Happy Friday, Louisville! Hope you had a safe Fourth of July! 🎆
Today we can expect showers and a possible thunderstorm with a high near 87.
Here's what you need to know today:
One of the largest downtown office towers in Louisville, the Meidinger Tower, is in financial trouble and is now under court-appointed control. The owner of the tower defaulted on its loan in November 2023 and owes its lender about $30.3 million, according to a lawsuit filed in early June in Jefferson Circuit Court. Read more here.
In other news:
- Just askin': The small Kentucky town of Smiths Grove opened the country's newest Buc-ee's location. With the popularity of the convenience store chain, could there be plans to build a Buc-ee's in or near the Louisville metro? Find out more.
- Food: After 10 years in business, Red Top Hotdogs is celebrating a new permanent location in Germantown. Here's where to find it.
- Garden: After the last couple of weeks of our stubborn heat dome, you may be wondering how to protect your garden. Read tips to protect your garden during a heat wave.
- U of L: After more than a decade, EA Sports is releasing its first licensed college football video game. See our predictions of which Louisville Cardinals players might be featured in EA Sports College Football 25 .
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A new metaphysical shop called The Bluegrass Witch recently opened a standalone store on Frankfort Avenue in Louisville. Take a peek inside by viewing our gallery from Clare Grant.
Thank you for taking the time to read the Daily Briefing this morning. If you have an idea for a story that we can cover in your neighborhood, please send a note to Keisha Rowe at krowe@courier-journal.com .
Until next time,
Stephanie
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Daily Briefing: What's next for Meidinger Tower after owner defaults on loan?
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