Yes, that’s Dustin Hoffman with Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg. | Photo via Mayor Craig Greenberg
2025 was a big year for Louisville, and we’ve done our best to be right there with you. Today, we’re taking a look back on the top-read stories of the year to see what moved you the most.
5 Louisville Podcast Episodes for October | LOUtoday readers were in a podcast mood this fall, but you can listen to these podcasts on hauntings, ghouls, and ghosts any time of the year.
5 movies recently filmed in Louisville | From the latest Gus Van Sant to a Dustin Hoffman joint, several high-profile movies have filmed in LOU in the last few years. Van Sant’s “Dead Man’s Wire” will see a limited theatrical release in early January.
Don’t see your favorite story of the year? Drop us a line and let us know what we missed.
Events
Events
Wednesday, Dec. 31
Noon Years | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Kentucky Science Center | Free with admission
The Louisville Water Company’s residual line project on River Road is now complete after about seven months of construction. Since March, crews have been working to replace a 24-inch pipe that was first installed over 50 years ago. (Courier Journal)
Development
The Waterfront Botanical Gardens is starting work on a new project — a bonsai garden. It’s part of an ongoing series of projects at the gardens. (Louisville Business First)
Community
There’s still time to apply for the Lucille Leggett Neighborhood Institute. This 12-week leadership program connects neighbors with resources + training to develop programs to improve their communities.
Number
439 million gallons. That’s how much sanitary and stormwater is kept out of Louisville area waterways by MSD’s Waterway Protection Tunnel. The 4-mile-long tunnel sits almost 220 feet under ground.
Eat
Homemade Ice Cream & Pie Kitchen is moving its St. Matthews location into the former Lonnie’s Taste of Chicago space, which closed earlier this year. The dessert shop’s Lexington Road shop will be closed after today while it makes the move, but other locations are open tomorrow starting at 12 p.m. for any New Year’s Day treat needs. (Louisville Business First)
Sports
Can quarterback Josh Hoover’s elite processing and proven production elevate Jeff Brohm’s offense next season? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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