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IdeaFest 2017: Grit, determination helped Whelan overcome illnesses, self-doubt
Louisville native Wendy Whelan, a former principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, told students at IdeaFest 2017 Tuesday that she overcame illnesses and self-doubt through talent, strength and a...
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IdeaFest 2017: Data scientist says there’s a big problem with big data
Beware of algorithms. Data scientist and author Cathy O’Neil told young Louisvillians Tuesday at IdeaFest 2017 that unlike their reputation for being unbiased, correct and fair, algorithms harbor the...
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IdeaFest 2017: Cyberpunk author on rebellions, telepathy and talking with rocks
Cyberpunk author Rudy Rucker envisions a near future in which humans interact via technology-enabled telepathy and a far-off future in which they can communicate with rocks. Rucker, a professor,...
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City could make money from soccer stadium deal
The city could generate a profit from its $30 million purchase of land for a local soccer stadium, thanks to lease/purchase payments from the soccer club, property and payroll taxes. A Louisville City...
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Local coalition aims to fund two-year college tuition for every JCPS graduate
A broad coalition of Louisville nonprofits, government and businesses plans to raise tens of millions of dollars to enable every Jefferson County Public Schools graduate to obtain at least a two-year...
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Your poor diet is taking years off your life. Here’s how you can improve it.
If your diet is anchored by too much processed meat, too few vegetables and too much sugar, it’s likely going to cost you, in dollars, life expectancy and quality of life. But slight changes in how and...
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UPDATE: Council committee approves soccer stadium proposal
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to reflect actions taken by the Metro Council budget committee. An earlier version focused only on the labor and economic development committee, which did not...
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New nonprofit focused on aging well to open Oct. 19
A Louisville-based nonprofit focused on fostering innovation to help older Louisvillians live and age well will hold its grand opening ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at 204 E. Market St. The Thrive...
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Former Uber exec: Always focus on the customer
Entrepreneurs must analyze customer feedback at every stage of their company’s development — from pre-launch to scaling into a multinational corporation — to have a chance at success, a former Uber...
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Second Metro Council Committee approves soccer stadium proposal
Plans for a local professional soccer stadium garnered support from a second Metro Council committee Thursday, clearing the way for the proposal to go to the full council next week. The council’s labor...
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With home field advantage, LouCity FC hopes for deep playoff run
As officials from the local pro soccer club are working hard to persuade city leaders to help them with their proposed stadium, coaches, players and back office staff are preparing for a possible deep...
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Mayor postpones vote on soccer stadium district
City leaders on Tuesday postponed the vote on the proposed $30 million land acquisition for the soccer stadium district until Oct. 26 after some Louisville Metro Council members had raised concerns...
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Family Health Centers to open new West End clinic Nov. 6
Family Health Centers will open a new clinic in the Russell neighborhood on Nov. 6 to replace a facility that KentuckyOne Health closed this summer because too few people were using it. Bill Wagner,...
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Norton Children’s Hospital celebrates 125th anniversary with Frazier exhibit
Norton Children’s Hospital is celebrating its 125th anniversary with a 4,200-square-foot, interactive exhibit at Frazier History Museum. The exhibit at Frazier, 829 W Main St., will display locally...
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JCPS fires seven after federal report details neglect, abuse of students
Jefferson County Public Schools has fired seven employees after a report from a federal agency listed 13 incidents in which staff abused or neglected children. The incidents were reported by parents or...
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Federal Head Start official: JCPS culture of abuse sickening
The nation’s top child well-being official said this week that reading her agency’s report about abuse and neglect of young children in Jefferson County Public Schools made her ill. “These are kids who...
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JCPS Head Start sole program in nation to face possible emergency suspension
The Jefferson County Public Schools Head Start program is the only one among 1,600 nationwide that is facing possibly emergency suspension, putting in jeopardy $15 million in annual federal funding,...
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New coalition to tackle Kentucky’s ‘smoking crisis’
As Kentucky continues to lead the nation in cancer mortality, a group of health and business advocates plan to announce the creation of an anti-smoking coalition whose goals include raising the...
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Eclipse Bank sues former officer over Insider story
Louisville-based Eclipse Bank has sued a former officer, asserting that in statements to Insider Louisville he breached his contract, interfered with business relations and violated the Kentucky Trade...
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Five months later, Google Fiber turns on its high-speed internet service in...
Google Fiber has rolled out its internet service in Louisville’s West End, with its ultra-fast connection going for $70 per month. City and company officials said that by starting the service in an...
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