Why IoT startup MailHaven returned to Louisville after a Silicon Valley stint

Last year, Kela Ivonye relocated from his home base in Louisville, Kentucky to Silicon Valley for an extended period of time to participate in not just one, but two startup accelerator programs. But even though the two-time founder appreciated the funding, mentorship, and partnerships he gained from these experiences, he was committed to returning to Louisville to […]

Louisville wants a fleet of drones to survey areas after shootings

Earlier this week, the mayor of Louisville, Kentucky told reporters that he wants the city to field a fleet of drones that automatically survey areas after guns are fired. The city would detect firearm discharges using its existing ShotSpotter system, WDRB reported, and immediately send the UAVs to the scene, potentially before emergency responders are […]

Google Fiber won’t offer TV in San Antonio and Louisville

It’s no secret that Google Fiber is struggling. Its CEO George McCray stepped down in July, only five months into his term, and parent company Alphabet has yet to announce a replacement. On top of that, Fiber’s rollout hasn’t gone as planned, with the company reportedly running up the budget and having to compromise on […]

Chart shows why Rick Pitino was so important to the University of Louisville

The University of Louisville’s men’s basketball program is once again in the middle of an ugly scandal. This time it is a bribery scandal, revealed Tuesday, in which 10 coaches and associates with ties to multiple major programs have already been arrested. On Wednesday, ESPN reported that Louisville’s head coach, Rick Pitino, had been fired. […]

Rick Pitino reportedly fired after University of Louisville is linked to college basketball bribery scandal

Joe Robbins/Getty Head men’s basketball coach Rick Pitino is out at the University of Louisville one day after the FBI arrested 10 people on charges of fraud and corruption in college basketball.  Pitino had reportedly told his staff that he expected to be fired over the allegations. The school’s athletic director, Tom Jurich, was also let […]

Google Fiber building in Louisville despite lawsuit from AT&T and Charter

Enlarge / Google Fiber equipment boxes in a Kansas City home in 2012. (credit: Google Fiber | Bloomberg) Google Fiber is getting ready to build a long-awaited network in Louisville, Kentucky despite recent layoffs at the ISP and lawsuits filed against Louisville’s local government by AT&T and Charter. “Great news today, with Google Fiber saying they […]