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In “Documenting Kentucky,” three photographers created an exhibit from a Depression-era photo collection and two of their own projects, about 40 years apart. www.lpm.org/news/2025-10...

Frazier History Museum exhibit documents 90 years of Kentucky life, landscape

In “Documenting Kentucky,” three photographers created an exhibit from a Depression-era photo collection and two of their own projects, about 40 years apart.

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Louisville Public Media @lpm.org · 1d

Fall brings with it many changes, but perhaps none more striking than the turning of the leaves. West Virginia officials are working to make sure leaf peepers visiting the state maximize their autumn experience. www.lpm.org/news/2025-10...

West Virginia is guiding leaf peepers to the state’s most vibrant fall colors

Fall brings with it many changes, but perhaps none more striking than the turning of the leaves. West Virginia officials are working to make sure leaf peepers visiting the state maximize their autumn experience.

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Louisville Public Media @lpm.org · 1d

Black Azz Camping is a Louisville group that runs outdoor events and promotes camping in the Black community. Founder Brittiney Griffin joined LPM's Michelle Tyrene Johnson to talk about camping, generational trauma and finding joy. www.lpm.org/news/2025-10...

Louisville group aims to get more Black people camping

Black Azz Camping is a Louisville group that runs outdoor events and promotes camping in the Black community. It will have its second annual camping event this weekend in Winchester, Kentucky.

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Several GOP legislators say the governor needs to find the funds to bolster Kentucky’s senior meal program, or he should call a special session. www.lpm.org/news/2025-10...

Kentucky GOP lawmakers demand more funds for senior meal — even if it takes a special session

Several GOP legislators say the governor needs to find the funds to bolster Kentucky’s senior meal program, or he should call a special session.

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Louisville Public Media @lpm.org · 1d

After the federal government shutdown cut staffing and services at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, local governments and nonprofits in the region stepped up to foot the bill and keep the park open during the peak fall season. www.lpm.org/news/2025-10...

Despite federal shutdown, local and state funds keep Great Smoky Mountains National Park open

After the federal government shutdown cut staffing and services at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, local governments and nonprofits in the region stepped up to foot the bill and keep the park open during the peak fall season.

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Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky voted for putting a check on President Donald Trump’s ability to use deadly military force against drug cartels. The measure failed in a 48-51 vote. www.lpm.org/news/2025-10...

Paul bucks most Republicans in vote on Trump's use of war powers against cartels

Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky voted for putting a check on President Donald Trump’s ability to use deadly military force against drug cartels.

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Louisville Public Media @lpm.org · 2d

Thousands of intricately carved pumpkins are lighting up Louisville’s Iroquois Park for the 13th annual Jack O’Lantern Spectacular. www.lpm.org/news/2025-10...

How a Louisville park transforms into a Halloween wonderland for the Jack O'Lantern Spectacular

Thousands of intricately carved pumpkins are lighting up Louisville’s Iroquois Park for the 13th annual Jack O’Lantern Spectacular.

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Ahead of the Goatman Festival, Michael Book discusses the roots of the Pope Lick legend and its place in Kentucky’s cryptid culture. www.lpm.org/news/2025-10...

Ahead of Goatman Festival, unpacking the legend from trestle dangers to cryptid tales

Ahead of the Goatman Festival, Michael Book discusses the roots of the Pope Lick legend and its place in Kentucky’s cryptid culture.

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After requesting guidance from the Kentucky attorney general, the Oldham County Board of Education voted not to accept a proposal for Bible-based moral education group Lifewise. www.lpm.org/news/2025-10...

Oldham Co. schools reject Bible program during school hours in unanimous vote

After requesting guidance from the Kentucky attorney general, the Oldham County Board of Education voted not to accept a proposal for Bible-based moral education group Lifewise.

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Louisville Public Media @lpm.org · 2d

Louisville officials say reclassifying the park ranger program as a full-fledged police force will help with recruitment. www.lpm.org/news/2025-10...

Louisville park rangers look to become full-fledged police department

Louisville’s Chief Park Ranger says the unit’s current “special police” designation has significant drawbacks.

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Louisville Public Media @lpm.org · 3d

While the visitor center at Mammoth Cave National Park is closed during the federal government shutdown, tourism offices from the nearby region are helping visitors make the most of their south-central Kentucky adventures. www.lpm.org/news/2025-10...

Local tourism offices greet Mammoth Cave National Park visitors amid government shutdown

While the visitor center at Mammoth Cave National Park is closed during the federal government shutdown, tourism offices from the nearby region are helping visitors make the most of their south-central Kentucky adventures.

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Kentuckians who get their health insurance through the state exchange will likely see their premiums go up if enhanced federal tax credits tied to the Affordable Care Act expire at the year’s end. www.lpm.org/news/2025-10...

Nearly 100K Kentuckians could see higher health insurance premiums

Kentuckians who get their health insurance through the state exchange will likely see their premiums go up if enhanced federal tax credits tied to the Affordable Care Act expire at the year’s end.

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Louisville Public Media @lpm.org · 3d

The New Albany City Council recently asked Mayor Jeff Gahan to provide details on what the city has spent on litigation to preserve a controversial low-head dam.

But they didn’t have that information when they voted 5-4 Monday to approve the annual city budget. www.lpm.org/news/2025-10...

New Albany council passes 2026 budget without details on dam spending

The New Albany City Council passed its 2026 budget Monday.

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Louisville Public Media @lpm.org · 3d

Data from the study shows one county jail in Kentucky had contracted with ICE to hold roughly 120 detainees in January. By August, nine county jails held more than 900. www.lpm.org/news/2025-10...

Report: Kentucky jails contracting with ICE have 659% increase in detainees this year

Data from the study shows one county jail in Kentucky had contracted with ICE to hold roughly 120 detainees in January. By August, nine county jails held more than 900.

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Louisville Public Media @lpm.org · 3d

The United Football League is changing three cities, adding Louisville, Miami and Columbus, Ohio, to its list. www.lpm.org/news/2025-10...

Louisville joins UFL as new investor shares bullish vision for spring football

The United Football League is changing three cities, adding Louisville, Miami and Columbus, Ohio, to its list.

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Officials with the Kentucky Dept. of Fish and Wildlife are asking hunters to be on the lookout for two diseases impacting deer and elk herds across the country. www.lpm.org/news/2025-10...

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife asking hunters to report two diseases impacting deer and elk

Chronic Wasting Disease and Hemorrhagic Disease have been detected in Kentucky deer herds.

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Louisville Public Media @lpm.org · 4d

American distillers have gotten a costly cold shoulder from Canada. A spirits industry group says spirits exports to Canada plunged 85% earlier this year. www.lpm.org/news/2025-10...

Cold shoulder from Canada is costly for American distillers struggling with global trade tensions

American distillers have gotten a costly cold shoulder from Canada. A spirits industry group says spirits exports to Canada plunged 85% earlier this year.

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Louisville Public Media @lpm.org · 4d

Former Louisville Metro Police Detective Brett Hankison has been ordered to report to prison on Thursday. A federal judge denied his request to delay his improvement. www.lpm.org/news/2025-10...

Ex-officer convicted of violating Breonna Taylor’s rights ordered to report to prison

Brett Hankison was sentenced to 33 months in prison for his role in the raid on Breonna Taylor's apartment.

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Louisville Public Media @lpm.org · 4d

Louisville officials say community-based intervention programs are helping to reduce shootings and violent crime in targeted neighborhoods at a higher rate than the city overall. www.lpm.org/news/2025-10...

Louisville officials credit Pivot to Peace program for drop in shootings

Louisville officials say community-based intervention programs are helping to reduce shootings and violent crime in targeted neighborhoods.

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Former Clark County Council Member John Miller has petitioned the Indiana Court of Appeals to rehear his case. www.lpm.org/news/2025-10...

Former Clark County, Ind. council member charged in Noel investigation fighting felony

Former Clark County Council Member John Miller has petitioned the Indiana Court of Appeals to rehear his case.

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Democrat Amy McGrath, who has lost two high-profile races for Congress, announced a bid for Sen. Mitch McConnell’s open seat Monday. www.lpm.org/news/2025-10...

Amy McGrath announces another bid for US Senate in Kentucky

Democrat Amy McGrath, who has lost two high-profile races for Congress, announced a bid for Sen. Mitch McConnell’s open seat Monday.

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Louisville Public Media @lpm.org · 5d

The 2BUCK Invitational has expanded from a grassroots graffiti jam to a festival hosting more than 170 artists, raising the Louisville’s profile in the world of street art. www.lpm.org/news/2025-10...

2BUCK Invitational graffiti jam brings large-scale public art to Louisville neighborhoods

The event has expanded from a grassroots graffiti jam to a festival hosting more than 170 artists, raising the city’s profile in the world of street art.

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Louisville Public Media @lpm.org · 5d

South Dakota Public Broadcasting says there's an ironic result to President Trump's successful attack on public media: It will have to rely more on NPR programs.
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A public broadcaster's path after losing U.S. funds: Youth sports and less local news

South Dakota Public Broadcasting says there's an ironic result to President Trump's successful attack on public media: It will have to rely more on NPR programs.

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Louisville Public Media @lpm.org · 5d

Kentucky's state legislature budgeted general funds for the senior meal programs, but senior centers now facing a budgetary shortfall that has many cutting programs and reducing meal delivery services.
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Budget shortfalls for meal programs could leave many Kentucky seniors hungry

Kentucky's state legislature budgeted general funds for the senior meal programs, but senior centers now facing a budgetary shortfall that has many cutting programs and reducing meal delivery services.

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Gov. Andy Beshear announced a second cultivator has been approved for Kentucky's medical cannabis industry.
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Kentucky's second medical cannabis cultivator approved to open in Madison Co.

Gov. Andy Beshear announced a second cultivator has been approved for Kentucky's medical cannabis industry.

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