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Residents of some Louisville areas can now order FREE, rapid, at-home COVID-19 testing kits while supplies last. It’s part of a program called Say Yes! COVID Test offered in partnership with the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, the CDC, and the National Institutes of Health, to provide free COVID home test kits to residents living in these zip codes: 40118, 40202, 40203, 40208, 40210, 40211, 40212, 40213, 40214, 40215, 40216, 40218, 40219, 40229, 40258, 40272.
You conduct the tests yourself at home with quick swipes inside the nose, and results display privately in just 10 minutes. Residents age 2 and over, whether they are vaccinated or not, can receive a pack of 8 tests to use twice a week until they run out. Frequent testing, combined with vaccination, wearing a mask, hand washing, and physical distancing, can help to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our community. To learn more and order your free tests, visit CovidHomeTestLouisville.org.
These zip codes were chosen because these have been our zip codes with the highest number of COVID cases and lowest vaccination rates. Individuals living in these zip codes can get the test kits one of several ways:
- Ordering them at www.covidhometestlouisville.org
- Calling the Lou Health Helpline at 502-912-8598
- Or picking them up via several partners that are listed on the website
We encourage you to check out the website. It’s very comprehensive, including a video demonstrating how to use the test, frequently asked questions, and all the partner locations where kits can be picked up. (More partners are coming on board, and will be reflected on the website next week.) For people who don’t have access to online services, the staff at the Lou Health Helpline (502-912-8598) can assist them with all that information as well, including obtaining the test kits.
2400 Lower Hunters Trace
The application for the Old Gagel Farms to be rezoned, from R-4 and C-1 to R-6, allowing for 184 unit multifamily development, has been formally filed. While the application has been filed, the public meeting has not been scheduled yet. As soon as we know more we will get the information to you.
Every Saturday - 9:00AM
Join our Louisville Community each Saturday morning for the 5K PARK RUN at Joe Creason Park. This free, weekly event is a great environment for runners and walkers of every level to exercise and enjoy nature. Please register before arriving, and check out their website for more information on what to expect and the post-run coffee spot!
Joe Creason Park, 1297 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213
We encourage all residents to take part in the fall 2021 Brightside Community-Wide Cleanup on Saturday, October 23rd. The event is a great service opportunity for boy/girl scouts, sports teams, faith groups and community organizations. It could also be a corporate, or family, team bonding opportunity! Sign up today!
Cleanups are an integral part of Brightside's mission and without the help of volunteer groups, and many other volunteers throughout the year, Brightside could not achieve their goals of a cleaner, greener Louisville.
Neighborhoods can hold their own cleanups at any point throughout the year and Brightside can provide gloves and bags for each Neighborhood Cleanup. Brightside works with Solid Waste Management to have the collected litter bags picked up. Give them call at (502) 574-2613 or register online.
Thanks to each and every volunteer who supports the Brightside Community-Wide Cleanup, for your time and dedication – we can’t do it without you!
Oct. 14th- Picture This: Tips and tricks on photographic techniques to get the most out of your photos, whether you’re snapping selfies, making vacation memories, or getting good shots of damage to your property. Ages 18+, 6:30-8:00pm.
Saturdays, Oct. 9th-Nov. 13th. Learn simple yoga postures for relaxation and increase your balance, flexibility, and strength in this 60 minute, 6-week class. This class is free and no prior yoga experience is necessary. Participants are encouraged to bring their own mats and towels. Ages 18+, 10:00-11:00am.
Sunday, October 17, 2021, from 1:00 - 4:00 PM, connect with your inner 'Indiana Jones' through interactive, hands-on activities!
- Public archaeological dig
- Artifact washing
- Special behind-the-scene tours of the Farnsley-Moremen House
- Brickmaking activity
- Special presenters
Held in partnership with the Kentucky Archaeological Survey
October 29th, 30th, 31st
Head to Paristown for three nights of Halloween fun for the whole family! There will be food and drink, trick-or-treating, entertainment and movies for all ages on the big screen!
720 Brent Street, Louisville, KY 40204
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Sept. 24th - Oct. 23rd
For those looking for a fun fright check out the happenings at the Pope Lick Haunted Woods at the Parklands this Halloween season! With live music, food & beverages, and spooky movies in the lawn this is a great event for those craving a good scare.
Every Friday and Saturday, 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM.
4002 S Pope Lick Road, Louisville, KY 40299
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Tickets sales began September 1 for the Halloween event that takes place 14-17, 21-24 and 28-30 (Thursday – Sunday nights, October 1-30).
Children can dress up in their wildest costumes for the event that turns the Zoo into a living storybook, complete with favorite characters brought to life, music, socially-distanced photo opportunities around every corner and, of course, a safe place to trick-or-treat for kids 11 and under.
Tickets
Tickets for Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer are $12.50 for non-members (both adults and children 3 and older) and $6 for members (both adults and children 3 and older). Children 2 and under are free. Tickets are all-inclusive, covering the cost of Boo at the Zoo admission, parking, Spooktacular Carousel, “not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow attraction.
Members and guests can purchase tickets online at LouisvilleZoo.org. Tickets are limited each night.
Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer is a rain or shine event.
Event Hours/Special Dates
On Boo at the Zoo event days:
- The Zoo will close early for regular daytime visitors. Gates will close at 3:00pm with guests being allowed to visit until 4:00pm.
- Halloween guests can begin entering the Zoo at their selected times, starting at 5:00pm. The trick-or-treat route closes, and all guests must exit by 10:00pm.
- Allergy Friendly night is Thursday, October 21 and will feature peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers, pencils and more. Children with allergies can request an allergy-friendly option at each of the booths.
Costumes
The Zoo encourages all visitors to wear costumes and ask that they be family friendly. Adults may not wear full costume masks that cover the entire face.
To learn more about the event and Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer activities, visit louisvillezoo.org/boo21.
For updates to health policies and possible mask requirements before your chosen Boo night, please visit louisvillezoo.org/together.
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The event runs September 30 - October 31. For tickets, or more information, click here.
Submissions are now open for the inaugural Lawn Care for Cleaner Air Community Equipment Grant Program. The Grant will award a package of professional-powered, electric lawn equipment to a local non-profit organization. The package of equipment is valued at $1,256 and includes an electric mower, trimmer, blower, and extra rechargeable battery that powers all three tools. The Grant is an extension of Air Pollution Control District’s Lawn Care for Cleaner Air program, which incentivizes the purchase and use of electric-powered lawn equipment in order to reduce air pollution from gas-powered engines.
Join the Dedicated Team at Resilience and Community Services
If you have a passion for serving your community, we want you to apply! Visit this link and filter by "Community Services" to find all available positions. Some of the job postings close soon, so be sure to submit your applications ASAP!
Learn more about the Office of Resilience and Community Services by visiting us online via our website, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter!
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Louisville Metro Parks has a wide variety of positions available from entry level to management, including part-time throughout the department. Please click here to view open jobs and to apply.
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JCPS COVID Testing
There are 29 JCPS middle and high schools with drive thru COVID-19 testing sites for JCPS students, staff and families. These sites are open Mon.-Fri. from 3 - 7 pm. Here is a list of the sites.
District 12 Sites
- Conway Middle School, 6300 Terry Rd.
- Pleasure Ridge Park High School, 5901 Greenwood Rd.
Due to the high demand, it is recommended you make an appointment to get a test.
Click here for more information about JCPS COVID testing.
Click here for more information about COVID testing in Louisville.
Get Your Flu Shot
Getting your flu shot any year is a good idea, but this year especially. As we have seen our healthcare facilities and frontline workers stretched to (and beyond) capacity, small things like getting a flu shot can prevent you from becoming severely ill down the road. A flu shot could help relieve some of the burden on our healthcare system, and keep you healthy!
Click here for more information.
September 24, 2021 Vs October 8, 2021
Statistics
Total Confirmed Cases : September 24, 2021 - 108,242 : October 8, 2021 - 114,335
Total Deceased : September 24, 2021 - 1,482 : October 8, 2021 - 1,526
Total Recovery : September 24, 2021 - 45,083 : October 8, 2021 - 45,256
Hospitalization
Inpatients : September 24, 2021 - 293 : October 8, 2021 - 206
ICU Patients : September 24, 2021 - 91 : October 8, 2021 - 53
- Total ICU Stay : 5,294
- Total Hospital Stay : 1,266
Patients on Vents : September 24, 2021 - 62 : October 8, 2021 - 37
Previous Seven Days ( before October 8 )
New Open Cases : 295
- Move in Cases : 8
- Deductions : 22
- Average Daily Incidence Rate : 42.59
Total Tests : 16,611
- Test Positivity Rate : 8.41%
Resources for You
For more information, please go to our COVID-19 Testing page for a listing of testing sites.
For assistance in relation to hardships due to COVID click here.
For information about COVID facts, testing, vaccines and more click here.
For in depth updates on COVID in Louisville, including total deaths and confirmed cases click here.
The fourth Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Driver Licensing Regional Office in Jefferson County, and the first in West Louisville, has opened to ensure modern licensing and credentialing services are accessible to all residents of Kentucky’s largest metro area.
The new office, at the Nia Center, 2900 W. Broadway, in Louisville, formerly was a branch location of the Jefferson County Office of Circuit Court Clerk. The Transportation Cabinet is taking over the office as part of a phased transfer of all Kentucky driver licensing services. Operating hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern. Customers can walk in or schedule an appointment online at drive.ky.gov.
First-time REAL ID applicants must visit a KYTC regional office in person, with proof of identity, residence and social security. For a personalized list of required documents to bring when applying, visit http://www.realidky.com. All driver testing must be successfully performed with the Kentucky State Police before requesting a credential. Testing appointments can be made online at http://kentuckystatepolice.org/driver-testing/.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is issuing an "Antler Alert" to remind motorists that it’s peak season for highway collisions involving deer and other wildlife on the move.
On average, U.S. drivers have a 1 in 116 chance of a collision with an animal. Kentucky ranks above the national average and 18th among the states at 1 chance in 88. (View the report here.)
As the report notes, highway crash rates involving wildlife increase sharply in October, November and December with mating seasons, hunting seasons and fall harvests.
KYTC offers these driving tips to help improve safety:
- Slow down immediately upon spotting a deer crossing the roadway; they tend to travel in groups.
- Don’t swerve to avoid a deer, which can result in a more serious crash with an oncoming vehicle or roadside object.
- In the event of a crash, keep both hands on the wheel and apply brakes steadily until stopped.
- Always wear a seat belt.
- Keep headlights on bright unless other vehicles are approaching.
- Eliminate distractions while driving: Phones down!
- Drive defensively, constantly scanning the roadside, especially at dawn and dusk when deer are most active.
Motorists are asked to report all deer-vehicle collisions to police. KYTC traffic engineers use the crash data to aid in placing deer-crossing warning signs and other safety measures.
BOGO KITTENS
It's ADOPTober at Animal House! Here’s a deal to meow about – BOGO kitten adoptions are now just a $25 donation for approved adopters. Mix and match your purrfect pair at Animal House Adoption Center. Spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations are always included with every adoption. Meet all of the adoptable kittens through LMAS at Animal House (3516 Newburg Road), open to walk-ins from 12:00-6:00pm daily. For more info about BOGO kitten adoptions, call 502-473-pets.
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Love Spell is one of the adoptable dogs you can meet at Animal House. Love Spell is a spunky, affectionate dog and she gets along great with other dogs. Love Spell is approximately one year old and weighs 70lbs. For more info about Love Spell, email animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov. To meet or adopt Love Spell, visit Animal House (3516 Newburg Road) from 12-6 daily.
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