Eleanor McCrary

2 weeks ago | courier-journal.com | Eleanor McCrary

A $65 million proposal aims to "breathe new life" into the Louisville Tennis Center. The complex would include tennis and pickleball courts, along with a restaurant, virtual reality training area and a pro-shop. The group is seeking a $20 million bond from the city and to lease 25 acres of Joe Creason Park. A $65 million proposal, led by newly formed nonprofit Kentucky Tennis & Pickleball Center, Inc., aims to "help breathe new life" into the Louisville Tennis Center.

2 weeks ago | courier-journal.com | Eleanor McCrary

Alberta O. Jones Park in Louisville, Kentucky lost most of its $500,000 EPA grant due to federal cuts by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The Parks Alliance of Louisville, which had already received part of the grant, will lose over half of the expected funding for park development and community programs. The cuts resulted in layoffs, including the recently hired park superintendent, and will impact planned initiatives. Louisville's Alberta O.

2 weeks ago | courier-journal.com | Eleanor McCrary

Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), co-owned by Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg, has been sold to Morley Sports Management Limited, a UK-based company. MSM, which also owns Haverfordwest County soccer club, will acquire a majority stake in OVW by May 1. Greenberg and Matt Jones, who bought OVW in 2021, expressed confidence in MSM's ability to grow the wrestling company. Louisville-based Ohio Valley Wrestling, co-owned by Mayor Craig Greenberg, has been sold to a company in the United Kingdom.

2 weeks ago | freep.com | Marina Johnson |Leo Bertucci |Eleanor McCrary

Kentucky communities face continued flood threats as rivers rise after days of rain. This story has been made free as a public service. Please consider subscribing to support local journalism. Commonwealth communities are still facing threatening floodwaters as rivers and streams across Kentucky continue to rise following several days of rain. Some communities have already seen its rivers crest Sunday and Monday, with the water exceeding its flood stage by multiple feet.

2 weeks ago | statesman.com | Marina Johnson |Leo Bertucci |Eleanor McCrary

Kentucky communities face continued flood threats as rivers rise after days of rain. This story has been made free as a public service. Please consider subscribing to support local journalism. Commonwealth communities are still facing threatening floodwaters as rivers and streams across Kentucky continue to rise following several days of rain. Some communities have already seen its rivers crest Sunday and Monday, with the water exceeding its flood stage by multiple feet.