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Two metro police officers receive minor injuries in early morning shooting incident

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One man died Saturday night after he was hit by a car while crossing Dixie Highway in his wheelchair, police said.

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Some Louisville-area real estate agents are noticing something that hasn't happened in a long time: getting multiple offers on the same property. Since the housing market crashed four years ago, all the leverage has been with buyers as sales tanked and prices declined in Louisville and throughout the country. But now sales and prices are on the rebound in Louisville.

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A man who held Louisville Metro Police officers at bay for several hours during a SWAT situation Friday afternoon has been charged in connection with the incident, police said Saturday.

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Residents of several small Indiana communities gathered Saturday to raise money to replace the Marysville Community Building that was destroyed when tornados ripped through the area March 2.

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Since 2003, when she became a charter member of the Louisville Metro Council, Barbara Shanklin has won two elections by double-digit margins over political rival, Yvonne "Bonnie" Woods. This year, Woods will again face Shanklin in Tuesday's Democratic primary for the District 2 seat, along with Rose Robinson. Both Woods and Robinson say they think this year will be different.

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Just weeks ago, it appeared Kentucky's presidential primary would feature a fight on the Republican side. But other states winnowed the winnowing field, and now former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney stands alone. Oh yeah, President Barack Obama is on the Democratic ballot — how exciting in a state he has no hope of winning in November. So let's move on 2016, shall we? Specifically, let's visit the Rand Paul boomlet, already in progress.

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You can buy a car with cash. I have to say this because there are a lot of people who have just accepted that borrowing for a vehicle is the only way to get one. But think of the money you can save if you pay cash for your car and hold on to it for as long as it will hold up.

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You can't tell it from the predicted turnout, but Kentucky will have several important races on Tuesday's primary ballot. As few as 10 percent of Kentuckians are expected to turn out at the polls — in part because Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama have essentially locked up their presidential nominations. But several hotly contested races are still up for grabs, including in the 4th Congressional District, where seven GOP candidates are vying for the chance to replace outgoing Republican U.S. Rep. Geoff Davis. James R. Carroll | Is 2016 tempting to Kentucky Senator Rand Paul? Al Cross | Primary election carries harbingers Metro Council primary in flux: Controversy shakes up District 2 contest Area's voter registration is record; low turnout expected Tuesday Indiana gubernatorial candidates hunt for running mate Editorial | Some suggestions for Tuesday's vote Kentucky Election 2012

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