Here Today
This is a pivotal moment for west Louisville. There's a track & field complex planned, a new YMCA in the works, and the renovation of Beecher Terrace. But as property values rise, so do property taxes, and that can be a hardship for the people already living there. Is this revitalization? Or gentrification? Here Today will track the changes in Louisville's West End, and tell the stories of the people who call it home.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 14 minutes
- Episodes
- 48
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2019
Recut: Is Louisville's Land Bank Working?
The program is supposed to fix vacant houses. So why are so many of them still empty & in disrepair?
00:14:13 |
Thu 27 Sep 2018
What If You Had To Leave Home To Get Online?
When you need answers, you probably look them up online. But that's not an option for many Louisville households.
00:16:42 |
Tue 18 Sep 2018
With Castleman Moving, What's Next?
The Mayor says the statue will be removed. You have opinions about the decision--and what should replace the statue.
00:18:25 |
Thu 13 Sep 2018
There's A Thin Line Between Revitalization And Gentrification
West Louisville is heading for some big changes. Will residents benefit, or be left behind?
00:12:16 |
Thu 06 Sep 2018
Reporting On The Opioid Crisis In Small Towns
We have lots of cases of opioid abuse and Hepatitis A here in Louisville. We also have a lot of treatment resources, and a big enough population that you can go for treatment without the whole city k…
00:15:54 |
Tue 04 Sep 2018
A Long Time Ago, In A School System Not Far Away...
JCPS has agreed to a corrective action plan, to avoid a state takeover. What's in the plan? Good question.
00:12:56 |
Thu 30 Aug 2018
We Always Hurt The Parks We Love
The Parklands of Floyds Fork is so beautiful that people want to live there. But what if they have to possibly destroy part of it in order to do so?
00:15:54 |
Tue 28 Aug 2018
Klingons Are Just Like You And Me
Klingon may not be your love language, but you're probably still a nerd about something.
00:10:36 |
Thu 23 Aug 2018
Suddenly, Scooters?
Could electric scooters help ease Louisville's transportation troubles?
00:16:36 |
Tue 21 Aug 2018
Guess Who's Coming To Derby
Most event planners brag about the caliber of celebrities who come to their Derby parties. Mayor Fischer keeps his guest list under wraps. And since it's paid for with taxpayer money, that rubs some …
00:14:08 |
Tue 14 Aug 2018
A Look At The Real Russell And The People Who Call It Home
Have you been to Russell lately? Today, we'll take you there. WFPL's Kyeland Jackson talks to some residents about why they love their neighborhood (and roll their eyes at the bad rep it often gets …
00:09:55 |
Thu 09 Aug 2018
Fancy (Farm) Didn't Let Us Down
Fancy Farm's weird. It's part church picnic, part political rally, part comedy roast. Ryland Barton joins us to try to explain.
00:14:51 |
Tue 07 Aug 2018
What If You Can't Afford To Retire?
Maybe they worked low-wage jobs and couldn't afford to save. Maybe they did save, but it just didn't last long enough. We're listening to the voices and stories of older Kentuckians who are strugglin…
00:12:52 |
Thu 02 Aug 2018
Life Along The Bus Line
WFPL's Amina Elahi talked with people who use public transportation in Louisville. She learned that bus routes are the deciding factor in where some Louisvillians live and work (and if you've heard o…
00:14:54 |
Tue 31 Jul 2018
Will The Bourbon Boom Go Bust?
Could drinkers at home and abroad fall out of love with Kentucky's famous brown liquor?
00:14:24 |
Thu 26 Jul 2018
If Black Lung Is The Cost Of Doing Business, Is It Worth It?
Mining experts say that black lung disease is 100 percent preventable. But a new study by federal health officials found a recent surge in cases of black lung disease — a surge that is especially con…
00:14:31 |
Tue 24 Jul 2018
Why Is Louisville's Eviction Rate Double The National Average?
In Jefferson County, an average of 7,500 households are evicted every year, more than double the national average according to data from Princeton University’s Eviction Lab. It should come at no surp…
00:16:59 |
Thu 19 Jul 2018
At Some Hospitals, ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ Is As Clear As Mud
It seems pretty clear-cut but studies show that some hospitals are misinterpreting 'do not resuscitate' orders and applying the directive before patients actually die. WFPL health reporter Lisa Gille…
00:13:51 |
Tue 17 Jul 2018
Can We 'Re-Imagine' Louisville's Ninth Street Without Considering Its Past?
The Ninth Street corridor is multiple lanes of traffic with a wide median. It's a physical — and psychological — barrier between black and white. Rich and poor. It separates the predominantly black n…
00:13:42 |
Thu 12 Jul 2018
From Nigeria To The Hilltop: How Charles Bassey Landed At Western Kentucky
Charles Bassey, one of the country's top high school basketball recruits, was on track to graduate from DeSales High School 2019. Then, a few weeks ago, news broke that Bassey would “reclassify” and …
00:14:32 |
Tue 10 Jul 2018
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