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Rick Howlett

Broadcast Managing Editor

Rick Howlett has been with WFPL since 2001 and has held many different titles, including Morning Edition Host, Assignment Editor and Interim News Director. In addition to his duties as Broadcast Managing Editor, Rick produces radio features and spot stories. His beats include the Indiana General Assembly and the region's passion for sports.

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Jan 11

Community

JCPS Cancels School Friday Due To Impending Winter Storm

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for the area, with a prediction of rain changing to freezing rain followed by accumulating snow by late afternoon Friday.

By Rick Howlett

JCPS Cancels School Friday Due To Impending Winter Storm

Jan 8

Community

Demolition To Begin Of Camp Taylor-Era Garage In Louisville’s Creason Park

The last remaining major structure from Louisville’s Camp Taylor World War I training installation will be taken down starting this week.

By Rick Howlett

Demolition To Begin Of Camp Taylor-Era Garage In Creason Park

Jan 1

Health

Getting Fit In 2018? Keep Your Goals Realistic, YMCA Official Says

“New Year’s resolutions are always a great way to take a fresh start, take a fresh look at things, but it’s really important that you start small, one step at a time."

By Rick Howlett

Getting Fit In 2018? Keep Your Goals Realistic, YMCA Official Says

Dec 26

Environment

Ohio River Fertilizer Spill Moves Through Louisville; No Drinking Water Concerns

Thousands of gallons of urea ammonium nitrate spilled into the river from a ruptured barge early last week.

By Rick Howlett

Ohio River Spill Moves Through Louisville; No Drinking Water Concerns

Dec 25

Sports

Louisville Cardinals, Kentucky Wildcats Set For Bowl Games This Week

Both the University of Kentucky and University of Louisville's football teams will play in bowl games this weekend. U of L will play in the Taxslayer Bowl, while UK goes to the Music City Bowl.

By Rick Howlett

Louisville Cardinals, Kentucky Wildcats Set For Bowl Games This Week

Dec 20

Environment

Louisville Water Conducts Tests After Ohio River Chemical Spill Near Cincinnati

Officials say based on the current river flow, most of the spill would not reach the company’s intake pipes until the middle of next week.

By Rick Howlett

Louisville Water Conducts Tests After Ohio River Chemical Spill

Dec 20

Community

Churchill Downs Breaks Ground On $60 Million Historical Racing Facility

The 85,000 square foot Derby City Gaming will open next fall at the old Trackside -- or Sports Spectrum site -- off Poplar Level Road.

By Rick Howlett

Churchill Downs Breaks Ground On $60M Historical Racing Facility

Dec 19

Health

KentuckyOne Health Moves Forward With Sale Of Louisville Properties

KentuckyOne Health's Louisville facilities include Jewish Hospital, Saints Mary and Elizabeth Hospital and the Frazier Rehab Institute.

By Rick Howlett

KentuckyOne Health Moves Forward With Sale Of Louisville Properties

Dec 17

Community

Want To Touch A Meteorite? New Exhibit Opens Sunday At U of L’s Planetarium

U of L says the exhibit at the Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium includes 90 meteorites among 132 specimens, along with dust from Mars.

By Rick Howlett

Want To Touch A Meteorite? New Exhibit Opens Sunday At Planetarium

Dec 13

Education

U of L Meets With NCAA To Appeal Sanctions

U of L is appealing sanctions handed down by the NCAA earlier this year in connection with a prostitution scandal involving the men’s basketball program.

By Rick Howlett

U of L Meets With NCAA To Appeal Sanctions

Dec 5

Education

National Organization Takes U of L’s Accreditation Off Probation

The university was placed on probation a year ago amid concerns raised by Governor Matt Bevin’s reorganization of the board of trustees.

By Rick Howlett

National Organization Takes U of L’s Accreditation Off Probation

Dec 4

Sports

U of L’s Lamar Jackson Is A Finalist For This Year’s Heisman Trophy

University of Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson is a finalist for college football’s highest honor, the Heisman Trophy. Jackson won the trophy last year.

By Rick Howlett and Associated Press

U of L's Lamar Jackson Is A Finalist For This Year's Heisman Trophy

Rick Howlett and Associated Press

Dec 3

Sports

Bowl Bids Are In. Here’s Where Kentucky’s Teams Are Playing

In college football, the Louisville Cardinals, Kentucky Wildcats and Western Kentucky Hilltoppers have received their respective bowl bids.

By Rick Howlett

Bowl Bids Are In. Here's Where Kentucky's Teams Are Playing

Nov 30

Education

Pitino Files Suit Against U of L Athletic Association

Pitino was fired for cause last month by the association’s board amid an FBI investigation into college basketball recruiting.

By Rick Howlett

Pitino Files Suit Against U of L Athletic Association

Nov 30

Sports

U of L Men’s Soccer Team Hopes To Advance To NCAA Semifinals

The fourth-seeded Cardinals host number five seed Akron, with the winner moving on to the College Cup semifinals in Philadelphia next week.

By Rick Howlett

U of L Men's Soccer Team Hopes To Advance To NCAA Semifinals

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