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1 week ago | 
courier-journal.com | Killian Baarlaer
All southbound lanes on Interstate 65 in downtown Louisville near the John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge are closed May 3 after a semitruck overturned, according to TRIMARC. The incident, reported around 12:56 p.m., involved a semi that was hauling vehicles, said MetroSafe telecommunications supervisor Justin Bagby. A few cars fell off of the back of the semi, though no injuries have been reported, Bagby said.
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1 week ago | 
courier-journal.com | Killian Baarlaer
Two people are dead and another person is injured following a shooting in the parking lot of a Kroger store in the Parkland neighborhood early May 3, Louisville Metro Police spokesperson Dwight Mitchell said. LMPD officers responded to the Kroger in the 2700 block of West Broadway around 2:10 a.m. for reports of a shooting involving multiple people, Mitchell said. Officers arrived to find a man and woman who were shot.
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1 week ago | 
courier-journal.com | Killian Baarlaer
The 2025 Kentucky Derby is expected to be a rainy one, with showers likely throughout the day. Despite the rain, severe storms are not anticipated. The high temperature for Derby Day is forecast to be around 64 degrees, dropping to about 60 by race time. It's officially Derby Day!The annual "Greatest Two Minutes in Sports" is set to kick off at 6:57 p.m., though meteorologists predict Derby-goers will contend with rain as showers are expected throughout much of the day May 3.
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1 week ago | 
courier-journal.com | Killian Baarlaer
TikTok star Griffin Johnson, 26, is a minority owner of Kentucky Derby contender Sandman. TikTok star Griffin Johnson's run in the horse racing business has been short but successful so far.
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1 week ago | 
courier-journal.com | Killian Baarlaer
The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Louisville metro area on Kentucky Oaks Day 2025. The watch is in place until 9 p.m. May 2 and aligns with the running of the Kentucky Oaks, which is set to start at 5:51 p.m. The latest forecast from the NWS gives Louisville a 40% chance of rain and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. and into the early evening, with winds and hail being the primary threats.
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1 week ago | 
courier-journal.com | Krista Johnson |Killian Baarlaer |Lucas Aulbach |Amanda Hancock |Hannah Pinski |Olivia Evans
Krista Johnson Killian Baarlaer Lucas Aulbach Amanda Hancock Hannah Pinski Olivia EvansLouisville Courier JournalThe 2025 Kentucky Oaks, a $1.5 million Grade 1 stakes race for 3-year-old fillies, takes place at Churchill Downs. Livvy Dunne will announce "Riders Up," and Gina Miles will sing the national anthem. The Kentucky Oaks Fashion Contest and the signature Oaks Lily cocktail are popular attractions. The 2025 Kentucky Oaks, the second biggest day of racing at Churchill Downs, is finally here.
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1 week ago | 
courier-journal.com | Killian Baarlaer
Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials announced the "Skip the Line" initiative, which highlights ways complete the driver's licensing renewal process without waiting in line. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced an initiative May 1 urging people to "Skip the Line" when completing the driver's license renewal process as new federal and state policies cause longer waits at Driver Licensing Regional Offices.
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1 week ago | 
courier-journal.com | Killian Baarlaer
Oldham County emergency officials have determined there is no threat to the public after receiving reports of an armed person in the area of a Walmart location in Crestwood. Residents in the area around the 6500 block of Veterans Memorial Parkway were asked to shelter in place and area schools were placed on soft lock down around 1:45 p.m. as Oldham County Police conducted an investigation.
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1 week ago | 
courier-journal.com | Killian Baarlaer
The Kentucky Racing Health Services Center, which provides low-cost health care to Churchill Downs backside workers, is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025. The clinic treats roughly 400 patients each year, totaling about 1,500 encounters. The clinic has expanded in recent years to include women's and mental health services. Clinic leaders hope to continue expanding its services in the years to come.
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2 weeks ago | 
courier-journal.com | Killian Baarlaer
Gov. Andy Beshear has asked the Trump administration to make 16 more counties, including Jefferson County, eligible for individual assistance as Kentucky continues to grapple with the impacts of historic and widespread flooding that hit in early April. The request comes after President Donald Trump approved a major disaster declaration April 25 that included assistance for individuals and households in 13 counties.
