A lot can change in a year.We covered everything in 2022, from dangerous storms to heinous crimes to moments that warmed our hearts.Here’s a look back at some of the most memorable stories from the past year, in no specific order.Long shot stuns, wins Kentucky DerbyIt was a Derby to remember, that’s for sure. It’s not every year a long shot wins the Run for the Roses, but that’s exactly what happened this year.Rich Strike only made the race days before when another horse scratched on Friday.”I about fell down in the paddock when he hit the wire,” trainer Eric Reed said. “I about passed out.”Read the story.Officers federally charged in Breonna Taylor raidMore than two years after Breonna Taylor was killed in a police raid, four Louisville Metro Police Department officers were federally charged with civil rights violations. Floods ravage eastern Kentucky, state rallies to help In July, disastrous flooding ravaged a large part of Kentucky. Communities were destroyed, and more than 40 people died.People from all across Kentucky pulled together to donate money and help clean up.Watch more videos of the flooding by county.Topgolf (finally) opensAfter years of waiting, the golf entertainment venue finally opened its doors in Louisville.The project was bogged down by lawsuits, but construction took place throughout most of the year, and it opened just in time for the holidays.Read more here.Mayoral candidate becomes target of shootingBefore he became mayor, as he was campaigning, Craig Greenberg was the target of a shooting. Police said the suspect, Quintez Brown, fired several shots at him inside his office, one of which grazed Greenberg’s sweater.UofL hires two alumni coachesIt’s a new era for both the basketball and football teams. In 2022, Louisville hired Kenny Payne to lead the basketball team and Jeff Brohm to lead the football team.And a former, embattled coach was exoneratedEx-Louisville head coach Rick Pitino was exonerated of being involved in the pay-for-play scandal that rocked the team during his tenure.Read more here.Young boy’s body found in woods went unidentified for monthsA shocking discovery in southern Indiana led to months of mystery, with people asking “Who is the boy in the suitcase?” It took more than six months for officials to release this child’s identity: Cairo Jordan.A woman believed to be involved was arrested, but the boy’s mother remains at large.Read more details here.8th grader with no legs inspires on the basketball courtJCPS 8th grader Josiah Johnson made his middle school team. Having been born without legs, he’s proving nothing can stop you from achieving your dreams.Read his story here.Powerball frenzy takes over KentuckianaA lottery frenzy hit the country late last year with a jackpot of over a billion dollars. With that big of a prize on the line, ticket sales skyrocketed, and several people in Kentucky and Indiana still came away with a lot of money.Celebrities spend time in the BluegrassKeep your eyes peeled around the Louisville area: 2022 proved you never know who’s lurking around Kentucky.Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom lived there, at least briefly, as he filmed a movie. Ethan Hawke is part of a movie here being shot early in 2023. Family in town for tournament rocked by suspected impaired driverA family in town for a teen girl’s basketball tournament was hit by a car in downtown Louisville. The father died, and the girl and her mother spent weeks in the hospital before they could go home. Kentucky governor makes moves on marijuana While the state didn’t pass any new laws in 2022 about medical marijuana, the governor took executive action to decriminalize it for those suffering from certain conditions. Read more here.