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Winter 2024-2025 weather forecast for Louisville
Prepare for winter weather in Derby City with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
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Celebrate the New Year with this exciting giveaway
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Light up your holidays at Gardens Aglimmer
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A new trail comes to Jefferson Memorial Forest
The White Oak Ridge Loop is a 2-mile addition to the Red Trail.
November 26, 2024
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What to do with fall yard waste
That’s fall folks.
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3 tips for navigating SDF with a furry friend
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Berrytown Park and Recreation Center gets a $600,000 upgrade
The 24-acre park has new features that can be enjoyed by people of all abilities.
November 12, 2024
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Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport breaks ground on $45 million expansion
The security checkpoint expansion is the largest project at SDF in 35 years.
November 7, 2024
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