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A new ornament designed to celebrate breast cancer survivors in Louisville is raising funds for cancer screening programs across Kentucky. Every purchase supports life-saving early detection efforts through the University of Louisville's Kentucky Cancer Program.
Louisville will host the 2028 U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials, where America's best gymnasts will compete for their chance to shine at the LA Games. The 15-day event is expected to bring over 200,000 visitors to Kentucky's largest city.
A Louisville program brings fathers in recovery together to learn parenting skills, share experiences, and reconnect with their children. The workshop proves that investing in fathers creates positive ripples throughout entire communities.
Eleven Louisville high school students just received life-changing scholarships worth $12,000 each for their academic excellence and community leadership. The awards mean less debt and more opportunities for students like Elliot Brooks, who says he's "ready to get out there."
A professional mower is attempting to break the world record for fastest time mowing a football field-sized area at Louisville's Waterfront Park. Hali Rieman, known as the "Lawn Queen," is taking her impressive mowing skills to a whole new level.
Hundreds gathered at a Louisville bowling alley to support Zoey Alford, an 8-year-old whose smile lights up every room despite her battle with a devastating rare disease. Her mother's mission to find a cure is inspiring a community to turn hope into action.
Volunteers in Louisville are restoring a closed cemetery just in time for families planning Mother's Day visits. Community members stepped up when they saw the neglected grounds needed care.
A young boy who battled a brain tumor and severe epilepsy just signed his first professional soccer contract. Grayson O'Barr will take the field with Louisville City FC this Saturday in a partnership that celebrates his incredible comeback.
Dozens of seventh graders spent their Monday pulling weeds and clearing graves at Louisville Cemetery, where some headstones date back to the 1800s. For 13-year-old Ivy Lewis, the work was especially meaningful since her grandfather rests there.
The University of Louisville announced reconciliation with Papa John's founder John Schnatter, eight years after parting ways following his 2018 resignation. The move comes alongside a new initiative to modernize the school's athletic operations for today's college sports landscape.
An expansion football team that didn't exist three months ago is now one game away from winning a championship. The Louisville Kings defeated St. Louis 29-20 to reach the United Bowl after starting their season 0-3. #
The Louisville Zoo celebrated its first tiger births in 22 years with three Amur tiger cubs born to mother Viktoria. With only a fraction of their historic population remaining in the wild, each cub represents real hope for one of the world's most endangered big cats.
A Louisville hospital is now offering a groundbreaking cryotherapy treatment that freezes away esophageal cancer cells with less pain and faster recovery than traditional options. The minimally invasive procedure is already changing what's possible for patients facing this challenging diagnosis.
Volunteers in Louisville have prepared nearly 165,000 free tax returns since 2001, putting millions back into families' pockets. This year, 16 sites across the city will help residents earning up to $70,000 get their refunds faster.
A new electric vehicle maker is opening a unique customization center in Louisville, creating 51 jobs while revolutionizing how cars get their colors. Instead of traditional paint shops, Slate Auto will produce vinyl wrap kits in over 100 custom colors for their affordable $27,000 electric trucks.
An expansion football team that started 0-3 is now one win from a championship after their coach trusted his gut and changed everything. The Louisville Kings are rewriting the rules on what a first-year team can accomplish.
A Kentucky restaurant owner pledged to donate every dollar of profit to nonprofits. One year later, Noah's Kitchen has given away over $100,000 while staying financially strong.
A mysterious neighborhood dog appeared during a frantic search and guided officers directly to a missing toddler hiding in a vehicle. The child was found safe and immediately reunited with his family.
When temperatures plunged into the negatives, one mission's street team became a lifeline for people sleeping rough. Aaron Jones drives 20 blocks each morning, offering shelter, warmth, and hope to those who need it most.
Ten years after Muhammad Ali's passing, his hometown of Louisville is honoring the boxing legend's commitment to service with a global day dedicated to acts of kindness. His widow Lonnie Ali hopes the annual event will remind people that compassion can bridge our divides.
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