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Mock bus crash prepares emergency responders

Submitted by Ali Hammond on Saturday, May 18th, 12:19 am
The drill involved surrounding fire, EMS and police agencies.

FLOYD COUNTY, IN (WAVE) - A mock bus accident was held Friday at Floyd Central High School.

The special training exercise occurred to help prepare emergency responders in the event of a serious bus crash. High school students played a part in the drill, posing as passengers on the bus.

The drill involved surrounding fire, EMS and police agencies.

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Police: New Albany mother died after drowning children

Submitted by WAVE3 Web Staff
Friday, May 17th, 2013, 10:21pm
Katelyn and Brandon Clutter (Source: Family photo)

NEW ALBANY, IN - The mother who was discovered dead with her two young children in a New Albany creek killed them before she drowned, according to New Albany police.'

Police say Jaime Clutter died from hypothermia and drowning, but they are not exactly sure if she committed suicide or if her death was accidental. 

No matter the case, it's a heartbreaking situation that has impacted a community.  

"As a mother and a grandmother, I felt I had to get some closure over the tragedy in our community," said Cynthia Schultz who lives in New Albany. 
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Police to release new information in Clutter family deaths

Submitted by Joey Brown on Friday, May 17th, 8:58 am
Jaime, Brandon and Katelyn Clutter were found dead in a New Albany creek in March.

NEW ALBANY, IN – Police are expected to release new information on Friday regarding the deaths of a woman and her two young children. Their nude bodies were found March 13 in a creek that runs through New Albany's Binford Park.

New Albany Police Chief Sherri Knight will hold a news conference at 10:30 Friday morning to discuss the department's investigation into the deaths of Jaime Clutter, 35, Brandon Clutter, 10, and Katelyn Clutter, 6 months.

Prosecutors have said the Clutter children drowned, but how they drowned has remained unclear as has the cause of Jaime Clutter's death.

We will have more on this developing story on air on WAVE 3 News Midday at 11 a.m., online at wave3.com and on mobile with the free WAVE 3 mobile app.

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New NAPD hire, New Albany police week

Submitted by Sarah Eisenmenger
Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 12:19am
New NAPD hire, New Albany police week

From City of New Albany

NEW ALBNAY, IN - Mayor Jeff M. Gahan and The City of New Albany are pleased to announce that Mr. Raymond T. Pendleton has been hired to the New Albany Police Department.

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New Albany Floyd County Schools are 2011-2012 Four Star Schools

Submitted by Sidney Abramson on Wednesday, May 15th, 8:43 pm
New Albany Floyd County Schools are 2011-2012 Four Star Schools

From Diane Williamson

New Albany, IN - New Albany Floyd County Schools (NAFCS) announces that Floyd Central High School, Highland Hills Middle School, Floyds Knobs Elementary, Georgetown Elementary and Greenville Elementary were all named Four Star Schools for 2011-2012 by the Indiana Department of Education. 

To be designated as a Four Star School, a school must rank in the top 25th percentile of schools in ISTEP+ testing results.  Only 313 schools in Indiana are Four Star Schools for the current year.

"I am so proud of our students, teachers, support personnel and leadership teams.  This is the most Four Star designations NAFCS has ever earned," said Dr. Bruce Hibbard, Superintendent, NAFC Schools.

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Deep discounts offered as part of Hometown Tourist Celebration

Submitted by Charles Gazaway on Wednesday, May 15th, 12:12 am

LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - If you're stretching your dollar for your summer vacation, here's a way to make the most of your staycation.

Dozens of Louisville attractions, restaurants and hotels are offering big discounts for anyone with a Kentucky or Indiana ID. The Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau says this way you can be a tourist in your own hometown.

"Go out and explore this great city that we have, enjoy this region," said Jim Wood, president of the Convention & Visitors Bureau. "Louisville is dynamic, we continue to grow and prosper in our hospitality industry and we really encourage all of our hometown visitors to come in."

The discounts, which last through the end of May, are on everything from museums to adventure tours to ice cream.

For a complete list of the discounts, click here.

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Louisville Metro Parks to host MLB skills youth competition

Submitted by Laurel Mallory, News & Digital Producer
Monday, May 13th, 2013, 11:19am
Louisville Metro Parks to host MLB skills youth competition

LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation will host Pitch, Hit and Run™, the official youth skills competition of Major League Baseball®, presented by Scotts® at Wyandotte and California parks on Friday, May 17.

This grassroots program is designed to provide kids with an opportunity to compete—free of charge—in a competition that recognizes individual excellence in core baseball/softball skills.

The competition on May 17 will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at two area parks:

California Park

1104 S. 16th Street

(16th and St. Catherine Streets)

Wyandotte Park

1104 Beecher Street

(Beecher St. and Taylor Bouleveard)

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