Feb 11th, 2010 · Born and raised in Louisville, Ky., identical twins Chandra and Leigh Watson have developed a style of sweet, soulful indie-folk that does more than nod to alt-country influences. Their Southern charm and close-knit harmonies have helped make them a hit in the L.A. folk scene and beyond. Hear The Watson Twins perform live at WXPN in Philadelphia.
Jan 18th, 2010 · One year ago, on the eve of President Obama's inauguration, NPR's Ina Jaffe traveled to Louisville, Ky., to ride a D.C.-bound bus with supporters of the nation's first African-American president. Now, she's returned to Louisville to hear how folks reflect on their journey and that of the nation.
Aug 31st, 2009 · Former Pleasure Ridge Park High School football coach Jason Stinson faces a homicide charge for the death of one of his players. Fifteen-year-old Max Gilpin collapsed at the end of practice last year, on a day when the heat index in Louisville, Kentucky, was 94 degrees. Prosecutors say Stinson worked his players too hard. Gabe Bullard reports for member station WFPL.
Aug 12th, 2009 · Kentucky is known for its college basketball, and one of the kings of the sport is Louisville coach Rick Pitino. But his actions off the court are all over the news today. He told police he had sex with a woman in a restaurant six years ago, and now that woman is accused of trying to extort millions of dollars from him.
Aug 12th, 2009 · The Louisville men's basketball coach told police that he had sex with a woman who approached him six years ago and that two weeks later, she told him she was pregnant. He said he gave her $3,000 for an abortion. The woman is accused of trying to extort Pitino.
Apr 8th, 2009 · The Connecticut Huskies are the unbeaten champions of women's NCAA college basketball. UConn beat Louisville 76-54 in the national title game Tuesday night in St. Louis. The Huskies' victory capped the most dominant season in women's basketball history. USA Today columnist Christine Brennan talks with Renee Montagne about the Huskies' victory.
Mar 29th, 2009 · The NCAA men's Final Four gets set Sunday — and so far, it looks almost like a Big East Final Four. Connecticut and Villanova locked in their spots in the championship round Saturday night, and Louisville gets its chance Sunday. NPR's Mike Pesca gives host Jacki Lyden the latest on the Big East's dominance and the surprising lack of upsets.
Mar 28th, 2009 · Four Monster games were played Saturday night, giving us the final teams for the NCAA elite eight. The Kansas-Michigan State game was a real squeaker, and Arizona, the lone double-digit ranked team, lost to No.1-ranked Louisville. Is the hope for a Cinderella team a fairy tale?