05/09/2008 Animal shelter designed to save animals closes after dogs found living in filth The pet sanctuary was started to save animals from being euthanized at local shelters. With 60 dogs in a small area, things got out of hand. • WHAS11 coverage Related Content: • Adoptable pets from Metro Animal Services • Adoptable pets from the Kentucky Humane Society • Animal shelter raid finds more than 115 starving dogs • Raw video from local scene • Indiana man faces 61 counts of animal cruelty •Dog Show hits the Derby City •A day for the dogs in Kentuckiana

05/08/2008 Jeffersontown firefighter charged with molesting a 4-year-old relative and raping woman Keith Dickerson pleaded not guilty today to charges of rape, sodomy and showing porography to a minor. He is accused of raping an adult aquaintance at a Louisville motel and that case lay dormant until LMPD received tips about the moestation of the young relative. • WHAS11 coverage

Kentucky Ford Truck Plant cutting shifts due to gas prices and economy High gas prices and a struggling economy are now taking a toll on Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant on Chamberlain Lane. A UAW official confirms that the plant will cut shifts. • WHAS11 coverage

LMPD officers under investigation in pornography scandal The probe could fine anywhere from 11 officers to more than two dozen who have used their city laptops to view and or email pornography.  Investigators are now zeroing in on the emails.    • WHAS11 coverage

Derby 2008  in the Rear View Mirror By Gary Roedemeier We saw triumph and tragedy, all in less than a minute at Churchill Downs. In 24 years of covering this event I have never seen anything so spectacular and so heartbreaking. •Photos from Derby 134 • More Kentucky Derby Coverage Photos, Videos: • Arison Derby Festival Run for the Rose' • Stock Yards Bank Great Bed Races 2008 • Dancing with the Stars Derby style

05/09/2008 The size of one man's garbage cans has lead to trash talk in Kentuckiana A great debate is underway over garbage and one man who would rather “can it.” • WHAS11 coverage

05/08/2008 Former officer charged with selling drugs gets 12 years A former Clarksville Police Officer charged with selling drugs was sentenced Thursday. Under a plea agreement, the judge sentenced Franklin Mikel, 35, to 12 years.

WHAS11 Update: Others fall victim to same home improvement scam Since WHAS11’s Andy Treinen did a story on home repair rip offs, several home owners have called our newsroom saying they too have been ripped off by the same contractor. • WHAS11 coverage •Original Story: Don't fall victim to a home repair scam

Gas prices skyrocket again across Kentuckiana $3.85 for a gallon of gas! It has most people adjusting their budgets. •WHAS11 coverage • Tell Us: What do you do to save on gas? •Can nail polish remover increase gas mileage? •Is there a way to drop prices by 25 to 50 cents a gallon? •Tell Us: Has the rising cost of gas affected you? •Is there a way to drop prices by 25 to 50 cents a gallon? •Consumers cutting back as cost of groceries rises

LMPD has made an arrest in the city's latest homicide A 17-year-old was arrested at his school yesterday and charged with murder and robbery.

Escaped murder suspect taken back into police custody The US Marshals task force has arrested a Louisville man wanted after escaping from house arrest. Davon Tooley was arrested today in Indianapolis without incident.

05/07/2008 More than 60,000 NRA members expected in Louisville, with the option of being armed. When Sen. John McCain appears at the National Rifle Association’s convention in Louisville not only will his security detail be armed, so will the audience!  • WHAS11 coverage • Tell Us: Do you think members should be allowed to be armed? • Tell Us: Are you concerned?

Dog bite to child bringing animal supervision into question 3-year-old was bit on the ear by family dog, which now is under a 10 day quarantine. • Child bit by family dog

Pilot of small plane that crashed is hospitalized in serious condition with burns Louisville Fire Chief Greg Frederick says the plane lost power. He says the pilot radioed the airport, which then notified emergency officials. •Slideshow:Photos from SKY11 • Raw video from the scene WHAS11 coverage

Digital conversion questions and answers If you have an older television set, and don’t use a cable or satellite provider, you won’t be able to see television on it by this time next year. Seniors can get assistance with the switch • WHAS11 coverage •More DTV info

05/08/2008 Thunderstorms possible this evening in Kentuckiana Showers with a possible thunderstorm are possible this evening, then variable clouds overnight with still a chance of showers. • First Alert Doppler Radar • First Alert Storm Tracker 3D • Submit your severe weather photos •WHAS11 Weather Blog • Metro weather cam

05/07/2008 After over $300 million in renovations, Kentucky State Parks still losing money Kentucky taxpayers have spent hundreds of millions of dollars renovating Kentucky State Parks over the past dozen years. But according to a new audit, that hasn't translated into more visitors.  • WHAS11 coverage

Shawnee student charged with murder and robbery Louisville Metro Police arrested the 17-year-old male at school Wednesday. They say the teen is responsible for the shooting death of 34-year-old Delshawn Banks.

Papa John's hits online milestone Sometimes during peak hours, the phones are silent in Andy Freitas' pizza restaurants, yet the cooks are busy keeping pace with hungry customers.

05/06/2008 Police: Man kills wife in Kentucky nursing home, then kills self Police in northern Kentucky say an 85-year-old man shot and killed his wife in her nursing home room, then fatally shot himself. • WHAS11 coverage

G.E. has trimmed approximately 450 white collar salaried positions Late Tuesday the company released the final figures after WHAS11's request, saying 200 open positions were not filled.  140 people took early retirement and 100people were laid off.

05/07/2008 More than 60,000 members of NRA expected in Louisville with the option of being armed When Sen. John McCain appears at the National Rifle Association’s convention in Louisville not only will his security detail be armed, so will the audience!  • WHAS11 coverage

Shawnee High School student arrested, charged with murder Teen is being charged with the shooting death of 34-year-old Delshawn Banks.

Rep. Senator Jim Bunning weighs in on the gas tax issue Bunning said that suspending the federal 18.4-cents per gallon federal tax on gasoline wouldn’t be “even close to a temporary fix” to sky-high fuel prices and “won’t really relieve the pressure at the pump.”

Six Flags opens this weekend, new safety measures in place after Kaitlyn Lasitter's tragic accident A new regulation takes place in mid-June mandating that all ride operators must be 18 or older to work at the park. The superman tower of power ride was dismantled in February after Lasitter’s feet were severed.  • WHAS11 coverage • Video: questions linger •Leave best wishes for Katie Lasitter • Photo gallery • Raw video: Inspection • Video: Best wishes pour in •Oklahoma agency inspects similar ride

05/05/2008 Man charged with recording young boys in local Wal-mart restroom 29-year-old Brandon Ward Duffy has been charged with use of a minor in a sexual performance, possession of child pornography and tampering with evidence. • WHAS11 coverage

05/07/2008 Assumption athletes sign four letters of intent One player from swimming, basketball, volleyball, and field hockey agree to play at different colleges.

05/06/2008

The economy may seem grim but there are available jobs
“We still have openings coming in. Companies are still hiring. It’s not true that there aren’t any jobs. There are jobs,” said Assistant Director of U of L’s Ulmer Career Management Center Eileen Davis.

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05/07/2008 Firefighters used boats to extinguish Big Four bridge fire A structural engineer will inspect Louisville’s Big Four Bridge to see whether a fire compromised the 113-year-old structure. •Slideshow:Big Four railroad bridge on fire • WHAS11 coverage •Raw video from SKY11

05/06/2008

Mayor announces medication disposal program
Mayor Jerry Abramson today announced details of the city’s third annual “Drug Toss” that helps local residents properly dispose of expired or unused pharmaceuticals.  Six disposal sites will accept medications May 20-22.

Car accident on Stonybrook sends two to the hospital Fire officials said the car was actually wrapped around the tree and the two people inside had to be extricated from the car. Slideshow:Car accident sends 2 to the hospital • Raw video from the scene

Investigation continues after father shoots son in hunting accident Father and son became separated and were standing on opposite ridges when the father saw movement in a brushy area and shot, thinking it was a turkey. • WHAS11 coverage

Security guard stabbed by homeless man at Fourth Street Live! Police say the guard confronted a homeless man in the ally that connects Fourth and Third Street. The man cut the security guard on the arm and fled the scene.  • WHAS11 coverage

Protest over death of Eight Belles draws as many racing defenders as protesters In Lexington Tuesday about a dozen people from both sides held signs outside the offices of the Kentucky horse racing authority.  Animal rights group PETA contends horse racing is cruel.  Horse racing supporters stood alongside them defending the industry from the attack. •Many asking questions after tragic fall of Eight Belles in Derby 134 • WHAS11 coverage • Exclusive: Jenny Salyers, pony girl with Eight Belles on Derby Day, talks with WHAS11 • John Asher on Eight Belles • Celebrities horse around at Kentucky Derby party •Winner of Barbaro Stakes given 50% chance of survival • Tell Us: Does Eight Belles' fall make you think differently about horse racing? • Kentucky Derby photos | Submit your Derby Photos

U of L men's golf team advances to NCAA Regionals for fourth consecutive time The Cardinals will compete at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio on May 15-17. The Cardinals are seeded 10th overall out of 27 teams in that region.

05/05/2008 Two of the most popular Indiana democrats can't agree on who'd make the best president Both Hamilton and Bayh admit their endorsements probably won’t sway many voters.  They both say the democrats have two good candidates and shouldn’t be fearful of letting the primary race drag on. • WHAS11 coverage

05/04/2008 Derby cruising crackdown results in 22 felony arrests in just 11 hours Saturday night from 6pm to 5am, police made 22 felony arrests, 68 misdemeanor arrests, seized 14 handguns, recovered 3 stolen vehicles, issued 29 citations for noise violations, and 3 citations for cruising violations. And there were no violent crimes. • Tell Us:Should police ease up on the Derby Cruisers?

05/06/2008 Two people facing charges after break-in and shooting near Preston Hwy. and Eastern Pkwy. Police say 20-year-old Marcus Swan and 20-year-old Dandre Owens broke into the house with three people were inside, one of them hid under a bed and called 911. • WHAS11 coverage

05/05/2008 Obama and Clinton back in Indiana before Tuesday primaries Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are making their last minute pitches for votes in the Hoosier state. • WHAS11 coverage

Two rare Addax babies born weeks apart at the Louisville Zoo Addax, one of the world’s rarest mammals, are critically endangered and number close to just 250 in the wild. • Slideshow:Two rare Addax babies born at the Louisville Zoo

Don't fall victim to a home repair scam, it could cost you big One Kentucky couple is now out tens-of-thousands of dollars after being scammed by a man who’s been convicted of home repair scams before. • WHAS11 coverage Helpful links inside!

05/02/2008 Winner of Barbaro Stakes given 50% chance of survival A veterinarian says a horse that broke down during an undercard race for the Kentucky Oaks has an injury similar to Barbaro’s and has a 50 percent chance of survival. • WHAS11 coverage • Dr. Larry Bramlage after first exam on Chelokee

05/05/2008 Clinton holds slight lead over Obama in Indiana according to poll A new poll taken just before tomorrow’s Indiana primary shows Hillary Rodham Clinton with the support of 49 percent of likely Democratic voters to 43 percent for Barack Obama. • WHAS11 coverage • Mark Hebert's political blog

05/03/2008

Thousands turn out for Derby breakfast

05/05/2008

On Election Eve, Hillary Leads By 12 In Indiana
A new Survey USA/WHAS 11 poll shows Hillary Clinton leading Barack Obama by 12 points in Indiana.

05/03/2008 Celebrities horse around at Kentucky Derby party Celebrities of all types came out to party on Derby eve, putting the spotlight on Louisville the night before the world’s best known horse race. • WHAS11 coverage

05/02/2008 Fire damages several apartments off Hurstbourne Lane Up to 12 units were damaged in the fire. No injuries have been reported. •Slideshow:Middletown apartment fire •Raw video: Apartment fire • WHAS11 coverage

05/01/2008 Churchill Downs has new exotic bet that has a hint of the lottery The super high five has lots of numbers, the chance of a big pay-off, and requires a lot of creative handicapping. • WHAS11 coverage

05/03/2008

A wet track could cloud the Kentucky Derby
Severe thunderstorms soaked the track Friday but were expected to clear out well before the Derby.

05/01/2008 Model of Barbaro statue to be placed at Churchill Downs revealed A look at a statue that will honor Kentucky Derby champion Barbaro. A clay odel of the bronze statue that will be placed at Churchill Downs was revealed.

05/03/2008 One person dead, one seriously injured in accident on I-65 One person was killed and one person airlifted with serious injuries after an accident on I-65 • WHAS11 coverage Slideshow:Fatal accident on I-65 northbound

05/02/2008 Get in style with Derby fashion! From the hat to the outfit to the shoes, everything you need to know about Derby fashion.

05/01/2008 Ever wonder what instructions a trainer gives to his jockey right before a race? As we approach the derby day WHAS11 News is taking a closer look inside the jobs of the horse trainers. • WHAS11 coverage

WHAS11's Melissa Swan sits down with Hillary Clinton She’s ahead in the polls in both Kentucky and Indiana. WHAS11's Melissa Swan sat down with Senator Clinton for a one-on-one interview while the presidential candidate was in Jeffersonville, Indiana. • WHAS11 coverage

04/30/2008

Many asking questions after tragic fall of Eight Belles in Derby 134

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The tragic breakdown of the filly Eight Belles just after the Kentucky Derby has put the horse racing industry in an unfavorable spotlight.

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• Exclusive: Jenny Salyers, pony girl with Eight Belles on Derby Day, talks with WHAS11
• John Asher on Eight Belles
• Celebrities horse around at Kentucky Derby party
•Winner of Barbaro Stakes given 50% chance of survival
• Tell Us: Does Eight Belles' fall make you think differently about horse racing?
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05/01/2008 Healing power of horses helping special needs children These horses may not be Kentucky Derby contenders but they are the champions of Green Hill Therapy in Eastern Jefferson County—where special needs children are experiencing first hand the healing power of the horse. • WHAS11 coverage

Home Depot to close 15 stores, including one in Kentucky The Home Depot is closing 15 of its namesake stores, affecting 1,300 employees. It is the first time the home improvement retailer has ever closed a flagship store for performance reasons.

04/30/2008 Gas prices skyrocket as Derby approaches Just in time for Derby gas prices are going up. •WHAS11 coverage • Tell Us: What do you do to save on gas? •Can nail polish remover increase gas mileage? •Is there a way to drop prices by 25 to 50 cents a gallon? •Tell Us: Has the rising cost of gas affected you? •Kentuckiana in a state of sticker-shock at the gas pumps •Is there a way to drop prices by 25 to 50 cents a gallon? •Consumers cutting back as cost of groceries rises

05/01/2008 Police need help finding missing woman The Shelbyville police department needs your help to find a missing 38-year-old woman who walked away from her assisted living center.

2008 Security procedures for Oaks and Derby
Find out what you can and can NOT bring in and what the security procedures will be at this year’s Oaks and Derby

04/30/2008 Two students charged with terroristic threatening after allegedly planning to shoot their classmates It's the second time in two weeks police say they’ve uncovered teenager’s plans to murder other students. • WHAS11 coverage •Letter to parents page 1 | page 2

05/01/2008 Derby 134: Gary Roedemeier’s FINAL Derby Pick IT’S TIME TO CHOOSE! Derby 134 is the final piece in the puzzle. Whose barn will be the center of attention on Sunday morning.? •Parade street closings • Derby events •Post positions drawn Photos, Videos: • Arison Derby Festival Run for the Rose' • Stock Yards Bank Great Bed Races 2008 • Dancing with the Stars Derby style • More Kentucky Derby Coverage

04/30/2008 Trainer Larry Jones could possibly win an Oaks-Derby double Larry Jones jumped into the Derby scene last year with hard spun, and this year brings a horse, who will be the first filly in the derby in nine years. • WHAS11 coverage

Students speak out about proposed tuition hikes With gas prices on the rise and the economy in a slump many college students are having a rough time making ends meet.  A proposed tuition hike at state universities could make matters even worse. • WHAS11 coverage

05/01/2008 Oldham County Middle School Teacher named State Teacher of the Year Ms. Emerson is a teacher at Oldham County Middle School in Buckner , KY.

Student killed, others injured after school bus and dump truck collide A sheriff says a dump truck crossed the center line and crashed into a school bus along a curve in northern Kentucky killing a 16-year-old boy and injuring other students. • WHAS11 coverage •Slideshow:One dead after school bus and dump truck collide<