Don't get it twisted, Louisville's first bonsai curator is a seasoned pro Waterfront Botanical Gardens named Angelica Ramirez its first bonsai curator.

Don't get it twisted, Louisville's first bonsai curator is a seasoned pro

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Louisville animator tackles early stop-motion techniques in film project Animator Roy Taylor depicts a tale of loss and mystery in “Crow Maiden,” his first feature-length film.

Cut-out animator Roy Taylor depicts a tale of loss and mystery in “Crow Maiden,” his first feature-length film.

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Feds move to dismiss charges against officers accused of falsifying warrant in Breonna Taylor raid Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to drop charges against two Louisville officers tied to the raid that killed Breonna Taylor.

Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to drop charges against two Louisville officers tied to the raid that killed Breonna Taylor.

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Meet one of the few living patients from Waverly Hills Sanatorium's segregated ward After spending her adolescence fighting tuberculosis, 93-year-old Lillie Gilliam dedicated her life to serving others in need of care.

Waverly Hills Sanatorium is famously "haunted" in Louisville. Did you know it had a segregated ward that separated Black patients from white ones? @g-nizzle.bsky.social interviewed now-93-year-old Lillie Gilliam, one of few people still alive who was a patient there.

What a good story from @g-nizzle.bsky.social about this week’s drama with Please & Thank You over whether/how to provide customer service to ICE officers, and how other Louisville businesses responded.

One dead, another in critical condition after shooting at Kentucky State University A suspect is in custody after the shooting that left one person dead and another in critical condition, according to the Frankfort Police Department.

A suspect is in custody after the shooting that left one person dead and another in critical condition, according to the Frankfort Police Department. www.lpm.org/news/2025-12...

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.

He's tall. He's orange. He's the Louisville Zoo's new maned wolf. Meet Chrys. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...

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.

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

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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.

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👻

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.

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.

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.

Lovely profile of a Newburg treasure by @g-nizzle.bsky.social www.lpm.org/news/2025-06...

Lift as you climb!

‘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.

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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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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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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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.

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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DOJ to drop consent decree in Louisville The United States Department of Justice announced Wednesday it will dismiss the consent decree agreement in Louisville.

🚨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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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.

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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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.

#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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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.

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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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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‘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.

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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Curious Louisville: Who is the voice of the crosswalk? A sonic mystery revealed at last.

🗣️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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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.

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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🚨HAPPENING NOW🚨: #Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg gives details about flood cleanup that will start today. More to come later. #StayTuned

🚨BREAKING🚨 Thunder Over #Louisville is cancelled this year after historic flooding in the Ohio River.

University of Louisville President Kim Schatzel resigns Former University of Louisville provost Gerry Bradley took over the role vacated by Kim Schatzel.

🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨#UofL President Kim Schatzel resigns and provost Gerry Bradley takes over. #Louisville

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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.

#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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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.

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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