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The Air Pollution Control District is releasing the Final Report of the Multipollutant Stakeholder Group convening process, which kicked-off in November 2019 and completed in April 2020. Through this process, more than 60 representatives from over 36 entities or organizations came together to receive up-to-date information about Louisville’s air...

Louisville Metro Government has expanded opportunities for restaurants to offer new temporary outdoor dining through the utilization of on-street parking spaces. “As we envision a day beyond the pandemic, we want our eclectic Louisville eateries to be part of that future, which is why Louisville Metro has been seeking new ways to help them stay...

Appointments scheduled using automated system; clients served remotely Louisville Metro Government reminds residentsabout the availability of rent and utility assistance for income eligible households impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Two programs launched in July to help residents in need of assistance: the Eviction Prevention Program and LIHEAP...

Mayor Greg Fischer and Amy Hess, the city’s Chief of Public Safety, today provided an update on the search for a new permanent Chief for the Louisville Metro Police Department – including news that the job description and position profile has been posted. The Mayor noted that more than 10,000 people had provided input into the crafting of those...

Due to a Louisville Water Company main replacement project, a section of Louisville Loop between Bells Lane and Campground Road will be closed beginning Monday, August 3 until August 24. Please click here for the detour route. The detour route is as follows: If traveling from North to South, the detour route from South 39th Street is East on Bells...

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Notice of Action on a Title V Operating Permit The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to issue an operating permit for Eckart America Corporation (aluminum powder and paste production), 4101 Camp Ground Road, Louisville, 40211, in accordance with Regulation 2.16. This is a standard permit renewal. The 30-day public...

‘We must have a new sense of urgency’ to end racism, Mayor says Two members of the Fischer administration – Kendall Boyd, Chief Equity Officer, and T Gonzales, director of the Center for Health Equity – spoke today before the Metro Council’s Community Affairs, Health and Education committee to recommend the Council and Mayor’s office jointly...

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The Metro Council’s Community Affairs, Health and Education Committee will hear firsthand Louisville Metro’s current efforts in fighting COVID 19. The committee will also continue its discussion on racism as a public health crisis when it meets on Wednesday, July 29th.

The Government Oversight and Audit Committee (GOA) will question Louisville Metro Government and Transit Authority of River City (TARC) leaders at their next regular meeting, tomorrow Tuesday, July 28, 2020 from 5pm to 7pm.

Mayor Greg Fischer today updated the community on changes he’s pursuing on police reform, including contacting the Kentucky State Police (KSP) to conduct the investigation in LMPD officer-involved shootings where a person is killed or injured. In his remarks, the Mayor also addressed questions that residents have raised about the Breonna Taylor...

Notice of Action on a Federally Enforceable District Origin Operating Permit (FEDOOP) The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to renew a FEDOOP operating permit for V.G. Reed & Sons, Inc. (Lithographic Printing Operation), 1002 South 12th Street, Louisville, KY 40210 in accordance with Regulation 2.17. This is a...

Historic Locust Grove will reopen to the public on Friday, July 24 after closing in mid-March due to COVID-19. The National Historic Landmark reopens with new hours and new tour offerings to accommodate new health and safety requirements. “We’re excited to welcome guests back to the place where Louisville begins,” said Hannah Zimmerman, Locust...

Mayor Greg Fischer today announced that two popular Labor Day events, WorldFest and Hike, Bike and Paddle, will not be held in-person this year due to ongoing COVID-19 health and safety concerns. “These annual events celebrate the beautiful diversity of our city,” said the Mayor. “So, it’s disappointing that we won’t be able to gather in person to...