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Jeff Milby

City Editor

Jeff is based in Louisville, Kentucky and previously worked in radio, print, and television newsrooms. A fan of craft beer, he and his friends are regulars at his neighborhood brewery’s trivia night.

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City
These 7 Louisvillians are getting Hometown Hero banners in 2025
It’s gonna be a banner year for these local athletes, musicians, and leaders.
January 8, 2025
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Culture
Be an extra in a new Gus Van Sant movie
“Dead Man’s Wire” comes from Louisville-born director Gus Van Sant.
January 8, 2025
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It's an image of a snow plow.
City
Snow day tips and resources for Louisville
If you’re snowed in, here’s what to do.
January 6, 2025
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An overhead view of an amusement park, including a ferris wheel and lazy river.
Business
Kentucky Kingdom planning $11 million expansion
The new “land” will open in May 2025.
January 2, 2025
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A church steeple rises above a quiet city street. The red brick church is lit with purple light, and features stained glass windows.
Culture
5 Bob Dylan connections to Louisville
With “A Complete Unknown” hitting theaters, we thought we’d round up Dylan’s connections to Derby City.
December 17, 2024
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A black and white photo of a skyscraper in the 1920s.
City
Learn the history behind Louisville’s first skyscraper
The Columbia Building was an iconic Louisville feature for ~75 years.
December 11, 2024
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The photo shows the exterior of a restaurant or establishment at night. It has large black-framed glass doors and windows. The name "Byrdie's" is visible on the window, along with the text "Joie de Vivre" and "Louisville, Kentucky." Inside, a warmly lit reception area features a person standing at a counter with plants and decorative items around. Two large potted plants are placed outside the entrance, adding to the welcoming aesthetic.
Food
French bistro Byrdie’s opens in NuLu
The restaurant comes from the acclaimed restaurateurs behind a Michelin star spot in Chicago.
December 11, 2024
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An artists rendering of a planned park shows park benches amid trees, with a public pavilion in the background.
City
See renderings of LOUMed Commons
A park is breaking out of the site of a decommissioned city jail.
December 9, 2024
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Food
MeeshMeesh is the No. 3 best new restaurant in America
The NuLu Mediterranean spot was awarded the title based on user reviews + Yelp trends.
December 5, 2024
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A TARC bus in Louisville, Kentucky.
City
TARC seeking student artists to design a bus
The artwork will be seen on a bus route near you
December 4, 2024
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City
3 places to go ice skating in Louisville
Lace em’ up, LOU — let’s hit the ice.
December 3, 2024
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William Shatner astride a saddlebred horse in competition
Culture
3 Louisville stories to bring up at the Thanksgiving table
You can thank us later.
November 25, 2024
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A group of people hold gift baskets.
Events
These holiday gift baskets help rescue local cats and dogs
The Bow Wow Meow Holiday Basket Boutique benefits the Animal Care Society.
November 21, 2024
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Culture
A brief history of Louisville on “Jeopardy!”
I’ll take LOU for 502, Alex.
November 21, 2024
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A bird's eye view of Downtown Lexington
Play
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
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City
Louisville’s Main Library ranked No. 8 most beautiful in US
The York Street branch finished just below libraries in New York, Boston, and the Library of Congress.
November 15, 2024
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The exterior of the main entrance to Mid-CityMall
Real Estate
After 62 years, Mid-City Mall is up for sale
The 11-acre Highlands property is destined to become a mixed-used development.
November 14, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
Holiday trees, each decorated with a theme.
Events
‘Lights on Main’ returns to the Frazier History Museum
The fifth annual event will run from Wednesday, Nov. 20 through Friday, Jan. 6.
November 13, 2024
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Jeff Milby
A person sings into a microphone while others play instruments in the background.
Culture
Meet Knocked Loose, the Louisville band that’s up for a Grammy
Louisville’s hardcore scene has a new reason to mosh.
November 11, 2024
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An excavator displays a poster with a rendering.
City
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport breaks ground on $45 million expansion
The security checkpoint expansion is the largest project at SDF in 35 years.
November 7, 2024
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A wintry background with snowflakes that reads "LOUtoday's 2024 Gift Guide."
Culture
LOUtoday’s 2024 holiday gift guide: 90+ gifts for everyone on your list
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
November 7, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
A rendering featuring bus lanes, bikes lanes, and pedestrian walkways on a busy street.
City
Here’s the vision to rebuild Louisville’s Broadway
The people behind the revitalization of Louisville’s historic thoroughfare want to hear from you.
November 5, 2024
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Jeff Milby
The corner of a historic building has been remodeled to become a pizza pub.
Business
Locals Food Hub and Pizza Pub is now open on Broadway
As the name implies, the ingredients are from nearby Kentucky farms.
November 5, 2024
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Jeff Milby
Bright red cardinal bird mascot wearing a No.1 white basketball jersey high fives a man on the basketball court.
Play
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.
City
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.
City
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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An artists rendering of a garden development.
City
Waterfront Botanical Gardens secures $5 million in funding
The funds will help create a new Japanese garden.
October 29, 2024
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A black, brick wall features a script name in white paint.
Business
Le Lieu boutique opening in NuLu
Meaning “the place” in French, the shop will offer high-end retail + floral design.
October 24, 2024
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Jeff Milby
A modern home exterior.
Real Estate
This Highlands home designed by a local architect just hit the market
Louisvillian architect Michael Koch designed the home in 2009.
October 24, 2024
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Jeff Milby
A bartender wearing makeup pours a drink.
Events
Check out this “Beetlejuice"-themed pop-up bar in Louisville
It’s showtime, LOU.
October 22, 2024
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