Louisville, KY Metro Announcements

Current Public Notices for Community Services and Revitalization (Regulatory Postings)

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This news page posts regulatory notifications (Current Public Notices) for compliance with grantors for Community Services and Revitalization. Full Story

Louisville Utility and Public Works Advisory Group Offers Recommendations

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Advisory Group’s recommendations include inter-local agreements in the short term and then a consolidation of MSD and Louisville Water within 5 years. Full Story

New Union Contracts for EMS, Corrections Help Address City's Structural Deficit

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Keeping his commitment to transparency with union contracts, Mayor Greg Fischer’s administration today presented two new collective bargaining agreements that are fair to employees but also begin to help the city address its structural budget deficit. Full Story

Public Utility Task Force Releases Recommendations

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

There are numerous opportunities for Louisville Water Company and the Metropolitan Sewer District to more closely collaborate — and potentially consolidate — that would result in significant savings and improved operations and efficiencies, according to a report delivered today to Mayor Greg Fischer. Full Story

Mayor's Hike, Bike & Paddle Returns Memorial Day

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Louisville will be alive with activity this Memorial Day as thousands of cyclists, paddlers and walkers gather for the 15th Mayor’s Healthy Hometown Subway Fresh Fit Hike, Bike & Paddle May 28 at Waterfront Park. Full Story

Bike to Work Day, Friday May 18th

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Leave your car at home and instead grab your bike for Bike to Work Day this Friday, May 18th. Join Mayor Greg Fischer and LMPD Chief Steve Conrad and others who will be commuting on two wheels this Friday. Full Story

Free Junk Drop-off Event May 20th

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This weekend citizens are encouraged to take advantage of the city’s free bulk waste and junk drop-off event this Sunday, May 20, 2012 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Waste Management Outer Loop Landfill, 2673 Outer Loop. Full Story

Metro Animal Services Searches For Suspect In Dog Shooting

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Metro Animal Services is searching for a suspect(s) who shot a dog in the 1300 block of Temple Street Wednesday, May 9. Full Story

The next Java with Jerry is May 22 2012

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

“Java with Jerry” is an opportunity for residents to talk to me over a cup of coffee. These informal meetings occur on the first four Tuesdays of each month at different locations in District 19. Full Story

Volunteers of America of KY Moves Hdqtrs to Historic Downtown Bldg

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Volunteers of America of Kentucky has entered an agreement with City Properties Group to lease space for its new headquarters at the historic Guthrie Coke Building, located at 566 S. Fourth Street. Full Story

Metro Animal Services Announces Upcoming Rabies Clinics

Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Metro Animal Services will hold several rabies, license and microchip clinics this year at the Animal Care Center located at 3705 Manslick Road, in Shively and also other locations. The first clinic planned will be on May 12 at the Salvation Army located at 1010 Beecher Street. Full Story

PVC Ovens Construction Permit 29161-10-C(R3) for GE

Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to issue a construction permit to GE Appliances & Lighting for two heating ovens. Full Story

Secondary Control Device for Opacity Standard Construction Permit 34410-12-C for LG&E Cane Run

Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to issue a construction permit to LG&E Cane Run Generating Station for installation of a secondary control devices to comply with the opacity standard. Full Story

Date Set for 2012 Louisville pure tap 5K and Louisville Half Marathon

Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Louisville Sports Commission and Louisville Water Set Date for Louisville pure tap 5K and Louisville Half Marathon Full Story

Preservationists Create New Heritage Conservation Fund

Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Main Street Revitalization LLC – a group of investors that purchased five condemned Whiskey Row buildings - in partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the group will establish the Heritage Conservation Fund, a non-profit revolving equity and loan fund dedicated to local historic preservation. Full Story

800+ Local Volunteers Age 55-90's Celebrated during National Senior Corps Week

Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

May 7-11, 2012 is National Senior Corps Week and hundreds of older volunteers are celebrated locally for their outstanding contributions to our community. For the third year, the Corporation for National & Community Service, national funder of the Louisville Metro FGP (Foster Grandparent Program) and RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program), is publicly recognizing the huge impact from members of the Senior Corps programs (FGP, RSVP and Senior Companion Program –SCP) with a celebratory week of acclaim and (hopefully) additional recruitment. Based on the 2010 Independent Sector’s Kentucky average value of $17.65 per hour, the volunteers of these two programs provided caring services to our community totaling $3.9+ million dollars! Full Story

EGUs Construction Permit 34595-12-C and Silos Construction Permit 34658-12-C for LG&E Mill Creek

Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to issue construction permits to LG&E Mill Creek Generating Station for modification of the electric generation units to comply with Federal NESHAP regulations. Full Story

Councilwoman Welch invites community to Forest Fest’12

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Spring is in full swing at the Jefferson Memorial Forest and on one special day every year Bluegrass music can be heard in the air as you walk the trails and enjoy the scenery. Councilwoman Vicki Aubrey Welch invites everyone to Forest Fest '12 on Saturday, May 19th Full Story

Proposed ordinance seeks to rid Metro Louisville of scrap metal theft

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Louisville Metro Council is taking significant steps to address the concerning problem of scrap metal theft throughout the city. In recent years, a growing number of small businesses, non-profits, and residents have reported metal as stolen. Commonly stolen items include air conditioners, gutters, piping, manhole covers, sewer grates and even cars - all taken to scrap metal buyers who pay cash for the value of the metal. Full Story

Mayor’s Healthy Hometown Worksite Wellness Conference to be Held June 7

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Mayor’s Healthy Hometown Movement will honor local employers who have established worksite wellness programs at its annual conference on Thursday June 7 from 7:15 a.m. to noon at the Shelby Campus of the University of Louisville at 9001 Shelbyville Rd. Full Story

Metro Animal Services Adjusts Operating Hours

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) is adjusting operating hours to better serve the citizens’ and animals’ needs. Full Story

LMPD Announces New Tool in Identifying Persons of Interest

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LMPD announces a new tool to use in identifying persons of interest, www.IDThisPerson.com. Full Story

Councilwoman Flood seeks volunteers for this year’s District 24 Spring Clean-up

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Councilwoman Madonna Flood (D-24) is putting out the call for volunteers and at the same time is providing a unique way for non-profit groups to raise money for their organization during this year’s District 24 Spring Clean-up. Full Story

Councilwoman Welch welcomes Mayor Fischer to Fairdale on Monday, May 14th

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Metro Councilwoman Vicki Aubrey Welch (D-13) and Fairdale High School will host Mayor Greg Fischer on Monday, May 14th for “Talk to Greg”.“"I am happy to welcome Mayor Fischer and our new Police Chief Steve Conrad to District 13 at this community forum,” says Welch. Full Story

I-71 to Close in Both Directions May 11-14

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

From the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet : I-71 closing for repairs in both directions May 11-14. Full Story

LMPD Chief Steve Conrad will be the featured guest for May’s District 12 Dialogue

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Councilman Rick Blackwell has invited a very special guest to May’s District 12 Dialogue. The new Chief of Louisville Metro Police, Steve Conrad, will talk with residents about his goals for the department and what he sees as priorities in public safety. Full Story

Mayor Proposes Ban on Camping in Small Public Green Spaces

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Mayor Greg Fischer has proposed an ordinance banning camping in public green spaces under three acres because of the damage it can cause and the limit of access it creates for the public. Full Story

LWC celebrates drinking water week 2012

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Louisville Water Company to celebrate Drinking Water Week on May 11 at corporate headquarters Full Story

Councilman Miller to Participate in National Bike to Work Week

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Louisville Metro Councilman Jerry T. Miller (District 19) will take part in the National Bike to Work Day on May 18, 2012. Miller plans to depart the Eastwood Firehouse (16010 Shelbyville Road) at 9:00 a.m. and head downtown to Fourth Street Live! Full Story

Public Encouraged to Complete Community Health Survey

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

More than one thousand people have taken the on-line survey to assess what the community perceptions and needs of healthcare are in Louisville. But Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, Louisville’s Director of Public Health and Wellness, is encouraging more people to participate. Full Story

Mayor Announces Ice House Entrepreneurship Program Part of SummerWorks

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Young adults hired for summer jobs through the KentuckianaWorks: SummerWorks2012 program will participate in the nationally recognized entrepreneurship training program, Ice House Entrepreneurship Program, Mayor Greg Fischer announced today during a news conference at the Louisville Free Public Library, 301 York St. Joining the Mayor for the event were JCPS Superintendent Donna M. Hargens, Thom Ruhe, Kauffman Foundation vice president of Entrepreneurship, and Clifton Taulbert and Gary Schoeniger, coauthors of the “Who Owns the Ice House?”, for which the training program was named. Full Story

A Portion of Eastern Parkway Will Close Temporarily to Ensure Safe Tree Removal

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On Tuesday, May 8, Metro Parks Forestry Division will begin removing four Pin Oak trees along Eastern Parkway. Full Story

President Jim King honored as JCTC Distinguished Alumnus for 2012.

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Jefferson Community Technical College has announced Metro Council President Jim King will receive its Distinguished Alumnus Award on Monday, May 7th in honor of his extraordinary community contributions in Louisville. Full Story

Metro Parks Tennis Center Expands Reach of Popular Adult Tennis Clinics

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Named “Facility Of The Year” by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Kentucky in 2009, the Louisville Tennis Center looks to respond to an increase in demand for tennis clinics in local neighborhoods. Full Story

Neighborhood Place hosts free events and workshops in May

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Neighborhood Place locations all across Louisville offer free, valuable workshops and services year-round which are open to the community. Below are some of the highlighted events over the next few weeks which include a student loan workshop, several opportunities to attend a “Baby Shower” for moms-to-be plus a Job Fair in June. Full Story

Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to Regulations 1.15, 5.02, 5.14, and 7.02

Sun, 06 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control Board will hold a public hearing on May 16, 2012, on amendments to District Regulation 1.15 Version of Federal Regulations Incorporated by Reference Version #16, Draft #1, Regulation 5.02 Adoption and Incorporation by Reference of National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Version #19, Draft #1, Regulation 5.14 Hazardous Air Pollutants and Source Categories Version #8, Draft #1, and Regulation 7.02 Adoption and Incorporation by Reference of Federal New Source Performance Standards Version #16, Draft #1, which were proposed on March 21, 2012. Oral comments may be made at the Public Hearing on May 16, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. in the Board Room, 850 Barret Ave., Louisville, KY 40204-1745. Full Story

Owen announces the return in 2012 of Front Porch Tuesday’s

Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Once again, Councilman Tom Owen is encouraging residents of District 8 to leave the comfort zone of their homes and go out and talk to their neighbors at a simple meeting place: the front porch. Full Story

“Coffee with your Councilman” set for District 12 on Saturday May 12th

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Residents of District 12 have another opportunity to meet with Councilman Rick Blackwell when “Coffee with Your Councilman” gets underway on Saturday, May 12th. Full Story

Sustainability Event on May 12 - FREE shredding, e-recycling, shoe donation

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Ninth District to host FREE Sustainability Event Volunteers needed for Saturday, May 12th Full Story

Family Health Centers, Inc. Receives $5.38 Million in Federal Grants for Facilities Expansion

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Today the Family Health Centers, Inc. (FHC) announced it will receive $5.38 million in federal grant funding for construction and renovation of two health center facilities in Louisville. Full Story

Councilwoman Butler announces next SPOT Clinic set for Saturday, May 12th

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Councilwoman Marianne Butler is once again bringing the S.T.O.P. Clinic to residents of District 15 on Saturday, May12th as a way to help pet owners and the community. Full Story

CafePress Expands Operations Moves Headquarters

Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Mayor Greg Fischer today joined community leaders and company officials to announce CafePress Inc. will move its global headquarters to Louisville, where it already has a 140,000-square-foot fulfillment center on Riverport Drive. Full Story

Staffed Recycling Centers/HAZ BIN Closed Derby Day

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

All staffed recycling centers, the Waste Reduction Center, and HAZ BIN, the hazardous materials drop-off site will be closed on Derby Day, Saturday, May 5, 2012. Full Story

Metro Council approves funding to assist Project One’s summer jobs program for area young people

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On Thursday night, the Louisville Metro Council gave approval to $12,900 in funding for Project One, a summer youth jobs program operated by a group who have helped thousands of young people find employment in tough economic times. Many are entering the job market for the very first time. Full Story

Metro Animal Services Alerts Public About Link Animal/Human Abuse

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Metro Animal Services Alerts Public That Animal Cruelty and Domestic Violence Are Often Linked. Community awareness can help. Full Story

Roadway Access Design for McNeely Lake Park: Input Sought at May 8 Public Meeting

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Louisville Metro Parks is hosting a public meeting to gather input on the creation of a connector road and transportation facilities within McNeely Lake Park. The meeting will be held Tuesday, May 8, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wilt Elementary School, 6700 Price Lane, Louisville KY. Full Story

Chief Conrad joins Councilman Johnson for coffee on May 1st

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Councilman Dan Johnson will host a special coffee get together for residents of District 21 to introduce Metro Louisville’s new Police Chief Steve Conrad on Tuesday, May 1st. Full Story

The next “Talk with Tom” set for Saturday. April 28th

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Councilman Tom Owen invites residents of District 8 to come out for “Talk with Tom” on this Saturday, April 28th 9am -11am. Full Story

Louisville Water Customers Receive Water Quality Report

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Louisville Water met the strict health requirements established by the EPA. Full Story

Heaven Hill Announces New Bourbon Experience

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Heaven Hill Distilleries announced the September 2013 opening of The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience. Full Story

Three Small Businesses Approved for METCO Loans

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Five loans in the amount of $228,079 were approved by the Louisville Metropolitan Business Development Corporation. These loans will leverage $736,479 in total investment. Full Story

Mayor Thanks Community for Response to Give A Day week

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

With more than 90,000 volunteers and acts of compassion, mayor Greg Fischer is thanking the community for it's outpuring of compassion during Louisville's first Give A Day week of service. Full Story

Mayor Fischer Officially Opens Iroquois Amphitheater 2012 Season

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Mayor celebrates amphitheater as thriving performing arts venue; touts season offering mix of high-profile concerts, theatrical productions, films, local artists Full Story

First Give A Day Week Huge Success

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

With people of all ages engaging in volunteer actions ranging from reading to homeless children and writing letters to troops to giving food and shoes – Louisville’s first annual Give A Day week of service scored big with more than 90,000 volunteers and acts of caring. Full Story

Public Health and Wellness Offers Free Diabetes Classes

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness will hold a series of two free classes for individuals interested in learning about and managing diabetes. Classes will be held Saturday May 12 and Saturday May 19 at the Department of Public Health and Wellness at 400 E. Gray Street. Full Story

Non-PVC Adhesive Process Construction Permit 34823-12-C for GE Appliances and Lighting

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to issue a construction permit to GE Appliances & Lighting for a non-PVC adhesive process on the dishwasher rack line. Full Story

Condenser Construction Permit 34565-12-C for Eckart America

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to issue a construction permit for a condenser to Eckart America Corporation. Full Story

Powder Paint Line Modification Construction Permit 34677-12-C for GE Appliances and Lighting

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to issue a construction permit to GE Appliances & Lighting for modification of the powder paint line in U01 Full Story

Public Urged to Complete Community Health Survey

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness is urging people who weren’t able to attend any of five meetings held last month to survey community perceptions of healthcare needs in Louisville to complete an on-line survey on the subject. The survey is posted on the Metro Public Health and Wellness website at www.louisvilleky.gov/health. The survey is available in both English and Spanish. Full Story

Louisville Water Releases 2011 Annual Report

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Louisville Water's 2011 Annual Report is now available online. Full Story

Metro Council members and staff to help Habitat as part of “Give a Day” with Mayor’s Week of Service

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Council members and their staff will get a firsthand look at how one successful non-profit agency makes home ownership a reality for many families in Metro Louisville. As part of its commitment to the Mayor’s Week of Service, Council members and staff will “Give a Day” to Habitat for Humanity on Friday, April 20th. Full Story