eNewsletter August 21, 2025
Louisville Metro Government sent this bulletin at 08/21/2025 04:05 PM EDT
Louisville Pure Tap 5K - Dogs are Welcome! August 23rd
The 2025 family-friendly, dog-friendly Louisville Pure Tap® 5k walk/run takes place on Aug. 23. The event starts at 8:30 a.m. at the Louisville Water Tower. The 5K will be professionally chip-timed, and all participants will receive a commemorative Pure Tap® 5k short-sleeve race shirt and custom finishers medal. Again this year, race participants are invited to bring their dogs to participate. There will be an additional $10 fee to register dogs, with proceeds supporting Friends of Metro Animal Services. Dogs will receive a special bandana to recognize their participation. After you finish the race, be sure to join the after-pawty from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Club K9 Dog Park Bar, 9316 Taylorsville Road. Dogs wearing race swag get their owners in free. All dogs must be fixed with proof of rabies, distemper and Bordetella. FREE Hollywood Classic Under the Stars - The Big Lebowski - August 26th
The Big Lebowski - Rated RÂJoin us for Hollywood Classics Under the Stars: THE BIG LEBOWSKI
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Transportation Cabinet to Hold Public Meeting Sept. 10 for KY 1065 (Outer Loop) Planning Study in Jefferson County
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A transportation planning study now underway in Jefferson County will evaluate potential improvements to KY 1065 (Outer Loop) between Interstate 65 and KY 2052 (Shepherdsville Road). The study, dubbed the Outer Loop Transportation Study, will identify short-term and long-term highway safety and mobility enhancements for the roughly three-mile corridor.
This study includes a full analysis of existing conditions along the corridor that will be used to develop practical solutions and improvement concepts to enhance safety, ease congestion, and improve traffic flow. The study area spans three miles across KY 1065 (Outer Loop) from Minors Lane, over I-65 and through the KY 61 (Preston Highway) intersection to KY 2052 (Shepherdsville Road).
As the study transitions into the public involvement phase, citizens are invited to attend a public meeting on Wednesday, Sept.10, to gather information on existing conditions and provide feedback. The public meeting will be an open-house event held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the South Central Regional Library, 7300 Jefferson Boulevard, Louisville, KY 40219. (This meeting is not sponsored or endorsed by the Louisville Free Public Library.)
Those who are interested may drop in any time to receive handouts containing information and to provide comments regarding the project. Representatives from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the project team will be in attendance to answer questions. Â
Surveys will be available at the meeting so the public can provide written feedback directly to the project team. The survey will also be available online following the public meeting at: https://transportation.ky.gov/DistrictFive/Pages/KY-1065-(Outer-Loop)-Planning-Study---5-80203.00.aspx. Comments regarding the transportation study will be accepted until Friday, Oct.10, 2025, and may be mailed to the KYTC District 5 Office at 8310 Westport Road, Louisville, KY, 40242.
Following the public meeting, displays and materials will be available for review at the KYTC District 5 Office. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Input received from the Sept. 10 public meeting and survey efforts will be compiled and considered as potential study concepts are developed. Outreach will continue throughout the course of the study, with a second public meeting anticipated for early 2026 to collect input on potential build concepts. A final report is expected to be published by Summer 2026.
All responses 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), anyone with a disability requiring assistance at the public meeting is asked to contact KYTC, no later than Wednesday, Sept. 3. Please call (502) 764-0481, or mail your request to 8310 Westport Road, Louisville, KY 40242. Additionally, in compliance with Title VI, translation services are also offered upon request.
AT&T Accessing Manhole Near 7395 Jefferson Blvd. Between August 18th and September 18th
AT&T will be accessing a manhole near 7395 JEFFERSON BLVD
The work will take place sometime between 8-18-25 & 9-18-25
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over - Information from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
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The following includes information from a press release sent by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) on August 11.
As Labor Day approaches, Kentuckians are reminded to celebrate the end of summer safely by planning for a sober, designated driver if festivities include alcohol.
Although impaired driving enforcement is a year-round effort, crashes tend to increase over holiday weekends. That’s why the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and law enforcement agencies across the country in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, which runs from Aug. 13 through Sept. 1, 2025.
According to the KOHS, last year in Kentucky, there were 4,260 total crashes involving an impaired driver, resulting in 2,062 injuries and 185 deaths. Last year, 45 alcohol related crashes involving only a motorcycle were reported, resulting in 41 injuries and 6 deaths.
During the 2024 Labor Day holiday weekend, there were 76 crashes involving an impaired driver, resulting in 44 injuries and one death.
The following tips are recommended to stay safe:
- Before the festivities begin, plan a way to get home safely at the end of the night;
- If you’re impaired, use a ride-booking company or taxi, call a sober friend or family member or use public transportation to get home safely;
- If you see an impaired driver, safely pull over and contact law enforcement. You may dial the Kentucky State Police toll-free line directly at 1-800-222-5555 or call 911. Provide a vehicle description, license number, location and, if possible, direction of travel;
- If you know people who are about to drive or ride while impaired, take their keys and help them make other arrangements to get to their destination safely;
- Wear a seat belt! It is not only the law, but it is also the best defense against an impaired driver. Buckling up helps prevent injury and death if you are involved in a crash.
For more information on drunken driving visit kydrivesober.com.
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Dress to Impress Donations - Gently Used Business-to-Business Casual Attire and Accessories
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Pet of the Week - Johnny Rocket
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Metro Animal Services adoptable dog of the week is Johnny Rocket! Johnny Rocket is a 2-year-old male that has been at the shelter since July 23rd.
Johnny Rocket’s best day goes as follows:
Doing anything with someone who loves him and will rub his belly and throw a toy for him. PLUS unlimited treats and “good boys.”
Play with a few dog friends, meet a few new human friends, then nap the rest of the day away on the couch with you.
He is available for same day adoption at 3516 Newburg Rd, Sunday-Saturday noon-6pm.
EthanAlmighty and MAS Spay and Neutered Clinic - August 31st - Register NOW
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Councilwoman Ginny Mulvey-Woolridge has partnered with other Councilmembers, Metro Animal Services and EthanAlmighty to host a series of free spay and neuter clinics through December 2025.
The next clinic is scheduled for Sunday, August 31, from 8:00 a.m. to noon, and will provide spay and neuter services, microchipping, and vaccinations to fifty pre-registered dogs.
The clinics will be held monthly, on the last Sunday of the month. Local veterinarians will perform the procedures throughout the day. After surgery and wellness updates, the dogs will recover at Metro Animal Services.
To Register-Click Here!
Interested in Joining Girl Scouts - Open to Girls in Grade K-12
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ÂInterested in joining Girl Scouts? Girl Scouts is open to girls in grades K-12.To learn more contact Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana Highview Service Unit Manager Christy BlandfordCall/Text 502-648-0262 or email cblandford8023@gmail.com |
Pop-Up Drop-Off - August 23rd - Metro Fleet Services
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August 23rd
Metro Fleet Services
3515 Newburg Road
All events are 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on a Saturday. Please do not arrive early. Vehicles waiting cause traffic backups.
Citizens Police Academy - September 2025
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LMPD Crime Mapping Interactive Tool
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Always Remember to Lock Your Car and Remove All Valuables, it's the Easiest Way to Prevent Crime!CLICK HERE  to view LMPD's interactive crime mapping tool.   If you see crime occurring, please contact the Louisville Metro Police Department. Call 911 for emergencies. Call 502-574-7111 for non-emergency related assistance. Call 574-LMPD to report crime tips |
Library Offerings for August
Maker Lab Open - Summer Hours
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Ayuda Para Manejar la Computadora con Cita Previa
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Teen Time for Middle and High School Students - Mondays
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Juana Jackson - Choreographer - Movin' and Groovin' - August 23rd
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Experts' Adventure Club - August 23rd
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For further information on Councilwoman Ginny Mulvey-Woolridge or District 24 please visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council-district-24
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