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* 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.

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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.

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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.
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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.
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* 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
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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* 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.

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* 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.

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* 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
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Do you think people are driving too fast through Cherokee Park
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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
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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.

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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.

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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
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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
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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?

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* 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
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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
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* 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
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* 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
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* 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.

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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
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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.

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* 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.

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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
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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.

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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.

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Pastor encouraging members to bring guns to church
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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.
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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

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* 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.

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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.

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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.

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* 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.   

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* 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

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* 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.

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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.

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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.

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* 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
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* 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.

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* 06/08/2009

Ask the mayor: Submit your questions here!
Ask Mayor Jerry Abramson a question

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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

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