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A rendering of proposed developments in the lot adjacent to Louisville's Slugger Field.
Real Estate
Two Louisville development projects one year later.
These two projects were announced this time last year — what’s their status?
December 08, 2025 01:59 PM
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Declan Lowthian
This rendering shows a planned public space.
City
See the future of Louisville’s Belvedere
Mayor Craig Greenberg released new renderings of planned upgrades to the public plaza.
January 30, 2025
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Jeff Milby
The exterior of a red brick mansion in Louisville
Real Estate
Remaking a Mansion: The LOU renovation project that hit national airwaves
A couple renovating a mansion in Louisville’s Russell neighborhood was recently featured on HBO.
January 29, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
An artists' rendering of a historic bank turned whiskey tasting room.
Business
WhistlePig Whiskey to open ‘PiggyBank’ in downtown Louisville
Whiskey brand to take over former Bank Shot Billiards space.
January 29, 2025
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Jeff Milby
A proposed marina and ampitheater at the former JeffBoat site in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
Business
5 developments we’re watching in 2025
These ongoing projects are all slated to see big updates this year.
January 23, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
A rendering shows cyclists and pedestrians walking under a highway overpass.
City
A $14.5 million grant will help reconnect Portland to the riverfront
The funds come from the US Department of Transportation.
January 16, 2025
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Jeff Milby
A crane lifts a construction worker, who is renovating a large event space.
Culture
Construction underway on $2.3 million upgrade at Kentucky Derby Museum
Improvements are coming to the Great Hall’s oval theater.
January 14, 2025
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Jeff Milby
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City
Help decide the future of the Belvedere
You can learn more and offer your input at three public meetings this month.
January 14, 2025
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Jeff Milby
A vertical sign on a brick building.
City
Goodwood Brewing is coming to Whiskey Row
Out with the whiskey, in with the beer at the former Number 15 space.
January 10, 2025
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Jeff Milby
An overhead view of an amusement park, including a ferris wheel and lazy river.
Business
Kentucky Kingdom planning $11 million expansion
The new “land” will open in May 2025.
January 2, 2025
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Jeff Milby
a shot of downtown Louisville from the Ohio River
City
Vacant office buildings downtown are set to become housing units
A new initiative aims to renovate downtown Louisville buildings into residential, hospitality, and mixed-uses spaces.
December 10, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Culture
Just how bad is the traffic in Louisville?
Spoiler alert: Traffic isn’t great. We dove into the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s congestion data so you don’t have to.
October 28, 2025
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LOUtoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
October 24, 2025
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Emily Shea-Owen
Wood-slated bar with green bar stools and green-tiled floor.
Business
A prestigious award for NuLu’s Hotel Genevieve
The boutique hotel is one of 5,000 hotels in the world to receive a Michelin Key.
October 20, 2025
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Jeff Milby
A group of kids playing a game with pumpkins at colorfest at bernheim.
Culture
Mark your calendars for ColorFest at Bernheim Forest
Experience Louisville’s autumn magic at ColorFest, featuring vibrant fall foliage, family-friendly activities, and local food.
October 13, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
A downtown skyline occupies the background, with a forest full of fall-colored trees in the foreground.
Travel and Outdoors
When to expect peak fall foliage in Louisville
November is going to be a colorful month in Derby City, and there are plenty of places to look at the leaves before they fall.
October 7, 2025
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Staff
A Louisille TARC bus on a tree-lined street
Here’s what TARC’s next phase will look like
Big changes are coming to TARC next year.
October 2, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
The river level is low so the riverbed is exposed with green foliage, rocks and sticks. In the distance, you can see a defunct railroad trestle.
Free things to do in Louisville
No cash? No problem. Whether you are spending a day or a lifetime in Louisville, these are some of the best offerings that won’t break the bank.
October 1, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
a trackless train decorated for christmas winds through a village of shops
Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Louisville
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
September 29, 2025
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Jeff Milby
Historical marker for Louisville Cemetery in Louisville, Kentucky, standing under a tree with the cemetery’s gravestones visible in the background. The marker notes the cemetery’s incorporation in 1886 by prominent Black citizens and lists notable individuals buried there, including Dr. Robert B. Scott, Atwood S. Wilson, Sylvester Weaver, and Bessie Allen.
History
Flashback Friday: Louisville Cemetery
Discover the history of Louisville Cemetery — from prominent Black founders to Derby-winning jockey William Walker Sr. — in our latest look at the city’s historical markers.
September 25, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
Diners sitting inside the Burger Girl Diner in Louisville, KY
Live
Where to find late-night food in Louisville
We all get the munchies.
September 19, 2025
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Katie Molck