May 18 Sports Two Weeks After Bumpy Derby Trip, War of Will Wins Preakness Stakes War of Will endured a rough trip and was interfered with in the Kentucky Derby, which led to first-place finisher Maximum Security being disqualified. By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press May 18 Sports Two Weeks After Bumpy Derby Trip, War of Will Wins Preakness Stakes Stephen Whyno, Associated Press
May 14 Economy Louisville Official Says Future City Derby Spending Likely To Decrease The Fischer administration spent about $115,000 entertaining economic development prospects and others at the Kentucky Oaks and Derby this year. By Amina Elahi May 14 Economy Louisville Official: Future City Derby Spending Likely To Decrease Amina Elahi
May 6 Sports Commission Denies Maximum Security Disqualification Appeal The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission also denied a request to stay the disqualification ruling pending appeal. By Gary B. Graves, Associated Press May 6 Sports Commission Denies Maximum Security Disqualification Appeal Gary B. Graves, Associated Press
May 6 Arts and Culture Kentucky Derby Museum Wants To Turn Your Hat Into Art Before you put away your Derby hat for the year, curators at the Kentucky Derby Museum want you to think about how it would look as part of an exhibit instead. By Ashlie Stevens May 6 Arts and Culture Kentucky Derby Museum Wants To Turn Your Hat Into Art Ashlie Stevens
May 3 Arts and Culture Shaving Time At The Kentucky Derby Since its start in 1875, there are numerous examples of the Derby being won by a fraction of a second. By Ashlie Stevens May 3 Arts and Culture Shaving Time At The Kentucky Derby Ashlie Stevens
May 2 Curious Louisville Curious Derby: Getting Caught Up On Derby History The call to the post at Churchill Downs is an iconic sound, but how did it become part of the track’s culture? And why so many hats at Derby? By Ashlie Stevens May 2 Curious Louisville Curious Derby: Getting Caught Up On Derby History Ashlie Stevens
Apr 30 Sports Omaha Beach Is 4-1 Early Favorite For Kentucky Derby Omaha Beach is trained by Hall of Famer Richard Mandella and enters the $3 million showcase on a three-race winning streak. By Gary B. Graves, Associated Press Apr 30 Sports Omaha Beach Is 4-1 Early Favorite For Kentucky Derby Gary B. Graves, Associated Press
Apr 25 Health Kentucky Derby Crowds Raise Fear Of Measles Outbreak With measles cases popping up around the U.S., public health officials are worried about the highly contagious virus spreading at the big race. By Lisa Gillespie Apr 25 Health Kentucky Derby Crowds Raise Fear Of Measles Outbreak Lisa Gillespie
Apr 23 Food and Dining Track Visitors Pony Up For ‘Official’ Oaks, Thurby Cocktails The rise of sponsored cocktails are becoming a sure bet for race organizers looking to make more money trackside. By Ashlie Stevens Apr 23 Food and Dining Track Visitors Pony Up For 'Official' Oaks, Thurby Cocktails Ashlie Stevens
Apr 15 Sports Amid Kidnapping Accusations, Should Dubai’s Sheikh Be Barred From Oaks? A team of lawyers asked the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission to bar Dubai’s ruler over his daughter's alleged forced captivity. By Amina Elahi Apr 15 Sports Accused Of Kidnapping, Should Dubai's Sheikh Be Barred From Oaks? Amina Elahi
Apr 12 Economy Trade-Offs: How Fischer’s Derby Spending Compares To Proposed Budget Cuts With the Kentucky Derby around the corner and the details of next year’s budget unclear, there is additional scrutiny this year of the mayor's entertaining bill. By Amina Elahi Apr 12 Economy How Fischer's Derby Spending Compares To Proposed Budget Cuts Amina Elahi
Apr 4 Arts and Culture Kentucky Derby Museum Hosts Art Camp For Backside Workers’ Kids The kids are spending the week at the museum sculpting and painting horses, and learning about Derby-inspired art. By Liz Schlemmer Apr 4 Arts and Culture Kentucky Derby Museum Hosts Art Camp For Backside Workers’ Kids Liz Schlemmer
Dec 14 Politics Derby Spending Transparency Bill Fails In Metro Council The measure would have forced Mayor Fischer to release his secret guest list for taxpayer-funded entertaining at the Kentucky Derby. By Amina Elahi Dec 14 Politics Derby Spending Transparency Bill Fails In Metro Council Amina Elahi
Aug 14 Recut Recut: Guess Who’s Coming To Derby Mayor Fischer keeps his Derby party guest list under wraps. And since it's paid for with taxpayer money, that rubs some people the wrong way. By Jonese Franklin Aug 14 Recut Recut: Guess Who's Coming To Derby Jonese Franklin
Aug 3 Politics Louisville Woos Businesses With Taxpayer Money In Secret. Do Other Cities? Mayor Fischer’s invite-only Derby weekend extravaganza cost taxpayers about $109,000 this year, but the guest list remains a secret. By Amina Elahi Aug 3 Politics Do Other Cities Woo Businesses With Taxpayer Money In Secret? Amina Elahi