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Louisville (July 27, 2023) – The Louisville Metro Council is gearing up for an exciting and engaging celebration of community unity as it participates in the nationwide event, National Night Out. On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, residents of all ages are invited to come together and strengthen neighborhood bonds through a series of fun-filled activities...

Air Quality Alert issued for Thursday, July 27 An Air Quality Alert has been issued in Louisville for Thursday, July 27. Ozone pollution is forecast to be at levels that are unhealthy for sensitive groups due to elevated temperatures and residual smoke from wildfires. Sensitive groups include children, older adults, those with asthma, COPD, and...

Notice of Action on a Title V Construction Permit The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to issue a construction permit for Eckart America Corporation (aluminum powder and paste production plant), 4101 Camp Ground Road, Louisville, 40211, in accordance with Regulation 2.16. The 30-day public comment period starts...

Louisville (July 26, 2023) – Join Councilwoman Jennifer Chappell (D-15) at the 53rd Annual World Championship Dainty Contest and Festival, set to begin on Saturday, July 29 and will run through Monday, July 31. The Dainty Contest is a cherished tradition that brings the community together for a lively and spirited competition. The event is deeply...

$37.7 million approved for Public Works paving budget, other infrastructural maintenance Today Mayor Craig Greenberg joined Jennifer Caummisar-Kern, director of Louisville Metro Public Works and Assets, and District 4 Councilman Jecorey Arthur on 4th Street to thank Public Works crews for the work completed thus far during the current paving season...

Louisville (July 26, 2023) – The Louisville Metro Council Majority Caucus members will participate in another bus tour on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Majority Caucus Chair, Councilwoman Paula McCraney, implemented these tours after she was elected Chair in January. The tours provide an opportunity for members to learn more about individual districts...

LOUISVILLE, KY – The Minority Caucus of the Louisville Metro Council will hold its regular meeting at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2023 from the 2nd floor Caucus Room within City Hall (601 W. Jefferson Street). During the meeting members of the Minority Caucus will review upcoming items on the evening’s Metro Council agenda and discuss items that...

Louisville (July 27, 2023) – The Louisville Metro Council Women’s Caucus will meet on Thursday, July 27, at 2:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Third Floor Conference Room, Historic City Hall, 601 West Jefferson Street. This month’s topic for discussion is reproductive health. The meeting will feature guest speakers, presentations, and...

Louisville (July 25, 2023) – The Democratic Caucus of the Louisville Metro Council will meet on Thursday, July 27, at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Third Floor Conference Room, Historic City Hall, 601 West Jefferson Street. The meeting is open to the public. The public may enter City Hall using the Sixth Street entrance. Anyone needing...

Fogging operations to be conducted in the Iroquois area LOUISVILLE, Ky. – (July 25, 2023) The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW) has found mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus in surveillance traps in the Iroquois area. To help prevent infection and reduce the mosquito population, mosquito fogging will take place...

Louisville (July 25, 2023) – Councilman Andrew Owen (D-9) is thrilled to announce the installation of a new electric vehicle (EV) charger in the public parking lot located at Frankfort Avenue and Keats Avenue. This initiative is another significant step towards promoting sustainable transportation and addressing the growing need for accessible...

Louisville (July 24, 2023) – Make plans to attend the annual Newburg Days Festival, sponsored by Councilwoman Dr. Barbara Shanklin (D-2), in Petersburg/Newburg Park, located at the corner of E. Indian Trail and Petersburg Road. The festival will include vendors, food, carnival rides, parade, live music, DJs, basketball tournament, and corn hole...

Emergency demolition work will begin this week on Hogan’s Fountain Pavilion at Cherokee Park. Louisville Metro Government issued an order for emergency demolition of the structure last week after finding extensive deterioration of the structure, making it unstable and in imminent danger of failure or collapse. Crews are expected to begin moving...

Louisville (July 20, 2023) – The Louisville Metro Comprehensive Review Commission, otherwise known as the HB 314 Commission, continues to host public comment meetings at various locations around Louisville. There are three more opportunities for the public to share input on merger and county-wide services in Metro Louisville. The Commission was...

Gwinn-Villaroel has served as interim chief of LMPD since January After a monthslong, nationwide search, Mayor Craig Greenberg announced Thursday he has chosen Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel as Louisville’s Chief of Police. Gwinn-Villaroel currently serves as interim chief and will now be the permanent leader of LMPD, the largest law enforcement agency...