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Outdoor batting cage in Jeffersonville reopening for 10th season this week

Southern Indiana Batting Cages is opening for its 10th season on Wednesday at 4 p.m. The batting cage at 4601 Hamburg Pike, near Veterans Parkway, has new netting, fences and → Read More

Thousands attend annual St. Patrick's Parade in Highlands neighborhood

The 50th Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Parade was held in Louisville on Saturday. → Read More

10 years of investment in Louisville's Portland neighborhood beginning to pay off

A Louisville developer has spent a decade working in the Portland neighborhood with a real estate investment group focusing on repurposing old and abandoned buildings. → Read More

Bruno Mars, The Killers, The Black Keys highlight 2023 Bourbon & Beyond in Louisville

Weekend general admission and VIP passes, along with camping, are available for $10 down. → Read More

La Grange restaurant OliPollo reopening after substantial vandalism 6 weeks ago

The Peruvian Rotisserie-charcoal chicken restaurant on New Moody Lane is holding a grand reopening on Wednesday. → Read More

Producer unveils this year's Thunder Over Louisville theme

This year's Thunder Over Louisville will be held on Saturday, April 22. → Read More

Southern Indiana nonprofit celebrating 70 years of supporting people with disabilities

Rauch serves more than 1,400 children, adults and families with child learning programs, work services, adult day programming, employment opportunities and supported living. → Read More

North Oldham 2,000-point scorer, seniors preparing for postseason run

North Oldham has established itself as one of the top teams in the state thanks to a senior class that has a bevy of experience and chemistry. → Read More

Award-winning chef opening new restaurant in Oldham County on Feb. 15

Wally's will soon become the newest restaurant to open in Oldham County, and it started from a life-long dream by chef Laurent Geroli. → Read More

La Grange restaurant OliPollo temporarily closed after substantial vandalism

The restaurant has to replace technical equipment like laptops, POS and alarm systems, along with rebuilding the walls and bathroom. → Read More

Secretary of State, JCPS working to add more voting locations for special election

The Kentucky Board of Elections is working with Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) to add more polling places for February's special election, according to Secretary of State Michael Adams. → Read More

Former UofL basketball player Akoy Agau starting professional team in Louisville

Akoy Agau, who played three seasons with Cardinals, is the owner of the Derby City Distillers, a team that will compete in The Basketball League. → Read More

New bar opens under ownership of Red Top HotDogs in Shelby Park neighborhood

Rachel Cohee said minor tweaks were made changing the restaurant over to a bar, but there was a shift in energy during the grand opening. → Read More

Local vendors set up at 'Holiday Bazaar' held at Portland Museum

There was a variety of vendors at the museum offering artisan décor, prints, sculptures, soaps, books, jewelry and more. → Read More

Kentucky College of Barbering hosts 'West End Toy Giveaway' for families

Bicycles were given away and children also had the chance to take photos with Santa Claus. On Sunday, 20 bicycles were given away and every child under the age of → Read More

Louisville nonprofit holds 'Christmas in California Park' for families

An annual holiday event that supports families was held in the California neighborhood Sunday. → Read More

New Louisville bar with 'farm-to-table' concept opening in the Highlands

Epiphany is a cocktail bar with a community-driven vision hoping to support local farmers. It's located at 1525 Highland Avenue, at the corner of Bardstown Road and Baxter Avenue. → Read More

Oldham County wine bar, La Vigne, set to open in La Grange on Saturday

La Vigne Wine Bar is set to open on Saturday, coinciding with Light Up La Grange, a holiday event that hosts thousands of people around the city's Main Street. → Read More

Popular barbecue restaurant in Oldham County planning to reopen Friday

Bully Barbeque is located on Highway 393 in La Grange, sitting across the street from Oldham County High School. → Read More

Christmas-themed pop-up bar, Miracle on Market, returns to Louisville in NuLu

Galaxie, on East Market Street in NuLu, transformed its space into an immersive holiday experience, Miracle on Market. → Read More