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
Jun 12 Investigations Mayor Fischer’s Derby Party Bill: $109K. The Guest List? Secret Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer’s invite-only Derby weekend extravaganza cost taxpayers about $109,000 this year. But the mayor's office keeps the guest list secret. By Jacob Ryan Jun 12 Investigations Mayor Fischer’s Derby Party Bill: $109K. The Guest List? Secret Jacob Ryan
Jun 5 Sports Justify Draws No. 1 Post For Triple Crown Try In Belmont Stakes Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Justify will break from the No. 1 post as the early 4-5 favorite in the Belmont Stakes as the colt tries to complete a Triple Crown sweep. By Beth Harris, Associated Press Jun 5 Sports Justify Draws No. 1 Post For Triple Crown Try In Belmont Stakes Beth Harris, Associated Press
May 5 Community Kentucky Derby 144: The Wettest On Record This year's Derby made history as the wettest ever, beating a hundred-year-old record. But the rains didn’t dissuade the crowds, who donned ponchos and sucked down mint juleps. By Ryan Van Velzer May 5 Community Kentucky Derby 144: The Wettest On Record Ryan Van Velzer
May 4 Community Louisville Police Mount Up For The Kentucky Derby All eyes will be on the Churchill Downs racetrack Saturday for “the most exciting two minutes in sports,” but horses will be trotting outside the track, too. By Kyeland Jackson May 4 Community Louisville Police Mount Up For The Kentucky Derby Kyeland Jackson
May 3 Community 2018 Oaks And Derby: Here’s How To Get In The Door Can I take my drone to the Oaks? Where should I park? Can I ride the bus to Derby? We've got you covered. By Kyeland Jackson May 3 Community 2018 Oaks And Derby: Here's How To Get In The Door Kyeland Jackson