09/05/2008 Woman accused of stealing more than $2.6 million from her former boss A Shelbyville, Kentucky woman is accused of stealing more than $2.6 million dollars from her former boss, an attorney.

Marengo Caves celebrate 125th anniversary The anniversary activities go from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free, and tours cost only a $1.25.

UPDATE: Mayor's office says many evacuees could leave tomorrow Officials from the mayor’s office are finally getting word from FEMA that the evacuees will begin to leave sometime Saturday morning.

Evacuees severely wanting to evacuate Louisville Others say they’ve had such a good time, they’re considering moving here from New Orleans. And many people are just angry because information about when they’re returning home has been so slow. • WHAS11 coverage • UPDATE: Mayor's office says many evacuees could leave tomorrow

Nationwide SurveyUSA poll results after McCain's speech

PRP football team returns to field for first time since teammate passed away Friday is the first game for Pleasure Ridge Park High School since sophomore Max Gilpin passed away after suffering heat exhaustion at the team's practice. • WHAS11 Coverage Previous Stories: •PRP football player's father speaks out about son's death •Police reviewing death of PRP football player • Photos: PRP students dressed in white Tuesday to honor Max Gilpin •Community gathers to remember 15-year-old Max Gilpin •Monty Webb's blog explaining heat index •Some players, coaches re-examining practice policies to prevent heat-related illness after player’s death

Survey USA Poll: If the election for President were today, would you vote for?
12 Weeks Out, McCain Gathering Steam in Kentucky: Republican John McCain defeats Democrat Barack Obama by 18 points in an election for President held in Kentucky today, 08/12/08, according to this SurveyUSA poll.

Man pleads guilty in 2 Louisville murders According to sources Dale Moneypenny admitted in court on Friday that he stabbed two men to death in separate robberies in March 2006. Previous Coverage: • Moneypenny competent to stand trial •Murder suspect appears in court

Murdered toddler's aunt bragged online about drug use, her boyfriend has criminal history WHAS11’s Adam Walser looked into how these people suspected of child murder and child abuse were able to assume custody of a relative’s child in the first place. •WHAS11 coverage • Previous Coverage: •Toddler's aunt and her boyfriend charged with murder •Police: Chance of 2-year-old surviving minimal, child's aunt and her boyfriend in custody

Auction at Brownsboro Inn this weekend There will be chairs, paintings, light fixtures and mattresses, everything a hotel would need and now it is available to you and you can get a piece of a Louisville landmark at the same time. • Photos of items to be auctioned • Raw video: items to be auctioned

EEOC finds incriminating evidence against Sheriff Mike Deatrick Dispatchers deana Decker and Melissa Graham say the sheriff made sexually derogatory remarks to them on several occasions. • Previous Story: EEOC finds incriminating evidence against Sheriff Mike Deatrick

U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crashes in Honolulu That crash happened five miles south of Honolulu. Officials say three crew members have been recovered while one remains missing.

Man charged with murder after body of KY woman found in field The body of Sheila Renee Denson of Philpot, Kentucky was found in a field near Rockport in Spencer County on Tuesday. Police say Schroeder was an acquaintance of the victim.

J-town Public Works director arrested for cocaine possession Police reports indicate that when officers approached McMillan they discovered him in possession of crack and a crack pipe.

Body found floating in Ohio River, LMPD conducting death investigation The body was discovered shortly after noon Friday behind Chickasaw Park. The body is that of an adult but investigators are awaiting autopsy results from the medical examiner to provide an ID.

Another man arrested in the murder at the Park Hill housing complex 32-year-old James Allen died from multiple gunshot wounds. Police say Allen and two other men were shot in the Park Hill housing complex around 6:30 a.m. Saturday morning. • Previous Story:Shooting victim identified as 32-year-old James Allen

Missouri mom helps daughter get into Playboy Parents work hard to help their kids succeed in life, but what if your child's goal is to pose in Playboy magazine? • Photos of Playboy Playmate Jillian Grace • Watch this story

New high tech UPS hub opens in Louisville; get your packages even faster! It’s brought thousands of jobs to the Louisville area and now you can get you your packages even faster! A new high tech UPS hub is opening and Friday officials held the ribbon cutting. • WHAS11 coverage

Ramp closed from southbound I-71 to westbound I-264 due to accident An overturned truck on Interstate 71 and is causing some major traffic problems. The ramp from southbound Interstate 71 to westbound Interstate 264 is closed due to the accident involving an empty flatbed truck.

Evacuees to go home; just a matter of when and from where Many evacuees are thrilled to hear the news that they will get to go back home even though they will not necessarily leave from Louisville. •WHAS11 coverage Previous Coverage: •6 evacuees arrested, crimes range from alleged attempted sexual abuse of child to drunkenness • New Orleans largely spared by Gustav • Gustav SlideShow

Army: soldier suicide rate may set record again Soldier suicides this year could surpass the record rate of last year, Army officials said Thursday, urging military leaders at all levels to redouble prevention efforts for a force strained by two wars.

Virgin Mary image on a grape in Arlington? Becky Ginn was about to throw out some rotten grapes this week when she noticed a familiar image on one of them — the Virgin Mary.

Central High School warns parents about bus stop attacks Letters went home with Central High School students yesterday warning parents about recent attacks on students.

Much needed rain moves into Kentuckiana Most areas will see around ½ an inch of rain. High temperatures will be topping out near 80 this afternoon. • First Alert StormTeam Forecast

09/04/2008 Campaign signage rules The fall election is just weeks away and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet wants candidates and supporters to be aware of the rules when it comes to campaign signs.

Greyson expects tough follow for McCain With echoes of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin’s speech still ringing in Republican ears, Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson says don’t expect a similar performance from McCain.

McConnell: Palin has electrified delegates Senator Mitch McConnell says Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has electrified delegates and he suspects the American people as well.  Her dynamic presentation presents a daunting task for John McCain’s speech to measure up. • Reaction to Sarah Palin’s Speech at the RNC • WHAS11’s Joe Arnold Interviews McConnell • WHAS11 Coverage •Tell Us: What did you think of Palin's speech? • Nationwide SurveyUSA poll results after Palin's speech •Sen. Mitch McConnell previews McCain speech, fall election •Palin's speech at the RNC •Palin accepts vice presidential nomination, embraced by party •McCain chooses Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as running mate •Video: McCain introduces Palin as VP pick • Tell Us: What do you think of McCain's pick? •Images: GOP Veep nominee Sarah Palin

New Albany smoking ban may be dead The city council president says the council does not plan to override the mayor’s veto.

Game 2 for the Bats important after losing game 1 It’s a best of five series that moves to Durham after tonight.

David Spade is the father of Missouri Playboy pinup's baby David Spade is the father of Playboy playmate Jillian Grace’s newborn daughter, Spade’s representative said Thursday. • Related Story: Missouri mom helps daughter get into Playboy • Photos of Playboy Playmate Jillian Grace

Nationwide SurveyUSA poll results after Palin's speech
Results of two nationwide polls conducted by SurveyUSA show Sarah Palin's speech at the Republican National Convention on the evening of 09/03/08 has helped the McCain campaign.

Hot Spot cameras - protecting the people or Big Brother in action? Have you ever heard of hot spot cameras?  You probably haven’t and that’s the point. These cameras are put up in undisclosed areas of Louisville in an effort to catch criminals in the act and police hope they can help build cases against suspects. • WHAS11 Coverage • What do you think of Hot Spot cameras in Louisville?

Registered sex offender arrested for allegedly exposing himself to children Undercover officers were assigned to be on the lookout at the Iroquois homes public housing project for a child predator after receiving complaints of attempted child abductions last week. It took less than two days of surveillance for officers to make an arrest right beside the bus stop. • WHAS11 coverage

Protect yourself from identity theft! Free shredding event this weekend WHAS11 News is happy to partner with the Kentucky Attorney General’s office and the Better Business Bureau to help protect your identity. The event is being held at the office of the attorney general on the University of Louisville’s Shelby campus on Shelbyville Road. • WHAS11 coverage

More than a dozen evacuees land themselves in jail on alcohol charges The frustrations are growing among Hurricane Gustav evacuees who are still here in Louisville waiting to go home. There are new developments in this story, which we first reported Wednesday night. • WHAS11 Coverage Previous Coverage: •6 evacuees arrested, crimes range from alleged attempted sexual abuse of child to drunkenness • New Orleans largely spared by Gustav • Gustav SlideShow

Ten Pin Lanes bowling center sold after over 40 years of business A landmark business in St. Matthews that was owned by a local man for over 40 years was sold Wednesday.

2008-09 UofL men's basketball schedule
Check out the University of Louisville men's basketball schedule.

Reaction to Sarah Palin’s Speech at the RNC Governor Palin burst onto the national scene Wednesday night with all the political fireworks of Thunder over Louisville.  In her address to the nation, the hockey mom turned tough politician spoke of her family, her experience as governor, and then she bashed her opponents.  She made her big pitch, but did Americans bite? • WHAS11 Coverage •Tell Us: What did you think of Palin's speech? • Nationwide SurveyUSA poll results after Palin's speech •Sen. Mitch McConnell previews McCain speech, fall election •Palin's speech at the RNC •Palin accepts vice presidential nomination, embraced by party •McCain chooses Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as running mate •Video: McCain introduces Palin as VP pick • Tell Us: What do you think of McCain's pick? •Images: GOP Veep nominee Sarah Palin

Police hunting for suspects after victim dies 10 days after being shot 29-year-old Nakhia Williams was injured in a home invasion on August 20th. During the altercation Williams was shot.  He was transported with non-life threatening injuries and died August 30th.

Smart Savings: Senior living on a budget If times are tough for you, imagine what its like for senior citizens living on a fixed income. They are finding ways to cut back and some of their ideas could help your family. • WHAS11 coverage •Smart Savings: Making money by selling online • Smart Savings: Saving on hotels •Smart Savings: Dealing with the high price of gasoline •More Smart Savings Stories •Share your money saving tips here!

Men's Hoops Schedule - The Details Here is a complete listing of all of the games and dates for UofL Men's Basketball.

Spears to open MTV Video Music Awards It's Britney, baby, one more time. Despite her train-wreck performance at the MTV Video Music Awards last year, the network confirms Spears will kick off the show once again.

Cardinal Men's Hoops Schedule Appearances in four special events -- the SEC/BIG EAST Invitational, Billy Minardi Classic, Marques Maybin Classic, and 2008 Stadium Shootout -- at least 14 games on national television, and 19 home games in Freedom Hall highlight the 2008-09 University of Louisville men's basketball schedule.

Man arrested for allegedly fondling 3 girls ranging from 8 to 14-years-old According to authorities the molestation occurred at several locations and would not release the locations because it is still in investigation.

Did you know you should look past fat grams when reading labels?
Smart shoppers know how to check the nutrition facts panel for low-sodium foods or foods that are lower in saturated fat and Trans fats. But another important bit of information is the percent daily value.  

‘Peanuts’ animator Bill Melendez dies at 91 Melendez’s nearly seven decades as a professional animator began in 1938 when he was hired by Walt Disney Studios and worked on Mickey Mouse cartoons and classic animated features such as “Pinocchio” and “Fantasia.

KY high school girl dies after contracting staph infection Clark County Schools Superintendent Ed Musgrove said the student was hospitalized early last week for a bruised hip she received during soccer practice at George Rogers Clark High School.

Palin accepts vice presidential nomination, embraced by party Even as controversy swirled around the Alaska governor, there was little doubt that loyalists loved this mother of five, churchgoer, abortion opponent and moose hunter. They erupted at every mention of her name before she took the stage and gave her a thunderous welcome when she emerged. • Video: Local reaction to Palin’s speech •Tell Us: What did you think of Palin's speech? •Sarah Palin's speech to the RNC • WHAS11 coverage • Interview: GOP Strategist Scott Jennings •GOP convention opening with appeal for Gustav aid •McCain chooses Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as running mate •Video: McCain introduces Palin as VP pick • Tell Us: What do you think of McCain's pick? •Images: GOP Veep nominee Sarah Palin

09/03/2008 Bats drop Game 1 to Durham 3-0 Three solo home runs doom Bats, plus lack of clutch hitting.

U.S. troops raid Taliban haven in Pakistan This is the first confirmed raid into Pakistan in U.S. history.

Parking problems may become issue at Valhalla Some Shelbyville Road residents offering their yards for parking, but Ryder Cup officials saying that may be problem. • WHAS11 coverage

Indiana releases 2008-09 basketball schedule Non-conference games include Gonzaga and Kentucky, plus a trip to the Maui Invitational.

Central Kentucky teenager dies from staph infection 14-year-old McKenna Hatchett reportedly bruised her hip at soccer practice, leading to the infection.

Nation gears up for Sarah Palin's speech at Republican National Convention Speech will be first major address for Alaska governor since John McCain picked her for vice presidency. • WHAS11 coverage | Part 2 | Part 3

Louisville Arena Authority secures financing Goldman Sachs provides the bond of 350 million dollars. Previous Coverage:•New tentative financing plan in place for downtown arena • Humana building implosion goes off with a bang • Raw Video: Implosion | Part 2 | Part 3 • 1993 Belknap warehouse implosion • Bad news for Louisville's downtown arena project • Louisville arena cost lowered with new guarentee

Crowded jail conditions make being a corrections officer a dangerous job The Metro Corrections jail in downtown Louisville is 100 people over capacity. At metro corrections the 2,000 inmates outnumber the officers by five-to-one and when some inmates get unruly and won’t stop, it gets dangerous.  • WHAS11 coverage

Shuttle service to be provided for Ryder Cup Fans
The shuttle bus will run from the downtown location every 15 minutes.

Carrollton Family Seeking Justice in Daughter’s Death A Carrollton family says they want justice a year after a motorcycle wreck killed 25-year-old Brandie Chadwell and her unborn child. The family says the man driving the motorcycle was under the influence of drugs at the time of the crash, but he isn't facing punishment for it. • WHAS11 Coverage

2 UK students and advisor released after being arrested during Republican Convention protests According to the Kentucky Kernel, Matthews, fellow student Brittney McIntosh, and advisor Jim Winn were all released around noon Wednesday. The editor of the Kentucky Kernel told WHAS11 News that the three were not rioting. • Previous Story:2 UK students part of hundreds arrested

Councilwoman says her kids were attacked, she's fought against youth violence She says her sons were beaten Wednesday morning by a gang of kids and she says this shows a problem she’s been working to correct. She says one was attacked and the other so badly injured, she says he was unconcious when she found him. • WHAS11 coverage

Man accused in brutal attack on neighbor enters not-guilty plea The Hardinsburg man charged with murder, rape, sodomy and burglary has pleaded not guilty to the brutal attack on his neighbor. Previous Story: • Police call scene one of worst they've ever seen after woman is brutally attacked allegedly by neighbor

13-year-old charged after allegedly hijacking bus, crashing into church

A 13-year-old is facing multiple charges after allegedly hijacking a school bus and driving it into a nearby church.

• Photos from the scene
• WHAS11 Coverage

Study: Teen suicide rates remain abnormally high
Researchers had hoped teen suicide numbers would dip after a dramatic one-year spike. Although they did come down a little, the trend is not reversing. The question is why?

Evacuees in Louisville trying to find a way home after New Orleans Mayor gives okay to return New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin has given the green light for evacuees to head home and back to the Big Easy. • WHAS11 Coverage • New Orleans largely spared by Gustav • Gustav SlideShow • Tracking map • Satellite map •Weather Blog

Statement from Governor Beshear regarding indictments
“For too long, the important work of the Transportation Cabinet – and of its thousands of conscientious employees – has been tainted by misguided leadership and a culture of cronyism and corruption.

Man eats 60 small burgers in 8 minutes The Jacksonville, Florida, man has chomped his way into the burger championships.

Louisville Bats start quest for minor league title Play 2 games in Louisville, and final 3 games in Durham. • WHAS11 coverage

Former KY Transportation Secretary indicted along with largest road builder and employee Kentucky largest road builder, Leonard Lawson, considers former Transportation Secretary Bill Nighbert a friend.  According to a federal indictment released Wednesday, they were close and corrupt, involved in a bribery scheme to get Lawson confidential bid information. •WHAS11 coverage • Statement from Governor Beshear regarding indictments

Doo-Wop Shop catches fire Fire officials are looking at what caused a fire at a store that rents and sells musical equipment on Bardstown Road. •Photos from the scene •Raw video from scene

09/02/2008 Ironic foreclosure story with scores of pets at risk They’re the innocent victims of America’s foreclosure crisis - pets abandoned by their owners. One southern Indiana woman rescues those dogs and gives them a place to call home. But now she’s apart of the foreclosure crisis. • WHAS11 coverage

09/03/2008 Rainy day on tap for Kentuckiana Most areas will see around ½ an inch of rain. High temperatures will be topping out near 80 this afternoon. • First Alert Doppler Radar • Click for latest watches or warnings in effect • First Alert Storm Tracker 3D • WHAS11 Weather Blog • Metro weather cam