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The Louisville Zoo celebrates its 45th Boo at the Zoo, featuring trick-or-treating, animals, the Spider House and the Sleepy Hollow tour. ⠀ 🔗: Learn more about by visiting the link in our bio.

Kentucky trailed Vanderbilt 10-0 before scoring on six straight possessions. Week 8's win marked the Wildcats' sixth straight come from behind victory. ⠀ 🔗: Tap our link in bio to read C.L. Brown's column.

Will Stein says Kentucky's 34-17 victory against Vanderbilt in Week 8 was one of the Wildcats' best games of the season. ⠀ 🔗: Tap our link in bio for a recap.

Bethlehem defeated Holy Cross, 17-14, and secures a home playoff game. See highlights from the game.

Bullitt East's Brayden Carby discusses his game-winning OT touchdown and what the Chargers' 41-38 win over Male means heading into the playoffs. ⠀ 🔗: Tap our link in bio for a recap.

Jay Cobb discusses Trinity's 49-0 victory over Oldham County to clinch the Class 6A District 5 championship. ⠀ 🔗: Tap our link in bio for a recap.

Hello, future Cardinal! ⠀ Jackson Burke, a two-sport star at Christian Academy, has announced his commitment to @louisvillebsb. ⠀ Read more about the choice on courier-journal.com. ⠀ 📝: Jason Frakes 🎥: Maggie Stone ⠀ #louisville #louisvillecardinals #collegebaseball

Louisville guard Adrian Wooley explains how the Cardinals emphasize 3-point shooting, including a checklist to see who's putting in the work. ⠀ 🔗: Tune into the latest episode by tapping our link in bio. #podcast #Louisville #Cardinals #UofL #collegebasketball #basketball

From the first hand transplant to a mechanical heart, Louisville doctors have long been trailblazers, paving the way for future medical advancements. ⠀ 🫀 Go to the link in the bio to read more. ⠀ #Louisville #MedicalInnovation #ModernMedicine #ArtificialHeart #HandTransplant

Louisville forward Flory Bidunga shares how he'll contribute to the Cards' roster during the 2026-27 season. ⠀ 🔗: Tune into the latest episode by tapping our link in bio. #podcast #Louisville #Cardinals #UofL #collegebasketball #basketball

Louisville forward Flory Bidunga discusses the similarities between the Cardinals and his former team, Kansas, on The C.L. Brown Show. ⠀ 🔗: Tune into the latest episode by tapping our link in bio. #podcast #Louisville #Cardinals #UofL #collegebasketball #basketball

Discover the chilling ghost stories and unexplained activity haunting these five historic Louisville landmarks including the Waverly Hills Sanatorium. ⠀ 👻 Go to the link in the bio for more info on these haunted locations ⠀ #Louisville #HauntedPlaces #GhostTok #ParanormalTok #SpookySeason

Louisvillians aiming to get into the spooky spirit can now walk the wooded paths of Iroquois Park and discover new worlds beneath the night sky thanks to the orange hues of the Parks Alliance of Louisville's pumpkins. ⠀ The 2026 Jack’s Lantern Trail marks the 14th year the Parks Alliance is…

Steve Young, a Kentucky Republican, calls for an end to MAGA extremism at a No Kings rally in Pewee Valley.

Kentucky reporter Ryan Black shares his thoughts after the Wildcats' 21-13 road victory versus Oklahoma. ⠀ 🔗: Tap our link in bio for a recap.

Fairdale coach Louis Dover discusses how his team's resilience helped it respond to an early 13-0 deficit against Bullitt Central. ⠀ 🔗: Tap our link in bio for a recap.

Kentucky Country Day coach Matthew Jones discusses the keys that helped the Bearcats secure a crucial district victory over Bethlehem on Senior Night. ⠀ 🔗: Tap our link in bio for a recap.

After Atherton's Week 9 victory over Seneca, Zai'Vion Meads said he plans to sign with WVU in January. ⠀ 🎥: Maggie Stone / Courier Journal Sports

No Data Center 502, a group opposed to a hyperscale data center being built in southwest Louisville, interrupted a Humana APP Louisville Open pickleball match Oct. 16. Protesters walked on to the court in the middle of play, shouting various chants that were critical of Louisville Mayor Craig…

Atop the open kitchen of The House of Marigold's location in Norton Commons, a simple lowercase phrase reads, "No rain, no flowers." ⠀ That mantra suited the drizzly elements of the highly-anticipated restaurant's opening week at 10715 Meeting St. ⠀ Droplets coated the flower-covered windows and a…

Louisville football writer Alexis Cubit gives her pick and prediction for the Cardinals' Week 7 game on the road against Syracuse. ⠀ 🔗: Tap our link in bio to read more from Alexis. ⠀ #Louisville #Cardinals #UofL #collegefootball #football #Syracuse #sports

Jefferson County Board of Education candidates in District 2 were asked where their kids went to school at a Courier Journal forum.

Louisville political candidates are skipping League of Women Voters forums, citing bias concerns and more effective strategies for reaching voters. ⠀ ✏️: Killian Baarlaer / The Courier Journal

Jefferson County Board of Education District 4 candidates answered a question about how they'd support students' political advocacy.

Jefferson County Board of Education District 1 candidate Gail Logan Strange answered questions on building community trust and special education.

LMPD is disbanding its downtown patrol unit, replacing it with a mobile team that can be assigned anywhere in Louisville. ⠀ 🚓 Go to the link in the bio to read the full exclusive story. ⠀ #Louisville #LouisvilleKY #LMPD #LocalNews #KentuckyNews

JCPS District 2 school board candidates discussed how they would incorporate student opinions into their policymaking decisions.

Jefferson County Board of Education District 2 candidates were asked if they would show support for redrawing district maps.

Jeff Brohm discusses handing play-calling duties to offensive coordinator Brian Brohm during Louisville's Week 6 matchup against Florida State. ⠀ 🎥: Louisville Athletics

At Jefferson Memorial Forest, an autumn event doesn't just bring pumpkins and hayrides: it brings archery, ziplining and camping, too. ⠀ The Wilderness Louisville Forest Adventure Campout is scheduled for 2-8 p.m. Oct. 17, and you don't need to spend the night in a tent to participate. ⠀ Jefferson…