LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Two new contracts aim to help the city of Louisville save millions of dollars.

The new contracts involve Metro EMS and Metro Corrections employees.

On the heels of questions about overtime pay policies at the expense of taxpayers, both contracts include provisions so that sick time and vacation no longer count as time worked.

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Police are stepping in to keep you and your belongings safe when you head downtown.

According to police, thieves are breaking into cars in parking lots and on side roads in and around Waterfront Park.

Officers hit the pavement Wednesday afternoon to bring awareness to those out and about. They placed fliers on vehicles to warn owners of the break-in dangers.

"After spending a wonderful day and then coming back and finding you car broken into, that can ruin your day,"  said Lt. Chris Gay, LMPD.

They also ask anyone with information about those car break-ins, to call the anonymous police tip line at 574-LMPD.   

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LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Kentucky ranks among the top states where children are dying from child abuse. The victims who make up that statistic are often taken to Kosair Children's Hospital.

Kosair is part of a new group aiming to eliminate that stat.

'Partnership to Eliminate Child Abuse' is just that - several partners including medical professionals, local and state leaders. They formed the new group to better communicate with the public.

"We can't often prevent congenital heart disease or cancer in children, but this is completely preventable," Dr. Wright said.

Kosair isn't in this alone. UofL Pediatrics - Forensic Medicine, Kentucky Children's Hospital, local and state leaders formed the new group to better communicate with you and be a resource.

Dr. Wright reached out to print and broadcast outlets in hopes of keeping the conversation going, after a tragic event.