Leo Bertucci

1 week ago | courier-journal.com | Leo Bertucci

Saratoga Race Course, opened in 1864, claims to be the oldest active sporting venue in the U.S.Pimlico Race Course, home of the Preakness Stakes, opened in 1870. Churchill Downs, while hosting the oldest continuously-held sporting event, opened in 1875. Churchill Downs is home to the oldest continuously-held sporting event in the U.S. in the form of the Kentucky Derby, but a few other racetracks are actually older than Louisville's famed venue, which first opened in 1875.

1 week ago | courier-journal.com | Leo Bertucci

The Louisville Free Public Library's How-To Festival returns May 10 with over 50 free interactive sessions. The festival takes place at the Main Library from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Louisville residents who have ever wondered how to plant a garden, make pizza crust or start a small business have a chance to explore their fascinations at a free event May 10. The Louisville Free Public Library is bringing back its How-To Festival to the Main Library, 301 York St., for a 12th year.

2 weeks ago | courier-journal.com | Leo Bertucci

A section of Westport Road in northeast Louisville is closed after a man was seriously injured from a motorcycle crash April 30, Louisville Metro Police spokesperson John Bradley said in a statement. Just after 2:30 p.m., Eighth Division officers responded to a single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Westport and Rollington roads. Bradley said officers have so far determined a man was ejected from a motorcycle after leaving the roadway for reasons that remain unknown.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Leo Bertucci

A winning lottery ticket from Kentucky set a new record for the largest Powerball jackpot prize to come from the commonwealth, the Kentucky Lottery announced April 27. At $167.3 million, the ticket sold at Clark’s Pump N Shop in Georgetown topped a Kentucky record from 2009 by nearly $40 million. The 2009 ticket was also sold at a Georgetown retailer. The Powerball numbers were 1-12-14-18-69 and the Powerball was 2.

2 weeks ago | courier-journal.com | Leo Bertucci

Some neighborhood streets and interstate ramps will be closed to traffic at times throughout the week of the Kentucky Derby, meaning visitors to Churchill Downs should check their route before heading out to the racetrack. Central Avenue adjacent to Churchill Downs will be closed from Thursday through Saturday during Derby Week. Visitors are asked to visit kentuckyderbyparking.com for more specific route information. Here is a list of road closures provided by Louisville Metro Police.