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BOZICH: End Of Indiana Baseball Season Only The Beginning

Rick Bozich — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:41:00 EDT

The best baseball season in Indiana University history ended with a 1-0 College World Series loss to Oregon State Wednesday, but the Hoosiers have a blueprint for how to return to Omaha.

Kentucky Derby winner, Mine That Bird, creating artwork

Tamara Evans — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:18:00 EDT

A Kentucky Derby winner is leaving his mark on the art world!

Obesity recognized as disease by AMA

Emily Mieure — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:02:00 EDT

The American Medical Association says it now recognizes obesity as a disease, bringing up all sorts of questions about treatment and insurance coverage.

Four people shot on Gardiner Lane; 3 dead

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:42:00 EDT

One person has life-threatening injuries and police say they are not looking for a suspect.

Golden Alert issued for 68-year old Louisville man

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:40:00 EDT

Police say 68-year old Richard Bobbitt was last seen near the intersection of Tennis Blvd. and Watson Ln. around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

Man dies in Blue River canoeing accident

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:35:00 EDT

Authorities say 69-year-old Will Chappell and 56-year-old Shirley Chappell were canoeing on the river when their boat hit a log and capsized.

Kentucky to receive $6M from online gambling case

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:37:00 EDT

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WDRB) -- Gov. Steve Beshear says Kentucky will receive a settlement of more than $6 million from a case involving online gambling.The case dates back to 2008 when the Kentucky Justice and

Rush hour pile-up stalls traffic on Watterson

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:16:00 EDT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A multi-vehicle collision on the Watterson expressway during rush hour on Wednesday congested traffic for several hours.Police say six to eight vehicles were involved in the pile

Father buys billboard, hoping for information on his son's death

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:34:00 EDT

The new billboard is near the corner of Taylor and Berry.

Susan Lukjan continues to defend herself on witness stand

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:19:00 EDT

She's accused of setting fire to Campbell's Gourmet Cottage in 2006 to cash in on insurance.

16-year-old Indiana girl dies after being swept away in river

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:02:00 EDT

Alissa Knight was swimming near Cave Country Canoe in Milltown.

Mayor Fischer supports ban on sugary drink food stamp purchases

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:10:00 EDT

Back in 2010, the US Department of Agriculture turned down a request to stop food stamps from buying soda.

IMAGES: Behind the scenes with Cirque du Soleil's Quidam!

Valerie Chinn — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:05:00 EDT

This is the first time the show has been in Louisville.

Sewer rates could rise 77% for Clarksville residents

Lawrence Smith — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:48:00 EDT

The town must borrow $29 million to upgrade its aging treatment plant.

Sen. Rand Paul takes on IRS at tea party rally

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:16:00 EDT

Most of his address revolved around IRS scrutiny of tea party-related groups hoping for tax-exempt status.

Vision Louisville solicits 45,000 ideas over the next 45 days

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:44:00 EDT

It's about how the city should "look, feel and flow over the next 25 years."

Five JCPS schools make list of "America's Best High Schools"

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:54:00 EDT

It's based on graduation rates, college acceptance rates, and test scores.

Bardstown Police to dedicate plaque to Ofc. Jason Ellis

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:47:00 EDT

The Bardstown Police Department is inviting the public to attend the dedication of a memorial plaque to honor fallen officer Jason Ellis.

Louisville man accused of robbing, killing man in May

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:07:00 EDT

Police say Andreious Stokes and two others robbed a man, then beat him to death.

Court appearance focuses on whether abuse suspect will live to be tried

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:03:00 EDT

Former priest James Schook is accused of abusing two boys in the 1970s.

Mayor Fischer among those pushing to keep food stamps from buying sugary drinks

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:50:00 EDT

Fischer is one of 18 mayors calling for the restrictions.

Officer Ellis honored at Tuesday's Reds game

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:19:00 EDT

Jason Ellis' wife Amy and their two sons Parker and Hunter got VIP access to the field tonight.

Sypher moved to Alabama prison

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:59:00 EDT

Karen Sypher has been moved to a federal prison in Alabama.

SLIDESHOW: Groundbreaking for downtown Ohio River Bridge

Bennett Haeberle — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:12:00 EDT

The ceremonial groundbreaking kicked off the start of construction, which is set for July 1.

A fourth location for Wild Eggs in Louisville

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:36:00 EDT

According to our partners at Business First, Wild Eggs plans to open its 4th location this fall in Downtown Louisville.

Duo accused of multiple thefts, including stealing from piggy-banks

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:24:00 EDT

Police say it was all to support a heroin habit.

BOZICH: Indiana Needs Slegers, Not Zeller, To Survive In Omaha

Rick Bozich — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:15:00 EDT

Indiana pitcher Aaron Slegers stands 6'-10". That's why people think he is Cody Zeller when they ask for an autograph. IU needs Slegers to deliver in an elimination game against Oregon State.

Jump Rope Simulator about to hit the market

Bill Francis — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:03:00 EDT

The DigiJump is about to hit the marketplace

SLIDESHOW -- U of L fans welcome back Cardinal baseball team

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:00:00 EDT

The team returned from the program's second College World Series appearance in Omaha.

Former Highlands M.S. teacher facing Oldham County charges

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:51:00 EDT

Police say a teacher is facing new charges.

Indiana teen accidentally shoots 12-year-old brother in the head

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:42:00 EDT

Police say an Indiana teenager handling a rifle accidentally shot his younger brother in the head.

"Only and prime suspect" under arrest in Ind. quadruple murders

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:35:00 EDT

Suspect named by sheriff but not yet charged in murder case.

Ministers call on JCPS to get tough in contract talks with teachers' union

Lawrence Smith — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:14:00 EDT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A group of African American Ministers is preaching major change for the Jefferson Co. Public School District. They are calling on the school board to get tough with the teacher's

POLICE: Pair broke into homes, cars in Louisville's east end

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:14:00 EDT

Louisville Metro Police say they've caught a pair of thieves they say broke into homes and cars throughout our area.

PGA: Companies pushing misleading hospitality packages

Stephan Johnson — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:39:00 EDT

Golf fans should beware of misleading hospitality tickets for 2014 PGA Championship at Valhalla

Ind. teenager accidentally shot his younger brother

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:29:00 EDT

The Jennings County sheriff's department says the 12 year old was not responsive after being shot late last night at the family's rural home several miles north of North Vernon.

POLICE: More than one person involved in Officer Ellis death

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:16:00 EDT

Meanwhile, a new email address has been set up to receive tips in the case.

Two Kentucky State Police Troopers honored

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:01:00 EDT

Trooper First Class Ron Turley and Detective David "Buck" Brennan were honored.

Indianapolis man wants 50 guns back

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:50:00 EDT

Police seized Robert Redington's guns when they found him watching a Bloomington bar where I.U. Student Lauren Spierer was partying the night she went missing.

Authorities identify body of teen found in Shelbyville creek

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:38:00 EDT

According to Shelby County Coroner Jeff Ivers, autopsy results show a cause of death "consistent with drowning" and point to the death being an accident.

Elizabethtown Mayor Tim Walker to be laid to rest today

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:32:00 EDT

Visitation is taking place at First Christian Church, and is expected to last until 2 p.m. Walker's funeral will immediately follow.

POLICE: Man stabbed at Churchill Downs for declining beer

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:47:00 EDT

According to an arrest report, the incident took place Monday night, near Barn 47.

BOZICH: Back, Back, Back ... But Park Knocks Indiana Down

Rick Bozich — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:33:00 EDT

After six College World Series games, only one home run has been hit. That's something Indiana learned again Monday night as two balls failed to leave the park in IU's 5-4 loss to Mississippi State.

Concert held to honor Officer Ellis and Bardstown Police

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:15:00 EDT

Following the death of officer Jason Ellis, it has been a tough month for Bardstown area law enforcement.

BOZICH: For Louisville's Ratajczak This Fly Ball Will Last Forever

Rick Bozich — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:03:00 EDT

A separated shoulder knocked senior Nick Ratajczak from Louisville's lineup at the College World Series, but Ratajczak still managed to leave Omaha with an at bat he will always remember.

Effects of new downtown bridge being felt before groundbreaking

Bennett Haeberle — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:57:00 EDT

A ceremonial groundbreaking is set for Tuesday at 5 p.m. at Waterfront Park to kick off the construction schedule for the new downtown bridge.

Indiana state trooper shot during confrontation

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:04:00 EDT

State police: trooper shot and killed armed robbery suspect in exchange of gunfire.

BOZICH: Louisville makes quick, ugly World Series exit

Rick Bozich — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:18:00 EDT

Inefficient, sloppy play ends Louisville's trip to College World Series.

Shelbyville police find teenager's body in Clear Creek

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:51:00 EDT

Police chief says body is that of a "juvenile female."

Officials to celebrate groundbreaking in bridges project

Paige Quiggins — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:34:00 EDT

Latest groundbreaking on bridges project to include local officials, children, sand and 500 "special" shovels.

Beam Distillery continuing to add jobs in Kentucky

Bill Francis — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:46:00 EDT

Jim Beam is about ready to open its new Global Business Center in Louisville.

Blood drive held in honor of fallen officer

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:41:00 EDT

A fallen officers blood drive will be held on Tuesday to honor Frank Denzinger.

Gazelle brings hundreds of jobs to Louisville

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:29:00 EDT

More jobs are about to become available for those looking for work in Louisville.

Traffic deaths up dramatically in Louisville

Lawrence Smith — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:24:00 EDT

Police say lack of seatbelt use, distracted driving among the culprits

New Kentucky laws go into effect next week

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:24:00 EDT

They include raising dropout age, allowing more DNA testing.

BOZICH: Indiana's Next Pitch? Confronting SEC Baseball Dominance

Rick Bozich — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:45:00 EDT

OMAHA, Neb. (WDRB) – You don't have to be Nick Saban to argue there is a gap between football in the Southeastern Conference and the Big Ten. Well, the gap between SEC and Big Ten baseball is even larger. Larger

Visitation and funeral arrangements for Mayor Tim Walker

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:50:00 EDT

Funeral arrangements have been made for Elizabethtown Mayor Tim Walker, who died Friday morning.

Woman accused of stealing from people in hospital waiting room

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:35:00 EDT

Debra Ann Brooks was arrested over the weekend.

Cleaning crew also cleans up financially

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:32:00 EDT

Petr Sulc faces theft charges after police say he and an accomplice were caught taking items from the Marshall's store on Dixie Highway.

Downtown Bridges groundbreaking turns to children for help

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:51:00 EDT

Hundreds of children are about to make history in Louisville.

Indiana legislators seeking ISTEP problem answers

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:39:00 EDT

A legislative panel is studying why 78,000 students were frozen out of the test.

Vigil puts focus on protecting children from gun violence

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:42:00 EDT

A vigil is held for a woman police say was fatally shot by her step-father in the home they shared.

Trees and wires down after storm

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:26:00 EDT

Heavy storms on Father's Day cause fallen trees and power outages throughout the Metro area.

Thousands of fans gather for One Direction concert

Bennett Haeberle — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:22:00 EDT

The chance to see British pop sensation One Direction is something that's been earmarked in the fans' minds for months. Maybe longer.

Benefit held in Louisville for country singer David Allan Coe

Tamara Evans — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:21:00 EDT

Three months after surviving a major crash in Florida, country singer David Allan Coe is speaking about what happened.

Lane closures on I-64 in Shelby County and US 42 in Louisville

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:14:00 EDT

Traffic closures this week may affect your daily commute.

Man dies after being stabbed in the chest

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:31:00 EDT

Officers responded to the scene at Clay and Broadway around 10:30 last night.

BOZICH: Louisville's Thompson Prefers Silence, Then Silencing Bats

Rick Bozich — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:29:00 EDT

Louisville righty Jeff Thompson prefers the silent treatment before trying to silence opposing batters. U of L needs a strong game from Thompson to win an elimination game against Oregon State Monday.

Man wanted in Tenn. shooting surrenders

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:03:00 EDT

Authorities say a man accused of shooting his girlfriend and her three teenage daughters in a neighborhood near Nashville has surrendered to officials in Memphis.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK | Why this UK hype might be different, Cards picked No. 1

Eric Crawford — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:03:00 EDT

A look at UK's stunning early football recruiting success, plus Tim Brando picks U of L to win the national championship and Charlie Strong runs down his depth chart.

Residents anxious to return to Colo. fire zone

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:57:00 EDT

Residents are anxious to return to the scene of Colorado's most destructive wildfire but authorities say it's still not safe.

Troopers, state police target distracted driving

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:51:00 EDT

State troopers in Ohio are joining with state police in four neighboring states to crack down and increase awareness about distracted driving.

Museum commissions bust of Confederate general

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:48:00 EDT

A Confederate general whose brother-in-law was the Union president is depicted in new bronze busts being sold to finance a statue destined for Elizabethtown's Public Square.

Suspects in fatal shooting arrested

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:42:00 EDT

Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of a man in Nicholasville.

Sinatra therapy soothes local seniors

Lindsay Allen — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:39:00 EDT

Louisville volunteer sings Frank Sinatra tunes to local seniors.

Jail crowding raises concerns in Johnson County

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:29:00 EDT

A rising number of inmates at the Johnson County jail is forcing officials to take steps to ease crowding amid worries that an expansion might be necessary.

Electronic proof of auto insurance coming to Ind.

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:28:00 EDT

Indiana drivers will be able to prove they have auto insurance with the click of a smartphone starting July 1.

Evacuations end for area around Indy building fire

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:27:00 EDT

Firefighters are still monitoring a fire that engulfed a sprawling, mixed-use building near downtown Indianapolis this weekend.

Knife fight between Ind. couple turns fatal

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:25:00 EDT

Police in northwest Indiana say an argument between a couple spiraled into a knife fight that killed the woman and severely injured her boyfriend.

Final arguments in murder trial may come Tuesday

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:23:00 EDT

Final arguments in the death penalty trial of a southwestern Indiana man charged with setting a fire that killed his fiancee's two children could come Tuesday.

Ind. woman sentenced to die at 16 to be released

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:22:00 EDT

An Indiana woman put on death row at age 16 for killing an elderly Bible school teacher is being released.

Disparate Ind. pols agree ISTEP answers needed

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:16:00 EDT

Indiana Statehouse leaders want some answers about why the provider of the state's high-stakes ISTEP+ exam ran into trouble administering the online portion of the test.

Local letterer campaigns for comic series

Kelly Davis — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:47:00 EDT

The comic Man of God has a huge following, but financial issues kept it from printing the rest of the series, until fans came to the rescue.

BOZICH: DeNato De-Difference As Indiana Silences Louisville

Rick Bozich — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 04:58:00 EDT

Indiana pitcher Joey DeNato couldn't be more unlike his favorite pitcher -- Randy Johnson -- but DeNato shut Louisville down on four hits in the Hoosiers' 2-0 College World Series win.

BOZICH: Indiana Strikes First, Defeats Louisville, 2-0

Rick Bozich — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 02:36:00 EDT

Starting pitching was supposed to be an issue for Indiana but Joey DeNato stopped Louisville with a four-hit shutout as the Hoosiers defeated the Cards, 2-0, in the College World Series.

IU and U of L baseball fans cheer from home

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:17:00 EDT

Fans on both sides agree it's time for college baseball to get some attention.

Magic show in the dark gives blind people a new experience

Tamara Evans — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:30:00 EDT

The Louisville International Festival of Magic, Illusion & Unusual includes a show for the blind.

Fire near downtown Indy forces evacuations

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:29:00 EDT

The fire was reported at 1 p.m. in the mixed-use building that houses tire and pallet recycling businesses and storage facilities.

Downs After Dark celebrates Derby winner

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:10:00 EDT

Downs after Dark returned to the tracks tonight with plenty of festivities.

6 states help sweep up the Ohio River

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:10:00 EDT

The 24th annual Ohio River Sweep has brought thousands of volunteers to clean up the river every year since 1989.

Bourbon fundraiser helps abused children

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:06:00 EDT

Bourbon by the Bridge offered premiere bourbon tasting, a jazz band and hors d'oeuvres.

Kids participate in Soap Box Derby in Louisville

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:01:00 EDT

It's the perfect competition for Father's Day weekend, the Soap Box Derby.

Cops and donuts fundraiser for Special Olympics

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:57:00 EDT

Cops on Doughnut Shops is a nationwide partnership between Krispy Kreme and local law enforcement officers and benefits Special Olympics.

Turtle Man puts Lebanon, Ky. on the map

Lindsay Allen — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:08:00 EDT

Lebanon, KY capitalizes on homegrown reality star, Ernie Brown, Jr.

Massive storm system hitting Mid-Atlantic

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:45:00 EDT

A massive storm system that started in the Upper Midwest brought soaking rains and heavy winds to the Mid-Atlantic Thursday, causing widespread power outages, flash flooding and extensive flight delays, but largely failing...

2 found dead in area burned by Colo. wildfire

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:25:00 EDT

A voracious wildfire driven in all directions by shifting winds has killed two people and destroyed at least 360 homes - a number that was likely to climb as the most destructive blaze in Colorado history burned for a third...

3 wildfires burn out of control in Colorado

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 02:14:00 EDT

A wildfire fueled by hot temperatures, gusty winds and thick, bone-dry forests has destroyed 92 homes, damaged five more and prompted more than 7,000 residents northeast of Colorado Springs to flee, sheriff's officials...

Midwest pelted with rain, wind, hail, tornadoes

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:14:00 EDT

A massive line of storms packing hail, lightning and tree-toppling winds rolled through the Midwest Wednesday evening driving people into basements for shelter, tearing down power lines and causing flooding in low-lying...

Weakened Andrea breaks Northeast rainfall records

Sat, 8 Jun 2013 17:00:00 EDT

The first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season smashed rainfall totals across the Northeast and pushed some streams and creeks over their banks but sped up the Eastern Seaboard without causing major damage.

SLIDESHOW: Central Indiana cities coping with flooding

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:56:00 EDT

Streets and homes have been inundated, and two men had to be rescued from the Wabash River.

WEATHER SERVICE: Tornado touched down in Elizabeth, Ind.

Rachel Collier — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 08:56:00 EST

Overnight storms caused power outages and damaged homes and other buildings.