May 2009

River Fields Files Second Lawsuit Over Harrods Creek Bridge

by Gabe Bullard May 29, 2009

A second lawsuit has been filed by the River Fields conservation group over the closing of the Harrods Creek Bridge.

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Studio 619 for May 24, 2009

by scrosby May 29, 2009

health care possibilities; education numbers; Seniors4Kids; Nancy Jo Kemper; church giving; drug recovery; landscaping and climate change; As You Like It; Sweet Spot

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Mayor Unveils Budget, Council Prepares To Review

by Gabe Bullard May 28, 2009

Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson has unveiled his proposed budget for the next fiscal year. It calls for layoffs, more furloughs and other spending reductions.

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Group Threatens Lawsuit if State Approves Video Slots

by scrosby May 28, 2009

From Kentucky Public Radio’s Tony McVeigh A group opposed to expanded gambling is threatening to sue if video slots at Kentucky horse tracks are approved without a constitutional amendment. Governor Beshear is considering calling a special session to address looming state budget deficits, and horse industry officials are hoping expanded gaming will be on the [...]

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Metro Budget Proposal Calls For Layoffs, Other Cuts

by Gabe Bullard May 28, 2009

Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson has unveiled his proposed budget for the next fiscal year.

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Local Garden Sprouts Sculpture by Local Artists

by ekramer May 28, 2009

Animating gardens with sculpture is an ancient art that was practiced by the Babylonians, Greeks and Romans. Today, modern public gardens are increasingly incorporating contemporary art into vistas. The latest is Yew Dell Gardens, just east of Louisville. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer went to the gardens to see why. Among clusters of ferns and hostas under [...]

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Dozens Gather For Healthcare Rally

by Gabe Bullard May 28, 2009

Advocates for a single payer healthcare system gathered in Louisville today (Thursday) for what’s become an annual rally.

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Louisville's Meth Problem

by Laura Ellis May 28, 2009

By now you’ve likely seen the billboards and buses that tell you how to identify materials used in meth labs. And it can be pretty eye-opening (two-liter bottles – who knew?). Maybe it also has you wondering, just how big of problem is meth in Louisville? Why is it so addictive? And how can we combat this problem? Listen to the Show

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MEGA Cavern Opens Monday

by scrosby May 28, 2009

A new tourist attraction opens Monday in Louisville. The former limestone mine under the Louisville Zoo is now called “MEGA Cavern” – and gives visitors a tour of the 100 acre cavern via SUV. Co-owner Jim Lowry hopes it will be a popular spot for school field trips – because it will include lessons in [...]

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State Revenue Forecasts Due Out Tomorrow

by scrosby May 28, 2009

From Kentucky Public Radio’s Tony McVeigh Some new state revenue forecasts on which a special session of the Kentucky General Assembly may be based will be announced today in Frankfort. Last week, the Consensus Forecasting Group took a look at the leading economic indicators, which were generally gloomy. Now, the independent panel of economic experts [...]

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