In this Issue
Hello Louisville Family,
My heart is heavy as I write this message because our community is grieving the tragic loss and devastation caused by the crash of UPS Flight 2976. To the families and loved ones of those who perished or were injured—please accept my deepest and most heartfelt condolences. Words feel insufficient in moments like these, yet please know that you are wrapped in the thoughts and prayers of an entire city.
When news of the accident reached us, I was overcome with sadness, as I know many of you were. Tragedy has a way of stopping time—of anchoring us to a moment we never expected and never wanted. Today, Louisville weeps with you, we mourn with you, and as a community, we stand with you.
I want to extend my sincerest gratitude to our first responders. In the midst of chaos, danger, and brutal smoked-filled elements, they rushed toward the scene with professionalism, courage, and compassion. They put themselves at risk to render aid as only they can do—and as they do every day. Their bravery is a testament to their unwavering commitment to protect and serve.
I also want to thank Governor Beshear, Mayor Greenberg, Congressman McGarvey, and all who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with our community in its darkest hour. Their compassion and swift communication, along with the diligence of NTSB officials and investigators, have helped keep us informed and reassured that every available resource is being mobilized to determine what happened. Please know that teams are working tirelessly to uncover answers—to bring clarity, accountability, and closure.
As the death toll rises and the weight of grief deepens, let us remind one another that no one endures this alone. Louisville will not abandon those who need support. We will be present. We will be prayerful. We will be persistent in our care.
Louisville is not only a compassionate city—we are a resilient one. We have weathered hard storms before. We have faced heartbreaking loss, unexpected challenges, and moments that tested our souls. Yet each time, we emerged stronger, better, and more unified. We know what it means to lift one another up. We know how to link arms, look after each other, and lead with love.
We are one—a family indeed when it matters the most.
To everyone hurting today: I see you, and I am praying with you through the grief. May the memories of those we lost be a blessing, and may peace find every heart that is broken.
With compassion, strength, and unwavering love for our city,
 Louisville Metro Council, District 7
The NTSB released video showing an aerial view of the crash scene: NTSB B-Roll - Aerial View of UPS Cargo Airplane Crash Scene in Louisville, KY
Previous public briefings for this investigation can be found at the direct links below:
NTSB - 11/5 Media Briefing - UPS MD-11 Cargo Aircraft Crash, Louisville, KY
NTSB - 11/6 Media Briefing - UPS MD-11 Cargo Aircraft Crash, Louisville, KY
Here is the video visit to the crash site in Louisville, Kentucky, November 5, 2025.
NTSB is in charge of the investigation, and they have a Transportation Disaster Assistance Division (TDA) that is responsible for the agency's family assistance program and operations. TDA also serves as the primary agency contact for survivors, families and friends of those involved to address questions, provide investigative updates, and offer information about available assistance through appropriate organizations. Moving forward, NTSB briefings may be available here NTSBgov - YouTube.
If you were impacted by the accident, contact: NTSB’s hotline at 1-800-683-9369 and the UPS family assistance hotline at 1-800-631-0604.
Individuals may also contribute to the Team KY Emergency Relief Fund.
As we grieve and begin to heal, may we continue to draw strength from one another, for the families of the 13 victims, those still unaccounted for, and the survivors who carry the weight of this tragedy. Please keep them, and our entire community, in your prayers.
Please consider making a donation to support those affected through the Team Kentucky Emergency Relief Fund.
Here's a powerful look back at the week that brought our city together.
Sincerely,
Craig Greenberg, Louisville Mayor
MetroTV featured District 7 to highlight home-rule cities. Home rule cities are municipalities that have adopted a city charter to govern themselves, allowing them to exercise a broad range of powers not explicitly limited by state law. This grants them greater autonomy in local matters like structural organization, taxation, and in some instances, zoning, and they operate under powers derived from their own charter instead of solely from state statutes.
Local “Wreaths Across America” Campaign Begins
Effort is underway to raise funds to place wreaths on 11,000+ veterans’ graves at Zachary Taylor National Cemetery for the Holidays
Louisville, KY, November 3, 2025 -The annual “Wreaths Across America” fundraising campaign is now underway in Louisville, with organizers hoping to match or exceed last year’s record effort.
The kickoff started today with a ceremony in the shadow of the new Veterans Administration Hospital currently under construction. More than 5,200 locations in the U.S, at sea and abroad, including Zachary Taylor National Cemetery here in Louisville, collect donations to place wreaths on veterans’ graves in December. There are 11,000+ graves at Zachary Taylor, and this year’s ambitious goal seeks to raise enough funds to place wreaths on all graves there.
“The wreaths are not to ‘decorate’ the graves of our veterans,” said Dr. Scott Giltner, location coordinator, Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution. “We place them to remember not their deaths, but their lives. Each wreath is a gift of appreciation from a grateful America.”
“All of the wreaths placed on the graves at Zachary Taylor come from donations,” said Susan Kalmey Co-location coordinator, Corn Island Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. “We do this on our own with some very generous support. And we need everyone’s involvement this year to make it a reality.”
“With the new VA Hospital being constructed in my district, the Zachary Taylor National Cemetery in proximity to my district, and having a WWII veteran father, I feel a special calling to assist all veterans,” added Metro Councilwoman Paula McCraney. “We owe this to those who have given so much to maintain our country’s freedom. I encourage every person in this community to support this noble cause.”
Brownsboro Hardware & Paint is one of several companies and organizations assisting with the effort. Owner Doug Carroll knows its importance. “We got involved in this effort nearly five years ago. From the very beginning, we saw how crucial this effort is to honor our veterans. I challenge every business, every club and organization and every church to adopt this campaign as a mission.”
A wreath can be sponsored for $17, either online at LouKYWreaths.org or in person at either Brownsboro Hardware & Paint location.
The fundraising effort will continue through December 1, at which time the live Maine Balsam Wreaths will be ordered and shipped. They will be placed during an official ceremony at Zachary Taylor on Saturday, December 13 at 12:00 noon. All are welcome. In addition, volunteers are needed to assist with logistics both before and during the campaign. Volunteers may register at LouKYWreaths.org.
Wreaths Across America is a national organization which started in 2007. Its mission: Remember the fallen. Honor those that serve. And Teach the next generation about the value of freedom. The organization placed more than 2.5 million wreaths at more than 5,200 locations in 2024. For more information on the organization, visit LouKYWreaths.org
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Scott Giltner, Location Coordinator, 502-649-4534
Susan Kalmey, Co-location Coordinator, 502-523-1846
Doug Carroll, Owner, Brownsboro Hardware & Paint, 502-758-1555
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I-264/U.S. 42 Improvement Project Traffic Advisory: Overnight Lane Closure on I-264 East Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 11
Contract crews to deliver materials for bridge construction
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Nov. 7, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of an overnight lane closure on Interstate 264 East (Watterson Expressway) beginning Tuesday, Nov. 11, as part of the $130 million widening and improvement project of I-264 and U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road).
The left lane of I-264 East between mile markers 22 and 23 (from U.S. 42/Brownsboro Road to the I-264/I-71 split) will be closed from 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, through 6 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12.
The overnight lane closure is necessary for contract crews to deliver materials for bridge construction as work progresses on the project. Motorists should use caution, heed signage, and allow extra travel time during the scheduled lane closure.
The highway improvement project is expected to be completed by the Fall of 2027. More details, including project timelines and traffic impacts, will be shared online as work progresses. Motorists are encouraged to sign up for email or text alerts regarding weekly traffic impacts pertaining to the project.
For the latest traffic and travel updates across the Commonwealth of Kentucky, visit goky.ky.gov. Information specific to District 5 counties is also available on Facebook and X.
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Here's a summary of two of the Committee meetings for the week of November 3, 2025:
Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee
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Reappointment of Edward Harness, Inspector General – Failed - Sent to Old Business for Full Council Vote
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Reappointment of Jasmine Tate, NULU Review Overlay District Committee – Approved
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Appointment of Kaitlyn Meinhart, NULU Review Overlay District Committee – Approved
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Reappointment of NaomiRose Paulin, Revenue Commission – Approved
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Appointment of Stepheny Minyard, Revenue Commission – Approved
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Reappointment of Gena Harris, Housing Authority Board – Held in Committee
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Kentucky College Design Grant Presentation – Informational only; no action taken
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Ordinance 27125 – Louisville Police Retirement Plan – Approved
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Ordinance 27325 – Louisville Firefighters Pension Fund updates – Approved
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Ordinance 25825 / Ordinance 91, Series 2025 – FY 2025–2026 budget changes for Valley Station & Prairie Village baseball fields (and others) – Approved
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Ordinance 2609 / Ordinance 92, Series 2025 – Transfer funds between projects / establish new projects – Approved
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Resolution 13325 – Surplus property at 209 North English Station Road – Approved
Summary:
This week, the committees approved several appointments and budget-related items, including updates to the Louisville Firefighters Pension Fund, funding transfers for local projects, and surplus property sales. A few items, such as certain reappointments and the police retirement plan updates, remain pending or held in committee.
The next Metro Council meeting is Thursday, November 13, at 6:00 p.m.
To watch the Council meeting and access the agenda and related attachments, click HERE.
To see all meetings on Facebook Live, go to the Metro Council Facebook page by clicking here. To watch Metro Council Meetings live on YouTube, you can visit the LouisvilleMetroTV channel by clicking here,
The public can also view all council and committee meetings on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184, or on UVERSE at Channel 99. Proceedings are live-streamed from the Metro Council Clerk’s Archived Media page here.
For additional information or questions, you can reach the Metro Council Clerk’s Office at (502) 574-3902.
Metro United Way's Hardship To Hope Food Relief Fund offers prepaid grocery gift cards for SNAP-eligible households with children or seniors in Metro United Way's service area (which includes Jefferson County). Details are below:
- Applicants must show proof of SNAP eligibility and a government-issued photo ID. Details on eligibility requirements are available here.
- Metro United Way is initially prioritizing households that expected to receive SNAP benefits between November 1 and November 7.
- Applications will open daily (M-F) at 8:00 a.m. and again at 5:00 p.m. and remain open until the limit for applications has been reached.
- Eligible recipients will receive gift card amounts varying from $200 to $350 depending on the size of the household.
Click here to apply for this program (and you must apply online). If you do not qualify for the Hardship to Hope Food Relief Fund, please call or visit 211 for other food resources.
Louisville Metro Solid Waste Management will be hosting various free recycling and large item disposal events throughout 2025. All events are from 10 am to 2 pm on select Saturdays:
Remaining 2025 Pop-Up Drop-Off Schedule:
- November 15: UofL Shelby Campus, 440 N Whittington Pkwy
Learn more: Pop-Up Drop-Off
Applications are now open (starting November 1) for MSD’s EWRAP, which helps income-eligible customers save 30% on their MSD wastewater charges.
This discount applies to:
- Wastewater service charges
- Wastewater volume charges
- Consent decree surcharges
To qualify, you must:
- Be an MSD residential wastewater customer
- Have a household income at or below 175% of the federal poverty level (see chart above for reference)
How to Apply:
- Apply online or download the fillable application https://louisvillemsd.org/ewrap
- To speak with a live agent, call 502-540-6000
- If you’re a LIHEAP participant, call 502-991-8391 to schedule your EWRAP appointment
Once approved, your 30% discount may take up to two billing cycles to appear. MSD also offers a Senior Discount Program, a 30% discount for customers 65+ with annual household income below $40,000. (Note: You can’t be enrolled in both programs).
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The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Fall Subsidy enrollment is available through Kentucky’s Community Action Network for eligible Kentucky households.
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Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis through December 12, 2025, or until designated funds have been expended.
LIHEAP Fall Subsidy provides households with a one-time benefit depending on housing category, fuel type used for heating, and income level. The benefit can be applied towards home heating cost for electric, natural gas, propane, coal, wood, or fuel oil.
Benefits are paid directly to the household's energy vendor. Prior LIHEAP assistance does not impact a household’s eligibility. Households must meet eligibility requirements, including income eligibility of up to and including 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
How to Apply
The toll-free automated appointment system is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to schedule an in-person appointment at one of seven locations. The automated scheduler will provide details about these locations as well as eligibility and required documentation.
Jefferson County residents meeting eligibility can call the automated scheduler at 502-991-8391 or learn more and apply at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Warns of New Text Message “Property Tax” Scam
Louisville, KY – The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is again alerting the public to an active scam currently circulating in our community during tax season.
Last week, the Sheriff’s Office warned of scam phone calls where individuals falsely identified themselves as Sheriff’s Deputies, claiming citizens had missed court dates and demanding immediate payment to avoid arrest. Scammers have now shifted tactics and are sending text messages instructing recipients to click a link and pay their “property tax bill.”
This is a scam.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office will never call, text message, or message through social media to request or collect payment of any kind.
If you receive one of these text messages:
- Do not click any link
- Do not respond with personal or financial information • Delete the message immediately
We strongly encourage the public to share this information with family, friends, and co-workers to help prevent additional victims, especially those who may be more vulnerable to fraudulent schemes.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office will continue to monitor this situation and provide updates as needed.
For verification or questions, citizens may contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office directly at (502) 574-5471 or visit our official website www.jcsoky.org
Register your security cameras with Connect Louisville today to help identify area cameras in case of an incident. An investigator from the Louisville Metro Police Department will contact you via email if they need your assistance solving a crime near you.
Camera registration takes less than one minute via our secure online portal. Registering your cameras does not allow the Louisville Metro Police Department access to your live video stream - it only enables investigators to know a camera is present at your location and easily request video evidence should an incident occur.
Click HERE to register a camera.
Mayor Greenberg and the Louisville Zoo offer free admission for active and retired military on Veterans Day
In partnership with Kroger, the Zoo invites military personnel and their families to enjoy a day of fun and relaxation on Nov. 11
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (November 7, 2025) – In celebration and appreciation of military heroes, Mayor Greenberg and the Louisville Zoo, in partnership with Kroger, are offering free admission to all active and retired military personnel and their immediate families on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11. Military guests are simply required to present proof of service at the Zoo’s admission windows.
Acceptable forms of identification include a U.S Uniformed Services ID Card, Retired ID Card, current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), veterans’ organization card (such as American Legion or VFW), a photo in uniform, wearing a uniform in-person, DD214 or citation/commendation. Immediate family includes individuals living in the same household.
Along with free admission, military personnel and their families can enjoy exclusive discounts on Veterans Day, including 10 percent off purchases at the Zoo gift shop and 50 percent off food and drink at Zoo concessions.
Kroger’s partnership with the Louisville Zoo extends its commitment to honoring military veterans.
“Kroger is honored to support veterans through this collaboration with the Louisville Zoo,” said Kroger spokesperson Jessica Sharp. “It’s our way of expressing gratitude to those who have served our country.”
Active military members receive free admission to the Zoo year-round, and their dependents receive 10 percent off general admission when accompanied by active military personnel with valid ID. Military guests are encouraged to check with the leisure travel offices at their bases in advance of their visit for other available discounts.
Zoo Hours
The Zoo is open daily year-round. Now through March 20, 2026, 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 accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), a global alliance of zoos and aquariums.
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Swim Lessons at Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center
Join our group swim lessons! Louisville Parks and Recreation is offering 5-week swim sessions for just $50 at the Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center. Lessons are available for all ages.Ffrom Baby Splash (6 months–3 years) to adults. Whether you’re new to swimming or looking to refine your strokes, our certified instructors will help you reach your goals. Scan the QR code or click here to register and dive into fun and fitness!
How Louisville and Tokyo Built Legacies of Clean Water
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When people think of great cities, they often think of their skylines or culture. But a city’s truest measure of progress lies in something far more fundamental: its water.
Though oceans apart, Louisville, Kentucky and Tokyo, Japan share remarkably similar origin stories – tales of innovation born from public health crises, civic pride, and the belief that access to clean water can shape a city’s future.
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Story: Courtesy of the Louisville Water Co. Newsletter
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LOUISVILLECON - POP CULTURE EVENT
SATURDAY DECEMBER 6, 2025 | 10:00AM - 5:00PM ADMISSION $20 | FREE PARKING | KIDS FREE UNDER AGE 11 TRIPLE CROWN PAVILION | LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY MAILING LIST | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TICKETS
PNC Broadway In Louisville Presents
Kimberly Akimbo
Dec. 2-7, 2025
at The Kentucky Center | 501 West Main Street
The 2023 Tony-winner for Best Musical, based on David Lindsay-Abaire's play of the same title, revolves around a teenage girl named Kimberly Levaco, who suffers from a condition that rapidly accelerates the aging process. Before she has had a chance to venture forth into the world as an adult, she finds herself turning into an old woman. Her story, unfolding like a dark fairy tale, is as whimsical as it is piercing. Yet the effect is powerfully life-affirming in the way it reminds audiences of the preciousness of time we have at hand. Full of quirky humor and social satire on grownup immaturity, the musical features a score by Jeanine Tesori (music) and David Lindsay-Abaire (lyrics) that will leave you both grinning and deeply touched.
"Profoundly funny and deeply moving."—The New York Times
"A balance of youthful energy and serious stakes, Kimberly Akimbo leaves you floating high on good vibes and ready to make the most of life."—Entertainment Weekly
"It feels like a miracle. I loved it from the first note to the last."—The Washington Post
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