Eric Burnette, a former senior policy adviser with Louisville's economic development arm, said he's targeting grant funding in the new role.

Local IT officials said that without basic internet connectivity, efforts to modernize fancy new technologies won't realize their full benefit.

A city-university partnership gives community members and researchers a new place to host data on the environmental and public health.

The company announced in February that it would be ending its high-speed internet service after not placing its cables deep enough underground.

Google said it will end service in Louisville on April 15, though the city says it has other options, including a growing municipal fiber network.

After three years with the Kentucky city, Jason Ballard disappears from its technology leadership team.

Tech officials in three large U.S. cities say they are encountering more engaged citizens for their smart cities projects, despite potential citizen concerns around privacy.

Next Century Cities is hoping the infusion of funding helps Austin, Louisville and Raleigh better engage their residents with internet-enabled tools.

The telecom giant is taking the Kentucky city to court over an ordinance aimed at luring companies like Google Fiber to the area.