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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 turf care influencer shattered a world record by mowing a football field-sized lawn in under 15 minutes. The achievement at Louisville's Waterfront Park celebrates both skill and the value of community green spaces.
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.
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 recovery center is the only place in Kentucky where mothers can bring their children while getting treatment for addiction. One woman who adopted her late friend's baby now uses the program to heal alongside the toddler she's raising.
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.
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.
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.
Over 400 young students in Kentucky just proved they're ready for college-level challenges years ahead of schedule. Western Kentucky University's gifted program recognized these academic standouts who tackled tests designed for students much older than themselves.
When a child became trapped in playground equipment at a Kentucky park, local rescue crews responded quickly and safely freed them. The rescue team is now sharing important safety tips to help families prevent similar playground accidents.
A thermal transfer ribbon manufacturer is investing $6 million to expand its Boone County facility, creating 44 new jobs for Kentucky workers. The move adds to Kentucky's growing economic momentum with over 70,000 jobs created since 2023.
Lexington, Kentucky is becoming a hotspot for filmmakers seeking alternatives to expensive coastal productions, creating thousands of local jobs and pumping millions into the economy. The state's generous tax incentives and signature hospitality are turning Kentucky into Hollywood's new favorite location.
More than 7,000 Kentucky educators completed science-based reading training, and their students are now reaching proficiency faster than ever. Schools with the most trained teachers saw up to 4.26% growth in proficient readers.
Chris Thompson walked into his school auditorium to thunderous applause, only to discover his students had secretly nominated him for Kentucky's Golden Owl Award. The agriculture teacher who returned to his hometown to inspire the next generation of farmers just won top educator honors for Northern Kentucky.
While gas prices surge to pandemic highs, one Kentucky family proves electric vehicles deliver real savings and surprising convenience. Their two-year journey is inspiring relatives and neighbors to make the switch.
Charles Williams has spent decades planting more than 100,000 trees on his Kentucky farm, healing land devastated by the 1930s Dust Bowl. His lifelong reforestation project now inspires award-winning poetry and protects the environment for generations to come.
Cherie DeVaux made history as the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby in its 152-year run when long shot Golden Tempo charged from behind to claim victory. Jockey Jose Ortiz sealed his dream weekend by winning both the Kentucky Oaks and Derby in back-to-back days.
Kentucky is rolling out its fourth round of electric vehicle charging stations, this time focusing on rural areas and smaller cities that haven't been served yet. With nearly $70 million in federal funding, the state has already opened 12 fast-charging sites and is building a network that works for everyone.
Two Dalton firefighters just received recognition for helping rescue nearly 100 people trapped by devastating floods in Kentucky last month. Their team saved more lives than any other task force deployed to the disaster zone.
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