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New ADA accessible playground to be installed at Ashland Park in Clarksville, Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A more accessible playground is slated for a popular park in Clarksville, Indiana. The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department announced Monday a new ADA accessible playground and turf surfacing will be installed at Ashland Park, which is on the Ohio River. The project, which is...
Dog adoption event being held at Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville on Saturday
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Kentucky Humane Society and Louisville Metro Animal Services are partnering to get 200 dogs adopted. The second annual Hammer's Lou Adopts will offer on-site adoptions at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center Pavilion from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. The event is sponsored by Isaacs & Isaacs Personal Injury Lawyers.
Kentucky Derby 150 tested new equine safety measures
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - When horses race at Churchill Downs, they are monitored by a host of veterinarians and a sensor. Both have the same job, looking for changes that could result in minor or serious injury. Stride safety sensors can measure 2400 motions per second, sometimes before the trainer...
5 new Louisville restaurants opening in May: From a downtown chophouse to a doughnut shop
From a high-end chophouse to new places for something sweet, several eateries are expected to open in May in Louisville. Read on for details about the new spots adding to the ever-expanding Louisville food scene. Know of a restaurant opening we missed? Send a note to ahancock@courier-journal.com. Crumbl Cookies. 4901...
Happy Mother's Day! Here are 19 places to get brunch or dinner with mom in Louisville
Mother's Day is a time to celebrate the special women in your life. So, why not make reservations to take Mom out for a nice meal on Sunday, May 12?. Don't want to go out to a restaurant? Order ahead and bring brunch or dinner home to her. Here are...
Documentary explores history of Ohio River and challenges facing waterway
A new KET documentary explores the current challenges and history of the Ohio River, one of Kentucky’s defining waterways. “This Is The Ohio” follows Louisville filmmaker Morgan Atkinson’s journey down the river – starting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and ending in Cairo, Illinois – and his undertaking of what he calls his “mission impossible,” telling the story of a 981-mile river in an hour.
Nights of Wild Lights
Fluorescent fish, a sensational shark and a flowing phoenix are all sights to behold at the Louisville Zoo—in lantern form. Wild Lights lantern festival is back for the fifth year with a new lineup. “Wild Lights is truly a feast for your eyes and your imagination,” says Kyle Shepherd,...
Kentucky Derby 150 is over: What to do if your flight home get delayed or canceled
Kentucky Derby 150 has come and gone. Maybe you're headed home a little richer thanks to some skilled betting. Or maybe you're headed home a bit lighter in the wallet but with memories to last. Either way, you're headed home from Kentucky and the last thing you want to deal...
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