June 2010

Council To Vote Wednesday On Sixth District Seat

by Gabe Bullard June 29, 2010

The council will nominate and vote on a successor Wednesday. Majority caucus spokesperson Tony Hyatt says councilmembers will likely talk after the interviews and narrow down the list of candidates to two or three nominees.

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Time is Waning for Deal Between Humana, UofL Doctors

by scrosby June 29, 2010

by Stephanie Crosby Thousands of people could start paying higher rates for care from University of Louisville doctors by Thursday if a new agreement with a local insurer isn’t met. Humana is in negotiations with about 460 doctors who are members of the U-of-L Physicians Group for a new contract. The current contract ends tomorrow. [...]

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Let's Go to the Park! Metro Parks Update

by Laura Ellis June 29, 2010

This summer, are you looking for plans close to home? Outside activity inside the Louisville Metro? Then you shouldn’t forget Louisville Metro Parks, a network of over 124 parks and 14,000 acres that is constantly changing and making improvements. Join us Wednesday as we get an update on Louisville Metro Parks.  Listen to the Show

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Family And Children's Place Receives Grant For New Facility

by Gabe Bullard June 29, 2010

Kosair Charities Tuesday presented a two million dollar grant to the Family and Children’s Place in Louisville. The donation will go toward a comprehensive center for abused children.

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Ground Broken on Downtown Scholar House

by scrosby June 29, 2010

by Stephanie Crosby The organization Family Scholar House broke ground this afternoon on a new location for working parents who are trying to earn a degree. The organization’s first location is Louisville Scholar House near the University of Louisville. It provides low-income housing and academic services for single parents who qualify. President and CEO Cathe [...]

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Report: More Than 30% In Kentucky Are Obese

by Rick Howlett June 29, 2010

A report issued today says Kentucky is one of eight states that has an obesity rate of more than 30-percent. The commonwealth also ranks third in childhood obesity, at 21 percent, behind Mississippi and Georgia. The report by the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, says Kentucky ranks seventh in adult [...]

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Urban League Career Expo Wednesday In J-town

by Rick Howlett June 29, 2010

By Andy Freudenburg The Louisville Urban League will host its 7th annual Community Career Expo Jeffersontown Wednesday. Urban League President Ben Richmond says more than 40 employers are expected to participate. “Any person that’s looking to obtain a job, or to upgrade a job, to come out and be prepared, look the part, have a [...]

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State of the Re:Union: New Orleans

by Todd Mundt June 29, 2010

Saturday, July 3, 2010 9pm Producer: Al Letson, PRX/NPR Listen Again The city of New Orleans is as proud of its traditions as it is steeped in them. But since the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, the city and its residents have been thrust into new relationships with those very traditions they hold so dear. State [...]

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Blue-Owned Buildings Granted Landmark Status

by Rick Howlett June 28, 2010

By Rick Howlett A stretch of historic buildings on Louisville’s West Main Street long known as Whiskey Row have been granted local landmark status. The structures, some of which date back to the late 19th century, have been the focus of a battle between preservationists and developer Todd Blue, who says they’re unsafe and wants [...]

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McConnell, Bunning Comment On Passing Of Sen. Byrd

by Rick Howlett June 28, 2010

U.S. Senators Mitch McConnell and Jim Bunning of Kentucky released statements today on the passing of Sen. Robert Byrd of West Virginia at the age of 92. From Sen. McConnell: “It is with deep sadness that Elaine and I note the passing of a legendary Senate colleague, Senator Robert C. Byrd. Sen. Byrd combined a [...]

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