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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.

A bridge hangs over a frozen river, as a tow boat pushes through the ice. On the banks, snow covers the walkways.
Culture
What Louisvillians remember from the 1994 snowstorm
From homemade igloos to an emergency helipad clearing, it was an unforgettable few days.
January 18, 2024
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Travel and Outdoors
6 spots to go sledding in Louisville
We’re going for a new saucer sled land speed record.
January 18, 2024
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The Frazier History Museum in Louisville,, Kentucky.
Culture
Celebrating 20 years of the Frazier History Museum
The Frazier is almost old enough to drink.
January 16, 2024
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Two feet of snow cover a street after a blizzard.
City
It’s been 30 years since Louisville’s snowstorm of 1994
We’re still digging ourselves out from under the snow.
January 16, 2024
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Four men stand looking at documents in a black and white image. From left: Frank Stanley Jr., Jackie Robinson, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Kentucky Governor Edward T. Breathitt.
History
Dr. King’s ties and impact on Louisville and Kentucky
Recognizing Louisville’s connections to Martin Luther King Jr. — including the March on Frankfort and A.D. King.
January 15, 2024
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An Amtrak train line.
City
Amtrak in Louisville: past, present... and future?
All aboard? Time will tell.
January 10, 2024
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sun setting over a bridge in Louisville, KY
Culture
Derby City is trending
Tripadvisor says Louisville is among the top 15 ‘Trending Destinations’ in the US
January 10, 2024
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A limestone, Beaux-Arts building surrounded by colorful, fall + autumn trees.
City
Carnegie library in Shelby Park could make a comeback
The Shelby Park Neighborhood Association has started a petition to restore the building as a public library
January 8, 2024
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A newsletter cover, featuring a cat in a spoof of a Beatle's album.
Culture
Do you remember Burt the Cat?
A Derby City music newsletter from the 1990s featured the feline on every issue.
January 8, 2024
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A vibrant street is framed a bright yellow and blue house with a brick church visible in the background. Large Bradford pear trees bloom in the foreground on the other side of the sidewalk.
Live
18 historic street names in Louisville, KY
In this guide, we’re diving into the city’s oldest streets and how they got their names.
January 4, 2024
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An annular eclipse.
Travel and Outdoors
Prepare for the 2024 solar eclipse with this UofL class
What’s happening on April 8 won’t happen again for 129 years.
January 4, 2024
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Giant black and white photo of Jack Harlow on the side of a red brick building.
Culture
These eight Louisvillians are getting Hometown Hero banners
Muhammad Ali, Jennifer Lawrence, and Jack Harlow are making room on the Derby City skyline.
January 2, 2024
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Louisville skyline
Culture
Louisville’s top headlines of 2023
These stories really got your attention this year.
December 21, 2023
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A New Year's Eve Party at Louisville's 4th Street Live!
Culture
2023 New Year’s Eve events in Louisville
You’ll be singing Auld Lang Syne all night long.
December 21, 2023
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Katie Molck
Diners sitting inside the Burger Girl Diner in Louisville, KY
Culture
These 5 Louisville diners really hit the spot
It’s another episode of, “Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.”
December 19, 2023
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Louisville Skyline
Culture
Louisville receives 40+ accolades from national outlets in 2023
It’s been a banner year, Louisville
December 19, 2023
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Culture
These LOU residential light displays would make Clark Griswold proud
When was the last time we overdid anything?
December 15, 2023
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Food
Six real-life Willy Wonka shops in Indiana
Looking for something sweet? Consider these shops your golden ticket to Wonka-like goodness.
December 15, 2023
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Nicole Hernandez
The proposed One Park project, in Louisville, Kentucky.
City
One Park development receives Metro Council approval
The $500 million project near Cherokee Park will transform the intersection of Lexington + Grinstead.
December 15, 2023
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Store front of a candy store with class windows and red sign.
Culture
Five real-life Willy Wonka shops in Louisville
If you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it.
December 13, 2023
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The intersection of 2nd street and Oak street in Louisville, KY, located in the Old Louisville neighborhood.
City
Two Louisville streets are getting a makeover
The $12.5 million project will convert 2nd + 3rd Streets to two-way traffic.
December 13, 2023
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The Fleur de Flea Vintage Market in Louisville, KY, which includes rows of vintage items for sale.
Live
Shop, swap, sell, and save in Louisville
Here’s the deal — the vintage shopping scene is stellar in Derby City.
December 11, 2023
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Monica Garske
Igloos at 8Up in downtown Louisville, KY
Culture
3 outdoor bars keeping you warm this winter
Don’t get left out in the cold.
December 7, 2023
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Events
Regional spelling buzzing into Derby City next year
Can you use it in a sentence, please?
December 7, 2023
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Real Estate
Angel’s Envy planning downtown Louisville expansion
The distillery is spreading its wings — across the street.
December 5, 2023
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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.
December 5, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
The inside of the penthouse of The George, in Louisville, KY.
Real Estate
See inside the most expensive luxury penthouse on the Louisville market
It’s the Wi-Fi-enabled steam shower, for us.
December 1, 2023
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Police officers confiscate distilling supplies during Prohibition in Louisville, KY.
Events
Celebrate Repeal Day in Louisville
Pour one out for Prohibition, 90 years later.
December 1, 2023
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Louisville, Kentucky in winter.
Live
Winter 2023-2024 weather forecast for Louisville
Prepare for winter weather in Derby City with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
November 29, 2023
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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
November 27, 2023
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