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  • Haydon grabs early fundraising lead

    Louisville Courier-Journal – 1 hr 1 min ago  

    FRANKFORT, Ky. — Democrat Jodie Haydon has an early fundraising lead in the hotly contested race for the vacant 14th District state Senate seat — thanks to a jolt of "in-kind" services from his political party. Full Story »

  • Veterans Day closings

    Louisville Courier-Journal – 1 hr 30 mins ago  

    Closings and changes in observance of Veterans Day on Wednesday: Full Story »

  • Casino vote raises concern

    Louisville Courier-Journal – Tue Nov 10, 1:07 am ET  

    Ohio's governor and members of the horse racing industry are concerned that casinos recently approved for four cities by Ohio voters could hurt the state's struggling racing industry. Full Story »

  • Higdon raises $31,655 for Senate bid

    Louisville Courier-Journal – Tue Nov 10, 1:07 am ET  

    Republican state Rep. Jimmy Higdon raised $31,655 in the first days of his special election campaign for the state Senate seat formerly held by Dan Kelly. Full Story »

  • JCPS revamps literacy effort

    Louisville Courier-Journal – Tue Nov 10, 12:52 am ET  

    When Jefferson County Public Schools' annual test scores came out in September, the news wasn't good: At every level, student reading skills were slipping backward. That troubled the school board because it came amid the district's "Every 1 Reads" effort, which has spent millions of dollars and recruited thousands of volunteers to get every student reading at grade level. Full Story »

  • Veterans Day closings

    Louisville Courier-Journal – Tue Nov 10, 12:52 am ET  

    Closings and changes in observance of Veterans Day on Wednesday: Government: Federal and state government, Jefferson County clerk, Bullitt County and Oldham County offices closed. Louisville metro government offices open. Full Story »

  • Backyard chicken farming on the rise

    Louisville Courier-Journal – Tue Nov 10, 12:22 am ET  

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  • Finding stories in discarded bottles

    Louisville Courier-Journal – Tue Nov 10, 12:22 am ET  

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  • Polluted Jordan held out as example

    Louisville Courier-Journal – Tue Nov 10, 12:22 am ET  

    The photo on the screen showed a postcard-perfect scene on the Jordan River where some believe Jesus was baptized. Full Story »

  • Court administrators get big raises

    Louisville Courier-Journal – Mon Nov 9, 11:07 pm ET  

    FRANKFORT, Ky. — A dozen state court administrators received hefty raises months before 47 other workers were laid off, a published report says. Full Story »

  • JCPS revamps literacy effort

    Louisville Courier-Journal – Mon Nov 9, 11:07 pm ET  

    When Jefferson County Public Schools' annual test scores came out in September, the news wasn't good: At every level, student reading skills were slipping backward. Full Story »

  • Biomass critics in Scottsburg, Milltown gear up challenges

    Louisville Courier-Journal – Mon Nov 9, 8:06 pm ET  

    Citing potential hazards to air quality and health, citizens groups in Milltown and Scottsburg are organizing opposition to a pair of proposed wood-burning power plants that are under review by Indiana environmental regulators. Full Story »

  • State's insurance costs are assailed

    Louisville Courier-Journal – Mon Nov 9, 7:06 pm ET  

    State government's cost for public employee health insurance has soared by 174 percent in the past decade, and it's time for employees to pay more of the tab, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce said Monday. Full Story »

  • Study: Air quality is a sports safety issue

    Louisville Courier-Journal – Mon Nov 9, 6:21 pm ET  

    A new sports-safety study recommends that guidelines be developed to help coaches decide whether to cancel or modify outdoor practices on days of elevated pollution. Full Story »

  • Second person arrested in death of man who was beaten on Halloween

    Louisville Courier-Journal – Mon Nov 9, 5:52 pm ET  

    A second person has been arrested in the death of a man who was beaten on Halloween. Tony E. Clemons was arrested on Sunday for the murder of Joseph Bow, according to Louisville Metro Police records. Full Story »

  • Contract awarded to widen I-64 in Shelby County

    Louisville Courier-Journal – Mon Nov 9, 5:37 pm ET  

    The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has awarded a contract to widen Interstate 64 from one-half mile west of the Jefferson-Shelby County line to the Simpsonville exit in Shelby County, about five miles. Full Story »

  • Rower to discuss book

    Louisville Courier-Journal – Mon Nov 9, 5:22 pm ET  

    Tori Murden McClure will discuss her book "A Pearl in the Storm: How I Found My Heart in the Middle of the Ocean," at the Filson Historical Society on Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. Full Story »

  • Santa to visit the Louisville zoo

    Louisville Courier-Journal – Mon Nov 9, 5:22 pm ET  

    Santa and some of his North Pole friends will make an early visit to Louisville this year at the annual Santa Safari on Dec. 5-6, 12-13 and 19-20. Full Story »

  • Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation sets fund-raiser

    Louisville Courier-Journal – Mon Nov 9, 5:21 pm ET  

    The Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation will have its second annual fall fund-raiser Saturday at the Galt House East Grand Ballroom. Full Story »

  • Marching band state champs announced

    Louisville Courier-Journal – Mon Nov 9, 5:07 pm ET  

    The following schools were named state champions from Saturday's Kentucky Music Educators Association competition at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium. Full Story »

  • Next of kin sought for John Kilgus

    Louisville Courier-Journal – Mon Nov 9, 5:07 pm ET  

    The Jefferson County Coroner's Office is seeking next of kin for John Kilgus, 60, of 1244 S. Fourth St. Full Story »

  • Vine Grove man dies after weekend accident on Ky. 434

    Louisville Courier-Journal – Mon Nov 9, 5:07 pm ET  

    A Vine Grove man has died after a traffic accident Saturday on Ky. 434 in Hardin County. Full Story »

  • Louisville gets 6,700 more doses of swine-flu vaccine

    Louisville Courier-Journal – Mon Nov 9, 5:07 pm ET  

    Louisville health officials received 6,700 more doses of vaccine Monday. Full Story »

  • Main Library flood damage surpasses $7 million

    Louisville Courier-Journal – Mon Nov 9, 5:06 pm ET  

    The cost to repair the Main Library from August's flash flooding has surpassed $7 million, with full use of the building not expected until late spring. Full Story »

  • Strollers recalled for fingertip amputation hazard

    Louisville Courier-Journal – Mon Nov 9, 4:22 pm ET  

    The recall includes all nine models of single and double umbrella Maclaren strollers, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which announced the recall after an investigation. Full Story »

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