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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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A brief history of Louisville on “Jeopardy!”
I’ll take LOU for 502, Alex.
November 21, 2024
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Jeff Milby
A bird's eye view of Downtown Lexington
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How to plan the ultimate road trip to Lexington
Hit the road and head to the Horse Capital of the World — we’re sharing all the details about what to do and eat, plus where to stay.
November 19, 2024
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Jeff Milby
the historical marker in front of Muhammad Ali's childhood home
Culture
Which locations around Louisville deserve a historical marker?
Historical markers are physical signs, plaques, and statues that commemorate a significant place or event. Where would you like to see a historical marker around Louisville?
November 13, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Bright red cardinal bird mascot wearing a No.1 white basketball jersey high fives a man on the basketball court.
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Louisville sports teams explained
From the Louisville Cardinals to Racing Louisville, we’re sharing all details of Derby City’s sports teams.
November 1, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A five-story, Renaissance Revival stone building in Louisville, Kentucky.
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This building should’ve been Louisville’s most famous landmark
The U.S. Post Office and Customs House stood in the heart of downtown for 40 years, but now it’s almost entirely forgotten.
October 31, 2024
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Jeff Milby
A gray building, with cars parked on the street in front.
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This Germantown project proves one person’s trash is another’s treasure
The Mary Street Midden Project is collecting history by digging through the garbage.
October 30, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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6 real-life Halloween movie houses
They’re not all haunted, but they sure do look like it.
October 28, 2024
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Katie Molck
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Your guide to the Original Highlands
Get to know the oldest of the eight Highlands neighborhoods
October 21, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
A man smiles for a photo.
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This documentary trailer has the Louisville internet buzzing
The new film covers John Y. Brown, Jr., aka “The most interesting man you’ve never heard of.”
October 16, 2024
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Jeff Milby
A crowd gathers in front of a large brick building.
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Remembering the Belknap building implosion from 1993
Hollywood stars, MTV cameras, and hundreds of boats were all on hand.
October 2, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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