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Are you looking for things to do in Louisville? @g-nizzle.bsky.social has some ideas.

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Air show practice is taking place in downtown Louisville this afternoon. ⁠

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Louisville's next County Clerk will be one of these two Democrats Jefferson County will have a new person in charge of elections and motor vehicle registration for the first time in over two decades.

Jefferson County will have a new person in charge of elections and motor vehicle registration for the first time in over two decades. www.lpm.org/news/2026-04...

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Kentucky lawmakers close out 2026 session. Here’s what they did in the final 2 days The final two days of the Kentucky General Assembly’s 2026 session involved the GOP supermajority mowing down nearly all of the governor vetoes and making pointed rebukes of the Supreme Court.

The final two days of the Kentucky General Assembly’s 2026 session involved the GOP supermajority mowing down nearly all of the governor vetoes and making pointed rebukes of the Supreme Court. www.lpm.org/news/2026-04...

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Arts, Culture, Et Cetera: How’s your green thumb? LPM’s arts and culture reporter Giselle Rhoden shares a selection of upcoming events around Louisville.

LPM’s arts and culture reporter Giselle Rhoden shares a selection of upcoming events around Louisville. www.lpm.org/news/2026-04...

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Kentucky House keeps open impeachment petition to remove Supreme Court justice The impeachment petition to remove Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Pamela Goodwine remains open despite the legislative session ending, as the House referred it to an investigative committee.

The impeachment petition to remove Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Pamela Goodwine remains open despite the legislative session ending, as the House referred it to an investigative committee.

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Kentucky data center regulations stripped from bill as legislative session closes Kentucky lawmakers expected to pass legislation this session to protect ratepayers from new data centers, but a bill to do so fell short on the final day.

Kentucky lawmakers expected to pass legislation this session to protect ratepayers from new data centers, but a bill to do so fell short on the final day. www.lpm.org/news/2026-04...

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Kentucky Senate censures Supreme Court justice for ‘intemperate remarks’ The Kentucky Senate has voted to censure a Kentucky Supreme Court justice for a judicial opinion, and called for an investigation.

The Kentucky Senate has voted to censure a Kentucky Supreme Court justice for a judicial opinion, and called for an investigation.www.lpm.org/news/2026-04-15/kentucky...

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Senate to suspend impeachment trial against Lexington judge — for now The chair of the Senate impeachment committee filed a resolution to pause impeachment proceedings against a Lexington judge while a judicial branch investigation continues.

The chair of the Senate impeachment committee filed a resolution to pause impeachment proceedings against a Lexington judge while a judicial branch investigation continues. www.lpm.org/news/2026-04...

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Republicans tear through Beshear’s vetoes, overriding nearly all of them In one fell swoop, the Republican supermajority overrode nearly all of Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto attempts Tuesday, with one day left in the 2026 legislative session.

In one fell swoop, the Republican supermajority overrode nearly all of Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto attempts Tuesday, with one day left in the 2026 legislative session. www.lpm.org/news/2026-04...

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Louisville mayoral candidates discuss police reform, affordable housing and ICE Louisville mayoral candidates shared their views and ideas for what the city would look like under their leadership.

People running to be Louisville’s next mayor fielded questions about how they’d tackle the city’s biggest challenges during a forum at Central High School Tuesday night. www.lpm.org/news/2026-04...

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Voter registration deadline for Kentucky primaries approaching Hoping to vote in Kentucky's primary elections next month? Time's running out to get registered.

Hoping to vote in Kentucky's primary elections next month? Time's running out to get registered.

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Thunder Over Louisville bridge closures to start Thursday The Clark Memorial and Big Four Bridge will temporarily close ahead of Thunder Over Louisville.

The Clark Memorial and Big Four Bridge will temporarily close ahead of Thunder Over Louisville. www.lpm.org/news/2026-04...

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

Recently, the Waterfront Botanical Garden hired Angelica Ramirez as its first bonsai curator. She has spent less than a week in the role, but said she knows her way around the twisted trunks of bonsai in Louisville and beyond.

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Meet the two Republicans running for Floyd County sheriff in the primary Two Republicans are hoping to secure a primary win for sheriff of Floyd County.

Two Republicans are hoping to secure a primary win for sheriff of Floyd County.

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After police killing of Katelyn Hall, Louisvillians ask: 'Did it have to happen this way?' LPM News compared body camera footage to police policies and spoke to experts and advocates about what alternative approaches could prevent another shooting like this.

LPM News compared body camera footage to police policies and spoke to experts and advocates about what alternative approaches could prevent another shooting like this.

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After Trump EPA visited Kentucky, solar almost caught up to coal An energy policy group that favors clean energy reports that solar generated nearly 11% of U.S. power last month. Coal generated 12%.

An energy policy group that favors clean energy reports that solar generated nearly 11% of U.S. power last month. Coal generated 12%.

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Kentucky Supreme Court halts the impeachment proceedings against Lexington judge In a powerful rebuke, the Kentucky Supreme Court ruled 5-1 that the state House acted outside of its constitutional authority when it impeached Judge Julie Muth Goodman.

In a powerful rebuke, the Kentucky Supreme Court ruled 5-1 that the state House acted outside of its constitutional authority when it impeached Judge Julie Muth Goodman.

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Candidates for Indiana House District 72 talk priorities Two Democrats and two Republicans are angling to be the next representative for Indiana House District 72, after incumbent Rep. Ed Clere decided not to run for reelection.

Two Democrats and Two Republicans are angling to be the next representative for Indiana House District 72, after incumbent Rep. Ed Clere decided not to run for reelection.

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West Louisville group making final funding push for Nia Center purchase The West Louisville Dream Team is currently in talks to purchase the West End business hub for $2.1 million.

The West Louisville Dream Team is currently in talks to purchase the West End business hub for $2.1 million.

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PSC meeting on nuclear power draws critical crowd in Paducah Public Service Commission members said the goal was to get Kentuckians' opinions on nuclear power generation. And get them, they did. More than 20 people offered public comment and many attendees had to watch from overflow rooms.

Public Service Commission members said the goal was to get Kentuckians' opinions on nuclear power generation. And get them, they did. More than 20 people offered public comment and many attendees had to watch from overflow rooms.

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One idea for increasing development in downtown Louisville: More taxes on parking lots Could property tax reform help spur development on parking lots in downtown Louisville?

Could property tax reform help spur development on parking lots in downtown Louisville? www.lpm.org/news/2026-04...

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Attorney General Pam Bondi out at DOJ President Trump has announced that Attorney General Pam Bondi is out at the Justice Department. Her departure comes amid simmering frustration over her leadership and handling of the Epstein files.

President Trump has announced that Attorney General Pam Bondi is out at the Justice Department. Her departure comes amid simmering frustration over her leadership and handling of the Epstein files. www.lpm.org/news/nationa...

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From activist to candidate: Republican Tina Burnell campaigns for Louisville mayor Republican Tina Burnell is running for Louisville mayor as she fights a lawsuit brought against her by city officials.

Republican Tina Burnell is running for Louisville mayor as she fights a lawsuit brought against her by city officials. www.lpm.org/news/2026-03...

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Flying from Louisville for spring break? Here are some tips LPM’s Bill Burton spoke with Natalie Chaudoin, the airport's director of public relations, about what people traveling this spring break can expect.

LPM’s Bill Burton spoke with Natalie Chaudoin, the airport's director of public relations, about what people traveling this spring break can expect.

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Kentucky lawmakers pass $32B state budget, send to Gov. Beshear The Kentucky General Assembly’s GOP supermajority waited until the final day before the veto period to pass a two-year state budget and a bill spending $1.7 billion on specific projects.

The Kentucky General Assembly’s GOP supermajority waited until the final day before the veto period to pass a two-year state budget and a bill spending $1.7 billion on specific projects. bit.ly/4ciqdVQ

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Kentucky legislature passes bill slimming JCPS board, calls for new election Kentucky lawmakers passed a bill that would shrink the Jefferson County Board of Education to five from seven and create new district maps.

Kentucky lawmakers passed a bill that would shrink the Jefferson County Board of Education to five from seven and create new district maps. bit.ly/4bZQ4QX

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‘Navigating in guts’: a former worker exposes conditions inside Louisville slaughterhouse The whistleblower has posted footage from inside a JBS pork plant, showing broken equipment and a near-impossible working environment.

A whistleblower has posted footage from inside a JBS pork plant, showing broken equipment and a near-impossible working environment.

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Supreme Court considers a historic case about who is — and isn't — born a citizen At issue is President Trump's challenge to a constitutional provision that has long been interpreted to guarantee American citizenship to every child born in the United States.

At issue is President Trump's challenge to a constitutional provision that has long been interpreted to guarantee American citizenship to every child born in the United States.

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Louisville mayoral candidate wants to undo city-county merger Jody Hurt is a musician and educator who says he wants to put local government back in the hands of the people who live here.

Jody Hurt is a musician and educator who says he wants to put local government back in the hands of the people who live here. He believes unwinding the city-county merger would help do that in Louisville. www.lpm.org/news/2026-04...

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