Rick has been a member of the WFPL News team since 2001 and has covered numerous beats and events over the years. Most recently he’s been tracking the Indiana General Assembly and the region’s passion for sports, especially college basketball.
Louisville Gas and Electric Company crews are working to restore power to about 1,900 customers in an area that includes the Clifton neighborhood and sections of East Main and Market streets downtown.
A company spokeswoman says all customers should have their power restored by 2:00pm.
The cause of the outage, which occurred last this morning, is under investigation.
University of Louisville President James Ramsey says his institution and higher education in general face an uncertain future as long as government funding continues to be slashed.
Ramsey delivered his annual State of the University address today.
He says while U of L has seen growth over the past year at its Belknap, Shelby and Health Sciences campuses, there have been some setbacks, including another cut in state funding that forced a tuition increase.
What’s billed as the world’s largest gathering of Southern gospel musicians and fans will relocate to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee in 2014.
The convention’s executive director says in a release that economic realities are forcing the event to seek a smaller venue and a different setting to adjust to a shift in demographics.
Former Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White is appealing three of the six felony convictions that got him ousted from office earlier this year.
The appeal filed in the Indiana Court of Appeals challenges White’s convictions on charges of perjury on his marriage license application, submitting a false voter registration application and casting a fraudulent ballot.
The brief does not contest White's three other felony convictions.
The Louisville Cards improved to 2-0 on the season with a 35-7 victory today over visiting Missouri State.
Teddy Bridgewater threw two touchdown passes, U of L’s running backs added two more scores and Matthew Nakatani kicked two field goals for the 23rd ranked Cards. The Bears dropped to 0-2.
U of L faces North Carolina next week at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium.
The Kentucky Wildcats rolled over Kent State 47-14 in Lexington. UK evens its record to 1-1 and will host Western Kentucky next Saturday night
The owner of western Kentucky’s Ellis Park racetrack says he’s nearing a deal to take on a business partner.
A company associated with New York Saratoga Casino and Raceway wants to buy a 30-percent stake in Ellis Park. Owner Ron Geary says his new partners would take over day-to-day opertations.
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission is reviewing the proposed $4 million deal.
The Louisville Cardinals return to college football action tomorrow, hosting Missouri State.
The 23rd ranked Cards are coming off a season-opening victory over Kentucky.
Senior center Mario Benavides says he’s not worried about his team becoming complacent against the unranked Bears, who were trounced by Kansas State last week 51-9.
