Matthew Glowicki

6 days ago | courier-journal.com | Matthew Glowicki

Omni Louisville has applied for a demolition permit for the Odd Fellows Hall, also known as Liberty Hall, in downtown Louisville. The Kentucky Supreme Court recently ruled against preserving the building's landmark status, paving the way for demolition. The Louisville Historical League, which fought to save the building, has exhausted its legal options but hopes the site will be developed for a good use.

1 week ago | courier-journal.com | Matthew Glowicki

Kentucky Opera's General Director and CEO, Barbara Lynne Jamison, will leave her position after the 2024-2025 season. A national search for her replacement will begin soon. During her tenure, Jamison focused on community engagement and innovative productions. After seven years, the head of Kentucky Opera announced she’s stepping down. General Director and CEO Barbara Lynne Jamison will end her tenure at the end of the current 2024-25 season, the organization announced Tuesday.

1 week ago | courier-journal.com | Matthew Glowicki

A proposed $6 billion data center in Oldham County, Kentucky, promises jobs and tax revenue but faces opposition from residents concerned about the project's impact on the community. Local regulations lack specific provisions for data centers, leading to debate over the appropriate permitting process. The developer is engaging with the community to address concerns, while county officials are considering a moratorium on future data center proposals.

1 week ago | courier-journal.com | Matthew Glowicki

The sight of construction fencing and cranes around Churchill Downs Racetrack has become something of an annual tradition around the south Louisville neighborhood. In recent years and in the years to come, Churchill Downs has debuted yearly capital improvements that are slowly reshaping the physical footprint of the racing institution. Between this year and 2028, the Louisville-based Churchill Downs Inc. is planning to spend roughly $1 billion on changes to its Skye Terrace, grandstand and infield.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Matthew Glowicki

With historic flood waters receded, an iconic Kentucky bourbon brand is starting to work its way back to normal. Buffalo Trace Distillery has started the clean-up process at its Frankfort campus after near record-breaking widespread flooding covered the area. The Kentucky River crested at 48.27 feet on April 7, just shy of the record 48.5 feet. The Frankfort-based spirits brand is inspecting its campus, assessing damage to buildings and impacts on its bourbon barrels, the company said April 12.