Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo Bucks Into Louisville This Saturday
This Saturday night, KFC Yum! Center will host the thrilling Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo. Starting at 7:30 p.m., the nationally touring rodeo event will bring some of the toughest competitors in the sport to Louisville for a night full of traditional rodeo events. Along with other exuberant rodeo entertainment, spectators can anticipate heart-pounding action from…
State Officials Consider Reducing Second Street Bridge To… Three Lanes
Transportation officials are studying a significant redesign for the Clark Memorial Bridge that could permanently reduce traffic lanes down from four lanes to three lanes while widening space for vehicles. In a shocking proposal, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) state that the project would repair steel components and improve safety on the nearly century-old span…
8Up Restaurant Louisville: Chef Wesley Powell’s Vision
In Louisville, 8Up Elevated Drinkery & Kitchen is known for its rooftop view and swanky atmosphere, but where the real heart of the space lies is within the menu and with Chef Wesley Powell and his staff. With a focus on locality, seasonality and sustainability, 8Up’s rotating menu can’t be missed. I was fortunate to…
Celebration of the Arts Returns April 11
This story comes from our friends at Audience 502. You can find their incredible work here. Fund for the Arts presents the third annual Celebration of the Arts on April 11 and will feature local performing and engagement artists, music, dancing, onstage and live artmaking and engagement activities for guests offstage—all from local artists and arts organizations. The…
On behalf of voters and advocates, ACLU asks to intervene in DOJ case for Kentucky voter data
This story is by the Kentucky Lantern, which is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. More of Kentucky Lantern’s work can be found at kentuckylantern.com. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter. Two Kentucky voters who are naturalized citizens and voting rights groups represented by the…
Kentucky should address ‘foster care gap’ that puts kids in unsafe settings, auditor says
This story discusses suicide and human traficking. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call or text the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. Report human trafficking to the Human Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888. A 13-year-old girl was physically restrained 14 times in 30 days while in an emergency placement where she…
Ultimate Louisville St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl: LEO Weekly’s Top Picks
Louisville has no shortage of places to raise a pint, and St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect excuse to bounce between neighborhoods, breweries, distilleries, dive bars, and dance floors. If you’re plotting a LEO Weekly–style St. Paddy’s bar crawl, this mix hits everything from bourbon lounges to karaoke spots and late-night dives. Below is a…
West Louisville data center approved despite heated community opposition
After a heated public hearing where residents raised serious concerns about the project’s long-term effects on the community, energy demand, and the environment, plans for a huge data center in west Louisville are moving forward. On March 5, the Louisville Metro Planning Commission voted 6–1 to approve new plans for the hyperscale data center that…
Kentucky Opera Announces 2026-2027 Season
Kentucky Opera recently announced their 2026/2027 season with a powerful blend of four mainstage classics and compelling new works that invite us to see our world through the lens of family, both given and found. The season opens with The Barber of Seville, which will be performed at the W. L. Lyons Brown Theatre –– one year…
KY’s Rand Paul only Republican voting to curb Trump’s war powers as resolution is defeated
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans and a single Democrat blocked a War Powers Resolution Wednesday aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s joint war with Israel in Iran that has taken the lives of six American troops and killed top Iranian leaders. The resolution failed 47-52, with Sen. Rand Paul, R- Ky., the only Republican to cosponsor the measure,…
Churchill Downs Reveals 152nd Kentucky Derby Menu Featuring Louisville Flavors And Celebrity Chefs
Churchill Downs and hospitality partner Levy Restaurants have unveiled the official menu for the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby, presented by Woodford Reserve. The annual “Run for the Roses,” which is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, once again combines tradition with contemporary style, and this year’s menu reflects that harmony. In order to improve…
Racism is hazardous to Kentuckians’ health
The overtly racist ad from U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, who is running for Sen. Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat, is both shocking and not. Shocking for its in-your-face racism — while he smiles, such a great big smile — in a little 30 second ad. Not shocking in that Barr and his team appear to have…
Kentucky House passes bill to ban machine gun conversion devices
The GOP-controlled Kentucky House of Representatives passed a bill Monday afternoon to ban devices that can convert semi-automatic firearms into automatic weapons, though a significant number of Republicans opposed the measure. House Bill 299, sponsored by House Majority Whip Jason Nemes, R-Lousville, would allow local law enforcement to enforce at the state level an existing federal…
Louisville Officials Warn College Athletics “Running Out of Time” Amid Rising Costs
Leaders at the University of Louisville are raising concerns about the long-term financial viability of collegiate athletics, stating quite bluntly that “the math no longer works.” This week, UofL President Dr. Gerry Bradley, Athletics Director Josh Heird, and Board of Trustees Chairman Dr. Laurence “Larry” Benz published a white paper outlining three major reforms they…
Louisville Orchestra Announces 2026-2027 Season
This story comes from our friends at Audience502. You can read their work here. The Louisville Orchestra recently announced their 2026–27 season, continuing the exceptional momentum of one of the nation’s most dynamic arts organizations. The new season offers major collaborations, world premieres, and an ambitious artistic vision rooted firmly in Louisville. Under the direction of Music…
Louisville Restaurant Week Feature: Morton’s The Steakhouse
Morton’s The Steakhouse, located in the heart of downtown on 626 W Main St, is one of the featured restaurants during Louisville Restaurant Week- February 23rd to March 1st. Serving award-winning classic steakhouse eats, Morton’s The Steakhouse is offering a special Prix Fixe menu for $56. Read all of the stunning options below. Main Course…
Louisville Restaurant Week Feature: Brasserie Provence
Brasserie Provence, located at 150 N Hurstbourne Pkwy, is one of the featured restaurants during Louisville Restaurant Week- happening February 23rd to March 1st. Serving comfort food from the South of France, Brasserie Provence is offering two special three-course Prix Fixe menus- a $26 lunch offering and a $56 dinner offering. Options are listed below.…
Louisville Restaurant Week Feature: Perso
Perso, located in the Shelby Park neighborhood at 741 E Oak St, is one of the featured restaurants during Louisville Restaurant Week- from February 23rd to March 1st. Known for its seasonal flair, Perso offers a special Prix Fixe Menu of three courses. Here are all of the options! Perso’s Prix Fixe Menu Main Course-…
Things To Do In Louisville This Weekend: Feb. 28 – March 1, 2026
Whether you’re amping up for National Corgi Day this Sunday (March 1) or have your sights set on Spin, Kentuckiana’s largest record show of the year, there is something to find in the mix to cure your boredom this weekend. Feast your eyes on all the kinds of fun you could have this weekend just…
This Neighborhood Tops 2026 List Of Louisville’s Friendliest Neighborhoods
Some longtime Louisville residents may be surprised by the results of a new ranking that provides a data-driven look at where neighbors are most involved. Old Louisville is ranked first on Nextdoor’s 2026 “Friendliest Places to Live” list, closely followed by Klondike and Bonnycastle. The rankings are not determined by editorial choices or opinion polls,…
Beloved Butchertown Fried Chicken Restaurant To Close After Eight Years
One of Louisville’s most well-known fried chicken restaurants has had to permanently close due to rising food prices and ongoing financial strain brought on by the pandemic. Chik’n & Mi, which has been in the Butchertown neighborhood for eight years, announced this week that it will permanently close on Saturday, February 28. Owners Jason and…
Racing Louisville FC Unveils 2026 “Disco Kit” Honoring Louisville’s Glittering Past
Racing Louisville FC has revealed its first third kit in club history, introducing the bold new “Disco Kit” for the 2026 season. The kit honors a little-known but important period in the city’s manufacturing history by taking direct inspiration from the shimmering surface of a disco ball. Omega Mirror Products, based in Louisville, is well…
NuLu Named One Of USA TODAY’s 10BEST Arts Districts Of 2026
Louisville’s NuLu neighborhood has once again gained national attention, ranking seventh on the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards’ 2026 list of Best Arts Districts. At noon EST on February 25, the rankings were made public, putting NuLu among the nation’s most renowned arts destinations. The district continued its steady ascent, moving up one spot…
Young Critics Find More Than Glitz In Musical Version Of “The Great Gatsby”
These articles provided to LEO Weekly by Arts Angle Newsroom, a program of Arts Angle, a not-for-profit elevating high school students’ voices and connecting them to local arts and issues through journalism. See here how you can support Arts Angle. PNC Broadway in Louisville was the first stop for “The Great Gatsby” musical tour after…
A New Way To Move
Last year’s gift-giving season ended with the city’s opening of two new fitness boutique studios: Spiral Studio and EmberHaus Method. The two founders—who spent hours delving into their respective crafts—have presented us with a new way to move, shaking up our local fitness scene. In an industrial building on Baxter Avenue, a retired Louisville Ballet…
Dropkick Murphys, The Aggrolites, and Haywire at Old Forester’s Paristown Hall March 8
Sunday, March 8Dropkick Murphys, The Aggrolites, and HaywireOld Forester’s Paristown Hall | 724 Brent Street | kentuckyperformingarts.org/venues/paristown-hall | $42.50 | 6:45 p.m. | All ages Dropkick Murphys have never been a band that avoids confrontation. Now 30 years into their career, their latest studio album, For The People, may be their strongest statement yet. Fittingly…
15 Sets That Could Steal The Show At Louder Than Life
With nearly 200 bands across seven stages, Louder Than Life 2026 demands strategy. The four-day festival returns Sept. 17–20 at the Kentucky Exposition Center with its largest lineup ever assembled by Danny Wimmer Presents — and several performances you simply won’t get anywhere else. If you’re building a game plan, these are the sets with…
New HBO Docuseries Revisits Infamous Old Louisville Love Triangle Murder Case
Once associated with tragedy and scandal, a magnificent Victorian mansion in Old Louisville is once again in the news. With the February 19 premiere of Murder in Glitter Ball City, the 2009 murder of James “Jamie” Carroll and the complicated love triangle that stunned Louisville and made national news received fresh attention. A Dark Room…
Louder Than Life 2026 Reveals Massive 200-Band Lineup for Four-Day Louisville Takeover
Louder Than Life will be back for its 12th year from September 17 to 20 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. This year, the event will have its biggest lineup ever, and it will be the biggest bill ever put together by producer Danny Wimmer Presents. With almost 200 bands playing on seven stages over four…
Thunder Over Louisville Announces 2026 Theme Inspired By America’s 250th Birthday
On Saturday, April 18, 2026, Thunder Over Louisville will return to downtown Louisville with a new patriotic theme honoring the impending 250th anniversary of the United States. The 37th annual Kentucky Derby Festival will have the theme “Thunder in the U.S.A.” according to the event’s organizers. The air show, soundtrack, and one of the biggest…
Things To Do This Weekend In Louisville (Feb. 20–22)
Looking for things to do this weekend around Louisville? We’ve got you covered. From a mysterious night at the museum to a fun night out listening to some saxophone with a Sasquatch, we have everything along the Ohio River. Find your next thing to do this weekend in Louisville below: Night at the Museum Friday,…
KY Senate votes to tighten voter ID requirements, advance felon voting rights amendment
This is a Kentucky Lantern story republished under Creative Commons. See more from Kentucky Lantern here. Kentucky senators passed two voting rights bills Friday. One would allow more Kentuckians to vote while the other would make it harder to vote for those who lack photo ID. Senate Bill 154, sponsored by Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, R-Smithfield, would remove…
PNC Broadway Unveils 2026-27 Season At The Kentucky Center—See Shows This Season
PNC Broadway in Louisville has announced its 2026-27 show season, bringing seven musicals to The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, 501 W. Main St. The upcoming lineup features five Louisville premieres along with two popular return engagements. Headlining the season is 2025 Tony Award winner for Best Musical “Maybe Happy Ending,” alongside additional Tony-recognized…
LG&E/KU customers will pay more though not as much as utility wanted
This is a Kentucky Lantern story republished under Creative Commons. See more from Kentucky Lantern here. Kentucky’s utility regulator has granted the state’s largest electric utility an increase in its rates, though the increase was less than what the utility had requested. Investor-owned Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities had asked the Kentucky Public Service Commission…
Kentucky Derby Museum Hat Show Returns With Couture, Cocktails, And Derby Style Inspiration
On Sunday, March 22, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the Kentucky Derby Museum will host its annual Hat Show at 704 Central Ave., putting Derby season fashion front and center. The showcase gives visitors an up-close look at the artistry influencing this year’s Derby fashion by showcasing couture headwear for men and women from…
This New Albany Gastropub Expands To NuLu With New Location At Hotel Genevieve
A second location of The Exchange is expanding across the Ohio River. The Exchange, a well-known gastropub in New Albany, will open a new location inside Hotel Genevieve this spring, the hotel has announced. The Exchange NuLu, as it will be called, will be another upscale dining establishment in Louisville’s East Market District, adding to…
StageOne’s Magical Performance Fuses Childhood Dreams with Authenticity
By Brooklyn Sherman, Arts Angle Reporter Male High School, Class of 2027 This article brought to LEO Weekly by Arts Angle Newsroom, a program of Arts Angle, a not-for-profit elevating high school students’ voices and connecting them to local arts and issues through journalism. See how you can support Arts Angle here. A pitch-black stage…
Bourbon & Beyond 2026 Unveils Biggest Lineup Yet
Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents has revealed the largest lineup in the eight-year history of Bourbon & Beyond, returning September 24–27 to the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. Branded as the world’s largest bourbon, food and music festival, the 2026 edition will feature more than 100 artists performing across five stages, alongside expanded culinary and…
Mayor Calls Death Of Tyrah Adams A ‘Tragic Accident’ After Garbage Truck Incident
The investigation into the death of a 35-year-old woman following an incident with a Louisville Metro garbage truck is still ongoing, according to city officials. The Louisville Metro Police Department reported that officers were first summoned to the area of Muhammad Ali Boulevard and 26th Street at around nine in the morning on Thursday due…
Kentucky’s closed primaries exclude fastest-growing voter group. Should that change?
This story is by the Kentucky Lantern, which is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. More of Kentucky Lantern’s work can be found at kentuckylantern.com. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter. On May 19, about 1 in 10 registered Kentucky voters will not be eligible…
Cured Restaurant: Where Veggies Graze And Carnivores Feast
Cured Restaurant & Salumeria 637 East Main Street. Louisville, KY. 40202 When you think of a vegetarian-friendly, gluten-free hotspot, a salami-focused restaurant probably doesn’t top the list. But Cured Restaurant & Salumeria in NULU is here to challenge your assumptions—and your waistband. Cured is famous for its handcrafted cured meats, but it also offers an…
66th Kentucky Shakespeare Festival Announced for May 27-August 9
This story comes from our friends at Audience502. You can find their work here. Kentucky Shakespeare, the Official Shakespeare Festival of the Commonwealth, announced the 66th annual free Kentucky Shakespeare Festival May 27-August 9, 2026, at the C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater in Old Louisville’s Central Park. “We are delighted to share another exciting season of…
