City News

The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to issue a construction permit to Clariant Corporation – Louisville West Plant (catalysts and catalyst carriers manufacturing plant), 1227 South 12th Street, in accordance with Regulation 2.03. This permit is being issued for the installation of a vibratory feeder, a mixer, and...

Louisville and Lexington city governments are jointly seeking to intervene in a case pending before the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) regarding a rate increase proposal from Kentucky Utilities and Louisville Gas & Electric. LG&E, which sells electricity to nine counties in the Louisville area and natural gas to 17 counties, is seeking to...

The application process is now open as Louisville Metro looks to fill the new position of Inspector General. The office is an important part of the Civilian Review and Accountability Board. A new online portal is now active for qualified candidates to apply for the position.

The annual celebration of Hanukkah, which means Dedication in Hebrew, begins on the 25th day of the Hebrew month Kislev, which is why this widely celebrated Jewish holiday begins on a different day each year on the Gregorian calendar, sometimes at the end of November, but most often in December. Hanukkah is also commonly known as the Festival of...

Mayor Greg Fischer today signed into law an ordinance approved by Metro Council to expand the city’s ban on non-discriminatory housing practices by adding new classes of protected residents seeking housing. Under the new law, a person cannot be turned down for housing based on their arrest or conviction history, homeless status, source of income or...

Councilwoman Paula McCraney (D-7) is hosting a community COVID-19 testing event this Saturday, December 12th at Waggener High School. “It is important to have as many testing sites as possible available to the people of our community. Hosting this drive-thru testing event is a convenient way for residents of District 7 and the surrounding area to...

President David James (D-6) announces a COVID-19 Drive thru Testing site will be available to the community this Friday, December 11th in the parking lot of St. Stephen Church.

As Louisville Metro continues to see an increase in COVID-19 during this holiday season, Councilwoman Keisha Dorsey (D-3) announces free drive thru testing for the virus is available at the Shively Community Center Monday thru Friday starting this week.

Mayor Greg Fischer and the Louisville Department of Public Health and Wellness interim Medical Director, Dr. SarahBeth Hartlage, addressed the media today as the city faced another grim milestone in its fight against COVID-19. Louisville surpassed 4,000 positive cases as the daily incidence rate increased to 74.6 cases per 100,000 population, a...

As the economic impact of COVID-19 has left thousands of people across the Louisville region without stable employment, Mayor Greg Fischer announced efforts by KentuckianaWorks to help connect people with good jobs in the area. KentuckianaWorks, the Louisville region’s Workforce Development Board and an agency of Louisville Metro Government, is...

Councilwoman Paula McCraney invites District 7 residents to join her for the next virtual “Muffins with McCraney” this Saturday, December 12th from 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. It is a chance to hear from Chief Yvette Gentry of LMPD and Hagan Properties representatives.

Louisville Parks and Recreation annual golf passes will go on sale, online at bestparksever.com, starting December 7, 2020. A seven-day unlimited play pass, good for unlimited play including weekends and holidays at all ten Louisville Parks and Recreation courses, is $500. A five-day pass, Monday-Friday only, is $350. A junior pass for ages 18 and...

Mayor Fischer today proposed a $5.2 million mid-year spending adjustment to immediately address pressing needs in the community, including equity, public safety, homeless assistance, and youth outreach efforts. The proposal, developed in conjunction with Metro Council members, will be considered at a Special Budget Committee at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow...

For the sixth year in a row, Louisville has earned a perfect 100 on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) scorecard. The ranking — called the Municipal Equality Index (MEI) — reflects the city’s support of the LGBTQ community, and the commitment of all Louisville Metro Government agencies to ensure the city is welcoming and inclusive. “Our city value of...

Louisville Parks and Recreation initiates “Paws In The Parks” dog photo contest for winter 2020 Paws In The Parks is an opportunity for the public to engage in a fun, social-distance and friendly virtual photo contest featuring their beloved dog. The photo contest will feature dogs dressed in their holiday best, pictured at their favorite local...