Monday, November 6, 2017

Several one-way Louisville streets to be converted to two-way streets and other top stories.

  • Several one-way Louisville streets to be converted to two-way streets

    Several one-way Louisville streets to be converted to two-way streets
    Police and civilians can now shoot side-by-side at a new indoor gun range in Clarksville, and law enforcement officials say it could make southern Indiana safer.More >>Police and civilians can now shoot side-by-side at a new indoor gun range in Clarksville, and law enforcement officials say it could make southern Indiana safer.More >>
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  • Louisville-area resource guide: Help for drug addicts and their families

    Louisville-area resource guide: Help for drug addicts and their families
    CLOSEKENTUCKY OPIOID CRISIS: STORIES OF ADDICTION, RECOVERY & PREVENTION Jeffersontown police mark first year of Angel Program | 0:47Jeffersontown police started their Angel Program in August 2016 and have since referred 51 people into treatment for heroin and other drug addictions. Matthew Glowicki/The Courier Journal/USA TODAY Network/Wochit1 of 15CLOSEKENTUCKY OPIOID CRISIS: STORIES OF ADDICTION, RECOVERY & P..
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  • Why is Louisville football paying $200000 more than Clemson to ...

    Why is Louisville football paying $200000 more than Clemson to ...
    CLOSE Petrino talks about what the cardinals need to work on as the season progresses Astrid Hacker/CJKent State's Demetrius Monday (21) breaks up a pass intended for Clemson Tigers wide receiver Cornell Powell (17) during the first half at Clemson Memorial Stadium.(Photo: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports)Kent State is visiting Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium on Saturday to give the Louisville football team a chance for a comfortable win, and the Golden Flashes are taking home a hefty paych..
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  • Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch defends 'originalist' approach ...

    Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch defends 'originalist' approach ...
    LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) --  U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch defended his “originalist” approach to interpreting the constitution before an audience at the University of Louisville on Thursday, saying other theories inevitably lead to judges making laws from the bench.“Who would seriously entrust a handful of unelected, life-tenured lawyers like me to make predictive judgments about optimal social policy for the future of a very large country like ours?” Gorsuch said.Then, in a sop to his ..
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  • Passport Health moving headquarters to west Louisville property

    Passport Health moving headquarters to west Louisville property
    Police and civilians can now shoot side-by-side at a new indoor gun range in Clarksville, and law enforcement officials say it could make southern Indiana safer.More >>Police and civilians can now shoot side-by-side at a new indoor gun range in Clarksville, and law enforcement officials say it could make southern Indiana safer.More >>
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  • UberEATS is launching soon in Louisville - but it needs your help first

    UberEATS is launching soon in Louisville - but it needs your help first
    CLOSE Want to use UberEATS? Here's how. Courtesy UberUberEATS(Photo: Courtesy of UberEATS newsroom)So what's the deal with UberEATS? And why does Bozeman, Montana, have it but Louisville doesn't?Aren't we a foodie city?No matter. It looks like everything will change soon because this week the food delivery service said it's got plans to launch here.UberEATS, owned by ride-sharing company Uber, is a separate app that allows people to order food from participating restaurants and have it d..
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  • White nationalist recruiting fliers posted around University of ...

    White nationalist recruiting fliers posted around University of ...
    CLOSE White nationalists recruiting efforts move from online to in-person, particularly on college campuses as students head back to school. WochitA series of flyers advocating for white nationalism have been popping up on University of Louisville's campus.(Photo: Michael Young)A series of fliers urging students to join a white nationalist group have been appearing on the University of Louisville's campus. "For all of those who feel alone in caring about the future of European people and..
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  • The five most expensive cars on the auction block at Mecum ...

    The five most expensive cars on the auction block at Mecum ...
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  • Louisville basketball | Father of 4-star Florida forward Darius Days ...

    CLOSE Louisville coach Rick Pitino says no matter who they play on a rotating basis, there is no easy path in the ACC. Sam Upshaw Jr./CJFlorida forward Darius Days runs the fast break at the Under Armour Association finals in Georgia.(Photo: Kelly Kline/Under Armour)Florida forward Darius Days returned home with a better idea of how he would fit with the Louisville basketball program after a visit to U of L's campus this past weekend, his dad said.Greg Days and his wife, Tracy, accompani..
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  • Louisville Puerto Rican community cut off from relatives after hurricane

    Louisville Puerto Rican community cut off from relatives after hurricane
    LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Hurricane Maria is ripping a path of devastation through the Caribbean cutting off communications to millions.U of L engineering student Ismayra Jimenez has not heard from her family in Puerto Rico for nearly two days.“Every single Puerto Rican that is in the mainland feels helpless especially since they can’t reach their families, can’t reach their loved ones, it’s hard going about your day as if everything were okay,” Jimenez said.Her parents live here but the rest of..
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Louisville City FC routs FC Cincinnati in front of sellout Louisville ... .Louisville files its NCAA appeal .
Louisville football | Quick hits from Bobby Petrino's media day Q&A .Four-star Miami CB Chandler Jones commits to Louisville .

Sunday, November 5, 2017

What needs to happen for Louisville football to have a chance at the ... and other top stories.

  • What needs to happen for Louisville football to have a chance at the ...

    What needs to happen for Louisville football to have a chance at the ...
    CLOSE CJ's Jeff Greer and Jake Lourim talk UofL football post Clemson Buy PhotoLouisville's Lamar Jackson looks to pass in the first half against Clemson. Jackson was 8-for-20 in the first half with 83 yds, one TD, and 47 rushing yds.(Photo: Matt Stone/The Courier-Journal)Buy PhotoThe Louisville football team’s chances at the College Football Playoff are bleak. The Cardinals rank No. 20 in the USA TODAY Amway Coaches Poll this week, and they’ll need a lot to happen to end up in the top f..
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  • Heroin classes in Louisville aim to teach parents how to talk to teens ...

    Heroin classes in Louisville aim to teach parents how to talk to teens ...
    Police and civilians can now shoot side-by-side at a new indoor gun range in Clarksville, and law enforcement officials say it could make southern Indiana safer.More >>Police and civilians can now shoot side-by-side at a new indoor gun range in Clarksville, and law enforcement officials say it could make southern Indiana safer.More >>
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  • Louisville basketball sets two dates for October scrimmages

    Louisville basketball sets two dates for October scrimmages
    The University of Louisville men's basketball team will compete in a pair of public Red-White intrasquad scrimmages in the KFC Yum! Center on Friday, Oct. 13 ...
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  • Louisville Airbnb hosts made $6.2M, but city is collecting only a ...

    Louisville Airbnb hosts made $6.2M, but city is collecting only a ...
    CLOSE The rise of short-term rentals has pitted neighbor against neighbor while city regulators have been forced to referee. Old Louisville resident Holly Liter shares her experience living next door to an Airbnb. Buy PhotoOne of the master bedrooms in the Midlane Farm house boasts period details in a quiet setting. 4/13/16(Photo: Marty Pearl/Special to The CJ)Buy PhotoLouisville homeowners who use Airbnb — a popular home-sharing website — made $6.2 million last year when they hosted ten..
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  • Some Louisvillians are getting postcards reminding them their dogs ...

    Some Louisvillians are getting postcards reminding them their dogs ...
    CLOSE In 2016, 51 mail carriers in Louisville were attacked by dogs. Jeffrey Lee Puckett/Courier-JournalDog teeth(Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto)Louisville is a perennial leader in a not-so-great national category: Our dogs really like to attack mail carriers or at least hurl insults at them. Either way, it's a bad look.Louisville has been ranked fifth in the nation for three consecutive years for dog attacks and the United States Postal Service is trying to prevent a fourth by no longe..
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  • Inside the Louisville offensive line's toughest task: Protecting Lamar ...

    Inside the Louisville offensive line's toughest task: Protecting Lamar ...
    CLOSE Mike Summers breaks down the offensive line play against Clemson. Jake Lourim/The Courier-JournalBuy PhotoLamar Jackson is tackled after releasing a pass in the first half. September 16, 2017(Photo: By Michael Clevenger, C-J)Buy PhotoWhen the Louisville football team struggles, the offensive line often draws much of the ire.As the Cardinals sputtered down the stretch last season, they allowed 22 sacks in the final three games and allowed the most sack yards in the country for the s..
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  • Louisville baseball season tickets go on sale Thursday morning

    Louisville baseball season tickets go on sale Thursday morning
    UofL athletic director Tom Jurich speaks at the location of the new Johnny Unitas statue at Papa John's Stadium. Alton Strupp/CJ
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  • Louisville basketball | Dates set for two public Red-White ...

    Louisville basketball | Dates set for two public Red-White ...
    Louisville head basketball coach Rick Pitino names captains as well as previewing the for 2017 season. Sam Upshaw Jr./CJ
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  • 700 muscle cars up for grabs at Mecum Collector auction in Louisville

    700 muscle cars up for grabs at Mecum Collector auction in Louisville
    This 1971 Plymouth Hemi Barricuba convertible dold during a Mecum auction in 2016 for $2.3 million(Photo: Courtesy Mecum Auctions)Need a new ride? The Mecum Collector Car Auction is coming to Louisville this Thursday through Saturday, with chances to bid on more than 700 classic muscle cars at the Kentucky Exposition Center. The auction will also be broadcast for 13 hours on the NBC Sports Network.A few of the high-profile cars available to bid on this year include a 1969 Shelby GT500, a 1967 Ch..
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  • UPS hiring 3400 seasonal employees in Louisville

    UPS hiring 3400 seasonal employees in Louisville
    UPS hiring 3,400 seasonal employees in Louisville Posted: Wednesday, September 20, 2017 9:55 AM EDT Updated: Wednesday, September 20, 2017 12:01 PM EDT LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- With the end of the year holidays fast approaching, UPS is looking for lots of extra help.It's only September, but at UPS, the company is already planning for all the extra packages that will travel through its warehouses this holiday season. The company announced Wednesday that it will hire 3,400 seasonal wo..
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Louisville files its NCAA appeal .Louisville football | Quick hits from Bobby Petrino's media day Q&A .
Four-star Miami CB Chandler Jones commits to Louisville .Evander Holyfield's Real Deal Championship Boxing Series debuts ... .

Friday, October 27, 2017

Louisville football | Quick hits from Bobby Petrino's media day Q&A and other top stories.

  • Louisville football | Quick hits from Bobby Petrino's media day Q&A

    Louisville football | Quick hits from Bobby Petrino's media day Q&A
    Buy PhotoBobby Petrino laughs during his Wednesday press conference about the upcoming season. He said he finds it 'a little comical' that some coaches are recruiting players as young as nine-years-old.(Photo: Matt Stone/The C-J)Buy PhotoBobby Petrino opened up Louisville football media day with a press conference Q&A on Saturday morning at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium.The coach spoke for about 30 minutes. Here are a few of the notable comments Petrino made:► Lamar Jackson is rolling along in ca..
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  • Louisville group hopes to start outreach centers for addiction r ...

    Louisville group hopes to start outreach centers for addiction r ...
    LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville group is trying a new way of helping those battling addictions by taking the recovery efforts straight to the streets.The group is called the Love Transformation Project.The founder says this project goes beyond the drug epidemic taking over Louisville.They will be meeting Thursday night, Aug. 10, under the bridge at First and College Streets.Over the next five years, organizers hope to start outreach centers in critical areas throughout the city."They tryi..
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  • Louisville man accused of assaulting female victim over 4-day ...

    Louisville man accused of assaulting female victim over 4-day ...
    Cody McCartin, 22, is being held at Metro Corrections.(Photo: Louisville Metro Corrections)A Louisville man is accused of abusing a woman over a four-day period before she nearly escaped from him during a trip to a gas station and a witness intervened.The man, Cody S. McCartin, 22, is charged with second-degree and fourth-degree assault, as well as wanton endangerment. He also violated a domestic violence protection order the victim had against him, which required him to be 500 feet away from he..
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  • Louisville chef Edward Lee stars in new TV show 'Culinary Genius ...

    Louisville chef Edward Lee stars in new TV show 'Culinary Genius ...
    Louisville chef Edward Lee (left) pictured with host Samantha Harris and producer Gordon Ramsay.(Photo: Courtesy of FOX)Louisville chef and restaurant owner Edward Lee won't hold back his thoughts on other people's cooking in his new TV show.Sure, he'll be judging the creations of home cooks who may have never worked in a restaurant kitchen before. That doesn't mean Lee's going to hold back punches."I get on the contestants, you'll see on the show — I ride them pretty hard," Lee said Friday. "B..
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  • Oft-criticized Louisville offensive line: 'We've got a chip on our ...

    Oft-criticized Louisville offensive line: 'We've got a chip on our ...
    CLOSE Bobby Petrino speaks at Louisville's media day Marty Pearl, Special to the CJBuy PhotoU of L offensive linemen Lukayus McNeil, #72, left, and Kenny Thomas, #79, prepare to line up during practice. Mar. 29, 2016(Photo: Sam Upshaw Jr.; The C-J)Buy PhotoIn leading major college football in sack yards allowed last season, the University of Louisville offensive line became a target of criticism by media and fans. The Cardinals' O-linemen heard the negative noise, junior Lukayus McNeil s..
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  • Martinez's hat trick buries Louisville City FC against host Charlotte

    Martinez's hat trick buries Louisville City FC against host Charlotte
    The Courier-Journal Published 10:04 p.m. ET Aug. 5, 2017 | Updated 10:17 p.m. ET Aug. 5, 2017Buy PhotoPlayers react during Saturday's Louisville City FC game against FC Cincinnati. July 15, 2017(Photo: Mathew Ballard/Special to the CJ)Buy PhotoA hat trick from a key host Charlotte Independence player buried Louisville City FC on Saturday.Charlotte's Enzo Martinez scored all three goals for his team Saturday and helped the Independence top Louisville City FC 3-1.Lou City..
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  • Terdoslavich's sac fly leads Indianapolis to 3-2 win over Louisville

    LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Joey Terdoslavich hit a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning, driving in Kevin Newman with the go-ahead run, as the Indianapolis Indians beat the Louisville Bats 3-2 on Saturday.Newman scored after he led off the inning with a single, advanced to second on a single by Jordan Luplow and then went to third on a flyout.Edgar Santana got Alex Blandino to ground out with a runner on second to end the game for his sixth save of the season. Tyler Goeddel hit an RBI double, scorin..
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  • LMPD investigating after fatal shooting at Outer Loop Walmart

    LMPD investigating after fatal shooting at Outer Loop Walmart
    Brittany Hormann, who was last seen in Madison, Indiana, on Saturday, July 29, has been located safely by state police.
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  • Police arrest suspect in fatal Terril Lane shooting

    Police arrest suspect in fatal Terril Lane shooting
    Police arrest suspect in fatal Terril Lane shooting Posted: Saturday, August 5, 2017 11:09 PM EDT Updated: Sunday, August 6, 2017 7:19 AM EDT Justin Curry (Image Source: Louisville Metro Police) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting that happened Saturday night near Goldsmith Lane.LMPD spokesperson Dwight Mitchell says 29-year-old Justin Curry is charged with murder and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon.Louisville Metr..
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  • In response to DBs' Tax Boys, Louisville wide receivers nickname ...

    In response to DBs' Tax Boys, Louisville wide receivers nickname ...
    CLOSE Bobby Petrino speaks at Louisville's media day Marty Pearl, Special to the CJNov 5, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Seth Dawkins (5) and wide receiver Jaylen Smith (9) celebrate after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Boston College Eagles at Boston College at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports(Photo: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports)Not long after the Louisville defensive backs nicknamed themselves the..
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Louisville basketball | Nebraska-Omaha announces November ... .Louisville Kroger stores to end senior discount program, slash prices .
Mayor Fischer asks California AG to exclude Louisville from ... .Hackers Use FAFSA Application To Steal Tax Info .

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Louisville football ranked 17th in preseason coaches' poll and other top stories.

  • Louisville football ranked 17th in preseason coaches' poll

    Louisville football ranked 17th in preseason coaches' poll
    Louisville will begin the 2017 college football season as the No. 17 team in the Amway Coaches Poll. The Cards are just five points behind No. 16 Florida in the ...
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  • Those street rods won't be leaving Louisville anytime soon

    Those street rods won't be leaving Louisville anytime soon
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  • Here's who we snapped at this year's Best Places to Work in Greater ...

    Here's who we snapped at this year's Best Places to Work in Greater ...
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  • West Louisville basketball coach mourns role social media played ...

    West Louisville basketball coach mourns role social media played ...
    LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A West Louisville basketball coach is mourning the loss of one of the youths who used to be on his team -- and he's talking about the signs on social media that foreshadowed his death."Really, social media is a voice for a lot," said Derrick Miller. "What they do is, they either cry out for help, or they cry out for what they want to do."Miller coaches the "Who's Next" basketball team -- a staple in west Louisville. He says basketball provides west Louisville youth with..
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  • Nicknamed the 'Tax Boys,' Louisville defensive backs plan to make ...

    Nicknamed the 'Tax Boys,' Louisville defensive backs plan to make ...
    CLOSE DBs coach Lorenzo Ward after Wed. 8/2 practice Steve Jones, the Courier-JournalBuy PhotoU of L CB JaireAlexander (10) takes a breather during drills at the practice field outside Papa Johns Cardinal Stadium. July 31, 2017(Photo: Sam Upshaw Jr./C-J)Buy PhotoThe University of Louisville's defensive backs, feeling confident they could become the best group in the Atlantic Coast Conference, said they've given the secondary a nickname for the 2017 season.They're the Tax Boys, according ..
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  • Get $20 Louisville-Purdue tickets just for being a Card Chronicle ...

    Get $20 Louisville-Purdue tickets just for being a Card Chronicle ...
    If you're planning on heading to Indianapolis for Louisville's season-opener against Purdue but have been holding off on buying tickets with the hope of landing ...
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  • University of Louisville to launch first online certification program for ...

    University of Louisville to launch first online certification program for ...
    A man charged with murder was released on home incarceration Thursday morning, and LMPD Police Chief Steve Conrad has expressed his displeasure with the decision. More >>A man charged with murder was released on home incarceration Thursday morning, and LMPD Police Chief Steve Conrad has expressed his displeasure with the decision. More >>
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  • 'The Daily Show' comes to town to ask a Louisville company how it's ...

    'The Daily Show' comes to town to ask a Louisville company how it's ...
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  • Louisville police chief says he 'will never' rehire officer who fatally ...

    Louisville police chief says he 'will never' rehire officer who fatally ...
    Buy PhotoLMPD Chief Steve Conrad(Photo: CJ Staff)Buy PhotoA former Louisville Metro Police officer, who once faced a murder charge in the shooting death of a 19-year-old man, reportedly reapplied to join the force, prompting sharp reactions Thursday from activists and LMPD Chief Steve Conrad. Conrad wrote in a statement, sent out just before a scheduled press conference with local activists and a member of the victim's family, that he did not plan to rehire the former officer, McKenzie Mattingly..
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  • Louisville native adds to Butchertown boom with new urban lofts ...

    Louisville native adds to Butchertown boom with new urban lofts ...
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Louisville Kroger stores to end senior discount program, slash prices .Mayor Fischer asks California AG to exclude Louisville from ... .
Hackers Use FAFSA Application To Steal Tax Info .Louisville falls to Wake Forest, 2-1 .

Friday, October 20, 2017

Petrino: With North Carolina QB unknown, Louisville football ... and other top stories.

  • Petrino: With North Carolina QB unknown, Louisville football ...

    Petrino: With North Carolina QB unknown, Louisville football ...
    North Carolina Tar Heels running back Michael Carter (8) celebrates a touchdown with teammates during the first half against the California Golden Bears at Kenan Memorial Stadium.(Photo: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports)North Carolina football coach Larry Fedora said Wednesday he still has not picked a starting quarterback for Saturday's conference opener against Louisville, meaning the Cards will need to prepare for multiple options in Chapel Hill. UNC's starting job could go to either LSU transfer ..
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  • Despite overall ACC success, Louisville has struggled with Coastal ...

    Despite overall ACC success, Louisville has struggled with Coastal ...
    Perhaps the most impressive thing about Louisville's first three years in the ACC has been the Cardinals' ability to handle their business within the Atlantic ...
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  • Louisville basketball look ahead: Ryan McMahon's second season

    Louisville basketball look ahead: Ryan McMahon's second season
    CLOSE Louisville men's basketball coach Rick Pitino updates the media on his 2017-18 team By Pat McDonogh, The CJBuy PhotoLouisville's Rya McMahon celebrates after knocking down two 3-point shots in a row. Feb. 18, 2017(Photo: Scott Utterback/CJ )Buy PhotoLouisville basketball has its 2017-18 roster set and is close to announcing its schedule. The Cards have been projected as a top-15 team, with some analysts putting them in the top 10.Seven scholarship players return to Rick Pitino's ..
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  • Louisville group offers $500000 in grants for new art projects across ...

    Louisville group offers $500000 in grants for new art projects across ...
    LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – Fund for the Arts is ready to pay to make your creative ideas a reality. As part of the group’s program called Imagine Greater Louisville 2020, grants will be awarded to projects that help spread the arts across the city.“We know arts and culture have the power to transform our region to make it more competitive, more compassionate, more educated, and more economically vibrant,” said Eric Gurevich, Director of Communications for Fund for the ArtsLast week, the group anno..
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  • Tip time, broadcast information announced for IU-Louisville

    Tip time, broadcast information announced for IU-Louisville
    Indiana’s non-conference road game against Louisville in December now has a tip time. On Tuesday, the schools announced that the Hoosiers and Cardinals will tip at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 9 at the KFC Yum Center. The game will be broadcast on ESPN. The Forum Tipoff Classic in Southport is also on Dec. 9 and will feature the following games: 12:00 – Southport v Castle 1:40 – Lawrence North v Culver Academies 3:20 – Center Grove v Hamilton Southeastern 5:00 – Indianapolis Tindley v McCutche..
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  • Historic Indian Hills house recently protected from development ...

    Historic Indian Hills house recently protected from development ...
    CLOSE The owner of the John Moore Walker House near Locust Grove wants to raze the house for a development on the property, but preservationists aren't happy. Mary Ann Gerth/Courier-Journal/USA TODAY NetworkBuy PhotoPreservationists want to keep this home on Blankenbaker Lane from being torn down. August 23, 2017(Photo: By Michael Clevenger, C-J)Buy PhotoCorrection: A previous version of the story incorrectly stated the status of the hearing process. The Metro Council committee has the f..
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  • I-65 South to be closed in downtown Louisville this weekend

    I-65 South to be closed in downtown Louisville this weekend
    LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A 6-mile stretch of Interstate 65 South in downtown Louisville will be closed this weekend.I-65 South will be closed between I-64 and I-264. All southbound lanes and ramps will be closed while construction is underway.The closure begins at 8 p.m. Friday and ends at 5 a.m. Monday.Drivers coming into Louisville will be detoured to I-64 West to I-264 East to reconnect with I-65 South.The closure will allow for improvements to hospital curve and I-65 bridges.I-65 North is expected..
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  • Fee vs. free: Ticket prices for Louisville home games

    Fee vs. free: Ticket prices for Louisville home games
    By Matt Bradshaw —Is reasonable to pay $10 for general admission to a college sports game?Most often this will depend on the type of sport in question. Big hitters like football and men’s basketball will typically have steeper prices. Due to U of L’s success, steep prices are to be expected.Sports that draw less of a crowd tend to have more affordable tickets. Louisville soccer charges $5 for admission to Dr. Mark and Cindy Lynn Stadium — a more than fair price for a state-of-the-art stadium and..
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  • It's National Read a Book Day! So what are the most popular books ...

    It's National Read a Book Day! So what are the most popular books ...
    CLOSE A curated list of great books parents might've missed while they were in school, as recommended by Upstate teachers WochitFull Frame Shot Of Books For Sale(Photo: Thorsten Donig / EyeEm, Getty Images/EyeEm)As if you needed an excuse to grab a good book, today you have a great one: It's National Read a Book Day.So, what are people reading in Louisville? According to the Louisville Free Public Library, these are the most popular books checked out right now:Fiction:"Camino Island" by ..
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  • Defense Preparing for Up-Tempo North Carolina

    Defense Preparing for Up-Tempo North Carolina
    Louisville opens its ACC schedule on Saturday at North Carolina, which trotted out Chazz Surratt and Brandon Harris as its signal callers in a season-opening ...
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Four-star Miami CB Chandler Jones commits to Louisville .Evander Holyfield's Real Deal Championship Boxing Series debuts ... .
University of Louisville named among 'Best of the Best' LGBTQ ... .FIRST LOOK: Check out Louisville's latest high-tech library before it ... .

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Louisville basketball scandal: What's next for Kenny Johnson? and other top stories.

  • Louisville basketball scandal: What's next for Kenny Johnson?

    Louisville basketball scandal: What's next for Kenny Johnson?
    CLOSE Kenny Johnson is one of the two U of L assistant basketball coaches who were initially placed on paid leave following news of the university’s involvement in a college basketball recruiting scandal. But what else do we know about the coach who has been hailed "a five-star recruiter"? WochitBuy Photo Louisville's new basketball assistant, Kenny Johnson, answers questions after coach Rick Pitino introduced him to the media. April 23, 2014 (Photo: Scott Utterback/The C-J )Buy PhotoTh..
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  • Mailbag: Where does Louisville football go from here?

    Mailbag: Where does Louisville football go from here?
    CLOSE Courier-Journal sports reporters Jeff Greer and Jon Hale talk about the firing of Rick Pitino and what's next at U of L with Tom Jurich's situation coming up Wednesday. And the Top 8 at 8 will comfort you. Jeff Faughender/CJBuy PhotoLouisville's Lamar Jackson (8) tries to fire up the crowd after scoring against Boston College on Saturday at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium. Oct. 14, 2017(Photo: David Lee Hartlage/Special to CJ)Buy PhotoAfter the Louisville football team’s stunning 45-4..
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  • Work to start on long-delayed West End YMCA branch

    Work to start on long-delayed West End YMCA branch
    New West Louisville YMCA rendering(Photo: Tandem Agency)After a decade in the planning stages, construction is finally set to start on a new branch of the YMCA of Greater Louisville at Broadway and 18th Street/Dixie Highway.The YMCA officials announced in April that the long-sought West End branch will finally be built at the high-traffic intersection. Officials express confidence that the project will be a shot of adrenaline for western Louisville's economy, as well as for its health and safety..
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  • Tom Jurich to be officially fired as Louisville Cardinals AD, per report

    Tom Jurich to be officially fired as Louisville Cardinals AD, per report
    Out of all of the coaches, the administration, and faculty members at the University of Louisville, there was one person that I thought was untouchable: Tom ...
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  • In Louisville, Journalist Suki Kim Talks Going Undercover In North ...

    In Louisville, Journalist Suki Kim Talks Going Undercover In North ...
    Kim will speak at the 2017 Annual Lecture in Asian Democracy on Wednesday evening at Louisville's main public library. I spoke with Kim about her time ...
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  • Film review: What went wrong for Louisville's defense against ...

    Film review: What went wrong for Louisville's defense against ...
    CLOSE Petrino said that watching the film of the loss to Boston College was a little tough but he team is looking ahead to facing Florida State By Michael Clevenger, The C-JBuy PhotoBoston College tight end Tommy Sweeney (89) stiff arms Louisville's C.J. Avery on Saturday at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium. Oct. 14, 2017(Photo: David Lee Hartlage/Special to CJ)Buy PhotoLouisville football coach Bobby Petrino said his team’s woes on defense come from a combination of issues. A review of the ..
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  • Check out these photos from the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

    Check out these photos from the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
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  • Trucker with Louisville ties admits guilt in smuggling ring that killed ...

    Trucker with Louisville ties admits guilt in smuggling ring that killed ...
    Trucker with Louisville ties admits guilt in smuggling ring that killed at least 10 Posted: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 11:04 AM EDT Updated: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 2:50 PM EDT LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A trucker with ties to Louisville has admitted to having a role in human smuggling ring that killed at least 10 people in Texas.James Matthew Bradley Jr. pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy and one count of transporting immigrants resulting in death.In July, San Antonio Poli..
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  • LIHEAP heating assistance now available for low-income families in ...

    LIHEAP heating assistance now available for low-income families in ...
    LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The cooler weather brings a financial challenge for thousands of local families.From the front porch of his home in west Louisville, Maurice Beckley still enjoys what's left of the warm weather, but he knows those days are numbered. In fact, Beckley has already cranked up the heat a few times this season.But for someone on a fixed income, heating his home is not cheap."I sit outside most of the time," Beckley said.And last year, there was some sticker shock when the gas..
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  • Bennett's First Goal Pushes No. 5 Cardinals to Overtime Win

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Redshirt freshman Liam Bennett scored his first collegiate goal in the 96th minute to lift the No. 5 Louisville men's soccer team to a dramatic ...
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