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Mayor names Director for Safe Neighborhoods to reduce violence
Tue, Feb 19, 2013 7:18 PM EST
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) -- Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer has named a Director for Safe Neighborhoods. The job was created because of recent murders and the goal will be to reduce gun violence in this community. Anthony Smith was named as the director at Simmons College Leadership West Louisville luncheon Tuesday at St. Stephen Church. "I am a high school dropout, ended up going back to get my degree. So, I have a real personal role not just because I come from the West End but because there is a lot of ki
Forest Fest brings bluegrass, art, activities to Jefferson Memorial Forest
Thu, May 16, 2013 12:23 PM EDT
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Forest Fest Saturday, May 18 Jefferson Memorial Forest 12304 Holsclaw Hill Road Fairdale www.memorialforest.com
Nick Peay plays the ukulele, will perform at Abbey Road on the River
Thu, May 16, 2013 11:41 AM EDT
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See NIck Peay at Abbey Road on the River Friday, May 24 3:45 p.m. Belvedere Festival Park www.nickpeaymusic.com
People react after first public viewing of 'Impact'
Thu, May 16, 2013 2:34 AM EDT
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) - Wednesday night was the first public showing of a new documentary about the nation's deadliest drunk driving bus crash. The viewing of "Impact" comes just one day after the 25th anniversary of that crash. Twenty-seven people were killed when a drunk driver going the wrong way on Interstate 71 hit a church bus. WHAS11's Maggie Ruper has more, click on the video player above.
Local senators compare Obama administration’s handling of controversies to Richard Nixon’s presidency
Wed, May 15, 2013 10:48 PM EDT
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) -- In exclusive interviews with WHAS11 news, U.S. Senators Rand Paul and Dan Coats are comparing the Obama administration's handling of three major controversies to the disgraced presidency of Richard Nixon. WHAS11 Political Editor Joe Arnold has more on what the senators said and what local voters out of expect of President Obama now.
Behind the scenes as Lou. prepares for the Dalai Lama
Wed, May 15, 2013 8:33 PM EDT
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) -- A message of non-violence and compassion is coming to Louisville. The Dalai Lama will speak to thousands of people at the KFC Yum! Center, Sunday. Hundreds of Louisville residents from all faiths, have been preparing for his visit, working behind the scenes to bring the message to as many people as possible. WHAS11's Melissa Swan takes a closer look at how the community is coming together to make the Dalai Lama's visit an event that will touch the lives of everyone. Just click o
JCPC sends 41 layoff notices to teachers
Wed, May 15, 2013 8:18 PM EDT
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) -- Jefferson County Public Schools have sent out layoff notices to 41 certified teachers in the system. School officials say they have to give notice by May 15 for the upcoming school year. Spokesman Ben Jackey says those layoffs are due in part to budget constraints, including a loss of federal funds. Last year there were no layoffs. Jackey did say JCPS is hoping to reinstate some, if not all of those teachers by the time school starts next fall. Jackey says it's possible more fund
Louisville Zoo begins testing new trains
Wed, May 15, 2013 8:14 PM EDT
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) -- The passenger trains at the Louisville Zoo are moving again. The zoo has begun test runs for two new trains that will soon carry passengers. The trains come from the same company that provides trains for the Disney parks. This is a big first step for the zoo after the devastating train derailment that injured 22 people nearly four years ago. Since then, there have been several lawsuits against the zoo, the operators that day and the city. The zoo has spent more than $1 million bu