What a Kentucky Farm Family Understands About Data Centers That Louisville Is Ignoring
Ida Huddleston, an 82-year-old farmer, turned down a $26 million offer, ten times the value of her land. Not hesitated. Not negotiated. Refused. That decision, made quietly on a stretch of farmland outside Maysville, may be one of the clearest moral arguments Kentucky has seen in years about what kind of future we’re choosing. And…
House’s makeover of Jefferson, Fayette school boards hits headwinds in Senate
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. FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Senate did not agree with changes to one of its priorities…
How Kosair Shrine Circus Introduced Me to a Whole New World
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. As the lights dimmed, people began whispering and the arena lit up in a burst…
New Water Lantern Festival to Illuminate Kentucky Derby Festival at Waterfront Park
The Kentucky Derby Festival lineup will feature a new, “illuminating” experience this year. On April 29, the Water Lantern Festival will debut at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville at Waterfront Park, bringing an interactive, glowing show to the Ohio River’s banks. Before releasing their lanterns onto the water at dusk, participants are encouraged to make and customize their…
Louisville judge holds former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin in contempt
LOUISVILLE — Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin was held in contempt of court Friday for disregarding a court order to produce his financial information in a legal battle with his estranged son, Jonah. Jefferson Family Court Judge Angela Johnson gave Bevin until Tuesday at noon to produce records including bank statements and tax returns or…
Listen Local: New Louisville Music – Late March/Early April Edition
LEO Weekly has Spotify playlists for each Listen Local column featuring selected tracks from each reviewed release. Check them out here! BaptiseDemonstrations – EP baptise.bandcamp.com Baptise is one of those bands you can’t ignore. They just hit way too hard! Kind of like a runaway simi, get in the way and they’ll plow right over…
Halfway To Grateville Returns April 11th
Saturday, April 11Halfway To Grateville 2026Highland Community Ministries Building | 1228 E Breckinridge St. | eventeny.com/events/halfway-to-grateville-2026-25209 | $20 | 6 p.m. | All ages Louisville’s beloved Grateville Dead Music Festival kicks off the 2026 season with its annual Halfway to Grateville celebration — a high-energy mid-year gathering that brings the region’s Deadhead and jam-band community…
Grandmother’s Garden: How The Simple Act of Providing People With Food Can Establish Stability
Survival Bloc, a BIPOC-led climate survival network based in Kentucky and New York City, recently launched Grandmother’s Garden, a food production project in the West End of Louisville. According to the USDA’s Food Access Research from 2020, 68.5% of Louisville residents lived over a mile from their nearest grocery. In the East End, there are…
Louisville Taco Week 2026: $3 Tacos, Best Restaurants & What to Expect
If you’ve ever felt like one Taco Tuesday just isn’t cutting it, Louisville Taco Week is here to fix that—by stretching the celebration to seven whole Taco Tuesdays in a row (even if every day can’t be Tuesday, they certainly can feature some delicious tacos). Taco lovers in Louisville can take part in a citywide…
Things To Do This Weekend In Louisville (3/20-3/22)
This weekend, sports are starting to sprout up just like spring! Whether you’re looking for soccer, basketball, or something else, there are plenty of events waiting just for you. Right now, there are walkthroughs that people from around Louisville can take to get a deeper understanding of the world around them, including the Glitter Ball…
4 takeaways from the money race for US Senate in Kentucky
FRANKFORT — Kentucky’s television airwaves are so loud with ads advocating the election of Andy Barr and Nate Morris to the U.S. Senate because Barr and Morris each have access to nearly all the money they want. Barr has been elected seven times as representative to the U.S. House for Kentucky’s 6th District. He’s well…
KYANA Swap Meet Roars Back To Louisville For 59th Year This Weekend
The 59th annual KYANA Swap Meet, the premier event for auto enthusiasts and collectors, is scheduled to take place in Louisville. It is the largest indoor auto swap meet in the United States, spanning more than 300,000 square feet at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Every show has sold out since 1984, so there is a…
Louisville officials seek to block transfer of Kentuckians’ sensitive voter data to fedsÂ
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. LOUISVILLE — The chief elections officer in Kentucky’s most populous county is intervening in a…
Louisville Draws Surging South Florida In NCAA Tournament Opener Thursday
The path back to March relevance won’t be easy for the Cardinals, who open the NCAA Tournament Thursday against one of the hottest teams in the country. In a first-round game in Buffalo, the Louisville Cardinals (6) will take on the South Florida Bulls (11). The game will air on TNT, and tipoff is scheduled…
Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo Brings Fun, Fans To KFC Yum! Center
Last weekend, the Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo packed the KFC Yum! Center full of fans ready to watch some of the best bull riding in the country unfold. Over the span of two days, dozens of riders took to their pens to blast off in efforts to stay on their respective rides as long as…
The Dining Room At Murray’s Creole Pub Sets April Opening
Louisville’s dining scene is about to gain a new high-end culinary destination. On April 9, 2026, the Dining Room at Murray’s Creole Pub will officially open to the public. It will be an intimate tasting menu experience above the well-known Highlands restaurant. The new idea will provide a more refined, chef-driven experience that is different…
Montessori Doesn’t End at Kindergarten: MSL Highlights the Power of Montessori through Middle School
For many families, Montessori is synonymous with early childhood: beautiful classrooms, hands-on materials, and young children learning independence through purposeful work. What is less widely understood is that Montessori education was intentionally designed to support students through adolescence, offering elementary and middle school students a powerful preparation for adult life that traditional schooling often struggles…
Why a Louisville City FC Game is for Every Louisvillian
Kicking off their 11th season on Saturday, March 14th, Louisville City FC held its first home game of the year. Find out why you should definitely attend a game this season, even if you’re not that into sports. First off, the vibes at Lynn Family Stadium are immaculate. With a view of downtown and spectacular…
Concert Review: Dropkick Murphys, The Aggrolites, Haywire, and Slugger at Old Forester’s Paristown Hall on March 8, 2026
First off, a huge thank you to C. Michael Stewart for allowing LEO Weekly to use his photographs from the show. He is unquestionably one of the best photographers out there, local or otherwise, and you really owe it to yourself to check out his website and scroll through his work. And he is for…
Beshear: Trump should have spent Kentucky visit justifying Iran war
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. Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear said Republican President Donald Trump could have better spent his…
