If the last five years at the Kentucky Derby have taught us anything, your best bet on the first Saturday in May is to expect the unexpected.
Author: Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal
Louisville corrections officer leaves department after video mocking police killing Breonna Taylor
A Louisville corrections officer left the department this week after making an offensive video mocking the killing of Breonna Taylor, officials say
Police investigate after 31 bodies, some in ‘advanced stages of decomposition,’ found at Indiana funeral home
Police say the bodies, “some of which were in the advanced stages of decomposition,” were found at Jeffersonville’s Lankford Funeral Home.
Kentucky players kneeling leads to basketball shirts burned, legislator crying, more backlash
After the riot at the U.S. Capitol and a summer of protests pushing for racial justice, Kentucky basketball players decided to make a statement.
After Kentucky kneels for anthem, sheriff and jailer burn shirts over ‘disrespect’
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Not throwing away his shot: Teen heads to polls dressed as Alexander Hamilton to cast his first vote
This first-time voter embraced his civic duty and dressed up as Alexander Hamilton for his first trip to the polls in Kentucky.
Breonna Taylor billboard in Louisville, one of 26 placed by The Oprah Magazine, vandalized with red paint
A Breonna Taylor billboard in Louisville’s Irish Hill neighborhood has been vandalized with red paint across the forehead of her image.
Hunger strikers for Breonna Taylor end protest after 25 days
After going nearly a month without food, hunger strikers seeking action against LMPD officers involved in Breonna Taylor’s death ended their protest.
Eastern Kentucky kicker quits over coronavirus: ‘Coach and some staff, do not care about player safety’
Eastern Kentucky football kicker Landon White quit the team Tuesday and said coaches have not prioritized player safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
What we know about Saturday’s fatal shooting at the downtown Louisville protest
A shooting Saturday at Louisville’s Jefferson Square Park left a man dead and another individual injured following a month of Breonna Taylor protests.