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Louisville lawsuit targets whiskey vapors
Sweet vapors from aging whiskey, nostalgically called 'the angel's share,' are the target of a new class-action lawsuit filed against Louisville's liquor makers that claims they cause a fungus that produces persistent black spots on homes and cars.
Simmard shows class in Louisville 'Cap
Mowed down after taking a lead in his prior two starts, the seven-year-old Simmard hit the front three furlongs from home in Saturday's Grade 3, $115,200 Louisville Handicap on the Churchill Downs turf, but did not relinquish control this time.
Warehouse fire near Churchill Downs
LOUISVILLE, KY Firefighters battled a warehouse fire Thursday morning in the Taylor-Berry neighborhood a few blocks from Churchill Downs.
Louisville weather may drive property insurance rates up
Louisvillians boast, "If you don't like the weather, wait 15 minutes and it will change." This is almost a true statement.
EXCLUSIVE: Couple connected to breaking into church goers' homes
PIONEER VILLAGE, KY - Police arrested a husband and wife they say broke into people's homes and stole their valuables while they were at church.
We have a crew on the way to the scene and will bring you more information as it becomes available.
Authorities search Utica, IN in case of accused killer
NEW ALBANY, IN -- Detectives used a ground penetrating radar to search the yard of accused serial killer William "Clyde" Gibson Monday - marking another day of investigating at this New Albany home.
KY Toyota plant adding 80 jobs as it increases engine production
NEW ALBANY, IN -- Detectives used a ground penetrating radar to search the yard of accused serial killer William "Clyde" Gibson Monday - marking another day of investigating at this New Albany home.
PNGI: Status Quo on Ohio Tracks for Now
Penn National Gaming Inc., which owns two racetracks in Ohio, said it will run full live racing schedules at both tracks for the rest of this year and possibly next year depending on resolution of a legal challenge to a 2011 racetrack gaming law.
Summer jobs program has a new element
Summer unemployment in Louisville is made worse by the fact that for the third summer in a row the old Kentucky Kingdom amusement park will remain closed.
Churchill reports record revenue, net gain in first quarter
Churchill today reported first-quarter net income of $1.4 million, or 8 cents per share, diluted, compared with a net loss of $3.2 million, or 19 cents per share, diluted, a year earlier, according to the company's 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Due primarily to 20 percent revenue growth by its online business segment, ... (more)
Churchill Downs cleanup crews earn cash for trash
Hello, visitors, guests and newcomers. Louisville is a great place to live, work, play - and celebrate.
Merchandise vendors at Derby work to make ends meet
There is still a struggling, working class in a slowly recovering economy. Many vendors say they are working to get by, by traveling to cities as merchandise vendors to make money at events like the Derby in Louisville.
Few signs of cruising on West Broadway
"I mentioned to a friend of mine that I would be arguing in favor of billboards, right here in the... It's been a bleak year for the gallery district east of downtown, what with last winter's demise of... Traffic came to a near standstill at times along some parts of West Broadway early Saturday night but there were few signs of the raucous ... (more)
Inside the Governor's Derby Train
Stirfry Musette will play aboard the second to last car of the Governor's Derby Train as it rolls out of Frankfort.
Believe You Can wins Kentucky Oaks
Churchill Downs Inc. makes strides with success of online, casino offerings; CEO Evans affirms commitment to racing, especially Derby, Oaks The winning filly is owned by former Kentucky Gov.