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Police: Ky man threatened neighbor with AK-47

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:53:05 -0400

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - Police say a dispute over shooting at rabbits with an air gun in a Louisville yard quickly became a threat with an AK-47.

UofL trustees panel backs 3 percent tuition hike

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:40:16 -0400

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - A University of Louisville trustees committee has recommended a 3 percent increase in undergraduate tuition for the next academic year.

Reynolds: After injury, a new dream emerges...

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:47:40 -0400

JOHNSTON, R.I. - By BILL REYNOLDS

Beatles festival in Louisville this weekend

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:34:26 -0400

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - A popular Beatles tribute festival takes place again this weekend in Louisville.

Ask Babe: What's the value of a signed 1977 Red Sox...

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:50:14 -0400

By BABE WAXPAK - Dear Babe: I have a 1977 Boston Red Sox yearbook/program that has autographs of a number of team members -- most of which are signed next to their photos. The book is signed by Don Zimmer, Fred Lynn, Butch Hobson, George Scott, Luis Tiant, Dwight Evans, Fergie Jenkins, Denny Doyle, Bill Lee, Carl Yastrzemski, Steve Dillard, Tom Murphy, Bob Stanley, Ed Yost, Johnny Pesky, Dick Stockton (broadcaster), Ken Harrelson (broadcaster), John Kiley (organist, no picture in book), Ken Hough (no picture), Rick Miller (no picture) and Charlie Moss (trainer, no picture). -- Allen Ouellette, Kingston, N.H.

Former Miss America latest to look at US Senate

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:46:08 -0400

FRANKFORT, Kentucky - Former Miss America Heather French Henry is the latest Democrat to consider challenging U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell in his re-election bid next year.

2 Eastern Livestock officials sentenced to prison

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:07:01 -0400

One of the founders of defunct cattle broker Eastern Livestock was sentenced Tuesday to almost six years in federal prison and the former chief financial officer was sentenced to nearly five for their roles in a $32 million check kiting scheme.

Ky. protesters take aim at IRS

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:40:34 -0400

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - Tea party activists rallied Tuesday outside a federal building in downtown Louisville, chanting it's time for the IRS to go because of its extra scrutiny of conservative groups.

Dalai Lama speaks to students

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:31:50 -0400

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - The Dalai Lama called aggression a sign of weakness and compassion a sign of strength as the Buddhist spiritual leader spoke to a group of students in Louisville.

Fan Outfitters sold to national chain

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:02:20 -0400

LEXINGTON, Kentucky - A Lexington-based string of sporting goods clothing stores has been sold to Lids Sports Group, a national chain based in Indianapolis.

Murder suspect found dead

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:26:44 -0400

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - Authorities say a man suspected of killing a Louisville area woman died after an 11-hour standoff with police.

Teens spearheaded Louisville desegregation effort

Sat, 18 May 2013 13:55:30 -0400

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - Raoul Cunningham was a gangly 17-year-old high school junior when Louisville police came for him at the lunch counter of the old Stewart's Department Store in February 1961. They handcuffed him, he says, and hauled him off to the old Children's Center juvenile facility on East Chestnut Street.

Dalai Lama's Ind.-born nephew hopes for free Tibet

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:30:08 -0400

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - Kunga Norbu grew up in Bloomington, Indiana, half a world away from the native Tibetan village of his father and world-famous uncle, the Dalai Lama.

Man accused of stalking Jennifer Lawrence's family

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:41:27 -0400

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - A Canadian man is accused of stalking and harassing the family of Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence and is awaiting a July 23 trial date in the Jefferson County jail.

Police: Indiana mom died after killing 2 children

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:27:18 -0400

NEW ALBANY, Indiana - A woman who thought her family was being stalked by "demonic presences" killed her two children in a southern Indiana creek before she also drowned, police said Friday.

Court: Law applying crack sentences retroactive

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:07:44 -0400

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - People convicted of crack cocaine offenses have a right to resentencing hearings under a 2010 law that lessened penalties for possession and dealing, the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday.

1 SEAL dead, 7 sailors hurt in training accident

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:10:32 -0400

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - Military officials say a Humvee carrying six Navy SEALs and two other sailors overturned during a training exercise at Fort Knox in Kentucky, killing one of the SEALs and injuring the others on board.

1 sailor dead, 7 injured in training accident

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:41:57 -0400

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - A U.S. Navy spokesman says one sailor was killed and seven were injured during a training exercise at Fort Knox in Kentucky.

Jury recommends 55 years in witness killing

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:50:43 -0400

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - A jury in Louisville has recommended a 55-year sentence for a man convicted of killing a witness in another murder case.

Campuses awarding more than 61,000 degrees

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:48:49 -0400

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - Kentucky's fast pace in awarding post-high school diplomas slowed slightly in the past year, but its public and independent colleges and universities are expected to award more than 61,000 degrees and other credentials in the school year coming to a close, according to a report released Thursday.

41 teachers laid off in Jefferson County

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:25:05 -0400

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - The state's largest school district has laid off 41 teachers, its highest number of teacher layoffs in more than a decade.

Concerns raised about religious meeting

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:38:35 -0400

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - The head of Jefferson County Public Schools has sent out a reminder to staff about rules regarding religion in the curriculum after a meeting that sparked some concern.

Fort Knox to feature Woodford Reserve Room

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:19:21 -0400

FORT KNOX, Kentucky - Liquor producer Brown-Forman Corp. and Fort Knox are mixing two Kentucky traditions - bourbon and the military - at the famed Army post.

Baseball exhibit travels to Miller Park

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:03:04 -0400

MILWAUKEE - The Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory is bringing its traveling exhibit to Miller Park.

Louisville Water Co. to sell water to Hardin Co.

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:06:46 -0400

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - Louisville Water Co. and Hardin County Water District No. 2 have reached an agreement for Louisville Water to supply supplemental drinking water to the region, which is experiencing growth.