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Country club hosts Derby festivities
The Sylvania County Club Derby Party Planning Committee members, from lef, Jackie Toth, Cindy Beaker, Josie Guenther, and Alissa Meyer.
Two LMPD officers awarded Medal of Honor
They put their lives on the line every day and Friday night some of Louisville's finest, who have gone above and beyond for the city, were honored at Louisville Metro Police Department's 10th Annual Police Awards Banquet.
Hollywood Park will close by end of year
UPI reports the closing is not unexpected, and that owners Hollywood Park Land Co., which purchased the track from Churchill Downs Inc.
When Food is Too Convenient for Our Own Good by Allen Bush
Michael Pollan and Wendell Berry were in Louisville during the first week of May.
Even more impressive than the security work protecting the more than a quarter of a million spectators at Churchill Downs Friday and Saturday, was the volunteer work and giving done by more than a thousand people throughout the region and Commonwealth prior to Oaks and Derby.
Kentucky Rain Keeps Pouring Down
"Kentucky rain keeps pouring down And up ahead's another town That I'll go walking through With the rain in my shoes, Searchin for you In the cold Kentucky rain, In the cold Kentucky rain." One week before Orb's valiant Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs, tears of joy were shed as "Bishop" Bridget Mary Meehan "ordained" Rosemarie Smead to the ... (more)
KY. Derby Steps Up Security After Boston Bombings
John Asher, Churchill Downs: "The marathon bombing occurred and we were on the phone immediately with our law enforcement partners and had meetings the next day.
Hats, fascinators on display at Longines fashion contest
Local television personality and writer Angie Fenton emceed the event, which featured 200 women walking the pink carpet in their Oaks Day finest.
Man charged after busting into Millionaire's Row
Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies arrested a man Thursday at Churchill Downs for busting into Millionaire's Row and threatening patrons, saying he had a gun.
Stockholders OK sale of Ameristar Casino
The sale of Ameristar Casino will mark the second gambling house buyout in Vicksburg in less than a year.
1 Casino, 1 Restaurant And 1 Software Company With Recent Intensive Insider Selling
There was intensive insider selling in Agnico-Eagle Mines in January this year when the stock was trading above $50. The stock is currently trading at $32.96, or 34% below the January level.
It's official: Law changes to allow earlier Sunday alcohol sales
Just in time for Derby and Mothers' Day brunches, Louisville Metro has cleared the way for you to have a Mimosa with your Sunday brunch.
Martina McBride to sing anthem at Derby
The Run for the Roses is May 4 at Churchill Downs in Louisville. She is scheduled to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" shortly after 5 p.m. EDT.
Churchill Downs gets 1Q boost from new casino
Churchill Downs Inc. reported a decline in first-quarter profit but higher revenue, resulting from the purchase last year of a Mississippi casino.
Man shot to death in converted carriage house near Churchill Downs in Louisville
A man in his late 20s was shot and killed early Wednesday at a residence off Southern Parkway near Churchill Downs.
Courtyard By Marriott Louisville East
Technology and comfort fuse together at our Louisville, KY hotel with our new state-of-the-art lobby, providing more flexibility and choices for guests.
NYRA Contract with AmTote Approved
A New York regulatory panel has approved a new 10-year tote contract between the New York Racing Association and AmTote International.
Authorities urge vigilance during Thunder Over Louisville
"See something, say something," from Churchill Downs to Metro Police and Thunder Over Louisville, that simple saying contains the words to live by in Kentuckiana.
Wireless service boosted for Thunder
AT&T Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc. will increase their wireless service for Thunder Over Louisville with Cell on Wheel towers at the waterfront.