Friday, February 12, 2016

Pitino discusses his future at Louisville and other top stories.

  • Pitino discusses his future at Louisville

    Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino took some time out of his pre-Notre Dame basketball game press conference to discuss his thoughts on his own future. Buy PhotoLouisville coach Rick Pitino flashes the "L" after his team's victory over UNC. Feb. 1, 2016.(Photo: By Pat McDonogh, The CJ)Buy PhotoLouisville coach Rick Pitino has been asked quite a bit about his future at the university in the wake of the school self-imposing a postseason ban for his program.On Friday, while avoiding a..
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  • ACC releases hoops matchups for next 2 years

    ACC releases hoops matchups for next 2 years
    Louisville's Donovan Mitchell (45) dribbles the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Duke in Durham, N.C., Monday, Feb. 8, 2016. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)(Photo: Gerry Broome, AP)The ACC on Friday released the matchups for the next two seasons, and Louisville basketball retained two of its annual home-and-home rivalries for the 2016-17 and 2017-18 campaigns.For the next two seasons, Louisville will keep playing home-and-home series with Pittsburgh and Virginia. Ne..
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  • Dangerous cancer drug on the rise in Louisville

    Dangerous cancer drug on the rise in Louisville
    Pills of fentanyl mixed with heroin(Photo: U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration)Story HighlightsFentanyl is between 25 to 40 times more potent than heroin and 80 to 100 times stronger than morphine.Kentucky law enforcement seized fentanyl in 232 cases in 2014.The scope of illegal fentanyl and its death toll locally is unknown.Fentanyl is a powerful drug used to ease pain for cancer patients, but it's becoming a popular Louisville street drug more dangerous than heroin, police say.“It’s obviously..
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  • Louisville Zoo plans major, $180 million expansion

    Louisville Zoo plans major, $180 million expansion
    LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A major facelift is in the works for the Louisville Zoo as part of a plan to turn the Zoo into an even bigger, regional attraction.The Louisville Zoo has updated its master plan for the first time since 1999 -- and it calls for a multi-million-dollar expansion.Katie Schmitt and her son, Henry, love the Louisville Zoo, even on a cold day in February."It's the animals," Schmitt said. "Him with the animals, and getting to see animals from the books and on TV, and he gets t..
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  • Louisville love stories, big and small

    Louisville love stories, big and small
    The Courier-Journal 3:26 p.m. EST February 12, 2016Katie Freshley and Keith Hines(Photo: Provided)Expressions of love can come in all shapes and sizes. From a grandiose gesture to a simple smile, love can empower us to take risks or make us feel at ease in the face of life’s challenges.Here, 10 local couples share their most romantic stories – big and small – just in time for Valentine's Day.Love and barbecueWe went to the same high school and university, even sharing mutual friends..
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  • Insider Louisville: Closing Bell for Feb. 12

    Welcome to The Closing Bell. This is your last stop for biz scoops and big news before the weekend — a roundup of stories that can’t wait till Monday. Fourth Street Live gets new head honcho, new visionBaltimore-based Cordish Cos. has hired Ed Hartless to transform its Louisville entertainment district Fourth Street Live from a late-night drinking spot into a dining destination.Alchemy, we hardly knew ye...Alchemy Emporium on Market Street near the Nucleus building is closing its doors, citing..
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  • Garth Brooks adds shows to Louisville stop

    Garth Brooks adds shows to Louisville stop
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  • FORECAST: Multiple snow chances coming up

    FORECAST: Multiple snow chances coming up Posted: Friday, February 12, 2016 12:50 PM EST Updated: Friday, February 12, 2016 12:53 PM EST LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - This morning's snow is exiting and that will leave us cloudy for the midday hours across WAVE Country. By late afternoon widespread snow showers move back in and that could snarl traffic. Temperatures will initially be just above freezing but will quickly crash into the 20s as Arctic air arrives. This may refreeze wet roads du..
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  • Post office selling Music City Bowl art work

    Post office selling Music City Bowl art work
    A limited edition matted art piece celebrating Louisville's 27-21 win in Nashville on Dec. 31 is now available for order or in-store purchase from the U.S. Postal Service.(Photo: Courtesy of USPS)Looking for a Valentine's Day card? The U.S. Postal Service is now selling a piece of art to commemorate the Louisville football team's victory over Texas A&M in the Music City Bowl.A limited edition matted art piece celebrating the Cardinals' 27-21 win in Nashville on Dec. 31 is now available for purch..
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  • Louisville Metro Council approves ordinances aimed at streamlining ...

    Louisville Metro Council approves ordinances aimed at streamlining ...
    LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – Louisville Metro Council approved two proposals Thursday night that should help make Louisville a more attractive and easier option for companies wanting to bid on fiber internet installation."Tonight's vote puts Louisville one step closer toward becoming a Google Fiber city -- and lays the groundwork for expansion of gigabit services by other providers," Mayor Greg Fischer said in a statement Thursday night. "This was also an affirmative vote to grow the economy and job..
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