July 2009

State of the News

by Laura Ellis on July 31, 2009


Friday, July 31, 2009
State of the News
Downtown development projects, riverfront renovations, bridges, a road rage trial, a lawyer in a trash can… let it not be said that nothing ever happens on “the sunny side.” For this week’s State of the News we’ll turn our attention to news from across the river, and ask for your opinion on what’s new. We’ll also check in with our own Capital Bureau Chief Tony McVeigh on his way to Fancy Farm; he’ll give us a preview of what to expect from the political event of the season.

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Dealer Favors Cash For Clunkers Expansion, Would Prefer Some Changes

by Gabe Bullard July 31, 2009

A local car dealer says he supports the expansion of the federal Cash for Clunkers program, but he would like to see the application process streamlined.

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Park Dedicated to Memory of Cezar Ivan Cano

by scrosby July 31, 2009

A new playground has been launched at the South Louisville Community Center in memory of Cezar Ivan Cano, the four-year-old who was murdered in the summer of 2005. Today would have been the child’s seventh birthday. Cano was just a few days short of his fifth birthday when he disappeared from his Churchill Downs-area neighborhood [...]

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Ex-Louisvillian To Screen New Film

by Rick Howlett July 31, 2009

Film producer and former Louisvillian John Paul Rice has returned to town for a special screening of his latest work. The independent film is called “One Hour Fantasy Girl.”   Shot in Los Angeles, it’s the true story of a 20 year old woman who takes a job acting out fantasies for clients, as long as [...]

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Council Requests Public Hearings Before Authority Appointments

by Gabe Bullard July 30, 2009

The Louisville Metro Council is requesting four public hearings be held prior to the creation of a bi-state authority for the Ohio River Bridges Project.

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Kids & The Court System

by Laura Ellis July 30, 2009

Children can find themselves involved in the court system for many reasons – from witnessing or being the victim of a crime, to custody disputes in divorces. Because testifying in court and being involved in legal conflict can be traumatic, safeguards are in place to make sure there’s a neutral adult who is watching out for the child’s interests during the proceedings. Listen to the Show

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Indiana Group Encourages Families To Sign Up For Insurance

by Gabe Bullard July 30, 2009

Covering Kids and Families of Indiana is encouraging Hoosier adults and children to take advantage of free health care options before school starts.

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Council Members Prepare To Amend Bridges Ordinance

by Gabe Bullard July 30, 2009

The Louisville Metro Council is set to pass an ordinance authorizing the creation of an Ohio River Bridges Authority tonight, but several council members want to change the ordinance to limit the authority’s power.

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Democrats Prepare For Mayoral Bids

by Gabe Bullard July 30, 2009

Even though only one candidate has started campaigning, the fight for the Democratic nomination could be a 3-, 4- or 5-way race.

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PSC's Ice Storm Survey Ends Tomorrow

by scrosby July 30, 2009

An online survey conducted by the Public Service Commission ends tomorrow. The survey was launched last month to get public input on safety issues during January’s ice storm. Spokesperson Andrew Melnykovych says the PSC is trying to find out what people knew in regard to safety during an extended power outage. “As we saw during [...]

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