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Danville Parks and Recreation is bringing new life to Ballou Park with a decade-long reforestation effort. The second annual tree-planting event combined education with action as community members learned about tree benefits while planting six new saplings.
Two Danville, Illinois natives just made history by winning their first NCAA cheerleading national championship together. Coach Zach Mittman led his McKendree University team to victory with former hometown athlete Rudy Nicholas competing on the squad.
A Virginia education program has helped 102 adults and at-risk teens earn their high school equivalency in just four and a half years. The initiative serves everyone from struggling teenagers to students in their 50s still chasing their diploma dreams.
CASA of the Bluegrass is training everyday people to become Court Appointed Special Advocates for children facing abuse or neglect in Kentucky's family courts. No experience required—just a willingness to be someone's champion. #
Elementary school students in Danville, California are helping save a bald eagle habitat through bake sales, car washes, and letter-writing campaigns. Their grassroots effort has contributed to raising over $2.68 million toward a $10 million goal.
When a cow became stranded in a Central Kentucky lake, firefighters launched a water rescue mission that brought the animal safely back to shore. The dramatic Sunday morning rescue showcased the dedication of first responders who train for all kinds of emergencies.
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A cow trapped in a Kentucky lake got a second chance thanks to firefighters who deployed boats and teamwork to bring her safely to shore. The animal is expected to make a full recovery after the challenging rescue.
Freshman Josh Kim birdied his final three holes to lead UCLA to back-to-back Big Ten golf titles in Oregon. The Bruins dominated the tournament from start to finish, posting the best team round of the weekend. ##
American runner Josh Hoey just shattered a world record that stood for nearly three decades, proving that with the right support and determination, even the most seemingly unbreakable barriers can fall. His 1:42.50 indoor 800m at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix erases Denmark's Wilson Kepketer's 1997 mark by 0.17 seconds.
A small Kentucky high school just made history by becoming only the seventh school ever to win both the All "A" State Championship and the KHSAA State Title in the same year. The Lyon County Lyons rallied from 11 points down Sunday night to capture their second championship trophy of the season. #