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A Louisville Library Replaced the Candy Stolen by a Raccoon, Opossum, and Squirrel

A raccoon, an opossum, and a squirrel snagged a bag of Halloween candy meant for kids at a downtown Louisville library, so the library restocked the treats.

Louisville, KY · 2d

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Neighbors reflect on anniversary of Givaudan explosion

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB+WAVE) — Nearly two years after, the emotional scars of the Givaudan plant explosion remain in Louisville’s Clifton neighborhood. On Nov. 12, 2024, a 2,500-gallon batch reactor producing caramel food coloring overheated and ruptured at the plant and exploded. Two workers were killed. Eleven others were...

Louisville, KY · 19h

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Churchill Downs’ Barn Notes: Baffert Considering Running Salahudin In G2 KY Jockey Club

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Friday, Nov. 6, 2026) – Zedan Racing Stables’ Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (Grade I) third-place finisher Salahudin could make his next start in the $400,000 Kentucky Jockey Club (GII) on Saturday, Nov. 28 at Churchill Downs, according to Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert. Salahudin won...

Louisville, KY · 2d

Northern Kentucky Tribune

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Louisville CBP seizes another multimillion-dollar shipment of counterfeit watches

Just a week after stopping a shipment of 460 counterfeit Audemars Piguet watches (which would have had a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of over $66 million, if genuine), U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Port of Louisville were at it again stopping a shipment of 591 counterfeit watches on Oct. 30. Had these watches been genuine, the shipment would have had a combined Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of over $85 million.

Louisville, KY · 2d

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NuLu Shop Owners Say Paid Parking Is Chasing Local Customers Away

Shop owners in Louisville's NuLu district say a new paid parking system rolled out earlier this year is scaring away the neighborhood's local customers, even as tourists keep feeding the meters. Business leaders say confusing signage, strict enforcement and the simple sting of paying to park before paying to shop have combined to thin out foot traffic on some of the district's busiest blocks.

Louisville, KY · 1d

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Louisville takes strides to prevent youth gun violence

Between 2020 to 2025, Louisville experienced about 900 homicides, 91% of which involved a firearm. Nationally, more than 2,700 children and teens are killed each year from gun violence. Louisville has decreased youth gun violence by 38% since 2018. Though statistics have lowered, in early August, Louisville faced two fatal...

Louisville, KY · 2d

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ACC Roundup - Louisville Makes An Impression

Louisville was erratic against Morehead State, but the good far outweighed the bad. In Saturday’s ACC Action, there was only one game as Louisville thumped Morehead State, 107-57. The Eagles hung around for nearly 10 minutes before Louisville started to take over. The halftime score was 46-33, which was...

Louisville, KY · 10h

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Lindsey Wilson University Celebrates Legacies At Homecoming 2026

COLUMBIA, KY. (11/08/2026) Legacies, both large and small, of Lindsey Wilson University were celebrated and on display during the university’s 2026 Homecoming weekend. The weekend officially got underway on Thursday, Nov. 5, with a special alumni chapel service in the John B. Begley Chapel led by the Rev. Jordan Knipp Hunter ’19, pastor of Leitchfield (Kentucky) United Methodist Church. The festivities culminated on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Parnell Family Stadium with the crowning of the Homecoming queen and king and their court during halftime of the LWU-Bethel (Tennessee) University football game.

Columbia, KY · 18h

Cincinnati.com | The Enquirer

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State-title picks, top players to see as KHSAA football playoffs open

The Kentucky high school football playoffs will kick off this week with two programs from Louisville looking to continue their dynasties. Christian Academy has a state-best 32-game winning streak and is looking to win its fifth consecutive Class 3A championship. Only two other programs in Kentucky have won at least five consecutive state titles. Highlands won six from 2007-12, and Boyle County captured five in a row from 1999-2003. Trinity has a record 30 state championships and is looking for its fourth consecutive Class 6A title. The Shamrocks (9-1) are ranked No. 17 nationally in the USA Today Super 25 and have outscored their five Kentucky opponents this season (all Class 6A schools) by a combined 238-0. Here’s a class-by-class breakdown of the playoffs. Class A Top 10 teams (media poll): 1. Pikeville, 2. Sayre, 3. Raceland, 4. Kentucky Country Day, 5. Paintsville, 6. Middlesboro, 7. Bethlehem, 8. Louisville Holy Cross, 9. Eminence, 10. Covington Holy Cross. Top offense : Raceland, 46.8 ppg. Top defense: Sayre, 8.9 ppg. Top passer (yards): Paintsville senior Parker Helton has completed 110 of 185 passes for 1,849 yards and 15 touchdowns. Top rusher (yards): Nicholas County senior Jayden Watkins has carried 290 times for

Louisville, KY · 2d

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Ms. Audrey’s Crafting Emporium: Crafting & Creative Fun in Louisville

Do you have a crafty kid who’s always doodling and creating? You need to check out Ms. Audrey’s Crafting Emporium! Her Sunday Funday Kids Crafting Lessons are a fun way to put all that creativity to work—and there’s plenty for grown-ups to enjoy, too. I first...

Louisville, KY · 2d

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Louisville woman runs marathon to raise awareness for 11-year-old with rare condition

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB+WAVE) — The New York City Marathon was this past weekend, and one Louisville runner did it for a person, and cause, very close to her heart. Louisville 11-year-old Robert Vice has a big personality, and loves making people laugh. But talking to Robert, you might not guess everything he’s been through.

Louisville, KY · 1d

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Intermittent Closures Of I-64 On Sunday

Drivers using Interstate 64 will need to be on the lookout Sunday for intermittent closures. Starting at 7 a.m., LG&E and KU crews will be upgrading equipment near the interstate. At times, they might need to shut down the road to do that work safely. The work will be done...

Jefferson County, KY · 1d

The Associated Press

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Louisville clinches bowl eligibility with 44-17 rout at Georgia Tech

ATLANTA (AP) — Tre Richardson totaled 104 all-purpose yards and scored two touchdowns and Louisville defeated Georgia Tech 44-17 at Bobby Dodd Stadium. The victory, Louisville's (6-3, 5-2 Atlantic Coast Conference), fourth in a row, clinched bowl eligibility for the sixth consecutive season. "I think the fact that we've been able to win four in a row here after starting 2-3 is a testament to our guys and coaches," Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm said. “It's not easy to do that.” Quarterback Lincoln Kienholz completed first half touchdown passes to Tre Richardson and TreyShun Hurry, part of an efficient 17 of 25 passing performance with 182 passing yards and 81 rushing yards. Richardson added another score in the run game when he took an end around 52 yards to the end zone, and running back Isaac Brown picked up his 10th touchdown of the season on an 11-yard third quarter run. Louisville has scored at least 34 points in all four games during its winning streak and at least 27 in all nine games this season. Georgia Tech (2-7, 1-5) lost its third consecutive game, and is officially guaranteed to finish below .500 for the first time since 2022. Rushing

Atlanta, GA · 19h

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‘Normal people can run’: Cassie Blausey elected first Latina to serve in the Kentucky House of Representatives

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB+WAVE) — Democrat Cassie Blausey won the election Tuesday to represent Kentucky’s 29th House District, becoming the first Latina elected to serve in the Kentucky House of Representatives. Blausey defeated incumbent Chris Lewis by about 1,000 votes. The district includes parts of Jefferson County, including Fern...

Kentucky · 2d

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Kimco Realty Completes $295M Acquisition of Louisville Retail Centers

Kimco Realty acquired Paddock Shops and Shelbyville Road Plaza, two grocery-anchored shopping centers in Louisville, for $295 million. The properties total over 741,000 square feet and are anchored by Trader Joe’s and The Fresh Market. Paddock Shops is 94% leased; Shelbyville Road Plaza is 92% leased. “Paddock Shops and Shelbyville Road Plaza are exactly the kind of centers we want to own: grocery-anchored, in the strongest trade areas of a supply-constrained market,” said Conor Flynn, Chief Executive Officer of Kimco Realty. “These centers also offer meaningful embedded upside through the recapture of below-market leases and the opportunity to further enhance the tenant mix with dynamic brands and specialty retailers.”

Louisville, KY · 2d

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Barrio Burrito Bar Lands in Middletown, Eyes More Louisville and Lexington Spots

A Michigan-born burrito chain finally made its Kentucky debut on Friday, opening its first Commonwealth location on Shelbyville Road in Middletown. Barrio Burrito Bar now has 30 locations spread across 15 states, and the new Louisville-area shop marks its entry into a market managers said they had been eyeing for a while.

Louisville, KY · 1d

Country Herald

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Kentucky-Indiana Weather Alert: Louisville Freeze to 67° Nov. 8-10

Freezing temperatures in the upper 20s and pockets of dense river valley fog are creating a sharp November weather contrast across Kentucky and southern Indiana, before Louisville warms toward 67 degrees Tuesday.

Louisville, KY · 12h

Country Herald

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Kentucky Parents Warned of Risky Driving Challenge as Winter Nears

Reported stop-sign challenge raises safety concerns as Kentucky prepares for icy roads and earlier darkness.

Kentucky · 1d

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Cards Make A Statement: Ekezie, teammates show signs of Final Four caliber

During the offseason, Pat Kelsey gave Card Nation plenty of reason for optimism about the outlook for his third Louisville men's basketball team by landing one of the top five transfer portal classes in the nation. And now, with the 2026-27 season just getting underway, U of L's fan base...

Louisville, KY · 2d