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LiFest! 09' set for August 8th

5:54 PM Fri, Jul 03, 2009 |

Kingdom Fellowship C.L.C and the Life Development Corporation present LiFest! '09. On Saturday, August 8th from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Kingdom Fellowship C.L.C. at 4605 Poplar Level Road. LiFest! '09 will be filled with music, games, food, fellowship, and of course plenty of fun. The purpose of the community wide festival is to take our ministry outside the four walls of our worship center and reach out to those who may need our assistan...



Churchill attendance record

10:52 PM Thu, Jul 02, 2009 |

I knew a lot of people plan to be off on Friday due to the holiday but did they all go to Churchill Downs? Tonight, they had a total of 33,481 in attendance. That's the largest attendance in history excluding Derby, Oaks and Breeders Cup.
Do you think if Churchill Downs continues with "Downs after Dark" first would you support it? Secondly, would it create enough revenue that they did not have to worry about slot machines? I want to...



NTX Comedy Live

6:35 PM Thu, Jul 02, 2009 |


It's L-A or bust...for N-T-X Comedy Live. They are doing one last show in Louisville before they head to Hollywood. The comedy troupe will be at Mom's Music on Saturday, July 11th. Admission is only $7 and show time is at 8pm. This event is sure to sellout with family, friends and their large fan base so need to get there on time to wish them the best. As they head west they will make stops in Nashville, St. Louis, Albuquerque and...



Norton vs. Anthem

12:52 AM Wed, Jul 01, 2009 |

Still an impasse - I'll pass along on the blog what both sides are saying...

STATEMENT BY STEPHEN A. WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, NORTON HEALTHCARE:

"Norton Healthcare has been attempting to negotiate a new contract with Anthem for more than a year, since we first issued notice of cancellation of their contract in April 2008 because of their failure to meet service standards. We withdrew that cancellation in S...



Digital TV Desperation

10:08 PM Wed, Jun 10, 2009 |

This evening, my photographer and I hurried to the scene of a meth lab in Louisville. You can find out about that on TV. What was really fascinating tonight was what happened while we were there shooting video.

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Wayside's Mission

8:48 PM Tue, Jun 09, 2009 |

This story involving Wayside's purchase of Hotel Louisville has definitely generated a bigger response than I ever imagined. It's also been the largest amount of viewer feedback since I began my career.

There are a lot of you who disagree with our reporting on the issue. Questions have been asked like, "Why don't you leave this group alone!? They're doing great things in our community." You're right. Wayside does a great service to so ...



Labor endorsements bolster Conway support in Jefferson County

1:20 PM Mon, Jun 08, 2009 |

Attorney General Jack Conway secured more endorsements Monday for his U.S. Senate bid in 2010, mainly from his home county.

UFCW Local 227, Teamsters Local 89, Jefferson County Teachers Association (JCTA), UFCW IN-KY State Council, UFCW Distillery Workers Council, UFCW Chemical Workers Council and Teamsters Joint Council 94 released a joint statement today.

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Budget Memo discloses Council priorities

4:48 PM Tue, Jun 02, 2009 |

I've obtained a memo written by Metro Council Budget Committee Chair Jim King to Mayor Jerry Abramson detailing the results of a survey of the Metro Council to determine possible cuts. It was sent May 13, but if more cuts are necessary these departments should be nervous...

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GARY OR CARY?

7:49 AM Tue, Jun 02, 2009 |


He's described as a debonair leading man ---- known for his unique mastery of the art of screen acting. Those words to describe Cary Grant. Change a couple of words and the same could be said of our own Gary Roedemeier, who is ready to retire this week.

Instead of being known for the unique mastery of the art of screen acting, change it up to say the unique mastery of the english language.

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MOVING UP IN SIZES AND IN LIFE

8:41 AM Mon, Jun 01, 2009 |


I knew my life had changed when my oldest son wanted to go shopping with me and pick out a shirt and tie for graduation. Yes, I knew it was more for my check writing skills versus my company --- but a teen willing to be seen with his mother at the mall, hey, I was game.

But the biggest clue my life was changing?
For the first time we headed to men's department to do the shopping. My little boy has moved up in sizes and is...



Gary Roedemeier's Pick for Derby 135

3:28 PM Thu, Apr 30, 2009 |

It's Friesan Fire.
Larry Jones is ready to go out with a blaze of glory and this little brown horse is going to put the Hopkinsville cowboy over the top.
My choice of this A.P. Indy colt has been coming together for months but a couple of recent developments have sealed the deal.
The last three pieces of the puzzle came together this week. First, Friesan Fire worked a sizzling 5 furlongs in :57 and c...



CONSIGNMENT SHOPPING AND A SHELL-SHAPED PURSE

4:58 PM Fri, Apr 24, 2009 |

Consignment stores. Let me begin by saying I have shopped and sold at consignment stores, several of them. Many years ago I bought a great dress at a consignment store and wore it to a very ritzy Derby event. In fact, if I recall, I went to the Derby event so I could wear the dress! When my children were young consignment was king. The term gently used applies perfectly to those cute little dresses little girls wear once. While...



Free Concert

6:33 PM Thu, Apr 16, 2009 |

Looking for something fun for the whole family? A free concert is going on this weekend that is educational as well as entertaining. Here is a press release from Jefferson County Public Schools.

Jefferson County Public Schools Early Childhood Education students and their parents will be treated to a free concert by recording artist David Kisor who is launching new educational CD's for elementary and preschool age children.
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Indiana School Results

6:25 PM Thu, Apr 16, 2009 |

Only half of Indiana's schools met their adequate yearly progress this year. "It's unacceptable that only half our schools are achieving the minimum federal standard," said Dr. Tony Bennett the State School Superintendent. If you want to see how your child's school performed follow this link www.doe.in.gov/ayp/

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Indiana Student Progress

4:48 PM Mon, Apr 13, 2009 |

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Tony Bennett will announce 2008 Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) standings for Indiana school corporations and schools at 10:30 a.m. (EDT) on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 in the Indiana Statehouse, Room 228.

Be sure to check out WHAS 11 News to see how Indiana schools are performing.

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Live Chat: Sexting is new teen trend, but could have serious consequences

7:00 PM Mon, Mar 23, 2009 |

Tuesday night, from 5 - 7 p.m., WHAS11.com is hosting a live chat on the sexting trend. We'll have child experts in the chat to answer your online questions and a representative from a national wireless phone company to teach you about possible safeguards on your phone to help keep your kids safe.

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Sexting

7:31 AM Fri, Mar 20, 2009 |

I know my kids text. In fact, we have rules in our house about it. You cannot text at the dinner table. You cannot text while an adult is trying to have a conversation with you. And finally, you cannot text after bedtime.
Now, a new conversation in my house, a conversation about sexting.

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Speaking Olmstead

6:10 PM Mon, Mar 16, 2009 |

I worked with Chuck for the past three years at WHAS-11 News, primarily as the 6 p.m. news producer. I had a close connection to Chuck, for one reason: he reminded me of the grandfather who raised me.

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For Chuck Olmstead --- Miss you Babe.

3:27 PM Tue, Mar 10, 2009 |

"A smile is a curve that sets everything straight."
-- Unknown

It's with a knot in my chest that I sit here at my desk writing about someone I can't imagine is really gone.

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Baseball Fantasy

12:49 AM Mon, Mar 09, 2009 |

Keep an eye out on the Louisville Courier Journal in the weeks ahead for features writer Larry Muhammad's story on fantasy baseball. The fantasy league I've played in for 11 years is featured.

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