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6 days ago | 
yahoo.com | Greg Giesen |Chris Sims |Marina Johnson |Hannah Hudnall |Gabe Hauari
Easter is generally a time for family gatherings and wonderful meals celebrating a holiday. However, what happens when something is forgotten or you need a unique spice? Unlike Christmas, there are stores open on Easter Sunday. When is Easter in 2025? Easter is on Sunday, April 20. Why is Easter 2025 so late? Easter is tied to the lunar cycle and the spring equinox. It falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon of spring this year is Thursday, March 20.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Marina Johnson |Killian Baarlaer
Marina Johnson and Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier JournalThu, April 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM UTC3 min readAfter a highly successful first year of creating a positive change for the community by bringing fresh food options to a neighborhood in need, the Old Louisville Farmers Market is gearing up for a bigger return in May with hopes of even more growth in 2025.
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1 week ago | 
courier-journal.com | Marina Johnson
A woman died from a penetrating wound after a two-car collision in Louisville's Tyler Park neighborhood. The wound was unrelated to the crash, according to Louisville Metro Police. LMPD's homicide unit is investigating the death. A woman is dead after being found with an "unknown penetrating wound" following a car crash in the Tyler Park neighborhood on April 16.
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1 week ago | 
courier-journal.com | Marina Johnson
TreesLouisville will conclude its planting season with a TreeFest event at Petersburg Park on April 19. The event will feature tree planting, educational activities, and celebrations for Arbor Day. TreesLouisville has planted thousands of trees since its founding in 2015, aiming to expand Louisville's tree canopy.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Marina Johnson
A 19-year-old man is in custody after allegedly killing his brother and injuring a woman in New Albany Tuesday. New Albany Police Chief Todd Bailey said Andreas Boutista is in custody after shooting and killing his 24-year-old brother, Antonio Boutista, and injuring a 70-year-old woman during an altercation in the area of Wolfe Trace Court at around 8:10 p.m. Tuesday.
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1 week ago | 
courier-journal.com | Marina Johnson
Johnnie Givens is suing LMPD officers for allegedly entering his home unlawfully and wrongfully arresting him. Police forcefully entered the home and arrested Givens after his daughter made a domestic violence accusation against him. Givens was injured during the arrest, his son suffered a seizure, and he was later held in solitary confinement.
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1 week ago | 
courier-journal.com | Marina Johnson
A new Algonquin Pool, featuring a family slide, lily pad bridge and more, will open in May in Louisville's Algonquin Park. The project was funded by $9 million in American Rescue Plan funds, part of Mayor Craig Greenberg's initiative to improve parks and libraries.
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1 week ago | 
courier-journal.com | Marina Johnson
Louisville is ahead of schedule in its flood recovery efforts, with many roads and parks already reopened. Cleanup is expected to be significantly faster than the six weeks needed after the 1997 flood. Around 1,200 homes and businesses have been damaged, but no serious injuries have been reported. Kentucky Derby Festival events will proceed as planned, despite the cancellation of Thunder Over Louisville. Mayor Greenberg expects FEMA to cover most of the estimated $5 million cleanup cost.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Marina Johnson
Amid flood cleanups in Louisville following recent historic flooding, the city could see additional rainfall and thunderstorms beginning Monday afternoon. The National Weather Service in Louisville is predicting a few strong storms to move through the metro area Monday between 3-9 p.m. While chances of flooding and tornadoes are low, the area's main risks include gusty winds, hail and lightning.
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1 week ago | 
courier-journal.com | Marina Johnson
A motorcyclist died after a collision with a garbage truck. The accident occurred around 1:45 a.m. Monday in the 10000 block of Dixie Highway. No charges are expected against the truck driver. A man is dead after crashing his motorcycle into a garbage truck in Louisville's Valley Station neighborhood Monday morning. Louisville Metro Police spokesperson John Bradley said officers responded to the 10000 block of Dixie Highway just after 1:45 a.m. on reports of a collision.
