Declan Lowthian

4 days ago | loutoday.6amcity.com | Declan Lowthian

You’ve probably heard it before — Louisville is the worst for allergies. But why does Derby City get that reputation? And is it deserved? Let’s take a look at some facts — and myths — about Louisville’s allergens. In 2025, Derby City ranked No. 69 on the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s allergy capitals of the US. While that’s nothing to sneeze at, it’s a far cry from where Louisville placed a decade ago. In 2014, Louisville was the No. 1 worst place for allergies in the entire country.

1 week ago | loutoday.6amcity.com | Declan Lowthian

If you’ve spent any time walking around LOU, there’s a good chance you’ve seen a large, metal sign — or two, or ten — commemorating a historical location, person, or event. These historical markers are built and maintained by the Kentucky Historical Society (KHS). Since 1949, the KHS has installed over 2,000 around the state, including 236 in Jefferson County. Kentuckians can even submit their own sites for consideration.

2 weeks ago | avltoday.6amcity.com | Grace Powers |Declan Lowthian

Ah, the sounds of summer. Cicada Brood XIV is currently emerging from its subterranean slumber across the Southeast, so don’t be surprised if your afternoon walk is underscored by an endless, ceaseless droning noise. This brood only emerges every 17 years, so let’s take a look back at Asheville’s history through the compound eyes of our cicada neighbors. Rolling Stone named The Orange Peel one of the Top 5 Rock Clubs in the Nation.

2 weeks ago | loutoday.6amcity.com | Declan Lowthian

Ah, the sounds of summer. Cicada Brood XIV is currently emerging from its subterranean slumber across the Southeast, so don’t be surprised if your nightly walk is underscored by an endless, ceaseless droning noise. This brood only emerges every 17 years, so let’s take a look back through Derby City history though the compound eyes of our cicada neighbors. Louisville was rocked by the remains of Hurricane Ike in September.

2 weeks ago | loutoday.6amcity.com | Declan Lowthian

Some of Louisville’s neighborhoods, like Schnitzelburg, are defined by historical boundaries — like the path of its old trolley loop. Others, like downtown, are bounded by the law. Last week, the Louisville Metro Council approved a request by the Louisville Downtown Partnership to expand the Downtown Management District. This district was established in 1991 as the state’s first Business Improvement District, with the goal of enhancing economic + residential life.