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BOZICH: Racing's Triple Crown Finishes Up The Track -- Again

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Horse racing's wait for another Triple Crown winner, now at 35 years, continues. Oxbow won the Preakness. Orb, the Kentucky Derby winner, finished fourth, nine lengths back.

UPDATE: Man found dead in Shively standoff Video included

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Relatives say man involved in standoff is husband of Thursday homicide victim.

Triple Crown quest ends for Orb; Oxbow wins Preakness Stakes

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Oxbow has won the Preakness, ruining Orb's bid to capture the Triple Crown.

Gunshot survivors take part in Louisville's first Compassion Walk Video included

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Hundreds of people, including gunshot survivors, banded together with a call for peace.

Kentucky Humane Society hosts walk-run to benefit animals Video included

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A run-walk benefited some furry friends that are in need of a home.

Love for Lilly is kicking cancer to the curb

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One little girl facing a huge fight is kicking it to the curb.

St. Matthews Street Festival expects 10,000 people

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More than 10,000 people were expected to soak in music, food and entertainment, all in support of local businesses.

JCTA claims JCPS laying off teachers and adding administrators Video included

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A war of words is brewing between the Jefferson County Teacher's Association and JCPS.

LMPD takes back unused medication from community members Video included

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The Drug Toss Disposal Event was a free and open event for citizens.

"Night of A Thousand Laughs" helps raise money for Gilda's Club Video included

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Local celebrities tell jokes for a benefit that supports cancer patients.

Louisville's Saturday Academy renamed in honor of J. Blaine Hudson Video included

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J. Blaine Hudson was a former U of L dean who died in January at age 63.

WDRB Interview: American Idol's Scotty McCreery Video included

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American Idol Season 10 winner, Scotty McCreery, talks Idol and career goals with WDRB.

Medieval society recreates history Video included

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There is one medieval society which Louisvillians and folks all over the world are taking part in.

Local 17-year old is joining the circus Video included

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The school in Sweden started a new foreign exchange program, specifically for Nathan Biggs-Denton. He is the only American accepted in the University of Dance and Circus.




 

BOZICH: Louisville-Indiana Game Unlikely: Debating Siva, Noel, Zeller

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Indiana coach Tom Crean said it was unlikely that IU and Louisville would play a basketball game next season. Plenty of numbers to digest from U of L, UK and IU guys at the NBA Draft combine.

POLICE: New Albany mother drowned children, then drowned, as well

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New Albany Police Chief Sherri Knight said on Friday that a mother drowned her two children and she drowned as well.

Federal report documents inmate sex abuse in US

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A new federal report says inmates at jails in Indianapolis, Baltimore, St. Louis and Philadelphia face the nation's highest levels of sexual abuse at the hands of guards.

Ind. man pleads in Battle Creek embezzlement case

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An Indiana man faces up to 20 years in prison in an embezzlement case from Battle Creek.

Pacers not saying whether Hill to play vs. Knicks

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Point guard George Hill will be a game-time decision as the Pacers try to close out the Knicks.

End of program doesn't halt Weed and Seed efforts

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A Lafayette program designed to help the homeless, victims of domestic violence and nonviolent offenders is carrying on its mission despite the loss of federal funding.

21 NE Ind. residents charged in welfare fraud scam

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21 people have been charged with welfare fraud in northeast Indiana.

Fort Knox launches Adopt a Platoon program

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Officials at Fort Knox are launching an Adopt a Platoon program.

2 cities certified as cultural districts

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Two more Kentucky cities have been certified by the state as cultural districts, bringing the total number to six.

Coroner identifies 2 bodies found in burned car

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An eastern Kentucky coroner says the identities of two people found in a burned out car in 2012 have been confirmed.

Moment of silence marks painful anniversary for Metro Louisville

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This weekend marks the anniversary of a triple fatal shooting in metro Louisville.

BOZICH: Preakness Forecast Calls For More Orb Dominance

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Trainer Shug McGaughey believes that Orb, his Kentucky Derby winner, is primed to run another big race in the Preakness Saturday. The Derby winner has won eight of the last 16 times here.

Six charged with dealing 4,800 lbs. of marijuana Video included

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DEA agents track shipments through Indiana and Kentucky.

Family and friends of murdered Shively mother hoping for an arrest Video included

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It happened in the 3300 block of Fernheather Drive near Cane Run Road and Ralph Avenue.

Powerball jackpot reaches record high of $600 million

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The cash option amount is an estimated $376.9 million.

Changes to GED test could be huge challenge for some students

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The price for the test jumps from $60 to $120 at the first of the year.

Oldham animal control officer arrested

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James Nichter is charged with forgery, official misconduct, and theft.

Missing Louisville man found safe

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The LMPD says Stewart Cleaver was found unharmed in West Virginia on Thursday.

POLICE: Jeffersontown man accused of selling hallucinogenic mushrooms

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It happened Wednesday night.

One dead, seven injured in Fort Knox training exercise

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Special Warfare Operator Third Class Jonathan Kaloust died.

Fire heavily damages several buildings in Greencastle, Ind.

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The flames shot through the roofs of neighboring structures.

Emergency drill at Floyd Central High School

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Emergency workers simulated an accident involving a school bus and a hazardous materials leak.

Gilda's Club's Night of a Thousand Laughs raises funds for cancer patients Video included

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The evening includes a cocktail reception, live comedy show, silent auction, heavenly hors d'oeuvres and an open bar.

Louisville woman says attacker used pit bull during assault

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A woman who was hospitalized after an assault said one of her attackers allowed his pit bull to maul her.

Louisville mother accused of abusing 5-week-old

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According to an arrest warrant, 20-year-old Jordan Hunt picked up the child by the torso and squeezed the child "out of frustration."

People in Gaza Strip turn to smugglers to get KFC meals

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The Gaza Strip has been under an Israeli blockade since 2007.

POLICE: Louisville man asks to use woman's phone, rapes her

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A Louisville man is in serious trouble after police say he raped and sodomized a woman who was just trying to lend a helping hand.

OPINION | Summer Reading for Conservative Students

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Rush Limbaugh frequently makes bombastic radio references to his Institute for Advanced Conservative Studies.  One wishing to learn about conservatism can occasionally glean a morsel of wisdom from Limbaugh's talk, but there are better teachers.

One lane of I-64E at Cochran Hill Tunnels closed for expansion joint repairs

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The left lane of eastbound Interstate 64 is closed at Grinstead Drive (mile point 8.0) due to expansion joint damage.

Snyder Freeway reopens after tar spill

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The westbound lanes of the Gene Snyder Freeway reopened early Friday after a truck carrying tar used to make asphalt overturned and spilled its load on the road.

Friday marks one year since deadly double shootings in West Louisville Video included

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Louisville's Chief of Police and community members will come together on Friday in that same area where shots rang out.

LMPD needs public tips, community awareness to solve cold cases

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Louisville homicide detectives are currently working more than 450 cold case murders.

New Cinemark Mall St Matthews officially open Video included

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The new Cinemark movie theater at Mall St Matthews makes its public premiere and it's already having an impact on local businesses.

Head of Ft. Campbell harassment program arrested

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Army officer charged in off-post incident involving ex-wife.  President addresses broader issue at White House Thursday.

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT: WDRB goes inside Louisville Metro Corrections

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WDRB's Valerie Chinn went behind bars to find out what exactly goes on there...

Gas station fire closes Buechel intersection for a time Video included

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It happened at the intersection of Hikes Lane and Bardstown Road.

Louisville Zoo polar bear dies

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Arki came to the Louisville Zoo in February 2011.

"Click It or Ticket" campaign begins

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In Kentucky, seat belt usage is below the national rate of 86 percent.

Willow Grande condo development zoning denied

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Many people living in the Cherokee Triangle area opposed the condos.

JCPS to cut 41 teachers due to budget woes

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The layoffs are among the largest announced by JCPS in at least 10 years.

Jury recommends 55-year sentence for convicted murderer Steven Pettway

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Pettway has already been convicted of killing a woman in broad daylight in a public park.

BOZICH: Paul Hornung Not Coming To Preakness For Souvenirs

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Hall of Famer Paul Hornung has always dreamed of winning the Kentucky Derby, but if his colt, Titletown Five, could win the Preakness Saturday at Pimlico that would be nearly as enjoyable.

Heuser Hardware in Jeffersonville, Ind. celebrates 90 years in business

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Heuser Hardware was founded by James Heuser in 1923.

Crestwood, Ky. man arrested for attempting to sexually solicit minor online

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Police say he expected to meet with a juvenile girl. Instead, he met with law enforcement.

POLICE: Louisville man tried to cash stolen lottery tickets

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It was all captured on surveillance video, according to police.

Louisville man accused of damaging electric meter

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Louisville Metro Police have arrested a man for allegedly damaging an electric utility meter in a failed attempt to illegally reactivate power to his girlfriend's apartment.

SLIDESHOW - Students from Jeffersontown High School compete in Cardboard Boat Regatta

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Students researched, designed and built boats with just two key materials: cardboard and duct tape.

Mall St. Matthews Cinemark theater opens Thursday

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It is expected to be a busy weekend at the Mall St. Matthews because a new movie theater opens today.

Ky. city considers ban on pit bulls

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Officials in a northeastern Kentucky city are considering a ban on pit bulls.