- LMPD's 7th Division Halloween in Highview
- Trick-or-Treat Street - Thursday October 24 - Hosted by the Fairdale Community Club!
- TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Weekend Lane Closures on I-65 North Beginning Friday, Oct. 18, in Jefferson County
- Metro Adding Ranger Service To All Metro Parks-Apply To Be Senior Park Ranger
- Notice of a Public Hearing - 903 Fairdale Rd.
- Notice of a Public Hearing for a Change in Zoning - 8105, 8107, 8111, 8113, 8117, 8119, & 8201 Minor Ln. and Shadeswood Ave.
- Planning & Zoning Notices for District 13
- Public Works Paving Week - Jefferson Hill Rd. Slated for Paving
- Housing & Mixed Use Development Study DRAFT Analysis Map & Recommendations Available for Review and Comment
- Public Meeting for KY 61/Preston Highway Improvements Scheduled for October 24
- Jack O'Lantern Spectacular Opens
- Boo at the Zoo! Sept. 28th-Oct 27th
- Girl Scouts Craft Fair - Saturday, November 2nd!
- Family S.T.E.A.M. Day returns to the South Central Regional Library, Saturday, November 2nd
- Fall Bazaar Hosted by Bethany United Methodist Church
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Oct. 17, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of lane closures on Interstate 65 North beginning Friday, Oct. 18, in Jefferson County.
All four lanes of mainline I-65 North from mile point 126.8 (near the I-65 North on-ramp from I-265) and mile point 127.9 (near KY 1747/Fern Valley Road) will be closed from 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, through 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20. Lane shifts and reductions will begin just past the I-265/KY 841 interchange at mile point 125.6. During the weekend lane closures, traffic will be directed onto the two lanes of the collector-distributor from mile point 126.8 to mile point 127.9. Motorists will then merge back onto the mainline of I-65 North near Fern Valley Road.
In preparation for the lane closures, alternating lane closures on the collector-distributor lanes will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18. Crews will be repairing concrete slabs at multiple locations on I-65 North, with the weekend lane closures being necessary to allow ample time for the concrete to cure. Motorists should expect traffic shifts, obey lane restrictions, and use caution when traveling through the work zone.
The date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. Visit goky.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. You can also get traffic information for the District 5 counties on Facebook and X (formerly known as Twitter).
In 2023 Louisville Metro was one of ten global cities selected for the Bloomberg Harvard Cross Boundary Collaboration Program to enhance park safety through cross agency partnerships with LMPD, Metro Parks & Recreation, Olmsted, Parks Alliance, West Louisville Tennis Club and Wilderness Louisville. Through this partnership Metro piloted an intervention in Iroquois Park, where today’s announcement was held. The pilot’s evaluation demonstrated the benefits of focused enforcement of park hours, which are 6:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. daily.
Providing ranger service will add an important layer of safety to Metro Parks, said Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) Police Chief, Paul Humphrey. “LMPD has been a partner on the project from the beginning and we’re excited to continue the collaboration with Metro Parks.”
In June 2024 Mayor Greenberg and Louisville Metro Council worked together to pass a budget that included $300,000 in funding for a park ranger program. Equipped with the funding and evaluation data from the Iroquois Park pilot, Metro Parks is now ready to hire its first park ranger.
Those wishing to apply for the position of senior park ranger will have three weeks to do so before the application process ends. The position is currently posted, and those wishing to apply can do so by visiting bestparksever.com.
Qualifications for the position include having a high school diploma or GED equivalent along with five years of experience as a law enforcement officer, including two years of management experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Applicants must also be KY POPS certified (Kentucky Police Officer Professional Standards).
The chosen candidate will manage the Park Ranger program, park security and enforcement of laws and ordinances relating to Parks and Recreation facilities and public spaces. This position will also be responsible for developing protocols, procedures, and policies for the work unit.
You are invited to attend a review for a VARIANCE and WAIVER for a changing image sign.
Subject Property: 903 Fairdale Rd.
Case Number: 24-Variance-0134
Case Manager: Ethan Lett (ethan.lett@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: Board of Zoning Adjustment
Meeting Date: Monday, October 21, 2024
Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 pm and continue until all the cases are heard
Location: 514 W Liberty St., 40202 (OLD JAIL BUILDING)
You are invited to attend a review for a CHANGE in ZONING from R-4 single family residential, OR-2 Office/Retail, C-2 Commercial to EZ-1 Enterprise Zone with associated DETAILED DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN and Binding Elements.
Subject Property: 8105, 8107, 8111, 8113, 8117, 8119, & 8201 Minor Lane and Shadeswood Ave.
Case Number: 24-ZONE-0110
Case Manager: Molly Clark (molly.clark@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: PLANNING COMMISSION
Meeting Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024
Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 pm and continue until all the cases are heard
Location: 514 W Liberty St., 40202 (OLD JAIL BUILDING)
Property Address: 809 Fairdale Rd., Fairdale Rd. Driveways
Case Number: 24-WAIVER-0157
A waiver to allow driveways for two hours on 4 acres in the R4 zoning district. For more information, please click HERE.
Property Address: 1833 South Park Rd., Container Port
Case Number: 24-MPLAT-0131
A minor plat to shift property lines on 20 acres in the EZ-1 zoning district. For more information, please click HERE.
Property Address: 2720 Outer Loop, Minor Lane Hotels
Case Number: 24-CAT3-0006
A landscape plan for two hotels on 6.11 acres. For more information, please click HERE.
To View the Full Report, Please Click HERE.
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Below is the list of Louisville Metro Public Works paving projects scheduled for the week of October 21.
Please note that the schedule may have some delays due to weather or other unforeseen issues. Various lane closures and other impacts will be on-going during these improvements.
- Louise Ave. from Sanders Ln. to dead end
- Ester Ave. from Louise Ave. to Clarice Way
- Lou Gene Ave. from dead end to dead end
- Sanders Ln. from Sadie Ln. o Yolanda Dr.
- Malcolm Ave. from Sadie Ln. o Sanders Ln.
- Donna Rd. from Savage Dr. to Dover Rd.
- Bonnyville Blvd. from Dixie Hwy. to Invicta Dr.
- Brick Kiln Ln. from Dixie Hwy. to dead end
- Valiant Dr. from Tempest Way to dead end
- Tempest Way from Invicta Dr. to dead end
- Invicta Dr. from Tempest Way to Brick Kiln Ln.
- Lesabre Dr. from Bonnyville Blvd. to Invicta Dr.
- Malcom Rd. from Malcolm Ave. to Gagel Ave.
- Six Mile Lane from Buxton Dr. to Wallingford Ln.
- Park Rd. from New Cut Rd. to Palatka Rd.
- Jefferson Hill Rd. from Keys Ferry Rd. to Snawder Rd.
- Curve Hill Rd. from Easum Rd. to Curve Hill Ct.
Please note that these projects may see various lane closures while completing these improvements to the roadways.
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 In conjunction with the ongoing Land Development Code (LDC) Reform process, the Office of Planning was tasked by Metro Council to study the existing development patterns in Louisville Metro and identify areas where new housing opportunities can be unlocked.
Working with the planning and urban design firm Opticos Design, the Office of Planning has developed the Housing & Mixed Use Development Study. The study analyzed existing conditions like land use, zoning, lot sizes, and infrastructure to identify areas that can support more housing, shown on the Analysis Map. After the Analysis Map was presented for public review in February 2024, the planning team worked to refine the map and develop a series of implementation strategies to help realize the identified potential for new housing. Drafts of the final materials for the study are now available for review and comment on the Office of Planning website, including a Story Map, the Analysis Map, and the draft Implementation Strategies Report.
The Office of Planning intends to adopt the Housing & Mixed Use Development Study and the Analysis Map as an amendment to Plan 2040, the comprehensive plan, after integrating public comment and feedback on the draft materials. The comment period will be open until at least November 1, 2024, with the option to extend if necessary.
You can access all of the Housing & Mixed Use Development Study draft materials, including the comment form, on the Office of Planning website: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/office-planning/housing-mixed-use-development-study.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) will hold a public meeting on Thursday, Oct. 24, at the South Central Regional Library (7300 Jefferson Blvd, Louisville, KY 40219) to update citizens on the next phase of the Preston Transportation Plan, which identifies short-term and long-term improvements for the roughly seven-mile corridor on Preston Highway between I-264 (Watterson Expressway) and I-265 (Gene Snyder Freeway).
The Oct. 24 meeting will be held from 5-7 p.m. and will be conducted in an open-house format, allowing attendees to view various exhibits, talk to KYTC representatives and ask questions about the study.
Written surveys will be available at the meeting to make it easier for the public to provide feedback directly to the project team. Surveys can be submitted by mail before Thursday, November 14, 2024, to the KYTC District 5 Office, 8310 Westport Road, Louisville, KY 40242. An online survey will be available following the public meeting.
Displays and materials will be available for review at the KYTC District 5 Office in Louisville beginning Friday, Oct. 25. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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 The Louisville Zoo’s ever-popular Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer is celebrating 43 years of merry, not scary fun! Tickets are available at louisvillezoo.org/boo. This beloved event is a Louisville tradition and will begin early this year starting Sept. 28 and running through Oct. 27 (Thursday – Sunday nights).
Tickets are all-inclusive and include Boo at the Zoo admission, parking, Spooktacular Carousel, “not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow attraction.
Children and adults are invited to dress up in their wildest costumes for the after-hours event.
Boo at the Zoo turns the Zoo into a living storybook, complete with favorite characters brought to life. There will be music, photo opportunities around every corner and, of course, a safe place to trick-or-treat for kids 11 and under. Guests are encouraged to bring their own trick-or-treat bags, but reusable treat bags will be available for purchase at the Zoo’s Gift Shop for $2 (while supplies last).
Tickets:
Tickets for Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer are $13.50 for all non-members 3 and older and $7 for all members 3 and older. Children 2 and under are free and do not require a ticket.
Members and guests can purchase tickets online at louisvillezoo.org/boo, with their chosen date and arrival time. Ticket capacity is limited each night with popular nights expected to sell out quickly.
A limited number of Meijer “anytime tickets” can be purchased at participating Meijer stores for $11.50 starting September 20, 2024. Visit louisvillezoo.org/boo for a list of stores.
 Louisville, Ky. (October 18, 2024) -- The Louisville Free Public Library’s annual Family S.T.E.A.M. Day returns to the South Central Regional Library (7300 Jefferson Boulevard) on Saturday, November 2, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. This FREE family-friendly event offers amazing presentations and hands-on activities to get kids excited about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.
Family S.T.E.A.M. Day brings educational institutions together for a wide variety of learning opportunities for the whole family. Activities include Southland Dairy’s mobile classroom (with a real cow), a look at how animals adapt with the Kentucky Science Center, student-led hands-on learning with STEMY, paleontology and geology activities with the Falls of the Ohio State Park, local wildlife with Louisville Nature Center, a water filtration demonstration from the Louisville Water Company, sun-gazing with the Louisville Astronomical Society’s solar telescopes, face-painting, the mobile gaming truck, and more from Brightside, American Printing House, KET, and the Frazier History Museum. S.T.E.A.M. Day concludes with a free bluegrass concert from Good River String Band (2-3 p.m.).
Family S.T.E.A.M. Day is made possible with support from the Library Foundation and Genentech. For more information, visit LFPL.org/Kids or call (502) 964-3515. Free parking and shuttle service will be available from the Target parking lot.
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