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 Louisville Parks and Recreation’s 2026 annual golf passes are now available just in time for holiday gifting. Golfers can once again enjoy unlimited golfing at all ten Louisville Parks and Recreation golf courses. Information about each course can be found here.
A seven-day unlimited play pass, good for weekends and holidays, is available for $500. A five-day pass (Monday–Friday only) is $425. Passes cover green fees for the 2026 calendar year (January 1 – December 31); a user fee is assessed each time a pass is used. Prices vary by course, and dynamic pricing may apply during peak playing times.
New annual pass holders will need to obtain a photo ID at the Louisville Parks and Recreation administrative office located in Joe Creason Park at 1297 Trevilian Way. Passes may also be purchased online at bestparksever.com.
In addition to golf passes, Louisville Parks and Recreation offers several holiday shopping options through the gift shops at Jefferson Memorial Forest, Riverside, The Farnsley-Moremen Landing, and Historic Locust Grove. The Olmsted Parks Conservancy also features an online gift shop.
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These channels will share information on route progress, safety reminders, and any operational changes throughout the event.
How snow routes work
Louisville Metro Snow Team crews maintain 2,750 miles of roadway, divided into 111 designated snow routes. These routes focus on roads that carry the most traffic and connect residents to:
- Major employment centers
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Because Metro resources must prioritize these key corridors, neighborhood streets and roads not included in Metro’s designated snow routes are not plowed or treated by Louisville Metro crews.
During a snow event, you can track salting and plowing progress on our Snow Map.
If you live in a suburban city or municipality
Many suburban cities within Jefferson County manage their own snow removal operations. If your street is not part of a Metro snow route and you live in a city such as St. Matthews, Middletown, Jeffersontown, Lyndon, or other municipalities, snow and ice removal may be handled by your local public works team. Residents should check with their local city hall or public works department to learn how snow removal is handled in their area.
State-maintained roadways
Interstates and associated ramps are treated by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC). For statewide winter weather updates and highway conditions, visit: SnowKY.KY.gov
 LOUISVILLE, KY — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) today unveiled the first of its redesigned patrol vehicles, marking a major technology upgrade and cost-saving shift in the agency’s fleet. The new vehicle was showcased during a press availability at the Kentucky Exposition Center, where media were also invited to capture b-roll of deputies undergoing traffic-stop training in preparation for the full rollout.
Chief Deputy Col. Steve Healey underscored the financial efficiency of the new design — and the unexpected source that helped fund it.
“This vehicle and the five others purchased this year were paid for entirely with seized funds,” Col. Healey said. “In this case, the taxpayers didn’t pay for these patrol cars — the drug dealers did. It’s one of the rare times you can say crime does pay, and we’re glad to put their money to much better use than they ever intended.”
Cost Savings & Built-In Safety Technology
With Ford discontinuing the factory tan-and-brown color scheme long associated with JCSO, the agency would have faced thousands of dollars per vehicle in repainting and transport costs. Switching to a factory-available black model eliminates those expenses and speeds delivery.
The new vehicles are equipped with the Whelen Core Smart System, featuring:
- Hands-free activation of sirens and air horns
- Geo-fencing capabilities for high-traffic intersections
- Automatic data capture showing what lights and warnings were active before a collision
- A 300-watt siren system designed for maximum public awareness
- Advanced LED lighting that can operate in high-intensity or reduced-intensity modes based on conditions
“These features allow deputies to focus on what’s in front of them, not on toggling switches,” Healey said. “It’s a safety upgrade for our deputies and for the public.”
The new design will first be assigned to the agency’s traffic unit and CART unit, with full implementation expected over the next 90–120 days as additional equipment — including body cameras and in-car video systems — arrives.
Fleet Timeline
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1 prototype vehicle unveiled today
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5 additional vehicles purchased for this year (funded by seized assets)
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5 more planned for the next budget cycle
- Older tan-and-brown vehicles will remain in service until retired; repainting them would not be cost-effective
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6422 & 6808 Billtown Road. A neighborhood meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 22nd, starting at 6:00pm at Evangel World Prayer Center located at 6900 Billtown Road, 40299. (Enter through the far set of doors on the right under the carport facing Billtown Road.) The meeting is for a revision of "Tract 4 to allow a 240-unit apartment community on approximately 13.9 acres." The original neighborhood meeting was on September 10, 2024. That "general plan", including the tract for apartments, was approved by the Planning Commission on April 24, 2025. According to the applicant, "We are now prepared to show our revised "detailed plan" for the apartment community. The site has not significantly changed from what was originally presented. The site still has 10 apartment buildings with a clubhouse and 240 units."
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9300 Hayes Avenue (Case 25-MSUB-0007) - A second neighborhood meeting to present neighbors with a Development Potential Transfer Subdivision Plan to allow a 90-lot single-family subdivision within R-4 zoning was held on September 9th. (A neighborhood meeting was originally held on May 21st.)
This proposal was reviewed and approved by the Land Development & Transportation (LD&T) Committee on December 11th. A request to NOT connect to Hines Mill Way was opposed by Planning staff and denied by the Committee.
The following description is based on the notice provided about this second neighborhood meeting: "Since the last neighborhood meeting, the plan has changed as follows: (i) the total number of lots has been increased from 88 to 90, (ii) the minimum lot width has changed fom 50' to 45', (iii) the average lot size has been reduced from 7,282 sf to 7,124 sf, and (iv) open space has been reduced from 341,893 sf (or 7.85 acres) to 258,537 sf (or 5.94 acres). Access to the site will still be from the existing stubs on the north and south property lines, thereby connection Idlewood Lane and Hines Mill Way. There will also be a connection on the east property line, directly across from Hofelich Lane, for the 11 proposed lots in that area."
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9006 Old Bardstown Road (Case 25-ZONEPA-0052) - A neighborhood meeting was held on May 22nd to present neighbors with this zone change plan (from R-4 to PRD) to allow a 36-unit attached townhome community in this location. According to the notice of this meeting: Access to the site will be from Bardstown Woods Blvd, which will be directly across from the existing Bardstown Woods Court. There will be no direct access to Old Bardstown Road. Each lot will range from 2358 sf to 4159 sf. Open space totals 1.76 acres. This proposal was updated to a 32-unit design with a waiver regarding building location on the south side of the development. This proposal was reviewed by the Land Development & Transportation (LD&T) Committee on December 11th and assigned to a Planning Commission review date of Thursday, January 29th. Planning Commission cases will start being heard at 1:00pm. Location: Old Jail Building - 514 W Liberty Street. For more information about the nature of this proposal, next steps in the process, and how to participate/comment for the public record, contact Case Manager Mark Pinto (mark.pinto@louisvilleky.gov or 502-574-5170). All comments for the public record must be submitted prior to the Planning Commission meeting.
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7800,7902, 7916, 8000 & 8014 Bardstown Road, 10501 & 10541 Ichabod Drive and 9809 Hillock Drive. A Neighborhood Meeting to discuss a zoning change proposal affecting these locations was held on December 3rd. Representative(s) for the applicant shared a proposed change in zoning from R-4 & R-5A to C-1 & C-2 and a Revised Detailed District Development Plan to allow a multi-tenant commercial development to be located at the addresses listed above. The applicant is proposing a grocery store, three retail stores, a retail strip center with a restaurant, a convenience gas station store, two banks, a credit union, a coffee shop, four restaurants, each with a drive thru, and work around a future restaurant. Next, the applicant may submit a formal proposal for agency review.
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7801 Delightful Way 40291 (Case 25-CUPPA-0216) - A neighborhood meeting to discuss a development proposal for this property (a proposed zoning change from R-4 to C-2) was held on Wednesday, September 17th. On December 8th, a second neighborhood meeting for this property was held (no longer a zoning change, but a Conditional Use Permit within R-4 zoning). The new proposal is to request two Conditional Use Permits for the property. Operating under Healthy ADHC of Louisville, LLC, the established owner and operator of multiple adult daycare facilities in the Louisville community plans to use the existing building on this property to operate both an adult daycare facility and an event center. No new construction is proposed to the existing building at this time. To provide these necessary community services to the area within the current R-4 zoning, two Conditional Use Permits are required. Due to the change in the nature of the proposal, this new neighborhood meeting is necessary to begin the process. For more information about the nature of this proposal and how to comment for the public record, contact Case Manager Amy Brooks (amy.brooks@louisvilleky.gov or 502-574-8215).
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10100 Black Iron Road, 10200 Glenmary Farm Drive and an unaddressed parcel on Long Home Road (assigned Parcel ID Number (2527-000C-0000) (Case 25-CUPPA-0185) - A neighborhood meeting was held on Wednesday, November 12th. The Owners/Applicants, pursuant to Land Development Code Section 4.2.8 - Athletic Facilities, desire to locate and operate a Disc/Soccer Golf Course Facility on the Property which was previously used as the Glenmary Golf Course (the "Proposal"). The Property totals over 70.2229 acres, but the Owner/Applicant requests only 45.9 acres to be considered for the Conditional Use Permit. The Proposal includes 18 soccer/disc holes, a clubhouse and parking. The Proposal includes a new 11,000 square foot clubhouse as the central location for disc and soccer golf players to meet up with other players and pay for their respective rounds of disc or soccer golf prior to playing. The new clubhouse would be conveniently accessed from Glenmary Farm Drive, a local neighborhood roadway that directly connects to Bardstown Road, an arterial level roadway. Parking adjacent to the new clubhouse is proposed.
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Property at the end of Justice Way in the City of Heritage Creek (Parcel Number 0008602130000) - A neighborhood meeting was held on October 15th. Leisure Development is requesting approval of a Major Preliminary Subdivision Plan with Development Potential Transfer in the property at the end of Justice Way. For more information about the nature of this proposal, next steps in the process, and how to participate or comment for the public record, contact Case Manager Rachel Casey (rachel.casey@louisvilleky.gov or 502-574-6230).
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9223 Fern Creek Road (25-ZONEPA-0077) - A neighborhood meeting about a proposed zoning change request at this location occurred on October 1st. This property, which lies just off Fernhill Drive and was established in the 1930s as the first Methodist Church in Fern Creek and has continued to be a church until December 2018. The existing building is centered on the property, surrounded by established parking and green space that buffer it from adjacent residences. Highpoint Church has since outgrown the building and is under contract to sell the property to D & L to facilitate future commercial re-development. While the specific end use has not yet been identified (nor is their current proposed use), D & L intends to re-develop and market the property for uses such as office, professional or business-oriented uses. To provide these opportunities for future commercial re-development, a zone change from the current R-5 to C-N Neighborhood Commercial is required. For more information about the nature of this proposal, next steps in the process, and how to participate or comment for the public record, contact Case Manager Molly Clark (molly.clark@louisvilleky.gov or 502-574-8656). All comments for the public record must be submitted prior to the Planning Commission meeting.
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9911 & 10019 Wingfield Road (Case 25-ZONEPA-0005) had the neighborhood meeting on February 25th at the Fern Creek Community Center. This proposal is the intended extension of commercial use of Southpointe Blvd up against I-265, including a Hy-Vee store and other retail entities. A technical review for this Change in Zoning case (from R-4 single family residential to C-2 commercial) and a Form District Change (from Neighborhood to Regional Center with a Revised Detailed District Development Plan and Waiver) was held by the Land Development & Transportation Committee (LD&T) on August 14th and again on August 28th. On September 18th, the Planning Commission returned this case back to LD&T to first sort out difficulties with preliminary MSD approval before the Planning Commission will hear the full case. The case is currently on hold to work out preliminary MSD approval before it returns to LD&T for review. For more information about the nature of this proposal, next steps in the process, and how to participate or comment for the public record, contact Case Manager Molly Clark (molly.clark@louisvilleky.gov or 502-574-8656). All comments for the public record must be submitted prior to the Planning Commission meeting.
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11380 Seatonville Road (Case 24-ZONE-0127) now has a formal application submitted for a plan seeking a zoning change from R-4 to R-5. There are some issues to be addressed before it is scheduled for a public hearing. Once planning staff members consider those issues to be sufficiently addressed, the proposal will next be scheduled for a review by the Land Development & Transportation Committee (which only focuses on technical details of the plan to make sure those are ready for the Planning Commission to do its overall review). A petition for a night hearing has been successful, so when the Planning Commission hearing is scheduled, it will be in the evening at the Fern Creek Christian Church at 9419 Seatonville Road. For more information about the nature of this proposal and how to participate/comment for the public record, contact Case Manager Molly Clark (molly.clark@louisvilleky.gov or 502-574-8656). All comments for the public record must be submitted prior to the Planning Commission meeting.
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Louisville Metro Emergency Services is proud to launch LouReady, a vital new tool to help families stay safe and informed during emergencies. LouReady empowers residents with real-time alerts, safety tips, and community contacts—so you can act fast and make smart decisions when it matters most.
Preparedness starts at home. With LouReady, you can:
- Receive location-based alerts for severe weather, public safety threats, and community-wide emergencies in connection with our already active alert method LENSAlert, Louisville Emergency Notification System.
- Build a family emergency plan with checklists for various types of emergency events
- Access Safe Walk technology which allows you to share your live location with a trusted friend or family member via email or SMS
- Know where to turn for help—LouReady connects you to maps, emergency contacts, city services through Metro 311, and recovery resources after emergency incidents
- Monitor live weather updates with access to a live Downtown weather camera, the ability to monitor air pollution levels, and catch up on daily forecasts through the National Weather Services
Whether it’s a tornado warning or a hazardous materials incident, LouReady helps you stay one step ahead. Download the app today and take control of your family’s safety—because preparedness starts with awareness. The app is currently available on the Apple Store for iPhones with IOS 15.6 or later, and in the Google Play Store, just search LouReady.
 
Smart911 allows individuals to create a personalized Safety Profile that instantly shares critical information with 911 Call Takers during an emergency. This can include medical conditions, pet information, family details, and access instructions—helping first responders arrive faster and better prepared, especially if the caller is unable to speak. It enhances emergency response, improves safety outcomes, and gives peace of mind knowing help can be tailored to your needs. You can sign up for free on Smart911.com or by texting 'LENSAlert' to 67283. LENSAlert stands for Louisville Emergency Notification System.
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Note: The Air Pollution Control District is sending this message on behalf of the Local Emergency Planning Committee.
Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) announces free Chemical Hazard Communication Course
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The Louisville-Jefferson County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) has developed a three-part Chemical Hazard Communication course for the public and representatives from local media outlets and is announcing upcoming opportunities to take the course at no cost.
In the aftermath of hazardous materials incidents, the public is often left wondering about hazardous materials and what might happen during a hazardous materials incident in their own area. This course will give participants a basic understanding of hazardous chemicals and the concepts and vocabulary to express concerns, particularly as they relate to hazardous materials incidents. The course consists of three hour-long sessions that build on each other:
- Session 1 - The Basics of Hazard Communication, to empower individuals to engage in meaningful conversations about hazardous materials in the community.
- Session 2 - Communicating the Hazards of Air Emissions, including the context needed to understand the hazards of both routine, permitted emissions and also unplanned releases to the air.
- Session 3 - Risk Management, a discussion of applied hazardous materials management practices and plenty of time for Q&A.
The LEPC is extending an open invite to these upcoming scheduled presentations:
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Monday evenings, January 5, 12, and 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (note no class on MLK Day) Location: in person at the Edison Center in Old Louisville, 701 W. Ormsby Ave.
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Friday midday online sessions, April 10, 17, and 24 from noon to 1 p.m. Location: online, a link will be provided to those that register. The online class will also be recorded for sharing at a later date.
Participants are strongly encouraged to attend all three sessions. Skipping any one session will make understanding of latter sessions challenging.
Please use this form to register for any session of the free course.
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 There are approximately 100 boards and commissions with many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety.
If you are interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards and Commissions, now is the time to start. By being a part of a board or commission, you will offer your time and your talents to improve the quality of life in our community.
To learn more please visit Boards and Commissions.
Always Remember to
Lock Your Car and
Remove All Valuables.
It's the Easiest Way to
Prevent Crime.
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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.
Here is a message from LMPD's 7th Division:
There are off-duty services that can be utilized in your neighborhoods/areas to provide extra security/patrol. As patrol platoons are spread thin some nights due to manpower issues it is difficult to be in every neighborhood at once. If your neighborhood or apartment complex is interested in off-duty services, feel free to contact Metro Blue Line Services at 502-639-5786. This is only an additional tool to keep your residents protected and the on-duty patrol units will continue to patrol the best they can as they are fully aware of the current issues.
Please continue to call in your suspicious activity reports as they are helping us greatly. Thank you.
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