Eleanor McCrary

Thanks to you — our incredible supporters — millions of people around the world are safer and healthier today. 🧡

Here’s what your generosity made possible ⬇️

Thank you so much!

My last day will be April 24 (so, yes, I will be spending it covering Mayor Greenberg’s budget address!).

Thank you, for everything.

And support local news, always. 🗞️

Thank you to everyone who has shared their story with me and trusted me. It has been an honor.

I am so proud to have been a part of the @courierjournal.bsky.social newsroom. My editors and colleagues are incredible people, working long hours to write stories that matter.

Louisville has become my home, and I am devastated to leave it.

But, after years of doing long distance, I will finally be able to live in the same city as my partner. ❤️

I will share more details on my next steps soon.

For now, this is what I’ll say: if 16-year-old Eleanor could have created her dream job, my new opportunity would have been it.

I will be crafting authentic, impactful stories and traveling with an extraordinary organization.

It has been a wonderful ride — from falling in love with Louisville as an intern to being welcomed back with open arms as a full-time reporter.

It is hard to convey how much this city, its people, my colleagues and the rest of the Louisville media community mean to me.

Well, here it goes.

After nearly two wonderful years of being a part of this fantastic newsroom, it is with pain and gratitude that I announce I am leaving the @courierjournal.bsky.social.

Louisville mayor won't say who he invited to the Kentucky Derby, with the event weeks away The Derby has traditionally been an important opportunity for Louisville's mayor to showcase the city to business people with economic influence.

Derby is a major opportunity for Louisville's mayor to showcase the city to VIPs who could bring lucrative business here.

Hosting them cost $100k+ last year.

This year, the city has failed to respond to Courier Journal records requests to see who's invited.

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DOGE cuts lead to lay offs at new park in west Louisville The Parks Alliance of Louisville was granted $500,000 for Alberta O. Jones Park. Most of it has been cut by the Department of Government Efficiency.

DOGE cuts lead to lay offs at new park in west Louisville

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On the steps of Louisville’s Metro Hall for the “Hands Off” protest against the Trump administration.

Louisville pool reopening delayed until late July. Here's what to know A pool that underwent major renovations will not reopen by Memorial Day as planned.

NEW: Louisville pool reopening delayed until late July. Here's what to know

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I asked the Mayor's Office about the Camp Taylor pool opening delay at 12:09 p.m.

A few hours later, the administration announced the delay in the X post below. I have not received a direct response.

Updated with more info, including:
- Renderings
- Building design (with parking and retail store placement)
- Types of units
- Construction/move-in timeline

Top LMPD officers used app to automatically delete their texts, a potential crime Police use of the Signal app to automatically delete messages may be a criminal violation of open records law, said attorney Michael Abate.

A reminder that we were reporting on government officials using Signal before it was cool.

From October: Top Louisville Metro Police officers used app to automatically delete their texts, a potential crime.

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Apartments planned next to Louisville soccer stadium. Here's what to know Soccer Holdings has partnered with a developer to build an apartment complex next to Lynn Family Stadium, as part of a larger stadium district plan.

BREAKING: Apartments planned next to Louisville soccer stadium

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How can Louisville avoid a measles outbreak? These 'disease investigators' are here to help The U.S. has seen high rates of quick-spreading illnesses in 2025. Here's how Louisville's "disease investigators" track cases locally.

New: How can Louisville avoid a measles outbreak? These 'disease investigators' are here to help

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Cigar bars in Louisville? How they could be legal before the 2025 Kentucky Derby Businesses that make at least 15% of revenue from cigars or tobacco might soon be allowed to let patrons smoke inside their shops.

Cigar bars could be coming to Louisville.

Why the old idea is aflame — and how they could be legal before the 2025 Kentucky Derby.

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Is LMPD biased? Louisville is spending $350k to answer that question Louisville hired Sigma Squared to analyze Louisville Metro Police data for bias. Critics say the company will only tell the city what it wants to hear.

LMPD is on track to be, perhaps, the most-studied police department in the country.

Since 2020, Louisville police have had investigations and data analysis done by Hilliard Heintze & the federal Dept. of Justice.

And now... whatever this is.

Important reporting from @eleanormccrary.bsky.social:

Airbnb restrictions in Louisville at risk under revised Kentucky bill An amendment tacked onto an unrelated bill now sets new standards for how cities can regulate short-term rentals.

An amendment tacked onto a Kentucky bill about swimming pools now sets new standards for how cities can regulate short-term rentals — a last-minute move that overrides some restrictions in Louisville.

From @eleanormccrary.bsky.social

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If a Louisvillian overdoses, this team will be there within 72 hours Members of Louisville's Quick Response Team previously experienced substance abuse themselves. Now they help others stay alive.

Some call them "a group of angels." Others slam the door in their faces. At times, people speak with them for hours, unloading their pain and fear.

The members of Louisville's Quick Response Team come baring Narcan, fentanyl test strips and their own souls.

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A 'waste' of $700k? Advocates, city clash over court program for homeless people Louisville leaders want to spend $700k on a court diversion program for people charged with unlawful camping. Why advocates and lawyers are wary.

A 'waste' of $700k? Advocates, city clash over court program for homeless people

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"Getting $700,000 in cash and burning it in the middle of Jefferson Square Park would be more effective, because at least that would keep a few people warm for a short amount of time."

Why a seemingly uncontroversial diversion program for homeless people is getting pushback.

Want free preschool? Louisville's Bezos Academies open applications for the first time Louisville's first three Bezos Academy schools are accepting applications for free preschool.

Want free preschool? Louisville's Bezos Academies open applications for the first time

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Louisville Republicans urge rejection of consent decree, say mayor does not speak for them The Louisville Metro Council Republicans believe the city does not need a consent decree and that local officials can monitor reforms.

New from me this morning: Louisville Republicans urge rejection of consent decree, say mayor does not speak for them

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Louisville weakens laws on lead exposure, rental registries amid pressure from state GOP Several Democrats voted with Republicans to weaken protections for renters, fearing preemption from the state legislature.

Background from me and @connorgiffin.bsky.social ⬇️

Louisville weakens laws on lead exposure, rental registries amid pressure from state GOP

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NEW: Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg says he will not sign either of the ordinances passed by Metro Council last week regarding the lead and rental registries.

The ordinances will still go into law, just without Greenberg’s signature.

Louisville hires company to review snow routes after widespread complaints Snow that refused to melt in January left many complaining about roads that went unplowed across Louisville. What to know about the city's next steps.

New from me: Louisville hires company to review snow routes after widespread complaints

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Louisville weakens laws on lead exposure, rental registries amid pressure from state GOP Several Democrats voted with Republicans to weaken protections for renters, fearing preemption from the state legislature.

Louisville's protections against childhood lead poisoning were eroded by the Metro Council last night — along with some other protections for tenants — amid pressure from Republicans in the state legislature.

With @eleanormccrary.bsky.social:
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A councilwoman was fined $10K over campaign finance issues. Now she's facing new complaints Councilwoman Donna Purvis faced up to $20,000 in fines but reached an agreement to pay a lower amount. She now faces new complaints of violations.

Scoop: Councilwoman Donna Purvis is facing new campaign finance complaints by her former legislative assistant, Denise Bentley.

The new complaints come in tandem with Purvis reaching an agreement with KREF to pay $10K for other violations.
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