Oct 19 Community Louisville Youth Program To Expand With $1.3M Federal Grant The city's Reimage program focuses on young people who’ve been involved in the court system or are at risk for getting into trouble. By Kyeland Jackson Oct 19 Community Louisville Youth Program To Expand With $1.3M Federal Grant Kyeland Jackson
Oct 9 Arts and Culture Applications Open For 2019 Governor’s School For The Arts The program, a three-week immersive arts education experience, opens doors to a variety of scholarship opportunities. By Ashlie Stevens Oct 9 Arts and Culture Applications Open For 2019 Governor's School For The Arts Ashlie Stevens
Oct 9 Community In A New Book, Young Women From South Louisville Tell Their Stories A new book from the Louisville Story Program highlights a group it says isn’t heard enough: young women in South Louisville. By Kyeland Jackson Oct 9 Community In A New Book, Young Women From South Louisville Tell Their Stories Kyeland Jackson
Sep 12 Health Local Student Group Says Mental Health Stigmas Complicate Care In Kentucky New research from a local student-led mental health group paints a complicated picture of mental health perceptions of Kentucky students. By Lisa Gillespie Sep 12 Health Student Group Says Mental Health Stigmas Complicate Care In Ky. Lisa Gillespie
Aug 2 Health City Is Making Strides In Addressing Drug Abuse, Officials Say The Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness in March released a plan to address drug abuse in Louisville. By Lisa Gillespie Aug 2 Health City Is Making Strides In Addressing Drug Abuse, Officials Say Lisa Gillespie
Jun 20 Investigations 3 Of Every 4 Jailed Louisville Youth Are Black. Who Can Change That? The city has task forces and juvenile justice councils and a handful of nonprofits working with court-involved kids. But the trend persists, and worsens. By Kate Howard Jun 20 Investigations 3 Of Every 4 Jailed Louisville Youth Are Black. Who Can Change That? Kate Howard
Jun 12 Arts and Culture Sarabande Anthology Features Young Louisville Poets’ Writings On Violence Young women ages 11-21 were asked to share their experiences with violence through poetry. About 20 submissions will be featured in an upcoming anthology. By Ashlie Stevens Jun 12 Arts and Culture Sarabande Anthology Features Young Poets' Writings On Violence Ashlie Stevens
Jun 9 Arts and Culture Cultural Pass Provides Area Students With Free Summer Arts Access The program allows Louisville students free admission to 46 venues throughout the city including Actors Theatre, the Filson Historical Society and the Kentucky Derby Museum. By Ashlie Stevens Jun 9 Arts and Culture Cultural Pass Provides Area Students With Free Summer Arts Access Ashlie Stevens
Apr 5 Health FDA To Weigh Pros And Cons Of E-Cigarette Flavors Research shows many teenagers start using electronic cigarettes — or vaping — because of the variety of flavors. By Lisa Gillespie Apr 5 Health FDA To Weigh Pros And Cons Of E-Cigarette Flavors Lisa Gillespie
Feb 19 Health This Vaccine Can Prevent Cancer, But Many Teenagers Still Don’t Get It The HPV vaccine can prevent cervical cancer in women and some cancers in men. It's most effective when given early in adolescence. By Allison Aubrey, NPR Feb 19 Health This Vaccine Can Prevent Cancer, But Many Teens Still Don't Get It Allison Aubrey, NPR
Feb 15 Politics Lawmakers Consider Bill That Raises Marriage Age In Kentucky Kentuckians wouldn’t be able to get married until they’re 18 years old, under a bill being considered by the state legislature. By Ryland Barton Feb 15 Politics Lawmakers Consider Bill That Raises Marriage Age In Kentucky Ryland Barton
Feb 6 Community Former Ambassador Matthew Barzun Talks Teen Perceptions Of The U.S. Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom and Sweden, Matthew Barzun, will speak at the 13th annual U of L Phi Beta Kappa Lecture on Tuesday. By Bill Burton Feb 6 Community Former Ambassador Matthew Barzun Talks Teen Perceptions Of The U.S. Bill Burton
Feb 3 Community Pilot Program Seeks Louisville Residents To House Homeless Young Adults The Coalition for the Homeless has received the needed funds to launch a pilot program to house homeless young adults in Louisville, officials said this week. By Kyeland Jackson Feb 3 Community Pilot Program Seeks Residents To House Homeless Young Adults Kyeland Jackson
Feb 2 Arts and Culture Louisville Trumpeter Takes Center Stage At Gheens Great Expectations Nicholas Recktenwald will perform both as a soloist in an orchestral piece and as a member of the jazz quintet that he founded in middle school. By Kathi E.B. Ellis Feb 2 Arts and Culture Louisville Trumpeter Takes Center Stage At Gheens Great Expectations Kathi E.B. Ellis
Jan 31 Community West Louisville Outdoor Youth Program Wins $25,000 Grant Engaging Children Outdoors gives low-income youth a chance to hike, shoot archery and do other activities in neighboring parks. By Kyeland Jackson Jan 31 Community West Louisville Outdoor Youth Program Wins $25,000 Grant Kyeland Jackson