07/05/2009 Smoke detector could have saved lives in Clay St. fire Firefighters are still investigating what caused a fire in Germantown Saturday. But they are saying that a missing smoke detector may have prevented it all. • WHAS11 Coverage Previous Coverage: • Friends and family mourn loss after fatal fire • Four dead after Saturday morning house fire • Fatal fire near Shelby Park kills 3, injures 6 others

Muhammad Ali makes final trip to UK due to health concerns Muhammad Ali's precarious health is being acknowledged by the boxing champion himself.  Ali tells a London newspaper that a scheduled visit to Great Britain this month will be his last.

Spring Meet ends at Downs leaving concerns about what's next A challenging Spring Meet came to a close Sunday at Churchill Downs. The track had difficulty getting enough horses to fill race cards, prompting the world's most legendary racetrack to cut seven entire race dates from the original meet calendar.    Related Stories: • KY Gambling bill dies in Senate • Historic night race at Churchill Downs draws crowd of 28,011 • Churchill board discusses slots • Horse industry: Don't say 'neigh' to gambling • KY race tracks say they need lawmakers to approve expanded gambling to compete

07/04/2009 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.

07/05/2009 Monorail crash at Walt Disney World leaves one dead The monorail is now out of service after two collided around 2 a.m. Sunday, killing one of the operators.

07/04/2009 Former NFL quarterback, Steve McNair, killed in Tennessee Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair, whose most noted drive was the final one of the 2000 Super Bowl, was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head Saturday afternoon in a downtown condominium. Police said a woman was also shot dead. Titans owner Bud Adams confirmed the quarterback’s death in a brief statement released Saturday.

07/05/2009 Friends and family mourn loss after fatal fire There's a lot of grief and regret among the family and friends of the fire victims, especially because two of those who died were just visiting the home. • WHAS11 Coverage • Smoke detector could have saved lives in Clay St. fire • Four dead after Saturday morning house fire • Fatal fire near Shelby Park kills 3, injures 6 others

07/04/2009 Four dead after Saturday morning house fire 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

Car accident near Lebanon Junction kills at least one At least one person is dead in Bullitt County after a one car accident on I-65 southbound at mile marker 109 near Lebanon Junction.

LMPD charges man who allegedly broke into house, was held at gunpoint by residents A Louisville man is facing multiple charges after police say he tried to break into an Oldham County residence but some homeowners took action into their own hands.

Indiana, Kentucky police patrol highways on dangerous holiday weekend Both Kentucky and Indiana State Police are stepping up patrols and say they won't tolerate anyone breaking the law.

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?

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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

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?

Palin resigning as Alaska governor Her spokesman wouldn't say why Palin decided to step down, but the announcement stirred speculation that she would focus on a 2012 bid for the Republican nomination for president.

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

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

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

Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home Diprivan is an intravenous anesthetic drug widely used in operating rooms to induce unconsciousness. Also known as Propofol, it's very unusual to have in a private home. • Jackson family says the singer's will has surfaced • Court fight over Jackson's children looms • Copy of guardianship papers filed by Katherine Jackson • BBB warning people about possible Michael Jackson related scam artists • Doctor reportedly with Michael Jackson at time he was stricken hires law firm • Photos of Michael | MJ: Through the years • 911 call made from Michael Jackson's home • Share condolences/memories • Local reaction to Michael Jackson's death • Michael performs at Freedom Hall in 88

Man forfeits house in child porn plea Officials say a Lexington man will forfeit his house in an upscale neighborhood after pleading guilty to possessing more than 30,000 images of child pornography.

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

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.

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

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

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

Homicide investigation underway after overnight shooting The shooting took place inside an apartment in the 4700 block of Taylor Boulevard near Iroquois High School and Iroquois Park around 9 p.m. Thursday. • WHAS11 Coverage

Judge tentatively acquits woman in MySpace case A federal judge on Thursday tentatively threw out the convictions of a Missouri mother for her role in a MySpace hoax directed at a 13-year-old neighbor girl who ended up committing suicide. Previous Coverage: • Jury convicts Missouri woman of cyber-bullying that led to teen's suicide • Teen commits suicide after getting bullied on MySpace

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.

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

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

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

07/01/2009 Signs of personal struggle existed before tragic shooting In an attempted home invasion, the man who shot the intruder soon learned that he had unknowingly shot and killed his own grandson. Family friends say the grandson had been a good kid, but had problems recently. WHAS11's Chase Cain reports. • Photos from the scene • WHAS11 Coverage Previous Coverage: • Early morning home invasion turns deadly • Neighbors still on edge after deadly home invasion

07/02/2009 Nursing home worker indicted for allegedly taping nude video A former nursing assistant at a western Kentucky nursing home has been indicted for using a cell phone to record video of a naked female resident.

US Marines launch major offensive in Afghanistan The offensive was launched shortly after 1 a.m. Thursday local time (4:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday, 2030 GMT Wednesday) in Helmand province, a Taliban stronghold and the world's largest opium poppy-producing area.

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

Sears Tower unveils its new 103rd floor glass balconies Visitors to the Sears Tower's new glass balconies all seem to agree: The first step is the hardest. • Video: Sears tower

07/01/2009 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

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

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.

Groups hold press conference about dangers of fireworks The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and its Alliance to Stop Consumer Fireworks hosted a press conference Wednesday with the Massachusetts State Fire Marshal’s office to warn against the use of consumer fireworks.

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

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.

06/30/2009 Still no deal for Norton/Anthem, patients concerned about bills 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 • Interview: Norton VP Jim Meyers • Interview: President/GM of Anthem Previous Coverage: • Norton's threats to Anthem Blue Cross-Blue Shield could mean higher premiums for Anthem customers • Standoff continues in Norton Healthcare/Anthem Insurance negotiations

07/01/2009 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

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

Republicans prepare to challenge Abramson for re-election Louisville’s mayoral election may still be a year and a half away, but Republicans seem ready to mount a major challenge to Mayor Jerry Abramson if he runs for re-election. • WHAS11 Coverage

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

Jackson family says the singer's will has surfaced A lawyer for Michael Jackson's family said Tuesday a will by the late pop star has been presented. • Court fight over Jackson's children looms • Copy of guardianship papers filed by Katherine Jackson • BBB warning people about possible Michael Jackson related scam artists • Doctor reportedly with Michael Jackson at time he was stricken hires law firm • Photos of Michael | MJ: Through the years • 911 call made from Michael Jackson's home • Share condolences/memories • Local reaction to Michael Jackson's death • Michael performs at Freedom Hall in 88

07/01/2009 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 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

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

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.

Mayor, Congressman, judges come together to help foreclosures Tuesday, on the lawn of a Newburg home, Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson, Congressman John Yarmuth and Jefferson County Circuit Court Judges all came together.

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

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

U.S. troops begin withdrawal from Iraqi cities, hand over security to Iraqi troops President Barack Obama calls it progress; U.S. troops have withdrawn their positions in major Iraqi cities and handed security over to Iraqi forces. Throughout Baghdad on Tuesday, the milestone was marked with parades and celebrations. •Officials: President Obama sets Aug. 2010 as Iraq end date

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.

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.

Sarah Jessica Parker shares first photo with newborn twins Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick are sharing the first photo of their twin daughters.

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

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.

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

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

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

Man shocked before hearing in death of Ind. child Police used a stun gun to subdue a man before he appeared in court on charges that he and his girlfriend killed a toddler whose body was encased in concrete and dumped in a swampy area of northwestern Indiana. Previous Coverage: • Body believed that of missing Ind. toddler • 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

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

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

06/29/2009 Louisville man under investigation for Madoff-like schemes In the wake of Madoff's sentencing, a Louisville man accused of defrauding hundreds of investors of tens-of-millions of dollars will likely plead guilty to fraud and tax evasion charges. • WHAS11 Coverage

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

Lawrenceburg casino opens bigger and better, draws more business away from KY There’s another big reason for Kentucky gamblers to travel to Indiana, really big! The largest riverboat casino in the country was unveiled today near Cincinnati. • WHAS11 Coverage •WHAS11.com Exclusive: Interview with Hollywood Casino GM

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

Board of Education praises JCPS Superintendent who got bad grade from teachers The Jefferson County Teachers Association may not have given the JCPS Superintendent a very good grade, but the school board spoke very highly of him Monday night. • Board of Education to discuss future of JCPS Superintendent • JCPS Superintendent defends self after "C" grade from teachers • JCPS Superintendent gets average grade from teachers

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.

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

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

Medical examiner: Pitchman Mays had heart disease Mays was found dead Sunday in his Tampa home. A day earlier he bumped his head during a rough landing on a commercial airliner, but Adams says there there was no evidence of head trauma. Previous Coverage: • 911 caller: Pitchman Mays found cold, unresponsive

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.

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.

Are Kentucky schools getting safer? A new report says yes A new report is out that shows improvement in some areas but one offense is on the rise. • WHAS11 Coverage

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

Court fight over Jackson's children looms Jackson left behind three children: Michael Joseph Jackson Jr., known as Prince Michael, 12; Paris Michael Katherine Jackson, 11; and Prince Michael II, 7. The youngest son was born to a surrogate mother. • Copy of guardianship papers filed by Katherine Jackson • BBB warning people about possible Michael Jackson related scam artists • Coroner: Cause of Jackson death deferred • Doctor reportedly with Michael Jackson at time he was stricken hires law firm • Photos of Michael | MJ: Through the years • Police tow car, seek clues in Jackson death • 911 call made from Michael Jackson's home • Share condolences/memories • Local reaction to Michael Jackson's death • Michael performs at Freedom Hall in 88 • Local choreographer stunned by Jackson’s death

Bernard Madoff gets maximum 150 years in prison Defense attorneys had sought 12 years, while prosecutors wanted the maximum. The federal probation department had recommended 50 years.

3 dead in eastern Kentucky after man breaks EPO Three people have been found dead in eastern Kentucky. It happened around 6:30 a.m. this morning in Montgomery County, about 45 miles east of Lexington.

Ind. budget talks continue as Tuesday deadline approaches The stalemate continues in Indianapolis where legislative leaders are trying to come up with a new state budget before the current one expires Tuesday. Previous Coverage: • 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

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

BBB warning people about possible Michael Jackson related scam artists Only eight hours after Jackson's death, an IT security firm identified one spam e-mail message circulating throughout consumers' mailboxes advertising in-depth information about Jacksons' death. • Coroner: Cause of Jackson death deferred • Doctor reportedly with Michael Jackson at time he was stricken hires law firm • Photos of Michael | MJ: Through the years • Police tow car, seek clues in Jackson death • 911 call made from Michael Jackson's home • Share condolences/memories • Local reaction to Michael Jackson's death • Michael performs at Freedom Hall in 88 • Local choreographer stunned by Jackson’s death

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 New teen driver laws begin Wednesday A big change for teen drivers in Indiana starts this Wednesday. A new set of laws will restrict cell phone use by drivers under 18,  when they can drive and who can ride with them. • WHAS11 Coverage • State’s New Teen Driver Law Goes Into Effect July 1

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

Accident on I-264 sends 7 to hospital Part of Interstate 264 in Louisville is still shut down at this hour (9:45 p.m. Sunday) two hours after a serious accident involving several children.

Motorcycle wreck kills rider Sunday morning Rider was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident when his motorcycle left the road and hit a guardrail.

Attorney found drunk in trash can will officially resign Monday The Jeffersonville City Council is holding a special meeting Monday night to accept the resignation of a Jeffersonville attorney. 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 • Meeting being held to accept attorney Larry Wilder's resignation • Jeffersonville attorney found passed out in trash can

06/29/2009 911 caller: Pitchman Mays found cold, unresponsive The boisterous, bearded Mays was known for pitching cleaning products and gadgets in commercials that aired nationwide. The 50-year-old was found dead by his wife Sunday morning.

06/28/2009 LMPD Lt. Fifer arrested in FL returns to Louisville for hearing A Louisville Police Lieutenant arrested in Florida is expected to be in a Louisville courtroom Monday morning. • 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

Board of Education to discuss future of JCPS Superintendent The Board of Education will meet Monday night to discuss the evaluation of Jefferson County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Sheldon Berman. • JCPS Superintendent defends self after "C" grade from teachers • JCPS Superintendent gets average grade from teachers

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?

06/28/2009 White House open to new tax on health benefits The White House is leaving open the possibility that President Barack Obama might agree to pay for a health care overhaul by taxing employer-provided health insurance above a certain level.

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

More than 27,000 fans agree, second Downs after Dark event was huge success In the second night of racing after dark, Churchill Downs was successful at vowing to make fans who came out on Saturday much happier; and happier they were. Fans poured in, but this time they did not have to wait as long to be poured a glass. • Churchill promises triple the staff for tonight's "Downs after Dark"

06/28/2009 JBS Swift Beef Co. expands beef recall JBS Swift Beef Co. of Greeley, Colo., is voluntarily expanding its beef recall to include about 380,000 pounds of products because of possible E. coli contamination.

06/27/2009 Doctor reportedly with Michael Jackson at time he was stricken hires law firm William M. Stradley, a partner in the firm of Stradley, Chernoff & Alford, says his firm has been hired by Dr. Conrad Murray. • Coroner: Cause of Jackson death deferred • Photos of Michael | MJ: Through the years • Police tow car, seek clues in Jackson death • 911 call made from Michael Jackson's home • Share condolences/memories • Local reaction to Michael Jackson's death • Michael performs at Freedom Hall in 88 • Local choreographer stunned by Jackson’s death

Authorities consider misdemeanor charge against Oxley for lying to avoid arrest Indianapolis Police say a former Indiana state representative, who once ran for Lt. Governor, lied to them to avoid arrest. It happened during an alleged drunken incident early Friday morning, when he told police he was serving in the general assembly and is therefore immune from arrest. • Dennie Oxley junior may face charges for lying to police

06/26/2009 IN Supreme Court throws out David Camm conviction again David Camm, convicted twice of killing his wife and two children, has had his case reversed and thrown out by the Indiana Supreme Court. • Tell Us: What do you think? • WHAS11 Coverage • Community reaction to verdict being thrown out • 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 • Attorney General Greg Zoeller’s Statement on Indiana Supreme Court ruling in David R. Camm v. State of Indiana

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

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

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

2 years later, microwaved baby living a happy life Kaylee Croxton is a bossy, pink-loving, 2-year-old girly girl. But just two years ago, inside a Galveston motel, her biological father put her inside a microwave and turned it on for 20 seconds. • Photos of Kaylee with her family Previous Coverage: • Man sentenced 25 years in prison for burning daughter in microwave • The verdict • Father puts infant in microwave

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.

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

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.

Coroner: Cause of Jackson death deferred A Los Angeles County coroner's spokesman says determining the cause of Jackson's death will require further tests that will take six to eight weeks. • Photos of Michael | MJ: Through the years • Police tow car, seek clues in Jackson death • 911 call made from Michael Jackson's home • Share condolences/memories • Local reaction to Michael Jackson's death • Michael performs at Freedom Hall in 88 • Local choreographer stunned by Jackson’s death

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

Churchill promises triple the staff for tonight's "Downs After Dark" 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

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Michael Jackson dies in LA hospital Michael Jackson, the sensationally gifted child star who rose to become the "King of Pop" died Thursday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. • Photos of Michael • 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 At Michael's 1988 concert at Freedom Hall? Send us an email: assign@whas11.com

Two Cardinals selected in first round of NBA Draft Two members of the 2008-09 University of Louisville men’s basketball team—Earl Clark and Terrence Williams—were selected in the first round of the 2009 NBA Draft.  • Terrence Williams interview • Bucks pick Meeks at No. 41

'Charlie's Angel' Farrah Fawcett dies at 62 Her spokesman, Paul Bloch, says Fawcett died Thursday morning in a Santa Monica hospital. Her 2 1/2-year battle with cancer was depicted in the TV documentary "Farrah's Story." • Photos of Farrah • Leave your memories and condolences here • Video: Farrah Fawcett

EPO filed after LMPD Lieutenant faces charges of domestic violence Lieutenant Jerald Fifer is facing charges of domestic violence, and members of his wife’s family say he’s threatened to kill them. • WHAS11 Coverage Previous Coverage: • Louisville police officer charged with domestic violence in Florida • VIDEO: 18-year LMPD lieutenant arrested, charged with domestic violence

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

IN man sentenced in child sex sting Federal prosecutors say 27-year-old Michael Stratton, of Evansville, believed he was chatting on the Internet with an Independence mother who he thought was offering her children for sex.

Could $1 a day keep teens from getting pregnant? Some teenage girls in North Carolina have been given a offer to make some extra cash. They are getting paid to not get pregnant.

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.

Senate urges Obama to pardon heavyweight champ Jack Johnson The Senate urged President Barack Obama Wednesday to pardon the late black heavyweight champion Jack Johnson, who was sent to prison nearly a century ago because of his romantic ties with a white woman.

Kitten has surgery after boys twisted part of her rear leg off
A mutilated kitten had surgery in College Station to remove its rear leg after part of it was twisted off in an alleged attack by two boys.

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.

3 local players projected to be picked in NBA draft Terrence Williams, Earl Clark and Jodie Meeks are expecting to hear their names called tonight during the NBA draft.

06/24/2009 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

Mayor Abramson critical of Wayside's plans For the first time, the mayor is weighing in on whether a homeless mission should even be there in the first place. • WHAS11 Coverage Previous Coverage: • More questions raised about $10 million bid by shelter for downtown hotel • Local homeless shelter pays millions for downtown hotel • Questions raised about $10 million bid by shelter for downtown hotel

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

Missing South Carolina governor reemerges, admits to affair The married father of four emotionally apologized to his wife, staff and others at a news conference after returning Wednesday from a trip to Argentina that followed a dayslong absence. He staff had said the Republican was hiking on the Appalachian Trail.

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

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.

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.

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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

Former player arrested in killing of Iowa coach A gunman shot and killed a prominent Iowa high school football coach in the school's weight room early Wednesday and was taken into custody shortly afterward, authorities said. Previous Coverage: • Iowa football coach fatally shot in high school

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

Search for missing Ind. toddler enters 2nd week Authorities say 2-year-old Jada Justice of Portage was apparently abducted from a car June 16 while her 18-year-old cousin who was baby sitting her went into a convenience store in Gary. Previous Coverage: • Family suspicious about how Ind. toddler vanished • FBI joins search for missing 2-year-old Ind. girl

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.

Police: Text messaging leads to party stabbing Police in northern Indiana say a man who was upset his ex-girlfriend was getting text messages from another man stabbed a third man at a party.

Ariz. girl shot, killed at her own birthday party in southern Utah Authorities say a 5-year-old girl was apparently accidentally shot and killed at her own birthday party in southern Utah.

Seattle father, son charged in dog shooting A father and son fired several rounds at the son’s Rottweiler, hoping to kill it, only to have it survive and suffer, say King County prosecutors.

Iowa football coach fatally shot in high school A gunman shot and killed a prominent Iowa high school football coach in the school's weight room early Wednesday and was taken into custody shortly afterward, authorities said.

06/23/2009 House-Senate panel reaches budget compromise Kentucky lawmakers say they have agreed on a plan to address Kentucky's $1 billion budget shortfall. • WHAS11 Coverage • Negotiators to work out House-Senate compromise • KY Gambling bill dies in Senate • Tell us: What do you think? Previous Coverage: • Kentucky legislature convenes in special session • Conway: Lawmakers have authority to allow gambling • Beshear to propose slot machines at race tracks

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

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.

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.

06/23/2009 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

Pharmacy robbery suspect arrested in Shepherdsville A man has been arrested in a string of pharmacy robberies.  Police say his accomplice was a man who shot 2 Jeffersonville police officers. Related Coverage: • Second man arrested for helping accused shooter •Dattilo's nephew accused of helping uncle evade police • Dattilo’s family speaks out • Standoff ends when suspect takes his own life

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

Lead prosecuter may have known about plea deal in McCambell case Its been a game of back and forth in the case of Cory Gibson.  Now his attorneys have filed another motion in court. Previous Coverage: • Family of murdered woman to file complaint with attorney general's office • Prosecutor resigns from murder case after actions jeopardize trial • New information in April homicide case • Man's account of Louisville woman's death is released • Family holds memorial for slain woman; alleged killer's trial will start soon

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

Negotiators to work out House-Senate compromise A plan to legalize video gambling at Kentucky's race tracks hit what may be an insurmountable roadblock in the state Senate this week. But Kentucky lawmakers had plenty of other issues to resolve Tuesday, as they began work on a compromise plan to balance the state budget. • WHAS11 Coverage • KY Gambling bill dies in Senate • Tell us: What do you think? Previous Coverage: • Kentucky legislature convenes in special session • Conway: Lawmakers have authority to allow gambling • Beshear to propose slot machines at race tracks

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

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

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

Southern Baptist Convention opens in Kentucky Southern Baptists are facing a membership decline that could shrink the nation's largest Protestant denomination by nearly half in 40 years, its convention president said Tuesday.

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.

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

BBB warns Craigslist users of online scam A Louisville woman is sending out a warning to those who use Craigslist after a tragic turn of events claimed the life of her niece. • Louisville woman warns of the dangers of Craigslist • Woman accused of cutting baby from womb of woman met through Craigslist

IN Senate approves plan to work without budget 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: • 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

KY minimum wage goes up to $7.25 July 1st If you get paid minimum wage a raise is coming your way!

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

'Tonight' sidekick Ed McMahon dies in LA at 86 McMahon died shortly after midnight at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center surrounded by his wife, Pam, and other family members, said his publicist, Howard Bragman. • WHAS11 Coverage

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."

06/22/2009 4 shot near Wyandotte Park in south Louisville Around 9:30 p.m. Monday, several people were shot near Taylor Boulevard in the Wyandotte Park area of South Louisville. • Photos from the scene • WHAS11 Coverage

NTSB: Train in crash was recommended for phaseout The subway train that plowed into another stopped train, killing at least seven people and injuring scores of others in the nation's capital, was part of an aging fleet that federal officials had sought to phase out because of safety concerns, an investigator said Tuesday. • Photos from the scene

KY Gambling bill dies in Senate Lawmakers voted "no" Monday evening on legislation that could legalize slot machines at Kentucky horse tracks. • WHAS11 Coverage • Tell us: What do you think? Previous Coverage: • 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 • Beshear to propose slot machines at race tracks

Louisville Antique Mall closes doors after 26 years After 26 years, the Louisville Antique Mall is closing its doors. Owner, Denise Golden, broke the news at a Dealer Meeting Monday.

Gambling bill fail causes Ellis Park to close, Churchill concerned Lawmakers voted "no" Monday evening on legislation that could legalize slot machines at Kentucky horse tracks. • Interview with John Asher, VP Churchill Downs • 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 • Beshear to propose slot machines at race tracks

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

Deputy coroner releases cause of toddler's death The death in Lexington of a toddler who was left in a hot car has been attributed to hyperthermia. • Toddler dies after being left in hot car in Lexington

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.

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

Chris Brown pleads guilty to assault Chris Brown has plead guilty to one count of felony assault on pop star Rihanna. • Chris Brown court documents Previous Stories: • TMZ posts Rihanna attack photo • Rihanna won't discuss Chris Brown, but thanks fans • Chris Brown speaks out after domestic violence incident involving Rhianna • Reports: Police officials say Rihanna was victim • Chris Brown awaiting charges, female victim not identified • Wrigley suspends Chris Brown ad campaign

2 women charged with felonies over S. Ind. puppy mill Prosecutors have charged two Harrison County woman accused of selling hundreds of dogs, many in poor health, with tax evasion.  • Some puppy mill rescues adopted out, more to become available • Photos from puppy mill • WHAS11 coverage • Women charged in connection with alleged puppy mill appear in court • How to choose a reputable dog breeder and avoid a puppy mill • Raw Video from the puppy mill • Video of puppy rescue

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

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

Louisville woman warns of the dangers of Craigslist A Louisville woman is sending out a warning to those who use Craigslist after a tragic turn of events claimed the life of her niece. • WHAS11 coverage Previous Story: • Woman accused of cutting baby from womb of woman met through Craigslist

Obama signs anti-smoking bill, cites own struggle President Barack Obama cited his own long struggle to quit the cigarettes he got hooked on as a teenager as he signed the nation's strongest-ever anti-smoking bill Monday and praised it for providing critically needed protections for kids.

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

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.

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

Ryan O'Neal says he plans to marry Farrah Fawcett O'Neal says the 62-year-old actress is "fighting for her life," but despite her declining health, they will "absolutely" get married.

Crews Work on Collapsed Pipe in Jeffersonville When city crews inspected, they found an underground brick overflow pipe had collapsed. • WHAS11 Coverage

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.

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

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

Stray storms moving through southern IN The storms are producing some very heavy rain, nickel size hail and winds between 30 and 40 mph. • Interactive Radar •First Alert Doppler Radar • 24 hour weather channel • Metro weather cam • Sign up for email weather alerts • Viewer weather photos | Submit photos

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.

05/04/2009 Teen speaks out after one teen arrested, another hospitalized for taking prescription drugs One teen is arrested and another ended up in the hospital after a party involving prescription drug abuse. It's the latest incident in what's being called a troubling trend in the Louisville area.    • WHAS11 coverage Related Stories • Robbing the medicine cabinet • Prescription for Addiction

03/14/2009 Thoughts from family and community on the love of a great friend, his life, influence Inspired by Chuck Olmstead’s love for life, those who loved him declared the Saturday, March 14, 2009 memorial, a celebration of his life. • Leave your condolences for Chuck's family • Former WHAS11 reporter John Shumway remembers Chuck • Viewers, co-workers share memories of Chuck • Community pays tribute to Chuck • WHAS11 Tribute to Chuck • Remembering Chuck Olmstead • Remembering the lighter side of Chuck •WHAS11employees share Chuck stories • Melissa Swan: For Chuck Olmstead --- Miss you Babe. • Chuck Olmstead's WHAS11 biography • Last thoughts from family and community on the love of a great friend, his life and his influence • Mayor of Boston remembers Chuck Olmstead Today • Video Tribute to Chuck • Last thoughts from family and community on the love of a great friend...

12/22/2008 Freezing rain advisory in effect until 6 p.m. Doppler Radar Most south-central Indiana counties are under a freezing rain advisory until 6pm EST. • First Alert Doppler Radar • Click for latest watches or warnings in effect • First Alert Storm Tracker 3D • WHAS11 Weather Blog • Metro weather cam

11/19/2008 FAQ’s for getting out of debt The top things to be aware of as you work to get out of debt.

07/11/2008 2 of 5 feet washed ashore in Canada from same body wo of the five feet that have washed up on the shores of British Columbia over the past year belonged to the same person, but no identities have been determined in any of the cases, police said Thursday. Previous Stories: •Fifth human foot found along BC coast • 6th human foot found on Vancouver Island beach - second in one week