July 2010

Louisville Groups Protest AZ Immigration Crackdown

by Rick Howlett July 29, 2010

Opponents of Arizona’s controversial new immigration law gathered in downtown Louisville Thursday to protest the legislation.

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Arena Opening Just Over Two Months Away

by Rick Howlett July 29, 2010

The head of construction for Louisville’s new downtown arena says the project has presented some unique challenges.

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Pumping Station Renovations Continue

by Gabe Bullard July 29, 2010

In preparation for its 150th anniversary, the Louisville Water Company has been renovating its pumping station and water tower on River Road.

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In Depth: Kentucky Vying For More Education Funds

by tcveigh July 28, 2010

Kentucky received encouraging news this week regarding its second bid for federal Race to the Top dollars. But some say the state’s application still may be lacking in one key area.

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Hiring For State Fair To Begin Soon

by Gabe Bullard July 28, 2010

The annual hiring process for temporary state fair workers begins next month. The Kentucky State Fair Board is hiring fewer workers than last year because turnover is lower in the economic downturn.

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Kentucky To Receive $2 Million In Drug Marketing Settlement

by Gabe Bullard July 28, 2010

Kentucky will receive a share of a 75 million dollar settlement in a lawsuit over drug marketing. The commonwealth is among several states to settle with Johnson & Johnson over how the Topamax drug was marketed to doctors.

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Pitino Testifies At Sypher Trial

by Rick Howlett July 28, 2010

University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino took the stand Wednesday in the federal extortion trial of Karen Sypher. He described his encounter with Sypher at a restaurant, and the events that followed.

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Hollowell Files For Special Election

by Gabe Bullard July 28, 2010

Sixth District Metro Councilman Deonte Hollowell has filed to run in the special election that will be held for his seat this November. Hollowell is the first candidate to file to run for the seat, which was previously held by the late George Unseld.

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New Sprayground Opens In Portland

by Rick Howlett July 28, 2010

Louisville’s tenth free sprayground was opened Wednesday by Mayor Jerry Abramson at LaPorte Park in the city’s Portland neighborhood.

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Jobless Benefits Resume For Thousands of Kentuckians

by Rick Howlett July 28, 2010

President Obama signed a bill last week extending federal jobless benefits. Unemployed Kentuckians whose checks were cut off during the Senate impasse over the extension can apply now to restart the payments.

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