Is Louisville’s Water Safe? PFAS Detection, UPS Crash Runoff And Microbes In Rain Explained
Within just days of each other, new reporting and official updates have revealed three very different — but interconnected — stresses on the city’s water systems: air microorganisms, PFAS poisoning in the Ohio River, and oil-filled runoff from a catastrophic UPS plane crash in south Louisville. In a conversation that originally aired on WAVE 3…
How To Watch Louisville vs. Kentucky In The Governor’s Cup
Louisville and Kentucky meet again Saturday at L&N Stadium, closing the regular season with a Governor’s Cup matchup defined as much by attrition as rivalry heat. In addition to carrying a lengthy list of ailments to important offensive playmakers, Louisville comes into the game hurting from a 38-6 loss at SMU, the worst loss of…
Beshear among Democrats suing to save grants for permanent housing from Trump shift
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is among more than 20 Democratic state elected officials suing the Trump administration to block an abrupt change in the allocation of federal funds to address homelessness. Housing advocates warn that the administration’s decision, announced Nov. 13, to shift billions of dollars in grants could put as many as 170,000 formerly homeless…
Kentucky professor’s lawsuit challenges Trump administration’s definition of antisemitism
This is a Kentucky Lantern story republished under Creative Commons. See more from Kentucky Lantern here. A University of Kentucky law professor is challenging a widespread but controversial definition of antisemitism as he seeks reinstatement to his UK teaching duties in a lawsuit that could reach beyond Kentucky. Ramsi Woodcock was promoted to assistant professor in June, but then removed the…
Kentucky Opera Names Ben Robinson As General Director And CEO
The Kentucky Opera recently named Ben Robinson as its General Manager and CEO. The acclaimed director and arts leader returns to his roots to lead Kentucky Opera’s next chapter. An accomplished singer, stage director, and arts executive, Robinson brings creative vision, operational expertise, and a deep commitment to opera as a community-building force. Most recently, Robinson was…
Downtown Louisville Featured In First Trailer For ‘Dead Man’s Wire’
Dead Man’s Wire’s first teaser, which debuted on Monday, gave viewers a preview of the suspenseful hostage drama that was shot in downtown Louisville earlier this year. The teaser features sequences inside the vacant Courier-Journal building. The film, which was directed by Louisville native Gus Van Sant, revisits one of the most horrifying real-life crimes…
40th Annual Bardstown Road Aglow Returns Dec. 6 For A Day Of Holiday Magic
The 40th Annual Bardstown Road Aglow will take place on Saturday, December 6, from noon to 10 p.m., and Louisville’s Highlands area is getting ready for one of its most famous winter customs. The event has long been the neighborhood’s largest commerce day of the year and the unofficial start of the season. “There’s only…
This Popular Korean Steakhouse To Close After Two Years In Butchertown
Nami Modern Korean Steakhouse, located at 835 E. Main St., Suite 106, announced it will close its doors on Wednesday, Nov. 26. “When we opened Nami Korean Steakhouse and Martin on Main, we were early activators in the 800 block of East Main Street and we are grateful the role that they have both played…
10-Cocktail Roundup List For Holiday 2025 In Louisville
During the holidays, there is only so much you can do, and only so many layers you can wear to stay warm. But what if you had a nice, warm hot chocolate mixed with a spirit that will warm you up from within? Get comfy at your favorite holiday pop up or an established spot…
Kick Off The Holiday Season With Light Up St. Matthews
The annual Light Up St. Matthews event, a start to the Christmas season with live entertainment, holiday activities and a stunning lighting ceremony, is opening on Saturday, Dec. 6. When: Saturday, Dec. 6 Where: Brown Park, 1000 Browns Lane, St. Matthews, KY 40207(Corner of Kresge Way and Browns Lane, next to Baptist Health Louisville) Parking:…
Holiday Travel Set To Surge—With Some Surprises At Louisville’s Airport
This year’s holiday travel is anticipated to be impacted by the recent government closure and erratic weather. The Airports With the Biggest Traffic Surge During the Holiday Season from Luxury Link highlights which airports and states may have the sharpest increases—or decreases—in passenger traffic based on travel patterns from 2024. Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport…
Kentucky Association Of Health Plans Announces $500K Homelessness Grant
Samaritan has received a $500,000 grant from the Kentucky Association of Health Plans (KAHP) to assist 500 Medicaid members in Louisville and Lexington who are homeless or have precarious housing. Throughout the holiday season, the investment helps Kentuckians who face the greatest obstacles stay connected to care and strive toward stability. How the Samaritan Platform…
‘Wicked: For Good’ Review: Cynthia Erivo And Ariana Grande Give Their All To A Dull, Misguided Sequel
The musical event of the year has landed in theaters with Wicked: For Good, the hotly anticipated follow-up to Wicked, released one year ago. Starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, two witches whose paths cross in the Land of Oz, For Good picks up right where the previous film left off…
Kentucky Thriller Gift Guide: New Mysteries, Horror & High-Stakes Reads From Local Authors
There are so many flavors and shades to thrilling reads these days. Anyone who needs exciting entertainment that either reinforces or distracts from their worldview can see variations on relatable protagonists going through degrees of threats to their well-being. Kentucky writers have delivered a wealth of selection in recent months for those who wish to…
Performance Spotlight: A Velveteen Rabbit Christmas @ Derby Dinner Playhouse Thru Dec. 20
Derby Dinner Playhouse is excited to host the holiday musical “A Velveteen Rabbit Christmas” thru December 20th as part of their Children’s Musical Theatre. Don’t miss this classic Musical where Christmas presents come to life as a very special toy discovers what it truly means to be real and is changed forever in this enchanting holiday…
Louisville’s Must-Visit Holiday Pop-Up Bars (Full 2025 Edition)
Louisville is stacked with festive bars this year — tropical Santas, ski-lodge basements, disco blizzards, vintage speakeasies, rooftop igloos, and more. Here’s the complete roundup. Sippin’ Santa — Opens Nov. 17 Location: One Fourteen Bar, 114 W. Main St.Tiki Christmas chaos with neon photo ops, retro mugs, and tropical holiday drinks. Miracle on Market —…
Winter Wonderland In Shawnee Park With 200,000+ Displays This December
OneWest’s fourth annual Winter Wonderland will return to Shawnee Park on December 19–21 from 6–10 p.m. every night. With over 200,000 LED lights, upbeat music and performances by West End choirs, dance crews, and step teams, the free drive-thru experience turns the park into a radiant winter celebration. Young artists from all throughout West Louisville…
Louisville Orchestra to Hold Community Tribute for UPS Flight 2976 Victims
This Thursday, the Louisville Orchestra will perform a free public concert in remembrance of the victims of UPS Flight 2976 and to provide a venue for community gatherings following the tragedy. The concert gives locals a chance to come together, grieve and encourage one another. The performance is being presented as a show of support…
UPS Airlines President Speaks Publicly As Louisville Leaders Detail Cleanup, Aid Efforts Two Weeks After Deadly Plane Crash
Two weeks after the deadly crash of UPS Flight 2976 near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, city officials, state leaders and UPS executives offered the most expansive public update yet. The update detailed the investigation’s progress, the effects on the environment and the resources now available to victims and impacted businesses. It was also the…
Long-term birth control should come without a price tag of pain, say Kentuckians
This is a Kentucky Lantern story republished under Creative Commons. See more from Kentucky Lantern here. Sophia Harris first got on birth control pills at age 10 to manage “out of control” hormone fluctuations. Harris, 27, stayed on the pill until around 25 but decided to switch to an intrauterine device because of blood pressure issues — and politics.…
Louder Than Last: How The Louisville-Area Band Left For Last Ended Up On Stage At North America’s Largest Rock Festival
“Last time we brought the show, now we’re bringing you the fucking concert!” yelled Left For Last vocalist Reese Osborne, opening up their set at the finals for Loudest In Lou – a Danny Wimmer Presents-sponsored band battle held at The Fox Den for a chance to play Louder Than Life 2025. And he wasn’t…
‘Predator: Badlands’ Review: An Iconic Franchise Delivers Its Most Expansive, Explosive Entry Yet
Predator is a fascinating franchise. With six live-action movies over nearly 40 years, the stories have always oscillated between science-fiction worldbuilding, monster movie setups, or spectacle-driven action filmmaking. But this latest entry, Predator: Badlands, is the most action packed to date, straining the notion that this series was ever horror adjacent. The driving force behind…
One Of Louisville’s Most Recognizable Breweries To Close Location And Restaurant After 14 Years
After more than a decade serving beers inside Louisville Slugger Field, one of the city’s most recognizable breweries is preparing to close its downtown flagship. Against the Grain announced Tuesday that it will not renew its lease at 401 E. Main St., ending a 14-year run at the ballpark that helped shape Louisville’s modern craft…
Kentucky’s Hemp Industry At Risk As Senate Govt. Funding Bill Targets THC Products
Kentucky’s hemp industry is now facing a major threat from language tucked into the U.S. Senate’s latest government funding bill. The provision, intended to “help” reopen the federal government according to Senate Republicans, would effectively ban all ingestible hemp products containing any detectable amount of THC, including products from Cornbread Hemp, one of the leading…
Louisville’s Silver Dollar To Close For Good This Weekend
On Saturday, a well-known southern eatery in Louisville will close. The Silver Dollar stated on social media that it would be closed for the week before reopening for the final time on November 15. “We want to sincerely thank you for your support, friendship, and countless good memories shared with us,” the social post reads.…
Holiday Magic in Louisville: Your Ultimate Guide to Festive Shows, Music & Cheer!
The holidays are shining bright in Louisville! From dazzling light displays and heartwarming stage productions to concerts that bring the spirit of the season to life, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this season. Whether you’re laughing along with Elf at Derby Dinner Playhouse, taking in the timeless beauty of The Nutcracker, or rocking out…
Gabriel Iglesias Brings ‘The 1976 Tour’ To Louisville’s KFC Yum! Center
Few comedians have built a career as big — or as loyal a fan base — as Gabriel Iglesias. Now, Iglesias is bringing that same larger-than-life career to Louisville for his latest stop on his “The 1976 Tour.” With over 2 billion YouTube views and 34 million social media followers, he is one of the…
Kentucky Ranks Worst In U.S. For New Lung Cancer Cases, Second For Adult Smoking—Here’s Why
Kentucky continues to face the nation’s highest rate of new lung cancer cases and one of the highest adult smoking rates, according to the American Lung Association’s newly released 2025 State of Lung Cancer report. While the state ranks last for incidence and second only to West Virginia for adult smoking, the report also highlights…
Mayor Greenberg Proposes $17 Million In Mid-Year Budget Adjustments
On Tuesday, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg presented proposed mid-year budget modifications totaling approximately $17 million, allocating additional cash to community infrastructure, affordable housing, and public safety. In addition to money shifted from projects that will no longer proceed, the proposal contains roughly $10 million in excess cash from the previous fiscal year. According to Greenberg,…
Cameron Whitcomb Returns To Louisville With The I’ve Got Options Tour
When Cameron Whitcomb rolled into Louisville as part of his latest U.S. run, the sensation of discovery mingled with the grit of lived-experience in a show that felt less like a standard tour stop and more like a reunion. From first chord to closing encore the 22-year-old Canadian proved why the buzz surrounding him isn’t…
Louisville Zoo, Dare To Care Partner For Wild Winter Days As SNAP Delays Strain Kentucky Families
The Louisville Zoo is once again teaming up with Dare to Care to fight hunger during its annual Wild Winter Days, running through Feb. 28, 2026. This year, food banks are facing additional strain due to the federal government shutdown and delayed SNAP payments. A discounted entry fee of $11 for adults and $8 for…
An Evening of Ozzy – A Tribute To Ozzy Osbourne at Portal, November 29th
Saturday, November 29An Evening of OzzyPortal | 1512 Portland Ave. | portal-louisville.com | $10 | 8 p.m. | All ages Black Friday? Nah, Black Saturday! Skip the shopping bullshit Thanksgiving weekend and climb aboard the crazy train at Portal as some of Louisville’s finest musicians pay tribute to The Prince of Darkness and celebrate his…
Louisville Pizza Week Returns For Its Eighth Year With $10 Pies Across the City
The eighth annual Louisville Pizza Week is back from Nov. 10–16, inviting locals to celebrate all things cheesy, saucy and delicious. Participating locations throughout the city will sell $10 pizzas for seven days, each measuring at least 10 inches or two extra-large slices. The pizzas will feature fan-favorite classics, limited-time delicacies and unique innovations. The…
Louisville’s Main Library To Close For Up To Year Amid Major Renovations
The city’s Main Library on York Street will be temporarily closed for at least a year beginning on December 1 while a construction crew works on inside repairs, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg announced Monday. The decision comes after contractors uncovered “new issues” that would make the renovations unsafe for visitors, Greenberg said during his weekly…
Norton Commons Kicks Off The Season With 60+ Local Deals And Holiday Tradition
Throughout November and December, Norton Commons, which is home to over 130 locally owned stores, eateries and service providers, will celebrate the season with three special holiday shopping events. The shops and restaurants in the pedestrian-friendly neighborhood will provide exclusive deals, joyous occasions, and customs that have come to define Prospect’s holiday season. This year,…
