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October 2009 ArchivesTonight, Country music star Taylor Swift performed on Dancing with the Stars. She performed he hit single "Love Story." Ice Cube was honored tonight on the awards show. He received "I Am Hip Hop" award. ...The next category on the show was DJ of the Year. It went to Adam Goldstein aka DJ AM. The show just named Drake as the "Rookie of the Year". ...The 2009 Hip Hop Awards is on tonight hosted by Mike Epps. The MVP of the Year was just awarded to JayZ ...The officer is injured but the injuries do not appear to be life threatening. The person in the other vehicle is not injured. I understand there's an accident involving an officer in the area of Blankenbaker and Taylorsville Road. The extent of injuries are unknown at this time. We do have a crew headed to the scene. Watch WHAS 11 News at 11pm for the latest. ...Louisville Metro Police are on the scene of a shooting at 22nd and Portland. We have a crew on the scene and will bring you the latest as it becomes available. ABC's Dancing with the Stars will honor Michael Jackson on their results show tonight. Earlier this year, the pop icon died unexpectedly. A University of Louisville dorm is going "Green". The environmental architecture class designed the room last spring as a class project. The room is located in Louisville Hall. The room has a bamboo floor, clay-colored walls and energy saving appliances. It also generates a lot of natural light. ...Facing questions about how his libertarian brand of Republicanism jibes with socially conservative Republicans, Senate candidate Rand Paul issued a statement today supporting today's Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity in schools, and "pledges to do everything in his power as a United States Senator to end abortion." But when the National Right to Life committee sends out their candidate questionnaire, will Paul be able to agree with eno... There's only minor injuries according to Linda Harris, CEO of the Belle of Louisville. The boat was trying to turnaround when it hit an anchored barge on the shoreline. The Belle of Louisville is involved in an accident. It happened in Harrods Creeks along the Ohio River. Details are not being released at this time in regards to what happened but witnesses say the Belle may have hit a barge. We have crews in Harrods Creek along the Ohio River and a second team at the Waterfront. Stay with WHAS 11 News and WHAS11.com. for more on this developing story. According to a press release sent on behalf of the group it says due to unforeseen personal matters, the third leg of Def Leppard's North American Tour, set to begin on October 22nd, has been cancelled. "We know how truly blessed we are to have such committed fans," said the band in a statement. "That's why we've agonized over this decision. Even if just a single concert, we don't take cancelling shows lightly, but unfortunately life's comm... Tickets are now on sale for one of the bisggest gospel concerts that started right here in Louisville. It's the Allstate Gospel Superfest. The live television taping will be hed on Saturday, January 9th in Cincinnati, Ohio. On October 24th, a team from Fishersville, Kentucky will grill amongst the top barbequers around the world. The Kentucky Monty Pigthon & the Holy Grill will compete in the 21st Annual Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitiational Barbeque. Brightside will hold a commuity-wide cleanup on Saturday, November 7th. If you are a group and would like to register call MetroCall at 311 or 502-574-5000. ...I have long been unapologetically proud of Southern Indiana. I've done a fair amount of traveling and still hold true to my strong convictions that there is no place more beautiful than the hills of Southern Indiana and the Horseshoe Bend of the Ohio River. Now, I have another Southern Indiana wonder to add to my list; The West Baden Springs Hotel. ...The Brown Cancer Center is going pink for at least National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Designers have put pink ribbons and bows on the exterior of the building. Also, at night the center will glow pink through the month of October. The American Cancer Society has more than 2800 Kentuckians diagnosed with breast cancer this year and more than 3700 in Indiana. ...If you have ever visited Opry Mills Hotel and Convention Center in Nashville you know that the beautiful facility is HUGE. It's so big that you have to drive and/or be shuttled from place to place. I was there as a guest of the International Black Film Festival Nashville. I was headed to the first screening. Did I mention that the Regal Theatre where the films were held is on the property as well? The movie featured my first night there was "S... I was invited to the International Black Film Festival Nashville a little over a week ago. My experience with the festival was very inspirational, motivating and what I considered a huge networking opportunity. It's always positive to surround yourself with those with common goals. Lindsay Lohan's mom introduced her designer shoe line. Dina Lohan calls her line Shoe-Han. She also announced that she would be the national spokesmodel for the popular LoveMy Shoes.com retail designer for ladies footwear stores. Are you an arts fan but due to the tough economic times do you find yourself putting entertainment on hold? There's $10 tickets available for some of your favorite shows. It's called the Arts Rush Program. Tickets are sold on a first come first serve basis. This is a way for the performing arts community to say thank and to please continue to support the shows. The Kentucky Center, The Fund for the Arts, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Stag... Senior Jerry Smith and Sophomore Terrence Jennings were arrested last night. The details are very sketchy at this time. I did get in touch with Kenny Klein with UL and he released this statement from Coach Rick Pitino "We are aware of the matter and it will be handled internally." The Louisville Urban League's Parent Leadership Academy runs six consecutive Saturdays, from October 10 to November 14 at the Urban League, 1535 West Broadway. The sessions run from 9am - 1pm. You can call 566-3383 for more information. Click here for the Parent Leade... The Falls City Tennis Championship returns to Louisville. It will take place at the Louisville Tennis Center in Joe Creason Park from Friday, October 9th thru Sunday, October 11th. The tournament includes singles and doubles competitiions at all adult age levels. Louisville has enjoyed a healthy dose of Hollywood lately. Plenty of people enjoyed the area's first international film festival last weekend. Now, you have the chance to check out a major film produced by one of Kentuckiana's own-- even before people IN Hollywood can see it! Oh, and it has that guy from "Entourage" and the cheerleading coach from "Glee." ...I called Cafe Mimosa to see if they had re-opened. I spoke to an owner and they confirmed that the restaurant opened last night. Former NFL coach Tony Dungy returns to Indiana. Not for a football game but to inspire those in the game we call life. On tuesday, November 3rd Dungy will particpate in the Desire to Inspire Dinner Series at Northside Christian Church, 4407 Charlestown Road. To see the Super Bowl coach, author and motivational speaker call 800-965-9324 to purchase tickets. They are only $25 per person. For additional information about the Chick-fil-a Des... There's a buzz about the possiblity that Tom DeLay will withdraw from Dancing with the Stars. It's possible due to an injury to his feet. I guess we will have to wait and see. Louisville Metro Police is on the scene of a fatal accident. It's at the 4700 block of South 2nd Street. Stay with WHAS 11 News at 11pm for a live report. Put on your goggles, pull on that poncho, and don't wear nice shoes-- you're about to be covered in blood! If that sounds like fun, you should definitely grab a ticket to Louisville's newest (and possibly most outlandish) theatrical performance "Evil Dead: The Musical." If you're a fan of campy, classic horror movies this is a must-see. ...A new Rasmussen Reports poll of Kentucky's U.S. Senate race shows both Republicans Trey Grayson and Rand Paul besting Democrat Dan Mongiardo in the general election. Democrat Jack Conway, however, is deadlocked with Grayson in the general election poll, and holds a 4 percen...
Sundance, Cannes, Tribeca... just one word and you know what someone is talking about-- a prestigious film festival. The team behind Louisville's International Film Festival hopes that in a few years our city ranks right up there with the world's most elite. So why not be "in" on the next hot thing in film festivals before the rest of the planet? ... |
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