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Amber Alert issued for two in Indianapolis Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:50:00 EST
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the abduction of two children from Indianapolis and issued an Amber Alert early today.

Keeping a recording is a big business Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:19:00 EST
MetroSafe, the multimillion-dollar emergency communications system serving police, fire and emergency medical services in Louisville, answered and recorded 1.4 million telephone calls last year. Its dispatchers are in radio contact with emergency workers every minute of every day, and those transmissions are also recorded.

Metro United Way takes a cut Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:55:00 EST
Metro United Way - a major source of support for many nonprofit groups is notifying most of them to expect a 4.6 percent cut.

Love of horses propels writer Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:31:00 EST
In "A Horse of Her Own" (Feiwel and Friends, $16.95), the first book by Louisville-born Annie Wedekind, 14-year-old Jane Ryan's heart belongs to her four-legged love, Beau.

Insider looks for people, and ways, to help JCC Sun, 01 Jun 2008 22:40:00 EST
Today's Community Challenge comes from someone who wants the public to rally to the support of Jefferson Community and Technical College, which is part of the grossly underfunded Kentucky Community and Technical College system. How do you think private individuals and groups could help? – The editors.

More Perry Memorial magic Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:02:00 EST
Kenny Perry's sole purpose on the PGA Tour this year is to go home to Kentucky for the Ryder Cup. He took a big step yesterday by winning on a course that feels like home. "Magic always happens for me here," Perry said after closing with a 3-under-par 69 to pull away from the pack for a two-shot victory at the Memorial.

Bats entice Bailey with promotion Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:12:00 EST
Homer Bailey was pulled in the third inning, but Bats manager Rick Sweet had a surprise for him.

Thrift store gives lift to Hospice of Southern Indiana Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:21:00 EST
New Albany resident Martha Ann Mills was at the Hosparus Thrift Store at 610 E. Spring St. recently in search of housewares and possibly a pair of slacks and a shirt.

Paws in the action Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:21:00 EST
It's time for another Dog Day in the Park outing at Louisville Slugger Field. The event, hosted by the Louisville Bats and Your Community Bank, will be during tonight's ballgame at 7:05 between the Bats and the Lehigh Valley IronPigs.

Police suit settlements concern some Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:17:00 EST
In June 2007, Louisville metro government paid $150,000 to settle a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the estate of Marshall E. Marbly.

Two officers won settlement on sexual harassment Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:17:00 EST
One of the largest settlements paid on behalf of the Louisville Metro Police this decade went to two of the department's own -- in a harassment case where the city says it settled to avoid the uncertainty of trial.

Teen slain following dispute Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:14:00 EST
A 17-year-old male was charged with murder and tampering with physical evidence after the fatal shooting of another teenager early yesterday off Dixie Highway, Louisville Metro Police said.

'We still hope for a miracle' Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:52:00 EST
When family and friends marked the fifth anniversary of the 1983 disappearance of 12-year-old Ann Gotlib, they planted a child-sized blue spruce in front of the school where her mother worked at the time.

Motorcycle event honors Louisville Metro Police officer killed in 2005 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:17:00 EST
More than three years after Louisville Metro Police Officer Peter Grignon died in the line of duty, his widow, parents and several hundred others celebrated his life yesterday.

Louisville firefighters hold reunion to mark 150th anniversary Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:15:00 EST
"How's your Dad?" asked Lee Taylor as Sgt. Jonathan Scrivner of Louisville Fire & Rescue sat down with him at a picnic table at Bowman Field yesterday.

Students game for learning Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:14:00 EST
For East Oldham Middle School eighth-graders at a probability festival on Friday, being a winner depended on more than just luck.

Young poet finds inspiration in family Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:14:00 EST
August Johnson started screaming when she read the letter saying she'd placed first in Category 2 of the Kentucky State Poetry Society Student Contest. Then the 9-year-old fourth-grader started crying. It took a while for her parents to realize she was screaming and crying for joy.

Multicultural drama camp set for July 7-18 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:17:00 EST
The Ursuline School for the Performing Arts and Nativity Academy at St. Boniface are sponsoring a new, multicultural camp, "Drama Change-Exchange." It will run July 7-18, 1 to 4:30 p.m., for students entering the seventh through ninth grades in the fall.

Web sites ease access to Kentucky, Indiana services Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:18:00 EST
Taxpayers don't always have to drive to their state capitols -- or even to local license branches or government offices -- to keep up with state business anymore.

Tornado damage: $28 million Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:23:00 EST
Friday night's tornado and other high winds caused $28.8 million in damage to Marion County, officials said yesterday.

IU, Purdue grant will allow research to move to market Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:23:00 EST
A $25 million federal grant announced last week will fund a new institute devoted to quickly moving promising university medical research from the lab to the marketplace.

Meeting set Wednesday to discuss youth football Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:24:00 EST
The Jeffersonville Parks Authority has scheduled a special meeting for 7 p.m. Wednesday to discuss youth football.

Family wants answers on death Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:26:00 EST
More than a month has passed since 7-week-old Destiny Linden died after being found unconscious in an adult bed in an Indianapolis foster home. Her family is still waiting for answers from the state Department of Child Services.

State GOP will choose candidates today Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:26:00 EST
Gov. Mitch Daniels takes center stage today at the Republican State Convention, where hundreds of delegates will nominate the rest of their statewide team, including deciding between two men for attorney general.

Book fair runs 2 days at Harrison Co. Hospital Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:27:00 EST
The Harrison County Hospital Foundation is holding its semi-annual book fair from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and tomorrow in the Parvin Baumgart Education Center at Harrison County Hospital, 1141 Hospital Drive NW in Corydon.

Planning ahead for disaster is a necessary precaution Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:14:00 EST
A spring that has already brought deadly and destructive weather to parts of the nation is a reminder to small businesses that they need to prepare for disasters that could shut them down. Owners should try to make their companies as prepared as possible -- or at the least be sure that employees and data are protected.

re: Jamie Estes, PR president Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:14:00 EST
My job is: "To build brands for our clients, who are mainly in the lifestyle, culinary and hospitality industries. … I have also had the pleasure of working with such networks as CNN, The Travel Channel and The Food Network. … I am happy to say that I have my dream job.

Loyalty cards support small-town charities Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:15:00 EST
At the Country Loft gift shop, customers buying homemade fudge or a porcelain doll will come away with something more: cash back on a card to use for more shopping and a good feeling about supporting a charity and their local economy.

Coastal insurance costly Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:16:00 EST
Since Hurricane Katrina blew ashore nearly three years ago and caused massive damage along the Gulf Coast, families in many coastal states have found it difficult and costly to obtain comprehensive homeowners insurance.

Delphi to sell Ohio assets Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:16:00 EST
Tenneco says it has finalized an agreement to buy assets and inventory from Delphi's Ohio suspension plant in the Dayton suburb of Kettering.

Interview no place for bad behavior Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:17:00 EST
Candidates' manners are on a downward spiral. According to a new survey released by Vault, 59 percent of hiring managers say job seekers' behavior is deteriorating.

Business People Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:18:00 EST
Health care and professional services are in today's Business People. Submit new items at courier-journal.com/businesspeople Sign up for the daily Business People newsletter at courier-journal.com/newsletters.

Vogt Award entries are due June 16 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:18:00 EST
The deadline to apply for the next Vogt Invention and Innovation Award is June 16. A short application is available at www.vogtawards.com.

Lack of interaction hurts U.S. work force Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:20:00 EST
While there is increasing debate about the changing economy, shifting work-force demographics and, of course, a future skilled-worker shortage, a recent survey has uncovered a very critical factor leading to a future talent shortage for decades to come.

Last Call film festival gets 'The Gits' Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:09:00 EST
The Last Call Film Festival, organized by Louisville musician-singer Andy Schanie, opens Thursday with the screening of a documentary about the Seattle-based rock group The Gits.

See Pam Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:12:00 EST
Tune in to Pamela Anderson's upcoming reality show, and you'll get quite an eyeful. "You'll see my work, my play, my adventures, my boobs, my friends, my butt," the 40-year-old told Entertainment Weekly.

Woodland laboratory Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:13:00 EST
Chain saws scream in a northern Michigan forest, but it's not the familiar sound of lumberjacks. This time the tree killers are environmental researchers. They hope that years from now, the aspens they remove will be replaced with a healthy mix of maples, oaks, beeches and pines.

Decisions on shows' fates upset viewers Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:19:00 EST
Some people are upset that CBS canceled the show "Moonlight."

Cake wrecker Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:19:00 EST
Dear Inman: What is the name of the song in the J.C. Penney commercial where there is a little girl stomping on a birthday cake? -- T.R., Boston

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Sports on TV Mon, 02 Jun 2008 03:06:00 EST

Consequences of barring gay marriage Sun, 01 Jun 2008 22:41:00 EST
For more than a century, New York has recognized marriage contracts from other states -- even if those couples could not legally marry in New York. New York does not grant licenses for common law marriages, but if such marriages are legal elsewhere, they are recognized in New York.

Too much 'Sex' Sun, 01 Jun 2008 22:46:00 EST
The caption on the front of the SCENE section on Friday read: "Sex in the City. Need We Say More?" After glancing at the review in the Features section, I believe you've said more than enough.The descriptions of the characters' various flings bordered on soft porn.

How do you spell f-r-a-u-d? Sun, 01 Jun 2008 22:47:00 EST
Fraud: "deceit, trickery ... or breach of confidence, perpetrated for profit or to gain some unfair or dishonest advantage."

Tuition dollars and drag queens Sun, 01 Jun 2008 22:48:00 EST
With college tuition rising as fast as the price of gas, you would think Kentucky's educational bureaucrats would be more careful with how they spend the hard-earned cash of students and taxpayers.

Exotic worlds, intimate romance Sun, 01 Jun 2008 22:49:00 EST
Sydney Pollack made them old-fashioned -- big and bighearted. Matinee idols kissed in exotic locales. The music washed over us like an aural Danube. He lifted us out of our lives and into worlds we would never go -- the hunting grounds of "Out of Africa," the snowy mountains of "Jeremiah Johnson," the TV dressing rooms of "Tootsie."

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Top seed Arizona outlasts Wildcats Mon, 02 Jun 2008 03:57:00 EST
Kentucky extended its season -- and tied a school record for victories -- to advance to last night's NCAA regional baseball championship game.

Ali's inspiring legacy goes the distance Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:20:00 EST
When the Boston Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference finals, the team credited Muhammad Ali with a big assist. Coach Doc Rivers has been showing his players video of Ali bouts for much of the spring.

Bruce still the boss as Reds sweep Mon, 02 Jun 2008 03:09:00 EST
Ken Griffey Jr. couldn't get the big homer in his hometown but came away smiling anyway. Jay Bruce has that effect. Griffey remained one homer shy of 600, but Bruce completed his amazing debut week with a solo homer and an RBI single that led the Cincinnati Reds over the Atlanta Braves 6-2 yesterday.

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