Funny Crossing Signs: 15 Things You Didn't Know Not to Hit

The greatest threat to your car's front end may be animals, and not just deer. This picture gallery shows some funny crossing signs from around the world.

MSD Project Creating A 'Greener' Belvedere

The Belvedere in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, is undergoing an "extreme green makeover." A $200,000 Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) project now in progress is adding features that not only will make the Belvedere greener with plants, but also more environmentally friendly, or "greener," as well.

Stroke Awareness Day Health Fair at Jefferson Mall May 21

May is Stroke Awareness Month, and the Kentucky and Southern Indiana Stroke Association (KSISA) is holding a Stroke Awareness Day Health Fair on May 21, 2011, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Jefferson Mall. The fair is free and will include stroke risk assessments by Norton Healthcare as well as presentations, door prizes and giveaways.

Bernheim Forest Events for National Trails Day June 4

The American Hiking Society has designed June 4 as National Trails Day, and Bernheim Forest is offering several events to help commemorate the day. Bernheim is located 25 miles south of Louisville, in Clermont, Kentucky.

Mayor Announces Plan to Save Historic Whiskey Row Buildings

Mayor Greg Fischer announced on May 11, 2011, that Whiskey Row, the 100 block of West Main Street, will not face the wrecking ball anytime soon. Plans for an investment group headed by Steve Wilson and Laura Lee Brown to purchase the buildings from current owner Todd Blue for a total of $4.85 million will save five of the seven buildings, and preserve all of the buildings' façades.

Louisville's 2011 Hometown Tourist Celebration Kick-Off Event

The Louisville Hometown Tourist Kick-Off Celebration was in full swing at the Louisville Visitor's Center on May 11, 2011, featuring a large number of local attractions and restaurants offering special deals and urging locals to take advantage of everything Louisville has to offer.

Jamming at the 2011 Mint Jubilee

The 2011 Mint Jubilee featured a star-studded celebrity guest list, a spectacular new venue and a stage show that had more than 500 guests on their feet.

JCC’s Patio Gallery to Feature Work by Bob Lockhart

The Jewish Community Center's Patio Gallery will showcase more than 25 paintings by Bellarmine University Art Professor Bob Lockhart May 15 to June 14.

Pretty Lights, Big Boi to Headline Summer’s 'Halfway to Forecastle' Event

Pretty Lights and Big Boi (from Outkast) will be in the lineup of bands at this year’s Halfway to Forecastle event, which will be held July 15 at the Wharf at Waterfront Park in downtown Louisville.

Mayor Fischer Unveils New Plan to Reopen Kentucky Kingdom in 2012

Plans to reopen Kentucky Kingdom over the past two years have hit a number of snags, but Mayor Greg Fischer unveiled a plan on May 4, with a goal of reopening Kentucky Kingdom for the 2012 season.

University of Louisville Student Wins $25,000 For Bioplastics Logo Design

University of Louisville student Laura Howard recently was awarded $25,000 by Cereplast Inc. for designing a bioplastics logo that could one day become as recognizable as the recycling symbol.

Hometown Tourist Celebration Offers Residents Deals On City Attractions

The Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau is encouraging local residents to take advantage of their diverse city by holding its ninth annual Hometown Tourist Celebration from May 11-31.

BloomFest, Family Fishing Days Among Bernheim’s Spring and Summer Events

Fly a kite, fish for free or simply commune with nature during spring and summer events at Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, located 25 miles south of Louisville in Clermont, Kentucky.

Floyd's Fork Canoe Creek Sweep Set For June 4

Litter and debris are often an issue in local waterways, even more so after the recent Ohio River flooding. That's why the Floyd's Fork Environmental Association is teaming up with Louisville Metro Council members to hold the 20th Annual Floyd's Fork Creek Sweep by canoe on June 4.

2011 Barnstable Brown Gala Pictures: Where Stargazers Find All That Glitters

Over two thousand neighbors, friends and onlookers gathered around Spring Drive in the Cherokee Park neighborhood on Friday night, May 6, 2011, for a chance to see the celebrity guests arriving at the 23rd annual Barnstable Brown Gala.

2011 Kentucky Oaks Pictures

Plum Pretty, a horse trained by Bob Baffert, won the 137th running of the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs on Friday, May 6.

Louisville's Fifty And Over Games To Begin May 14

Getting older doesn't necessarily mean becoming less active, and competition can help provide motivation to keep oneself in excellent physical condition. Louisville Metro Parks is encouraging those 50 years and older to participate in the 2011 Fifty and Over Games, beginning May 14.

2011 Pegasus Parade Pictures

A clear sky and a mild temperature ensured a record turnout for the 2011 Pegasus Parade. If you missed it, check out these pictures for a recap of the fun.

Free Kids Admission Offered at State Park Historic Sites and Museums

The Kentucky Department of Parks is offering free admission to its state park museums and historic sites to children through October 31, 2011.

JCPS Administrator Recognized for Environmental Leadership

The second annual Joan Riehm Environmental Leadership Award was presented to a Jefferson County Public School administrator Mike Mulheirn on Earth Day.