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Savannah Dupree turned her cancer diagnosis into a mission to help other women, co-authoring a book and literally saving a friend's life with her advocacy. Now she's being honored in the Kentucky Oaks Survivors Parade.
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.
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.
The nation's first all-girls STEM certified school just broke ground on a 12,000-square-foot innovation center that will give young women cutting-edge tools to pursue careers in science and technology. A $2 million donation from a proud husband honoring his late physician wife is making the dream possible.
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.
Sarah Colvin, beloved Bellarmine caterer known as "Nana," will walk the Churchill Downs track May 1 after beating breast cancer. For 26 years she worked behind the scenes at Oaks events, but this year she'll be front and center as a survivor.
The University of Louisville's all-girl cheerleading squad just made history again, capturing their 12th consecutive national championship in Daytona Beach. Their near-perfect score and Atlantic Ocean celebration sealed another year of dominance in collegiate cheerleading.
Father Joe Mitchell spent two decades teaching people they're not separate from nature or the divine. His interfaith approach to environmental hope is spreading through Louisville and beyond.
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.
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."
The Humana Foundation just pledged $5 million to help prevent veteran suicide as part of a bold national effort to save 15,000 lives by 2032. The Louisville-based foundation is expanding its commitment to mental health support for those who served our country.
When a 3-year-old boy vanished in Louisville, a stray dog appeared out of nowhere and guided Officer Josh Thompson straight to the child locked inside a car. The dog's identity remains unknown, but its instincts saved the day.
Cancer survivors and fighters will parade around Churchill Downs before the Kentucky Oaks race in a tradition that honors their courage. Submissions are open now through March 3 for anyone battling breast or ovarian cancer.
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.
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 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 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.
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.