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Giselle Rhoden
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He's tall. He's orange. He's the Louisville Zoo's new maned wolf. Meet Chrys. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
6-year-old maned wolf, Chrys, settles in at Louisville Zoo
The maned wolf has returned to the Louisville Zoo, restoring a program it’s managed since the 1980s.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Want some good news? The Imagination Library of Louisville has delivered half a million books to kids under five! It's all part of an effort to get Louisville preschoolers ready for Kindergarten and improve youth literacy nationwide

Read more below.
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500,000 books from Imagination Library support literacy in Louisville
The Imagination Library of Louisville offers free books to kids under five as part of an effort to improve youth literacy and book access in the city and statewide.
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October 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Our Arts, Culture, Etc. newsletter is resurrected for Halloween! Hear our Arts & Culture reporter @g-nizzle.bsky.social talk about what's happening in Louisville and join the newsletter so future roundups appear like a specter in your inbox👻
Arts, Culture, Et Cetera: Getting into spooky season around Louisville
Here’s a look at what’s going on in arts and culture around Louisville this October.
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October 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Ace local arts reporting here from @g-nizzle.bsky.social, on how the Speed Art Museum just cut its community education dept. due to money troubles. Giselle talked to people who lost their jobs because of it.
Speed Art Museum cuts education department, citing revenue pitfalls
Kentucky’s largest art museum gutted its Learning, Engagement and Belonging department in charge of education programs and community outreach.
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October 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Lovely profile of a Newburg treasure by @g-nizzle.bsky.social www.lpm.org/news/2025-06...
To Newburg residents, Vernita Brown is a local treasure
A group of Newburg residents is hoping to commemorate a local woman for her community work that has touched three generations.
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June 30, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Lift as you climb!
June 18, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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May 28, 2020: Protests calling for justice for #BreonnaTaylor began in Louisville. It’s been five years since the start of protests demanding police accountability in Louisville.

I spoke with local activists about "Breewayy Day".

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‘Breewayy Day’: Louisville activists honor 5 years of advocacy for Breonna Taylor
It’s been five years since the start of protests demanding police accountability in Louisville. Here’s what local activists had to say.
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May 28, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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May 22, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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For the first time in more than 60 years. West Louisville has a new pool. The Algonquin Park Pool opens Saturday along with two other public pools in Louisville.

Hours are below.

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May 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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For the first time in more than 60 years. West Louisville has a new pool. The Algonquin Park Pool opens Saturday along with two other public pools in Louisville.

Hours are below.

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May 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Breonna Taylor’s mom and Louisville community leaders say they’re upset but not surprised that President Donald Trump’s Justice Department has dropped the city’s consent decree.

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Breonna Taylor’s mom blames mayor for ‘dragging his feet’ as Louisville consent decree ends
Louisville community leaders say they’re upset but not surprised that President Donald Trump’s Justice Department has dropped the city’s consent decree.
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May 21, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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🚨BREAKING: The U.S. Department of Justice under President Donald Trump says it will drop a consent decree to mandate reforms within the Louisville Metro Police Department. The consent decree was supposed to serve as a roadmap for police reform.

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DOJ to drop consent decree in Louisville
The United States Department of Justice announced Wednesday it will dismiss the consent decree agreement in Louisville.
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May 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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1 in 7 Kentuckiana residents lack access to quality food a new study shows. Faith leaders and Dare to Care officials in Louisville are urging residents to help each other, and to advocate for food nutrition programs amidst federal funding uncertainty. Read more below.

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1 in 7 Kentuckiana residents lack access to quality food, study shows
Food insecurity is getting worse among Kentuckiana residents, according to a new analysis.
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May 14, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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#Louisville 's fledgling park ranger program recently brought on former Oldham County police officer James Brown as its leader. Read more below.

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Ex-Oldham County Police officer to lead Louisville park ranger program, records show
Louisville’s fledgling park ranger program recently brought on former Oldham County police officer James Brown as its leader.
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May 13, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg reiterated his commitment to reforming the Louisville Metro Police Department, even without federal support. He said police reform is already in progress amid new LMPD sexual harassment accusations. Read more below.

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Louisville mayor responds to LMPD sexual harassment issues, consent decree uncertainty
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg reiterated his commitment to reforming the Louisville Metro Police Department, even without federal support.
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May 6, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order that could end federal consent decrees by July. That could affect Louisville. Read more below.

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May 1, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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This week, I got to cover to the #KentuckyDerby Festival's Bed Racing for the first time. And yes, it's as wacky as it sounds! Read more below.

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‘The spotlight’s on Louisville’: Celebrations flow during Kentucky Derby week
Kentucky Derby week is in full swing in Louisville. Some residents celebrated at the annual bed race competition.
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April 29, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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🗣️Hear Ye Hear Ye! If you're ever wondered who that voice is at the crosswalks in #louisville Curious Louisville has your answer! Listen to our first episode now!

#CuriousLouisville

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Curious Louisville: Who is the voice of the crosswalk?
A sonic mystery revealed at last.
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April 14, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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The severe weather is over (for now). Here’s how you can help with flood cleanup in #louisville and donate to Kentuckians affected by #flooding.

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Here’s how you can help with flood cleanup in Louisville
Cleanup efforts are underway in Louisville and across Kentucky following immense flooding and severe weather.
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April 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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🚨HAPPENING NOW🚨: #Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg gives details about flood cleanup that will start today. More to come later. #StayTuned
April 11, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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🚨BREAKING🚨 Thunder Over #Louisville is cancelled this year after historic flooding in the Ohio River.
April 5, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨#UofL President Kim Schatzel resigns and provost Gerry Bradley takes over. #Louisville

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University of Louisville President Kim Schatzel resigns
Former University of Louisville provost Gerry Bradley took over the role vacated by Kim Schatzel.
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March 27, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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#JOANN stores are closing nationwide. Two of those stores are in #Louisville and Clarksville, IN. I met with some local crafters during their weekly "Stitch n Bitch," and asked them what this means to them. #Crafting #Sewing #Crochet #Arts

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As Joann stores wind down, Louisville crafters seek other options
Joann stores are closing nationwide, so many crafters in Louisville must find new ways to get the materials they need.
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March 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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The #Louisville Orchestra’s CEO Graham Parker has left his role as executive director. The official announcement came more than a week after Parker’s last day.

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Graham Parker leaves Louisville Orchestra after nearly three years of leadership
The Louisville Orchestra’s CEO Graham Parker has left his role as executive director. The official announcement came more than a week after Parker’s last day.
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March 13, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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This Friday, the #Louisville based nonprofit Civitas will host its inaugural awards “Gayla” to honor #LGBTQ+ leaders for their impact on their community. This is a first of its kind event for the Ohio Valley region. @lpm.org

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Inaugural ‘Gayla’ awards honor LGBTQ+ leaders in Louisville, Southern Indiana
This Friday, the Louisville-based nonprofit Civitas will host its inaugural awards “Gayla” to honor LGBTQ+ leaders for their impact on their community.
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March 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM