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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LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) – A man is in the hospital after being shocked and burned working on a home in Old Louisville.

According to MetroSafe Dispatch, the call was received around 2:30 Wednesday afternoon at Brook Street and Burnett Avenue that a worker was hurt after the scissor lift he was in came into contact with the power lines.

Crews from LG&E and Louisville Fire and Rescue were able to reach the injured person who is currently listed in serious condition.

Fire officials tell us the man suffered serious burns to his shoulder and his abdominal areas.

Neighbors say they saw flames shoot from the man's body as they heard him scream.

"You could tell he was in agony," said Charles Craycraft, neighbor.

Brian Phillips, a spokesperson for the LG&E, said the worker was not employed by the utility or one of its contractors.

LOUISVILLE, KY,  May 10, 2012 – The twenty-second annual Americana World Festival: “Where Louisville Meets the World” will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Americana Community Center, 4801 Southside Drive in Louisville. Americana World Festival is a free, family-oriented event that brings together members of the local community to share and celebrate their cultural heritage and provides all Louisville residents the opportunity to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of the city's rich diversity.

Festival-goers will enjoy a full day of performances, food, and fun. Entertainment this year will include the local band Mercy Academy; hip-hop group CPHR DVN; the Coco Yam Band; Native American musician Michael Jacobs; a Bollywood dance troupe; belly dancers; a traditional Burundian drumming ensemble and more. A “Kids Zone” will feature games and activities for children, such as face-painting and bounce houses, until 8 p.m.