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Heavy rains forecast for Louisville this weekend will increase the chance of flooding. Ahead of each storm, MSD crews inspect drainage ditches and catch basins in areas that tend to flood to clear them of any debris that might block water from flowing through them. We also respond to citizen reports of clogged ditches and catch basins. Flooding and drainage problems should be reported to MSD Customer Service at 502-540-6000.
Our Flood Protection team is working 24 hours a day to monitor river levels and the levee system. Flood pumping stations designed to pump excess inland water into the Ohio River are activated at the Morris Forman Water Quality Treatment Center and at Paddy’s Run. Eight of the 150 floodgates are closed to prevent river water from coming into the city.
Motorists are reminded that they should not attempt to drive through flooded roads. Doing so can leave a vehicle stranded in floodwaters and put its occupants at risk of drowning. Turn around and take alternate routes instead.
Also, people should avoid contact with the Ohio River and other waterways for 48 hours after a heavy rain. That is because the stormwater can temporarily overflow the drainage system and carry untreated wastewater into the waterways. Providing slides from National Weather Service below:
Flooding is a possibility in the next the next couple of days, please be aware of road conditions.
REMEMBER…TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN!
NEVER drive or walk through, standing or swiftly moving water!
Es posible que se produzcan inundaciones en los próximos días. Tenga cuidado con las condiciones de la carretera.
RECUERDE... ¡DÉ LA VUELTA, NO SE AHOGUE!
¡NUNCA conduzca ni camine a través de agua estancada o en rápido movimiento!
Public invited to review and comment on preliminary roadway designs
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 31, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) will hold a public meeting Thursday, Feb. 20, to update residents and gather input on preliminary designs for the KY 55 (Taylorsville Road) and KY 155 (Taylorsville Lake Road) highway improvement project in Spencer and Jefferson Counties.
The highway improvement project will address increasing traffic demands driven by significant population shifts from urban areas to suburban and rural communities while enhancing safety, reducing congestion, and increasing capacity along the nine-mile corridor. The project corridor extends from KY 55 (Taylorsville Road) at KY 1169 in Spencer County to KY 155 (Taylorsville Lake Road) near KY 148 in Jefferson County.
The meeting will be an open-house event held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Spencer County High School, 520 Taylorsville Road, Taylorsville, Ky. Those who are interested may drop in at any time to review the preliminary designs, receive handouts containing project information, and fill out comment sheets. Representatives from KYTC and the engineering design consultant will be in attendance to answer questions.
An online survey will be made available following the public meeting. The final design phase will take place over the next year after the consideration of public feedback.
All written comments will become part of the official meeting record. Once compiled, the meeting record and supporting documentation will be made available for review and copying only after an Open Records Request has been received and approved. All Open Records Requests must be submitted to the Transportation Cabinet, Office of Legal Services, Transportation Office Building (200 Metro St, Frankfort, KY 40622), or via kytc.openrecords@ky.gov.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if anyone has a disability and requires accommodations, please notify Morgan Woodrum at KYTC no later than Friday, Feb. 14. Please call (502) 764-0481 or mail your request to the KYTC District 5 Office, 8310 Westport Road, Louisville, Ky., 40242. Additionally, in compliance with Title VI, translation services are also offered upon request.
 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (February 10, 2025) – Mayor Craig Greenberg is proud to announce the Louisville Zoo has been nominated for two awards as part of USA Today’s “10Best Readers’ Choice Awards” program. The Zoo is nominated as “Best Zoo” and for “Best Zoo Membership.” Voting begins today and continues through Monday, March 10 at 11:59 a.m. EST. The rules allow the public to vote online for one nominee per category, per day.
Guests can vote for the Zoo at https://10best.usatoday.com/qr/45458/ for Best Zoo and https://10best.usatoday.com/qr/45871/ for Best Zoo Membership.
“Our Louisville Zoo is incredible and draws so many people to our city from across the region to enjoy the animals and learn more about our environment,” said Mayor Greenberg. “You know I like to win, so I encourage everyone in our city to vote early and often for our Zoo to receive top honors.”
The USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards highlight top-notch attractions and businesses, providing readers with trusted recommendations. Nominees for all categories are chosen by a panel of relevant experts which include a combination of editors from USA TODAY; editors from 10Best.com; relevant expert contributors; and sources for both these media and other Gannett properties.
The Louisville Zoo was last nominated by USA TODAY for Best Zoo in 2024; that same year the Zoo placed in the top ten for Best Zoo Exhibit for Glacier Run.
The Zoo is among nominees including the Audubon Zoo in Louisiana, Cincinnati and Columbus Zoos in Ohio, and the Honolulu Zoo in Hawaii.
Zoo Hours
The Zoo is open daily year-round. Now through March 14, 2025, hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with guests exiting by 5 p.m. The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Visit louisvillezoo.org for more information.
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The Louisville Zoo, the State Zoo of Kentucky, is the top, non-profit, paid attraction in the state. The Zoo is dedicated to bettering the bond between people and our planet by providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors, and leadership in scientific research and conservation education. The Zoo is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) which is a global alliance of zoos and aquariums. The Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
 LIBA 20 Year Birthday Bash
Friday, February 21, 7pm-11pm
Headliners Music Hall (1386 Lexington Rd.)
Purchase tickets here.
The Louisville Water Tower is one of Louisville's eight national historic landmarks and a must-see for both locals and tourists. Fun fact: It's actually the oldest water tower in the U.S.! The tower opens its doors to the public on the second Sunday of every month. The dates for the rest of this quarter are:
- Feb. 9 (including a Super Bowl Sunday giveaway — each attendee will be entered into win the "pre-game prize pack")
- March 9
Residents can purchase tickets at the following link, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/louisville-water-tower-waterworks-museum-open-day-tickets-840095447097
You are invited to attend a review for a WAIVER.
Subject Property: 3602 Old Clark Station Rd.
Case Number: 24-MPLAT-0160
Case Manager: Sydney Fawcett (Sydney.fawcett@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: Development Review Committee
Meeting Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard
Location: 514 W Liberty Street, 40202 (OLD JAIL BUILDING)
Learn how to watch and participate online at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings
To view documents related to this proposal, please visit https://aca-prod.accela.com/LJCMG or:
Louisville Metro Office of Planning (Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
444 S. 5th Street, 3rd Floor, Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 574-6230
Or visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/planning-design for:
• More information on zoning processes
• Public comment opportunities
• Applications for a petition for a night hearing, including procedures to change the time and/or location of a public hearing to 6:00 pm or later downtown, or to a convenient location.
• Visit https://louisvilleky.primegov.com/public/portal for meeting agenda and staff report.
A list of persons notified of this proposal is available in the case file.
Persons who desire special accommodations should contact the Planning Commission office at (502) 574-6230 at least one week prior to this meeting. TDD users please use the Relay Service, 1-800-648-
2025 Pop-Up Drop-Off Schedule
All events are 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on a Saturday. Please do not arrive early. Vehicles waiting cause traffic backups.
- March 22: Shawnee Park, 4501 W Broadway
- April 5: UofL Shelby Campus, 440 N Whittington Pkwy
- May 17: Sun Valley Park/Ashby Lane Baptist, 10401 Lower River Rd/6617 Ashby Ln
- June 14: Doss High School, 7601 St Andrews Church Rd
- July 19: Fern Creek Elementary/High Schools, 8815 Ferndale Rd
- August 23: Metro Fleet Services, 3515 Newburg Rd
- September 27: Sun Valley Park/Ashby Lane Baptist, 10401 Lower River Rd/6617 Ashby Ln
- October 18: Metro Fleet Services, 3515 Newburg Rd
- November 15: UofL Shelby Campus, 440 N Whittington Pkwy
Pop-Up Drop-Off events are popular and well attended! Follow these tips for your best experience:
Tip #1: Do not arrive early! All Pop-Up Drop-Off events start at 10 a.m. A line of vehicles causes traffic backups and prevents our equipment from entering.
Tip #2: Only bring sensitive documents to be shredded! The line for shredding is usually the longest. We have seen catalogs, paperback books, etc. being shredded, which is unnecessary and takes up valuable time.
Tip #3: Make sure no items are mixed with your documents! We've seen hammers, scissors, and toys mixed in with documents. These contaminants can break the shredding truck's equipment!
Tip #4: Try giving away usable items first! We see a LOT of decent items being trashed or recycled at our events. Some residents even offer these items to workers - staff is not allowed to keep items. Please try to donate or give away BEFORE coming to our waste and recycling event.
Tip #5: Loads of construction materials, lumber, and loose debris are NOT allowed! Take these loads to the Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Ave instead. Pop-Up Drop-Off events are very popular - please follow the rules so we can keep the line moving.
Tip #6: Separate your loads into the various categories! More can be recycled and the line moves faster when you are ready to offload your items at each station.
Tip #7: Check-in staff will ask for your zip code and which types of items you brought. We track this information so we can keep improving our events. Most residents bring large items, electronics, and documents for shredding. Other categories include metal (or mostly metal) items, tires, yard waste, household recyclables, prescription medication, and shoes.
Accepted Items:
- Up to 3 electronic items (recycled)
- Metal & appliances - no refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers or any items containing Freon (recycled)
- Up to 4 passenger tires (recycled)
- Household recyclables, follow curbside rules (recycled)
- Yard waste, follow curbside rules, wooden pallets (composted)
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Large household items (landfilled)
- Documents for shredding (recycled)
- Prescription medication (disposed properly)
- Gently used shoes will be collected for WaterStep - every 3 pairs of shoes collected provides safe water for 1 person for life!
Items must already be separated into categories for easy off-loading so as much can be recycled as possible.
Not Accepted:
- Garbage, loose debris (use curbside garbage collection or take to landfill)
- Concrete, bricks, rocks
- Construction debris (take to Waste Reduction Center, fees apply)
- Refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, or items containing Freon (take to Waste Reduction Center or metal recycling facility)
- Latex paint (disposal information)
- Batteries, light bulbs, oil-based paint, varnishes, stains, and other household hazardous waste (take to Haz Bin)
- Tree trunks
- Boats, hot tubs
- Items from businesses
- Trailers greater than 10 feet in length (larger loads can be taken to the Waste Reduction Center)
Attention District 20 residents! Louisville Metro Government wants to hear from parents or guardians of children 0-8 years old about the types of childcare you currently use, barriers and challenges you have encountered obtaining childcare, and the type of childcare you prefer. The information gathered is completely anonymous and will help inform meaningful changes in childcare services. The survey will take less than 10 minutes to complete, and you can provide your input by following the link below.
Link: https://surveys.iqsresearch.com/s3/whci
If you have any questions about the study, you are welcome to contact Vince Singer at IQS Research (vsinger@iqsresearch.com)
Due to ongoing inclement and severe weather some of the "Go Live" dates have been moved back.
- BL16E, BL17E - Slated to go live March 15, 2025
- BL12E, BL18E - Slated to go live March 31st, 2025
- WP68E, WP87E - Slated to go live April 30, 2025
- BL90E, BL91E - Slated to go live May 31st, 2025
- BL10E - ALL ADDRESSES ARE SERVICEABLE EXCEPT FOR 22 HOUSEHOLDS DUE TO A PERMIT WITH KYTC - Permits issued - go live date for remaining households 4/30/2025
- BL20E - LIVE - ALL ADDRESSES ARE SERVICEABLE EXCEPT FOR 10 HOUSEHOLDS DUE TO A PERMIT WITH KYTC - We are close to having the permits issued. - expected go live date for the remaining 10 houses is 3/31/2025
Please be aware that since we are moving into the winter months "go live" dates can be delayed but Spectrum is making great progress!
Updated OLT Map, https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=11Xo_XQvkAZiqcF1YB6C8YDxVVXr5QHk&usp=sharing
Get help ordering Spectrum services like Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice by calling Monday-Sunday, 7AM-2AM ET. 855.860.9068 or https://www.spectrum.com/?cmp=sspp_res_gm_uhp_best_053024. You can also visit a Spectrum Store to discuss plans and options at 13301 Shelbyville Rd STE 102, Louisville Ky. 40223
Light Green means active work is taking place, Light orange denotes the other OLT areas that are scheduled for buildout soon. Light Blue denotes a completely live OLT area with availability to order service. |
