentucky
Highly touted basketball recruit Xavier Henry may be having a change of heart about attending Kansas in the fall and could be considering Kentucky instead.

Indiana House passes, Daniels signs two-year state budget bill The Indiana House has voted to pass a new two-year state budget after an impassioned debate that reflected deep divisions among lawmakers. Previous Coverage: • Ind. budget talks continue as Tuesday deadline approaches • Ind.Senate approves plan to work without budget • Plan would keep IN government running without budget • Ind. budget advances; stadium agency bill stalls • Ind. Legislature's special session set for June 11 • Watch Daniels' budget plan • Ind. educators anxious over governor's budget plan

JCPS to release findings in Gilpin death investigation Wednesday morning, Jefferson County Public Schools will release its findings in its investigation into the death of PRP football player Max Gilpin. Previous Stories: • Coaches defend actions in Gilpin case • Photos: PRP students dressed in white Tuesday to honor Max Gilpin •Community gathers to remember 15-year-old Max Gilpin •Monty Webb's blog explaining heat index •Some players, coaches re-examining practice policies to prevent heat-related illness after player’s death

Judge facing review after credit card had charges to strip clubs and escort service David Jenkins disputes the charges saying someone else must have used his credit card number.

Demi Lovato, David Archuleta concert in Louisville is cancelled
The concert featuring the Disney star and American Idol runner up has been cancelled due to scheduling difficulties.

Thousands in Kentucky unaware they may be living in a disaster zone The Environmental Protection Agency released a report listing the most hazardous coal ash ponds in the country. Among those are LG&E’s Cane Run plant and Kentucky Utilities plant in Carroll County. •EPA reveals 44 coal ash sites

Impellizzeri's teams up with fire department to raise money for Crusade for Children
Impellizzeri's pizza is joining forces with the Highview Fire Department to satisfy your appetite and to raise money for children with special needs all year long.

Man accused of putting hidden camera in young girl's bedroom A Louisville man is behind bars accused of putting a hidden camera inside the bedroom of a young girl in his home and taking nude pictures of her.

120 sites serving free meals to kids
There are 90 sites where any children under the age of 18 can go and get a free lunch.

Former seminary student faces burglary charges 27-year-old Marcus Howlett is charged with burglary and criminal trespassing.

Kentucky's largest daily newspaper suing Louisville Metro Government The Courier-Journal is suing Louisville Metro Government over an anti-litter ordinance that limits how its advertising supplements can be delivered.

Indiana lawmakers expected to vote on budget Tuesday Leaders of the Democratic-controlled House and GOP-led Senate said Monday they were very close to a final budget deal. The possible agreement would spend about $27.8 billion over the two-year budget cycle. Previous Coverage: • Ind. budget talks continue as Tuesday deadline approaches • Ind. Governor tours southern Indiana pushing his budget plan hoping to lessen budget gap • Ind.Senate approves plan to work without budget • Plan would keep IN government running without budget • Ind. budget advances; stadium agency bill stalls • Ind. Legislature's special session set for June 11 • Watch Daniels' budget plan • Ind. educators anxious over governor's budget plan

Fontaine Ferry Park, a Louisville memory now coming back In Louisville's history, there is one attraction, one place that is near and dear to many generations. And forty years ago this month, it suddenly disappeared. • Share your memories of Fontaine Ferry Park • WHAS11 Coverage • Part 2: Why the park closed

FDA panel recommends smaller doses of painkillers Government experts say the maximum daily dose listed on Tylenol and dozens of other painkillers should be reduced to help curb deadly overdoses.

Police: 2 women killed in Louisville home Louisville police say two women have been found dead inside a home in the southern part of the city. • Photos from the scene • WHAS11 Coverage

06/29/2009 Louisville coal ash pond on list of potentially dangerous places Thousands of people in Kentuckian may be living in a potential disaster zone and not even know it. • WHAS11 Coverage • EPA reveals 44 hazardous coal ash sites

Nelson Co. residents upset over new road, what they got paid for the land In Nelson County, Kentucky some people are upset saying the state is trying to take their land and trying to pay them less than what they say it's worth. • WHAS11 Coverage

06/30/2009 Standoff continues in Norton Healthcare/Anthem Insurance negotiations Norton Healthcare and Anthem Insurance apparently aren’t budging on their stance as a deadline approaches for a deal between the two local health giants. • WHAS11 Coverage Previous Coverage: • Norton's threats to Anthem Blue Cross-Blue Shield could mean higher premiums for Anthem customers

06/29/2009 Jeffersonville City Council plans to replace Wilder in next month The Jeffersonville City Council is holding a special meeting Monday night to accept the resignation of a Jeffersonville attorney. Previous Coverage: • Attorney found drunk in trash can will officially resign Monday • Jeffersonville FOP president to speak out about Wilder pictures • Jeffersonville mayor seeks officer who leaked pictures of attorney in trash can • Jeffersonville mayor apologizes for photo of attorney in trash can • Meeting being held to accept attorney Larry Wilder's resignation • Jeffersonville attorney found passed out in trash can

06/30/2009 Lack of access proves challanging for New Albany firefighters Firefighters said there was no driveway leading to the vacant house and had to drag hoses up a hill through the woods to get to the two-story dwelling. • Photos from the scene • WHAS11 Coverage

06/29/2009 Explosion in Okolona garage destroys vintage cars Fire officials are investigating what caused this fire on Minor Lane that happened in a garage.

06/30/2009 S. Ind. man arrested, facing sex crime charges Indiana State Police said 20-year-old Joseph Sutherland was asking teenage and pre-teen males to pose nude or semi-nude for photos in return for money and cigarettes. • WHAS11 Coverage

06/29/2009

EPA reveals 44 hazardous coal ash sites
The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday made public a list of 26 communities in 10 states where residents are potentially threatened by coal ash storage ponds similar to one that flooded a neighborhood in Tennessee last year.

Churchill Downs offers child care at next Downs after Dark Thursday night, Churchill Downs will offer its third night of the Downs after Dark this summer, and while parents are at the track, the Kentucky Derby Museum will entertain the youngsters. Previous Coverage: • Churchill promises changes to make Downs after Dark more enjoyable • Historic night race at Churchill Downs draws crowd of 28,011 • WHAS11 Coverage • Night racing kicks off at Churchill Downs

2 men arrested for allegedly planning to rob pawn shop Police say Thomas Morrison, along with 18-year-old Robert Coldwell and 2 others, made arrangements to break into the Mister Money pawn shop on Bardstown Road.

Samardo Samuels to Play for Jamaica National Team University of Louisville sophomore forward Samardo Samuels will compete as a member of the Jamaican National Basketball team in the 20th Carribean Basketball Championship

Shepherdsville Police Respond to Bomb Threat at Court Complex, no suspicious objects found The search of all three buildings is now complete.  After advising the evacuated individuals of the search status, they were allowed to return to work or leave at their own discretion.

06/28/2009 Frankfort Ave restaurants thrive while others fail in tough economy What began as a Catholic priest's obsession with local restaurants 17 years ago has turned into one of Louisville’s foodie events of the year. • WHAS11 Coverage

06/29/2009 3 teens arrested for allegedly taking thousands of dollars from Kroger Police say for three months they took cash from the Kroger on West Broadway by voiding sales with an override key.

06/27/2009 Guns of Justice Motorcycle Club rides on Saturday in memory of fallen officers Many people in Kentuckiana will never forget the day Louisville police officer Peter Grignon was shot to death. His memory and the sacrifice of other officers are being honored today with a 53 mile ride; by The Guns of Justice Motorcycle Club. • WHAS11 Coverage • WHAS11 Coverage Previous Coverage: • Jeffersonville officers reveal details about their recovery... • Second Jeffersonville officer moved to rehab facility • Jeffersonville firefighters remodel home of wounded officer • Actual dispatch tape •Officers' families share details since the shootings, thank community for support •Officers injured in shooting begin healing process • Dattilo’s family speaks out • Standoff ends when suspect takes his own life • Photos from the scenes

06/29/2009 Man shot to death in city's west end, police searching for suspects Police said the call of a man down in an alley came in shortly after midnight Monday. When they arrived on the scene they found a black male in his 40’s who had been shot to death. • Photos from the scene • WHAS11 Coverage • Raw video from the scene

LMPD Lieutenant ordered to stay away from his wife A judge says a Metro Police Lieutenant must stay away from his wife and some of her family members as part of an Emergency Protective Order. • WHAS11 coverage Previous Coverage: • LMPD Lt. Fifer arrested in FL returns to Louisville for hearing • EPO filed after LMPD Lieutenant faces charges of domestic violence Previous Coverage: • Louisville police officer charged with domestic violence in Florida • VIDEO: 18-year LMPD lieutenant arrested, charged with domestic violence

3 car accident sends 4 to the hospital Four people were taken to the hospital Monday morning, including two children, after a crash on Taylorsville Road near Pope Lick. • Photos from the scene • Raw video from the scene

06/28/2009 Louisville seminary president to retire in 2010 The Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary will soon be looking for a new president after current president announced his retirement.

Cherokee Park roadways to be closed June 28-30 for cycling race Some of the nation's best bike riders are in Louisville this week for the USA Cycling Masters National Championship causing many streets near Cherokee Park to close.

06/27/2009 Pastor of New Bethel in Valley Station welcomes guns, their owners in church Ken Pagano asked his flock to bring their unloaded handguns, in holsters, to New Bethel Church in Louisville for a celebration of the Second Amendment. When the event got under way a little after 5 p.m. Saturday, about 200 people, many carrying small firearms, sat in the Pentecostal church sanctuary. • WHAS11 Coverage • Pastor encouraging members to bring guns to church • WHAS11 Coverage • Do you think guns have a place in church?

McConnell: Name VA hospital after veteran Rex Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell is hoping to name a new Veterans Affairs Hospital in Louisville, Ky. after World War I-era veteran Robley Rex.

Salem woman charged in $5,000 theft from booster club A southern Indiana woman has been charged with stealing about $5,000 from the treasury of a high school basketball booster organization. • IN woman charged with stealing money from basketball booster club

06/26/2009

Dennie Oxley junior may face charges for lying to police
Police say Oxley junior appeared to be inebriated and was belligerent and that he told officers they couldn't arrest him because the legislature was in session. Police officers later realized Oxley is no longer a lawmaker and he may face charges for lying to police.

Attorney General Greg Zoeller’s Statement on Indiana Supreme Court ruling in David R. Camm v. State of Indiana The Indiana Supreme Court reversed the convictions of David Camm in the 2000 murders of his wife Kimberly (Renn) Camm and children Bradley and Jill Camm. The Supreme Court ordered the case remanded for a third trial. • Tell Us: What do you think? • WHAS11 Coverage • Interview: Commentary on Camm case • Read the Indiana Supreme Court ruling Previous Coverage: • Camm sentenced to life without parole • Extended coverage: David Camm - Charles Boney murder trials • Timeline: David Camm family slayings • State trooper talks about Camm crime scene • WHAS11 Blog: Camm-Boney MURDER TRIALS

Woman charged after hit and run accident Police say she was concealing a container that contained vodka and her blood alcohol level was over point .20.

Families still being exploited one year after daughters' death It is not the first time that someone has tried to profit from someone else’s tragedy, but this is beyond the pale. Next month will mark one year since two little girls were killed by a hit and run driver as they walked to a swim lesson at the University of Louisville. • WHAS11 Coverage •Family of two young girls hit and killed file lawsuit against man accused... •More details released in hit and run that killed 2 girls near U of L • Man arrested for hit and run has history of evading police • Raw video from the scene • Photos from the scene • WHAS11 report from the hospital

Coaches defend actions in Gilpin case Three assistant high school football coaches have defended in depositions the actions of their former boss, who is charged with reckless homicide in the death of a player last summer.br> Previous Stories: • Photos: PRP students dressed in white Tuesday to honor Max Gilpin •Community gathers to remember 15-year-old Max Gilpin •Monty Webb's blog explaining heat index •Some players, coaches re-examining practice policies to prevent heat-related illness after player’s death

State’s New Teen Driver Law Goes Into Effect July 1 Because young drivers are at greater risk for crashes and fatalities, specific restrictions have been put into place to help teens safely travel Indiana’s roadways.

IN woman charged with stealing money from basketball booster club 44-year-old Connie Holstine is accused of stealing approximately $5,000 from the Salem Hoopsters, A Salem High School basketball booster organization.

Local reaction to Michael Jackson's passing The King Of Pop died Thursday from cardiac arrest in Los Angeles. • Photos of Michael • Michael Jackson dies in LA hospital • Share your condolences/memories • Local reaction to Michael Jackson's death • Michael performs at Freedom Hall in 88 • MJ: Through the years • Local choreographer stunned by Jackson’s death • WHAS11 Coverage • Audio/visual look back at Michael's hits At Michael's 1988 concert at Freedom Hall? Send us an email: assign@whas11.com

2 Louisville men accused of shooting Nashville police officer Two Louisville men are in jail accused of shooting a Nashville police officer after one suspect allegedly helped the other break out of a Mississippi prison. • WHAS11 Coverage Previous Coverage: • Suspects participated in prison break 5 hours prior to alleged shooting

City leaders approve new budget; money restored to several programs The Louisville Metro Council has come up with a total of eight million dollars which can be returned to the city budget. Previous Coverage: • Abramson's new budget: More than 100 layoffs, no new taxes • Management staff of Neighborhood Place(s) will lose their jobs under new city budget plan • Metro Council holding public hearings about metro budget • City organizations line up for cash at metro council meeting

Body believed that of missing Ind. toddler A prosecutor says a body found in rural northern Indiana is believed to be that of a 2-year-old Portage girl who vanished more than a week ago. • WHAS11 Coverage Previous Coverage: • Search for missing Ind. toddler enters 2nd week • Family suspicious about how Ind. toddler vanished • FBI joins search for missing 2-year-old Ind. girl

Police search for suspects in S. Ind. ATM theft Police say the two backed a pick-up truck through the doors of a convenience store, then loaded the ATM into the bed of the truck. • WHAS11 Coverage

06/25/2009 Vietnam vets reconnect in Corydon, Indiana With weathered hands they flip through faded photographs, catching a glimpse of days and buddies gone by.    • WHAS11 Coverage

06/26/2009 Police tow car, seek clues in Jackson death Los Angeles police spokeswoman Karen Rayner said coroner's investigators were seeking to interview the doctor but said she did not know the doctor's identity. She stressed the doctor was not under criminal investigation. • Photos of Michael • Michael Jackson dies in LA hospital • Share your condolences/memories • Local reaction to Michael Jackson's death • Michael performs at Freedom Hall in 88 • MJ: Through the years • Local choreographer stunned by Jackson’s death • Audio/visual look back at Michael's hits • 911 call made from Michael Jackson's home At Michael's 1988 concert at Freedom Hall? Send us an email: assign@whas11.com

06/25/2009 Local choreographer stunned by Jackson’s death Lavelle Smith doesn’t just know about the King of Pop.  Lavelle Smith has known Michael Jackson personally for more than half his life, and virtually all of his professional life as a choreographer. • Michael Jackson dies in LA hospital • Photos of Michael • Share your condolences/memories • Michael performs at Freedom Hall in 88 • MJ: Through the years At Michael's 1988 concert at Freedom Hall? Send us an email: assign@whas11.com

New laws in Kentucky take effect It’s time for some new laws in the state of Kentucky.

Lawyer of man charged in Pitino case speaks out about client's relationship with Sypher The attorney of the man charged in the alleged plot to extort Rick Pitino says his client was fooled. Lester Goetzinger was charged Wednesday with aiding and abetting Karen Sypher to extort money from Pitino. Related Coverage: • Second person charged in Pitino extortion case • Prosecutors ask for delay in Pitino extortion case • Defendant in Pitino extortion says she was set up • The Sypher drama continues • Sypher pleads not guilty in extortion case • Sypher indicted with trying to extort money from Pitino • News Release: Sypher charged with extortion, making false statements to FBI • Sypher release conditions amended •Media Release: Sypher charged with extortion, making false statements to FBI • Sypher charged with extortion in alleged plot against Rick Pitino • Pitino addresses alleged extortion attempt

Local man facing 20 count indictment after injury crash 32-year-old Jason Kees is charged with 10 counts of wanton endangerment, two counts of criminal mischief, six counts of assault and operating a vehicle under the influence.

Man charged in Pitino extortion case makes deal with prosecutors A Louisville man has been charged as part of an alleged plot to extort University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino, but won't face jail time after reaching a deal with prosecutors. Related Coverage: • Second person charged in Pitino extortion case • Prosecutors ask for delay in Pitino extortion case • Defendant in Pitino extortion says she was set up • The Sypher drama continues • Sypher pleads not guilty in extortion case • Sypher indicted with trying to extort money from Pitino • News Release: Sypher charged with extortion, making false statements to FBI • Sypher release conditions amended •Media Release: Sypher charged with extortion, making false statements to FBI • Sypher charged with extortion in alleged plot against Rick Pitino • Pitino addresses alleged extortion attempt

Patient speaks out after allegations her doctor had sex with other patient, employees A patient says Dr. Michael Nethers violated trust when he began a two year sexual relationship with her while she was pregnant.  It’s a relationship that the woman says led to sexual contact on each visit and the state medical board says resulted in more than 340 phone calls between Dr. Nethers and the patient. • WHAS11 Coverage • Read the complaint against Dr. Nethers • Dr. Nethers’ Interim Agreed Order

06/24/2009 Local Spam chef wins national contest McKenna Peden is the current National Spam Kid Chef of the Year.  The decision was based on the recipe she entered in the 2008 Kentucky State Fair.

06/25/2009

Elderly man facing charges for allegedly raping nursing home resident
84-year-old Harrison Blakenship was arrested for first degree sexual assault after police say a staff member walked in on the act.

Ind. Governor tours southern Indiana pushing his budget plan hoping to lessen budget gap The Indiana Senate has approved legislation that would keep state government running if lawmakers don't enact a new budget by the time the current spending plan expires at the end of June. Previous Coverage: • Ind.Senate approves plan to work without budget • Plan would keep IN government running without budget • Ind. budget advances; stadium agency bill stalls • Ind. Legislature's special session set for June 11 • Watch Daniels' budget plan • Ind. educators anxious over governor's budget plan

Meeting being held to accept attorney Larry Wilder's resignation There is an internal police investigation as to who took the photos of Wilder inside a trash can after a night of drinking. Previous Coverage: • Jeffersonville FOP president to speak out about Wilder pictures • Jeffersonville mayor seeks officer who leaked pictures of attorney in trash can • Jeffersonville mayor apologizes for photo of attorney in trash can • Jeffersonville attorney found passed out in trash can

Police stepping up enforcement after cars are hit by rocks "I was just driving on my way to work.  I was in the slow lane on 64 east getting off at the Shively exit and some kids just jumped out over the guardrail and started throwing rocks," says Rick Wirth, whose car was hit by rocks. • WHAS11 Coverage

Standoff at hotel on Bardstown Road ends peacefully
Police were called to the hotel around 5:45 Thursday morning after someone called police saying their family member was in a room and could harm himself.

06/24/2009 City leaders reach decision to restore critical funds The full council is expected to vote on a budget plan before the decision is final. • WHAS11 Coverage

06/25/2009 Louisville Zoo train has been moved At the request of the Kentucky department of agriculture, authorities are moving the train to Louisville underground. •Photos from the scene • Raw video from the scene • Interview with Louisville Zoo director Previous Coverage: • Second lawsuit filed in train derailment • Families of zoo train derailment prepared to sue • Investigators trying to determine cause of train derail, there was previous accident • 21-month-old injured in Zoo derailment has condition upgraded • Louisville Zoo to reopen after zoo train crash injures 22

06/24/2009 Local music legend Tim Krekel has passed away Tim's credits include writing songs for performers from Alan Jackson to Patty Loveless and Martina McBride.

06/25/2009 Car and semi collide on I-64 eastbound near I-264 interchange Traffic was backed up in both directions on and the Watterson was slow moving from all the traffic. • Photos from the scene • WHAS11 Coverage

2nd S. Ind. boy dies from gasoline explosion burns A second southern Indiana boy has died from severe burns they suffered in April when a can of gasoline exploded as they were playing nearby.

06/24/2009 Harrods Creek Bridge repair underway The city of Louisville has given Mac Construction until December to complete construction. • WHAS11 Coverage

Prospect garden fence dispute reaches a conclusion A Prospect, KY couple built a fence to protect their vegetable garden from deer, but the fence couldn’t keep city police away. • WHAS11 Coverage •Tell Us: Do you think the Westermans should be fined for their fence? Previous Coverage: • Fined again, hearing set for Prospect couple over garden fences • Prospect couple fined for ornate garden fences • Prospect couple fined for ornate garden fences

Consumer Watch: Neighbors in dispute over tree damage One family claims the other's tree needs to come down after they say its falling limbs have damaged a fence on several occasions. • ; WHAS11 Coverage • LinkTown lets you rate Kentuckiana businesses • Update on woman who's lawn was badly damaged by out of business company • Local residents feel burned by out of business company used to sell home • Couple headed for wedding feel scammed by uncle • Bad economy leads to increase in scam artists • Dying woman pays for burial plot but still has no headstone • Tree cutting services busy in aftermath of storms • Couple uses local company to help clear credit disputes •Making the digital TV switch •More Consumer Watch Stories

Text messages, emails between 2 fired supervisors reveal possible cover up Under an open records request, WHAS11 News asked for all communications between Lt. Robert Dietz and Assistant Jail Director Laura McKune; two supervisors who were fired after they allegedly helped hide the whereabouts of another jail employee then lied about it. • Text message transcript between Dietz and McKune • WHAS11 Coverage • Former Metro corrections officers file lawsuit against director • Metro jail director calls on FBI to investigate threats

Second person charged in Pitino extortion case Another person has been charged in connection with the alleged extortion attempt against Cards’ Coach Rick Pitino. Related Coverage: • Prosecutors ask for delay in Pitino extortion case • Defendant in Pitino extortion says she was set up • The Sypher drama continues • Sypher pleads not guilty in extortion case • Sypher indicted with trying to extort money from Pitino • News Release: Sypher charged with extortion, making false statements to FBI • Sypher release conditions amended •Media Release: Sypher charged with extortion, making false statements to FBI • Sypher charged with extortion in alleged plot against Rick Pitino • Pitino addresses alleged extortion attempt

Police: Man tried to run down 2 security guards at night club with car 29-year-old Gabriel Majak is charged with operating a vehicle under the influence, wanton endangerment and criminal mischief.

Gov. Beshear: Session produced major accomplishments, jobs will be saved and created, hundreds of millions invested Gov. Steve Beshear said Wednesday the Special Session produced significant accomplishments that will save and create thousands of jobs and stimulate hundreds of millions of dollars in investment and economic growth. • WHAS11 Coverage Previous Coverage: • KY Gambling bill dies in Senate • Conway: Lawmakers have authority to allow gambling • Beshear to propose slot machines at race tracks

Police bust major indoor marijuana growing operation Police arrested 34-year-old Jonathan Amburgey. He's charged with cultivating marijuana, possession, and dealing marijuana.

Jeffersonville FOP president to speak out about Wilder pictures Galligan apologized over the weekend for the distribution of pictures taken by an officer of Jeffersonville attorney Larry Wilder which show Wilder passed out in a trash can after a night of drinking.

Government: Beware of fake websites for its Cash for Clunkers program
The National Transportation Safety Administration says the unofficial sites ask people for personal information or to pre-register, which is not necessary.

Principal faces criminal charges for allegedly throwing student to ground The complaint says the principal grabbed the student by the arm and threw the student face first on the floor. It goes on to say the principal then twisted the students arm behind his back and put his elbow in the student’s neck.

Many able to buy homes thanks to lower prices, interest rates and tax credit
At 24 years old, Laura Bettencourt never thought she would be able to buy a home.  But now, that's exactly what she's doing.

• WHAS11 Coverage

06/23/2009 Old Louisville apartments without power, landlord didn't pay bill Despite our hot weather, people living in an old Louisville apartment building hope they don't have to sleep at home tonight.  They don't have any air conditioning or any power at all.

Metro Council works with mayor on city budget Councilman Jim King says the council wants to hear what citizens believe the priorities are.  That budget makes $27-million in cuts and eliminates 528 positions. • Abramson's new budget: More than 100 layoffs, no new taxes • Management staff of Neighborhood Place(s) will lose their jobs under new city budget plan • Metro Council holding public hearings about metro budget

06/24/2009 Teacher faces 3 felony charges after allegedly having sexual relationship with student The investigation in Indiana revealed Chism, a teacher at Trimble County High School in Kentucky, allegedly had been involved in a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old female Trimble County High School student and had engaged in sexual conduct in Jefferson County.

UPDATE: Overturned truck removed from roadway; I-64 to I-65 northbound ramp back open A tractor trailer carrying about 40,000 pounds of charcoal overturned Wednesday afternoon on the ramp leading from I-64 Eastbound to I-65 Northbound. • Photos from the scene • Raw video from the scene

Tax incentives, bridges win final passage Kentucky lawmakers have given final approval to legislation that offers tax breaks to encourage business expansion and to create an agency to oversee proposed Ohio River bridges. • Tell us: What do you think? Previous Coverage: • KY Gambling bill dies in Senate • Kentucky legislature convenes in special session • Conway: Lawmakers have authority to allow gambling • Beshear to propose slot machines at race tracks

2 teenagers found dead in eastern Indiana pond The Jay County coroner says 18-year-olds Brandon Clay and Cody Lanning of Portland were found dead Tuesday night in about eight feet of water on property owned by one of the men's grandfather.

Jeffersonville attorney resigns after trash can pictures, mayor and FOP at odds The mayor of Jeffersonville says the actions of a few officers have left a black eye on his city, but the local FOP says those comments are inappropriate. • WHAS11 Coverage • Jeffersonville mayor apologizes for photo of attorney in trash can • Jeffersonville attorney found passed out in trash can • Jeffersonville mayor seeks officer who leaked pictures of attorney in trash can

06/23/2009 Judge dismisses fraud lawsuit against Humana A U.S. district said Tuesday that five individual stockholders, an Alaska retirement fund and a private investment firm cannot hold the company liable for losses.

Blue Lick Park gets $200,000 improvements
There is a now a new asphalt walking path, re-surfaced basketball and tennis courts, a new drinking fountain and more.

06/24/2009 Ky. minimum wage set to increase next week Kentucky Labor Secretary J.R. Gray says the state rate increase takes effect earlier than a federal minimum wage increase of the same amount set for July 24.

06/23/2009 Rollover accident on I-65 south on Outer Loop ramp There are two vehicles involved and injuries are unknown at this time. • Photos from the scene • Raw video from the scene

Slots Fallout: Trainers pulling up stakes Kentucky's horse industry warned of dire consequences if the general assembly defeated slot machines at racetracks. And barely 24 hours later after the defeat in Frankfort, there are new developments. • WHAS11 Coverage • Tell us: What do you think? Previous Coverage: • Reaction to the KY Gambling bill dying in the Senate • KY gambling bill dies in Senate • Gambling supporters' pitches won over House • Senate leader says special session may end Friday • Kentucky legislature convenes in special session • Conway: Lawmakers have authority to allow gambling

Event to help those who have suffered spinal cord injuries
The Todd Crawford Foundation is holding their third annual run, walk or roll 5-k this Saturday at the waterfront.

Hotel robbery suspect arrested in Louisville Jeffersontown police are on the lookout tonight for a suspect in 3 different hotel thefts and assaulting an officer. • Hotel robbery suspect still wanted by Jeffersontown police • Police need public's help locating a Jeffersontown hotel robbery suspect

Another business, the Louisville Antique Mall, closing due to economy After 26 years in business, the Louisville Antique Mall is closing for business at the end of the month.  The locally-owned mall just moved to its current location on East Broadway about a year ago. But now its owner says they are a victim of the ailing economy. • WHAS11 Coverage

TARC fares will not go up, will use gov. stimulus money to cover costs TARC said in the hard economic times they were going to have to either increase fares or make cuts to services but no longer will have to. • TARC fares may rise without government help

Reaction to the KY Gambling bill dying in the Senate Lawmakers voted "no" Monday evening on legislation that could legalize slot machines at Kentucky horse tracks. • Tell us: What do you think? Previous Coverage: • KY gambling bill dies in Senate • Gambling supporters' pitches won over House • Senate leader says special session may end Friday • Kentucky legislature convenes in special session • Conway: Lawmakers have authority to allow gambling

Man arrested in wife's killing Police have arrested a man wanted for allegedly killing his wife as she slept with their two daughters, one of whom told a 911 dispatcher, "Daddy stabbed mommy."

Driver transported to hospital after semi goes off road, leaks milk on I-64 Traffic was backed up for hours in Harrison County, Indiana after a semi loaded with milk went off the road and leaked milk onto the roadway. • Photos from the scene • Raw video from the scene

06/22/2009 Neighbors concerned after increased crime at Algonquin Park People who live in one Louisville neighborhood say they can set their watches by the crime on their streets. • WHAS11 Coverage

Ford, GM, Chrysler have improved but still lag behind foreign competitors
The J.D. Power and Associates study shows 2009 model year vehicles sold by the Detroit three improved by an average of 10% from 2008.

06/23/2009 Prosecutors: Woman saw New near trash cans close to time of boy's disappearance Prosecutors say there is a woman who saw Cecil New spraying bug spray around trash cans close to the time of Ivan Cano's disappearance. • WHAS11 Coverage • Cecil New's neighbor claims to have info on Ivan Cano murder • Judge approves DNA testing in Ivan Cano murder case • Man accused of killing 4-year-old Ivan Cano charged with assault • Man accused of killing 4-year-old Ivan Cano charged with assault • Evidence against the man accused of killing a four-year-old Louisville boy will not be made public

06/22/2009 Fined again, hearing set for Prospect couple over garden fences They've got a hearing before the Prospect Code Enforcement Board over violations for their tomato fence this week. Bob and Fran Westerman tell us that Prospect police showed up at their door on Saturday, over the weekend, and dropped off another citation regarding those cages. •Tell Us: Do you think the Westermans should be fined for their fence? Previous Story: • Prospect couple fined for ornate garden fences • Prospect couple fined for ornate garden fences

06/23/2009 VFW in Paoli, IN catches fire, building is complete loss. Seven fire departments responded to a fire in Paoli, Indiana at the VFW. The building burned for nearly four hours. • Photos from the scene • Raw video from the scene

06/22/2009 IN charter school advocates hope growth of alternative schools isn't limited A budget passed by the house would give local school boards the authority to reject charter schools in areas that already have charter schools. • Ind. Legislature's special session set for June 11 • Watch Daniels' budget plan • Ind. educators anxious over governor's budget plan

How to protect your pets during 4th of July celebrations But a Purdue veterinarian says there are numerous ways to protect your pets during the celebrations. • Fourth of July celebration to go on despite tighter budget

Historic Lexington estate in foreclosure Cave Hill, the historic estate where former Kentucky governor John Y. Brown Jr. hosted elegant parties that drew flocks of celebrities, is in foreclosure and scheduled to be sold next month. • Photos of the estate • Video of the estate

Census bureau hiring in southern IN
Eventually they'll hire as many as 2,000 people to process the 2010 census.

Churchill promises changes to make Downs after Dark more enjoyable Churchill promises they will double the number of beverage stations, lower the beer to $1 and triple its staffing for the next night racing on Friday. Previous Coverage: • Historic night race at Churchill Downs draws crowd of 28,011 • WHAS11 Coverage • Night racing kicks off at Churchill Downs

Doctors at U of L using magnets to help lesson autism symptoms A pilot study at U of L shows that using a particular type of magnetic field near the brain can lessen the symptoms of autism.

IN man pleads guilty to abducting, killing son A western Indiana man has pleaded guilty to charges that he abducted his two young sons at knifepoint and then killed one of them.

IN girl killed in Florida crash Police say Marylouise Wartmann of Greenwood, Ind., was killed when she was thrown out of the car in which she was a passenger.

Infant dies after someone rolls onto her in bed
Fort Wayne police are investigating the death of a 4-month-old girl who apparently died when someone rolled over onto her as they were sleeping.

06/21/2009 Local camp focuses on providing father figures to young boys Many families celebrated Father's Day Sunday but an estimated 24 million children in America are growing up without a dad in their home • WHAS11 Coverage • Team Focus summer camp free for young boys with a father in the home

06/22/2009 1-year-old girl killed after being hit by car, victim is identified A 1-year-old girl was hit by a car at the corner of Berry and Taylor Boulevard in front of a Discount Tire store around 4:00 p.m. Sunday. Previous Story: • 1-year-old girl killed after being hit by car • WHAS11 Coverage

Craigslist slaying suspect arraigned in Boston A former Boston medical student accused of killing a masseuse he met through Craigslist has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and other charges. Previous Story: • Woman accused of cutting baby from womb of woman met through Craigslist

06/21/2009 George Melton, former Councilman, dies of natural causes He dedicated most of his life to public service and Sunday the community remembered George Melton.

06/22/2009 Fire breaks out in S. Ind. apartment, 2 taken to hospital New Albany firefighters said one woman in her 30’s suffered respiratory arrest and a teenager suffered minor injuries after she jumped from a window to escape the apartment. • Photos from the scene • WHAS11 Coverage

06/21/2009 42 Holiday World guests sent to hospital after filter pump malfunction Two-dozen people were taken to the hospital by ambulance and another 18 drove themselves after a filter pump for the Bahari River at Holliday World's Splashin' Safari released an stronger than usual concentration of liquid bleach and muriatic acid into the water, park officials said in a news release. • WHAS11 Coverage

06/08/2009 Ask the mayor: Submit your questions here! Ask Mayor Jerry Abramson a question • Submit your questions for Mayor Abramson here

05/28/2009

Highlights of Mayor Abramson’s Proposed FY 2009-10 Budget

04/25/2009 Witches, magic and spells: Wiccan religion fact and fiction The upcoming Beltane festival is the third of the Celtic fire festivals. The Beltane is a celebration of the return of life and fertility to the world. • WHAS11 coverage

03/06/2009 WHAS11 Investigates: New Life Church - Part 2 Giving money to help homeless children doesn't seem like a complicated matter, but one group collecting in Louisville is dodging a lot of WHAS11’s questions. • WHAS11 Coverage • New Life Church - Part 1

03/03/2009

Police Interview with Witness Tim Moreschi - Complete Text
Witness Tim Moreschi’s police interview regarding the death investigation of Max Gilpin, interview conducted by Detective Terry Jones with the Louisville Metro Police Department

Police Interview with Witness John Humphreys - Complete Text
Witness John Humphreys' police interview regarding the death investigation of Max Gilpin, interview conducted by Detective Terry Jones with the Louisville Metro Police Department.

Police Interview with Coach Adam Donnelly - Complete Text
Coach Adam Donnelly's police interview regarding the death investigation of Max Gilpin, interview conducted by Detective Terry Jones with the Louisville Metro Police Department

Police Interview with PRP Coach Jason Stinson – Complete Text
Jason Stinson's police interview regarding the death investigation of Max Gilpin, interview conducted by Sergeant Denny Butler with the Louisville Metro Police Department

12/15/2008

Weather Related Daycare closings

Weather Related Places of Worship Closings/Cancellations

Weather Related Meeting cancellations, other notices

Weather Related Business Closings

12/10/2008

Mayor Abramson's $20 Million Budget-Balancing Plan
Detailed explanation of Mayor Jerry Abramson's plan to reduce government spending to close a projected $20 million hole in Louisville’s budget, the result of a national economic recession that’s eroding the city’s tax revenues.

• Details of city budget cuts

12/03/2008 Consumer Watch: TV ruined after transformer blows, who is responsible for repairs? Our consumer watch this week takes us to Greenlawn Road where an LG&E electrical transformer blew up.      • WHAS11 coverage Previous Consumer Watches: •Consumer Watch: Leave the law tags on your mattress •Consumer Watch: Know your renter's rights •Consumer Watch: New website helps check out Kentuckiana businesses •More Consumer Watch Stories

12/01/2008

Mayor will not lay off workers or raise taxes as part of budget cuts
Mayor institutes 4 furlough days, will shutdown one firehouse, and begin charging for police to take home cars.

11/21/2008 Friday Flashbacks: Tornado of '74 Every Friday night this month, we are sharing a special project called Friday Flashbacks. We’re going back into our archives to show the news, the personalities and the shows that you grew up with that have made WHAS11 for over 59 years. New photos added to slideshow each week! •WHAS11 Friday Flashback Photos • WHAS11 coverage •Interview: Ken Rowland • Friday Flashbacks: Tornado of '74 | 2 More Friday Flashbacks: •: Open City, one of the first undercover news investigations • Blizzard of '78 • 1976 newscast

09/15/2008 Ben Pine explains what caused Wind Storm 2008 On Sunday, September 14th, 2008, the remnants of Ike swept through central Illinois and Indiana to the north of Kentuckiana.   Ike has also teamed up with a cold front crossing the Mississippi Valley region.  This created one large area of low pressure.  • Video: Ben explains what caused Sunday’s Wind Storm

07/09/2008 Local girl resting comfortably in China after long ordeal to receive treatment Hailey Garanfalo is in Beijing waiting for stem cell treatment for Batten's Disease. Previous stories: • Local family trying to transport daughter to China are on their way • 5-year-old with fatal condition, denied flight to China, arrived home in Louisville Saturday night • Interview with Hailey's mother as they arrive back in Louisville • Do you think the airline was right not to allow Hailey to fly to China? • Read Rebecca Rector's blog on this story