Access Louisville

A major investment is giving one of the region's most ambitious projects a shot in the arm. On the Access Louisville podcast this week we chat about a $20 million grant awarded to Origin Park, the sprawling 430-acre recreation and conservation project planned along the Ohio River in Southern Indiana. Reporter Olivia Estright explains that River Heritage Conservancy⁠, the nonprofit tasked with developing Origin Park⁠, received the major grant from the Lilly Endowment Inc. for the park’s next p...

Louisville's restaurant scene keeps cooking — and that's the topic of this week's Access Louisville podcast. We start with Gustavo's Mexican Grill, which has broken ground on its next location in eastern Jefferson County. Reporter Michael L. Jones discusses what's behind Gustavo Reyes's continued expansion and why the restaurant has built such a loyal following in a crowded category. After that, we shift across the river to New Albany, where Byrd's Hot Chicken is bringing its Nashville-style ...

We talk all things Louder Than Life and Bourbon & Beyond on this week's Access Louisville podcast. Special Projects Editor Allison Stines and Editor-in-Chief Shea Van Hoy join the show to discuss the massive crowds, how the festival continues to evolve and the impact the events have on Louisville by bringing hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city during September. We're probably a week or so out from knowing exactly what attendance looked like for the festivals. The two festivals a...

We sit down with one of Louisville's most recognizable business leaders on this week's Access Louisville podcast. Republic Bank Executive Chairman Steve Trager joins the show to discuss the bank's continued growth, including its presence in five states, a record financial performance and competitive advantages. In an interview wtih LBF Editor-in-Chief Shea Van Hoy, Trager also shares his thoughts on technology in banking, including how Republic is using artificial intelligence internall...

The NHL's Los Angeles Kings have requested more time to decide whether to challenge the Louisville UFL team's trademark. We chat about what's at stake, where the Louisville King's name came from and look back at the football team's championship-winning first season. The conversation then shifts to college athletics, where University of Louisville officials say their fundraising and NIL strategy is paying off better than expected. Despite recent success, athletic leaders continue to push for b...