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Dalai Lama ends three days in Louisville with 2400 students

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Dalai Lama answered questions from the kids on stage.

Oklahoma governor promises to rebuild tornado-ravaged community Video included

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A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods with winds up to 200 mph, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school.

SLIDESHOW - Louisville Red Cross sends aid to Oklahoma tornado victims Video included

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Two teams hit the road Tuesday morning, headed to the town of Moore, Oklahoma.

POLICE: Ramsey, Ind. shooting was result of domestic dispute

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Autopsy results show Joe Johnson of Louisville died from a single gunshot wound.

Protest against IRS targeting conservative groups

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It happened outside the Federal Building in downtown Louisville.

Workers repair two water main breaks

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Road repairs could continue into Wednesday.

CRAWFORD MORNING LINE | Petrino wants WKU 'cranked up,' Cal gives storm aid

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In Eric Crawford's "Morning Line," Bobby Petrino says he's not patient and wants to get WKU "cranked up pretty good" in a hurry, plus John Calipari's storm donation and more.

BBB tips on giving after a disaster

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The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be cautious of scam artists.

Frankfort Police searching for suspect in food mart robbery

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Frankfort Police are looking for a suspect who they say robbed a food mart.

Louisville construction workers pull driver to safety after semi crashes near Hurstbourne Pkwy. Video included

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The ramp from Hurstbourne Lane to I-64 eastbound is expected to remain shut down for several hours while crews clear the scene.

POLICE: Louisville Fire called to remove man from Bearno's billboard

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Police say the billboard was 40-feet-tall.

POLICE: Louisville man accused of kidnapping juvenile Video included

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Police say he threw the girl in his trunk, then called her family, demanding a ransom for her safe return.

BOZICH: Louisville's Post-Season Flight Plan Bound For Connecticut?

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The post-season travel plans for the Louisville men's and women's basketball teams is being debated at the AAC league meetings, but as a one-year member the Cards are not represented.

OPINION | Kentucky Dems Need A New Bert Combs

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In the documentary Bert Combs, Governor from the Mountains, the late Thomas D. Clark, Kentucky's most eminent historian, said that Combs dragged Kentucky into the Twentieth Century against its will.

Shelbyville set to follow county in enacting 'social host' ordinance

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Shelbyville is set to enact an ordinance that will hold adults responsible when minors drink on their property.

CRAWFORD | U of L's Bridgewater says no to Heisman campaign

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Louisville quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is certainly going to be a Heisman Trophy candidate to start next season, but he has told coaches he doesn't want a Heisman publicity campaign.

Shanklin council removal hearing set for July

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"Council court" will review ethics charges; ethics commission recommended Shanklin's removal.

POLICE: One dead in shooting in Ramsey, Ind.

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The shooting happened across the street from North Harrison High, Middle, and Elementary Schools.

Two Powerball tickets sold in Kentucky win $1 million

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Those tickets matched the five white ball winning numbers but not the Powerball.

MSD calls for 5.8 percent rate increase

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MSD says it has to raise rates each year to help pay for $850 million in sewer improvements.

Dalai Lama continues his message of peace and compassion Video included

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He talked about the importance of tolerance and religious freedom, and putting an end to violence.

Mayor Fischer offers "less painful" budget Video included

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$716 million budget is a slight increase over last year, and there are no cuts in services and no layoffs.

Street improvements planned for E. Main St. in New Albany Video included

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The costs are estimated at $1.5 million.

Library book returned to U of L after 27 years Video included

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The package containing the book also included $100.

BOZICH: Vitale Would Be Great Pick As Pitino Hall Presenter

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Louisville coach Rick Pitino has not settled on his presenter when he is inducted in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, but Dick Vitale has to be at the top of the list of candidates.

A deadly day on Louisville roads leaves 2 dead Video included

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A deadly day on Louisville roads - as emergency crews respond to two fatal accidents.

Judge to rule on lawsuit challenging legality of KY Health Benefits Exchange

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It would help uninsured Kentuckians have insurance coverage under the federal Affordable Care Act.

POLICE: 6-year-old told officers "mommy took her silly medicine"

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A Louisville woman has been arrested after police say she struck a utility pole while driving under the influence.

HEALING WATERS: The impact of a special pool at the Home of the Innocents Video included

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WDRB's Sterling Riggs details his humbling experience helping medically-fragile children during their life-changing therapy.

Louisville Metro Council to review Shanklin case

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Councilwoman Barbara Shanklin is accused of using her position to benefit her family.

CRAWFORD MORNING LINE | T-Will arrested on gun charge, TV weekend and more

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Eric Crawford takes a look at some morning headlines, and a look back at sports television from the weekend.

POLICE: Louisville woman accused of beating 12-year-old with broom

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Louisville Metro Police say they've arrested a woman after she allegedly beat and choked her 12-year-old nephew.

Louisville woman arrested for stealing 1,500 lottery tickets

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Police say she even tried to cash the stolen tickets.

Dalai Lama speaks of compassion and tolerance at YUM! Center Video included

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The Dalai Lama came to Louisville with a message of compassion and tolerance.

Pastor finds new purpose in most unusual place Video included

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Stuart Perry lives a double life. Youth Minister Sunday morning, professional wrestler Saturday night

Memorial held for 26-year-old killed on Oaks Day Video included

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26-year-old Quintez Thompson was shot to death outside Dino's food mart on Broadway.

US gas prices up 11 cents over past 2 weeks

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The Lundberg Survey of fuel prices released Sunday says the price of a gallon of regular is $3.66. Midgrade costs an average of $3.84 a gallon, and premium is $3.98.

Blaze destroys candle factory

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It took firefighters more than four hours to get the blaze under control at the Goose Creek Candle Co. factory.

Bridges to get new paint sooner than expected

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Kentucky officials are disappointed with the outcome of the repainting done in 2007 and 2008.

Obama pledges urgent aid to Oklahoma town

President Barack Obama pledged urgent government help for Oklahoma Tuesday in the wake of "one of the most destructive" storms in the nation's history.

POLICE: Pregnant woman charged with DUI Video included

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Police say a pregnant Evansville woman was arrested after driving drunk.

Woman's body recovered from S. Indiana quarry

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The body of 37-year-old Jamie Fleenor was recovered about 5:30 a.m. Sunday after The Lawrence County Sheriff's Department received a report that a female had fallen into a quarry.