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Flashback Friday: D. X. Murphy
The architect whose firm was behind Churchill Downs’ iconic spires also designed churches and hospitals all over town.
November 20, 2025 02:34 PM
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Declan Lowthian
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Culture
5 frightful Louisville stories for Halloween
From the “Lady in Blue” at the Seelbach to a hidden cemetery, Derby City has its fair share of ghost stories.
October 30, 2023
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Jeff Milby
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Small Business
Frankfort Avenue whiskey bar listed for sale
The Silver Dollar is a local favorite for brunch + bourbon.
October 26, 2023
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Jeff Milby
The Brown Hotel marquee, as shown in 1924.
Culture
The Brown Hotel turns 100
Turn back the clock to the Roaring 1920s in celebration of a Louisville landmark.
October 13, 2023
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Jeff Milby
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Culture
5 horror movies set in Louisville
Good horror, bad horror, weird horror — Louisville has been the site of some one-of-a-kind films to get you in the Halloween spirit.
October 5, 2023
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Dayten Rose
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Live
Unwritten rules of Louisville
Tell us you’re from Louisville without telling us you’re from Louisville.
September 27, 2023
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Dylan Aycock
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Real Estate
The Gaffney House resurrected into a luxury rental property
Take a look inside the renovation.
September 18, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Food
Louisville is the birthplace of the cheeseburger
According to the Kaelin family, they’re the original cheeseburger makers.
September 15, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Ohio Valley Wrestling is the center of Netflix’s newest docuseries
The Louisville-based professional wrestling gym has entered the Hollywood ring.
September 12, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Real Estate
Historic Highlands estate built by the Speed family is up for sale
The Cold Spring estate is still on the market for nearly $5 million.
September 11, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Our most read stories in August
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September 1, 2023
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Katie Molck
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