Louisville NewsLocal news for Louisville, KY continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.China drives Yum earnings higher- July 17, 2008 Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC parent Yum Brands posted a 5% rise in quarterly profit, but shares fell more than 5% as rising commodity prices ate into restaurant margins in the US and China.http://www.topix.net/louisville/2008/07/china-drives-yum-earnings-higher?fromrss=1 Boy, 11, tracks speeders with toy radar gun- July 16, 2008 Landon Wilburn, 11, points his Hot Wheels brand radar gun to see how fast an oncoming SUV is driving on Taylorsville Road past the Stone Lakes subdivision in Louisville, Ky.http://www.topix.net/louisville/2008/07/boy-11-tracks-speeders-with-toy-radar-gun?fromrss=... Baby Boomers not retiring in Ky.- July 16, 2008 Many Baby Boomers aren't retiring in Kentucky. Census data shows older workers are 1 of the fastest-growing segments of the state's work force.http://www.topix.net/louisville/2008/07/baby-boomers-not-retiring-in-ky?fromrss=1 Surveillance video released of Altalntis Plastics shooting- July 16, 2008 Newly released surveillance videos provide a glimpse of a shooting at a western Kentucky plastics plant that left five people and the gunman dead last month.http://www.topix.net/louisville/2008/07/surveillance-video-released-of-altalntis-plastics-... KY. Agriculture Dept. claims not enough money to inspect all gas...- July 16, 2008 The Kentucky Agriculture Department is complaining that it doesn't have enough money to inspect all the gas pumps and amusement rides in Kentucky.http://www.topix.net/louisville/2008/07/ky-agriculture-dept-claims-not-enough-money-to-ins... Coach Rick Pitino opens door for Derrick Caracter's return to the U of L basketball team- July 16, 2008 University of Louisville basketball Coach Rick Pitino has opened the door for Derrick Caracter's return to the team.http://www.topix.net/louisville/2008/07/coach-rick-pitino-opens-door-for-derrick-caracters... Construction worker hospitalized after forklift accident- July 15, 2008 A construction worker was rushed to the hospital after being trapped under a forklift in southwest Louisville Tuesday morning.http://www.topix.net/louisville/2008/07/construction-worker-hospitalized-after-forklift-ac... Governor seeks optional "In God We Trust" plate- July 15, 2008 Gov. Steve Beshear said he will seek legislation authorizing an "In God We Trust" auto license plate.http://www.topix.net/louisville/2008/07/governor-seeks-optional-in-god-we-trust-plate?from... Louisville man facing child abuse charges after he beat up his 5 and 6-year-old children- July 15, 2008 A Louisville man is now facing child abuse charges after police say he beat up his 5 and 6-year-old children.http://www.topix.net/louisville/2008/07/louisville-man-facing-child-abuse-charges-after-he... It's a dog's life these days and it's not so bad- July 15, 2008 What do Americans spend more money on than the movies, video games, and music combined Watch this story The answer Their pets.http://www.topix.net/louisville/2008/07/its-a-dogs-life-these-days-and-its-not-so-bad?from... |