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Hello Louisville! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Kentucky Derby menu reveals bold flavors, a historic courthouse gets lifted and relocated, and Robert Plant with Saving Grace + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

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📰 In the news

Community trust at the forefront: The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office announced changes to boost Louisville public safety, adding specialized teams and a social media role, hiring Maj. Justin Whitt, and pursuing law enforcement academy accreditation — see what’s changing and why.

Gourmet twists on tradition: Churchill Downs unveiled the Kentucky Derby 152 menu, highlighting Louisville flavors and ingredients like Kentucky BBQ shrimp and chicken with roasted peach chutney, plus celebrity chef offerings across the track — get all the details.

Dramatic project reshapes landmark: Oldham County’s new judicial center in La Grange has opened after renovation, including lifting and relocating the historic courthouse and adding more space and security upgrades — read the full story.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Sip tea, mingle, and shop deals
• Kick off Earth Month at Earth Fest
• See Robert Plant with Saving Grace
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home

💎 Local business spotlight

Louisville’s iconic slice: When a chocolate-walnut craving hits, Kern’s Kitchen brings the trademark Derby‑Pie magic, rich, toasty, and happily shareable (if you must). Keep one on hand for weeknight dessert or surprise guests, and you’ll look delightfully prepared.

Petals on standby: Whether it’s a quick desk-brightener, a birthday you totally remembered, or a just-because mood boost, Nanz & Kraft Florists makes joy simple with fresh arrangements, lush plants, and gifty add-ons that hit the right note, no fuss…just thoughtful blooms and greens curated to lift the day.

Boulders, not excuses: Climb NuLu is your quick reset when the week goes sideways. Expect wall-to-wall bouldering with a MoonBoard, spray wall, hangboards, campus boards, and a side of cardio and weights, plus youth programs. A short session often lifts the mood.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →

Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Check out my favorite online options →

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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🐶 Kentuckiana Cluster of Dog Shows @ Kentucky Exposition Center 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY | Wednesday (3/11) at 8:00 AM – Nothing beats five days when the best-behaved locals are on four legs. Expect canine pageantry with four all-breed shows, plenty of primping and proud handlers, and more tail wags than a church picnic. Bring your patience, your camera, and inner judge.

🎲 Family Bingo & Buffet Night @ Polo Fields Golf & Country Club | Wednesday (3/11) at 5:30 PM – Free bingo with your buffet, and a roomful of neighbors rocking St. Paddy’s green, is peak midweek fun. Load up on chicken francese and mac, sip $5 adult slushies, and call it a family win for $25, $15, or free. Register: https://forms.gle/8pmWUGGMJEEptBqb9

✨ A Slice of Magic @ Mercurio’s Music & RestoBar | Thursday (3/12) at 6:45 PM – A Slice of Magic serves dinner, laughs, and a little sleight of hand, all in one tidy evening. Sidney Lee emcees a five-performer magic-comedy lineup with Dinky Gowen, plus Jake Hovis, Creig Ewing, and Jayden Gowen. Real pros, real close-up, your skepticism politely humbled.

📖 Once Upon a Time in Oz and Wonderland @ The Care Center | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – Two classics, one charming night at The Care Center. Local cast brings The Wizard of Oz and Alice in Wonderland to life as short plays, with all the community-theater sparkle, slightly wobbly props, and big hearts you secretly prefer. Tickets are $15.

🤠 World’s Toughest Rodeo @ KFC Yum! Center | Friday (3/13) at 7:30 PM – Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo is rolling into town with bucking bulls, big hats, and that glorious cloud of arena dust we pretend not to love. Expect eight-second heroics, quick barrels, and a clown who earns every cheer. Wear boots, not your nice ones.

🃏 Pokemon Perfect Order Prereleases @ Card N All Gaming & Repair | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Nothing says quality time like cracking fresh packs with the Card N All crowd on New Cut. Build a 40-card deck, play three rounds, snag door prizes, maybe bonus packs. Seats vanish fast, no day-of extras, so preregister, play, and brag.

🐱 Candle Creations plus Kitty Cuddles @ Purrfect Day Cat Cafe Louisville | Sunday (3/15) at 6:00 PM – Treat yourself to a Maddox & Rose candle workshop, then let the wax set while you get kitty cuddles in the lounge. $60 gets you two custom candles, a full cat session, drink specials, plus 30% off refills. Ages 13+.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Louisville report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 76°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 94%

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 51°F – Low: 39°F – Precip: 7%

Sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 3 to 10 mph.

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