History

A group of six people stand dressed in business casual attire, while also wearing construction-style hard hats. They stand holding shovels, in front of a stone structure.
Travel and Outdoors
Work underway on new project at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens
The development will surround the Yew Dell castle, transforming the area into a new attraction.
April 19, 2024 03:31 PM
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Jeff Milby
A colorful banner, depicting a gold Kentucky Derby trophy at Churchill Downs, is displayed on the site of a beighe brick building.
City
There’s a new hometown hero banner in downtown Louisville
Move over, Diane.
April 19, 2024
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Jeff Milby
A billboard advertises Fehr's XL Beer, with a clock above.
Culture
Take a sip of Louisville history with the “big three” brewers
Fehr’s, Oertel’s, and Falls City dominated the Louisville beer scene back in the day.
April 12, 2024
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Jeff Milby
An artist leans over a table, working on a page.
Culture
4 Ed Hamilton art pieces that put Louisville on the map
It’s not just the Lincoln statue at Waterfront Park.
April 10, 2024
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Jeff Milby
Black and white image of Muhammad Ali in the corner of a boxing ring.
History
A pair of Muhammad Ali’s trunks are up for auction
They could be one of the most expensive pieces of sports memorabilia ever sold.
April 9, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
A black and white photo depicts a riverfront sign that says, "The Gateway to the South Louisville"
Culture
10 nicknames for Louisville
No matter how you say it, there are more ways than one to refer to Louisville.
April 4, 2024
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Jeff Milby
An old map of Louisville, Kentucky, showing forts from the Civil War era.
City
Clifton’s lost Civil War fort
Plus, have you heard of Louisville’s “Chicken Steps”?
March 19, 2024
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Jeff Milby
Buildings with cast iron facades line a street, with a stone four-story buildin, featuring turrets, stands on the corner. It is a picture of West Main Street in Louisville, Kentucky.
Culture
Take a tour of whiskey history in Louisville, KY
Whiskey Row Walking Tours are back for a second year
March 7, 2024
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Jeff Milby
LOUtoday_skyline
Culture
10 songs about Louisville, KY
Jack Harlow isn’t the only artist with Derby City on their mind.
March 5, 2024
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Jeff Milby
Lousville's skyline in the evening
Live
15 interesting facts about Louisville
You can thank us the next time you host a trivia night.
February 9, 2024
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Jeff Milby
A bronze statue of a man holding a musket and a bird stands with tall skyscrapers in the background.
Culture
4 monuments to Black History in Louisville
These four monuments honor enslaved Kentuckians, Civil Rights activists, and an explorer.
February 7, 2024
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Jeff Milby
Two skyscrapers stand tall against a the backdrop of a sunset.
City
What should happen to the Humana building?
LOUtoday’s readers weigh in.
February 7, 2024
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Jeff Milby
A vibrant street is framed a bright yellow and blue house with a brick church visible in the background. Large Bradford pear trees bloom in the foreground on the other side of the sidewalk.
Real Estate
A brief history of shotgun homes in Louisville
These historic homes are truly a blast from the past.
February 1, 2024
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Jeff Milby
LOUtoday_Main Library
Culture
Louisville Free Public Library to host 50+ free programs for Black History Month
From discussions with award-winning journalists to musical performances, LFPL is making it more accessible to learn Louisville’s Black history.
January 31, 2024
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Dayten Rose
Person with long blonde hair holding a Scrabble board that spells out "LOUtoday"
Culture
Katie’s favorite LOUtoday moments
Let’s take a trip down memory lane.
January 29, 2024
A large fountain spews water into the Ohio River in front of the Louisville skyline.
Culture
3 Louisville landmarks that live on in storage
They might be forgotten, but they’re not quite gone.
January 19, 2024
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Katie Molck
A bridge hangs over a frozen river, as a tow boat pushes through the ice. On the banks, snow covers the walkways.
Culture
What Louisvillians remember from the 1994 snowstorm
From homemade igloos to an emergency helipad clearing, it was an unforgettable few days.
January 18, 2024
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Jeff Milby
The Frazier History Museum in Louisville,, Kentucky.
Culture
Celebrating 20 years of the Frazier History Museum
The Frazier is almost old enough to drink.
January 16, 2024
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Jeff Milby
Two feet of snow cover a street after a blizzard.
City
It’s been 30 years since Louisville’s snowstorm of 1994
We’re still digging ourselves out from under the snow.
January 16, 2024
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Jeff Milby
Four men stand looking at documents in a black and white image. From left: Frank Stanley Jr., Jackie Robinson, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Kentucky Governor Edward T. Breathitt.
History
Dr. King’s ties and impact on Louisville and Kentucky
Recognizing Louisville’s connections to Martin Luther King Jr. — including the March on Frankfort and A.D. King.
January 15, 2024
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Jeff Milby
LOUtoday_muhammad ali
Culture
Celebrate “The Greatest” birthday of all time
Happy birthday, champ.
January 12, 2024
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Katie Molck
LOUtoday_Tapoco Lodge
Travel and Outdoors
Take a road trip to the Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort
Hit the road and head to Robbinsville, NC — we’re sharing all the details about what to do and eat, plus where to stay.
January 11, 2024
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Katie Molck
An Amtrak train line.
City
Amtrak in Louisville: past, present... and future?
All aboard? Time will tell.
January 10, 2024
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Jeff Milby
A limestone, Beaux-Arts building surrounded by colorful, fall + autumn trees.
City
Carnegie library in Shelby Park could make a comeback
The Shelby Park Neighborhood Association has started a petition to restore the building as a public library
January 8, 2024
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Jeff Milby
A newsletter cover, featuring a cat in a spoof of a Beatle's album.
Culture
Do you remember Burt the Cat?
A Derby City music newsletter from the 1990s featured the feline on every issue.
January 8, 2024
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Jeff Milby
A vibrant street is framed a bright yellow and blue house with a brick church visible in the background. Large Bradford pear trees bloom in the foreground on the other side of the sidewalk.
Live
18 historic street names in Louisville, KY
In this guide, we’re diving into the city’s oldest streets and how they got their names.
January 4, 2024
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Jeff Milby
Giant black and white photo of Jack Harlow on the side of a red brick building.
Culture
These eight Louisvillians are getting Hometown Hero banners
Muhammad Ali, Jennifer Lawrence, and Jack Harlow are making room on the Derby City skyline.
January 2, 2024
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Jeff Milby
Diners sitting inside the Burger Girl Diner in Louisville, KY
Culture
These 5 Louisville diners really hit the spot
It’s another episode of, “Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.”
December 19, 2023
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Jeff Milby
Louisville Skyline
Culture
Louisville receives 40+ accolades from national outlets in 2023
It’s been a banner year, Louisville
December 19, 2023
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Jeff Milby
LOUtoday_Main Library
Events
Regional spelling buzzing into Derby City next year
Can you use it in a sentence, please?
December 7, 2023
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Jeff Milby
Bright red cardinal bird mascot wearing a No.1 white basketball jersey high fives a man on the basketball court.
Play
Louisville sports teams explained
From the Louisville Cardinals to Racing Louisville, we’re sharing all details of Derby City’s sports teams.
December 5, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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