‘Tale of two storms’: Extreme weather specialist reflects on flying through Hurricane Katrina’s eye
In the end, John Gordon said he was trying to save lives.
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Louisville Zoo director recalls surviving Hurricane Katrina at New Orleans zoo
Dan Maloney led a team of 14 who stayed behind at the Audubon Zoo when Katrina made landfall. They lived there for two months.
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4th and Cardinal parking lot now open to yellow permit holders
By Jai’Michael Anderson Yellow permit holders will now have access to the new parking lot on 4th Street and Brandeis Avenue, where the Cardinal Center used to be located. University of Louisville Parking & Transportation Services announced the update on Aug. 28. The university made the space available to faculty members on Aug. 21. Blue
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Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts ‘mostly mild, pockets of wild’ winter ahead
The 2025–2026 outlook points to generally mild conditions nationwide, with colder snaps across the Southeast and Ohio Valley.
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U of L representatives outline strategic plan at town hall
By Josie Simpson and Jai’Michael Anderson On Aug. 26, the University of Louisville hosted a town hall to discuss its new 2026-2030 strategic plan, set to be implemented by Summer 2026. Around 70 people gathered in Middleton auditorium in Strickler Hall to attend the event. Most of whom were faculty members and administrators. The event
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Hurricane Erin leaves rough seas with 2 swimmers dead and a search underway for a missing boater
Erin had weakened into a post-tropical cyclone far from land, but was still capable of causing life-threatening surf and rip currents.
OPINION: We want to hear from you!
By Vinny Porco The Louisville Cardinal is your publication, now in its 99th year. As students, faculty and staff at U of L, we welcome your voice. As opinion editor, I’ll be reading and reviewing your submissions in the form of opinion pieces. Opinion pieces are fact-based arguments regarding one subject that you care about.
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NOAA issues La Niña Watch for this fall and early winter
La Niña typically brings cooler, wetter conditions to the northern U.S. while causing warmer, drier weather in the southern states.
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Steve Lawson moved from Nelson County jail due to overflow of inmates
Steve Lawson was sentenced to 17 years in prison after being convicted in Bardstown mom Crystal Rogers’ murder.
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Get jazzy with upcoming performances
By Roxy Osborne Be sure to throw up your jazz hands: multiple jazz events are set to take place throughout the fall at the University of Louisville. With a combination of student and professional performances, there is a large variety of sounds for all music lovers to enjoy. Many of these events will take
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Blue Faculty Spots to replace the Cardinal Center
By Josie Simpson On August 21st, the University of Louisville parking office announced that it would be adding more blue faculty spots. These new spots will be at the corner of S 4th Street and Brandeis Avenue, where the Cardinal Center used to reside. UofL purchased it in January 2025 during Dr. Kim Schatzel’s
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Hurricane Erin stirs up strong winds and floods part of a NC highway as it slowly moves out to sea
Erin remained a Category 2 hurricane Thursday morning with maximum sustained winds around 105 mph
Most serious charges dropped for 2 ex-LMPD officers charged in Breonna Taylor case
Kyle Meany and Joshua Jaynes were charged with violating Breonna Taylor’s rights the night of the fatal raid at her apartment in 2020.
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Hurricane Erin skirts past the US East Coast without landfall. It’s still threatening lives and property.
Erin’s strength has fluctuated significantly over the past week, but it remains a powerful Category 2 hurricane.
Hurricane Erin forces evacuations on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, threatens dangerous rip currents
By early Tuesday, Erin had lost some strength from previous days but was still a Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph.