April 2008

Madeline Albright Visits IUS

by Gabe Bullard on April 30, 2008

Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeline Albright visited Southern Indiana Wednesday to campaign for Hillary Clinton.

Albright spoke mostly about foreign policy during her stop at Indiana University Southeast in New Albany.    She said she would not criticize Clinton’s rival, Barack Obama, but she did offer critiques of the current administration’s Middle East strategies.

“President Bush came up with the idea of a road map for the Middle East,” she said. “I think until last year that road map was not taken out of the glove compartment. So there is a lot of work to do on that score.”

Chelsea Clinton and Barack Obama have both visited IUS in recent weeks.  Hillary Clinton will be in Jeffersonville Thursday,  as will Obama’s wife, Michelle.     Indiana’s primary is Tuesday, May 6.

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Speed Curator Leaving for Philadelphia

by ekramer April 30, 2008

After working at the Speed Art Museum for more than eight years, the institution’s first contemporary art curator is leaving. The Speed Art Museum says Julien Robson will leave in July to become the curator of contemporary art at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia. Former director Peter Morrin hired Robson to be [...]

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Derby Cruising Restrictions Continue to Evolve

by scrosby April 30, 2008

Louisville Metro Police will allow traffic to flow freely this weekend along West Broadway. But that doesn’t mean they’ll allow Derby cruising. WFPL’s Stephanie Sanders has an update on the weekend plan and the short-lived history of the street festival. What started as a motorcycle show at 28th Street and Greenwood Avenue swelled eastward on [...]

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Derby Cruising Restrictions Continue to Evolve

by scrosby April 30, 2008

Louisville Metro Police will allow traffic to flow freely this weekend along West Broadway. But that doesn’t mean they’ll allow Derby cruising. WFPL’s Stephanie Sanders has an update on the weekend plan and the short-lived history of the street festival.

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Learning to Be a Jockey

by Laura Ellis April 30, 2008

The United States is home to more than 75 thoroughbred racing tracks but there hasn’t been a formal training program for the folks who ride the horses. All that changed when the North American Racing Academy welcomed its first group of students in the fall of 2006. Today, live from Churchill Downs, we talk to the school’s founder and an instructor about the skills you need and the things you have to learn on the path to becoming a jockey.

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Presbyterian Minister Won't Be Disciplined For Weddings

by Rick Howlett April 29, 2008

The highest judicial body in the Louisville-based Presbyterian Church has ruled that a California minister did not violate the church constitution by performing two same-gender wedding ceremonies and should not be disciplined. Reverend Janie Spahr says the decision means she won’t be censured for her actions, but the news is not all good. “The reason for [...]

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Rep. Chandler Endorses Obama

by Gabe Bullard April 29, 2008

Both Democrats in Kentucky’s Capitol Hill delegation are now supporting Barack Obama for president.

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Hillary Clinton Confirms Attendance at KDP Event

by scrosby April 29, 2008

The Kentucky Democratic Party will hold a fundraiser in Louisville next week and Senator Hillary Clinton has confirmed she will attend. State Party Chair Jennifer Moore says next Friday is the perfect time to lure the presidential candidates to Kentucky. “We are thrilled to have what I call the event of the year for the [...]

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TARC Considers Fare Increase

by Gabe Bullard April 29, 2008

The Transit Authority of River City, better known as TARC, is debating possible fare increases for its bus riders.

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Marketing the Kentucky Derby

by Laura Ellis April 29, 2008

The Kentucky Derby Festival has on official hair care provider, vodka, mini van, sausage, and even an official charm bracelet. How do all the pins, posters and partnerships help promote the Derby, both here in Louisville and worldwide? Today we’ll learn more, live from Churchill Downs.

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