Please join me in congratulating Officer Christopher Grossman for being selected as the Third Division Officer of the Month for January 2026. He was instrumental in the below described call for service.
On 12/17/2025, Third Division officers were dispatched to a missing person with diminished capacity. The run stated the 89-year-old subject suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, currently required medication, and had not been seen since 0400 on the same day as reported. Officers quickly responded to the scene, searching the home and the immediate area, in addition to gathering information for the missing persons report. A photo, along with a physical description, was quickly relayed to other responding units. Officers notified the LMPD Missing Persons Unit with the initial information.
While physically searching nearby stores, ponds, and residential areas, officers were simultaneously calling all nearby hospitals in hopes the subject had been transported to the hospital, unknown to family members. The Air Unit was paged and was currently in route to the location.
Officers continued to patrol the area, ultimately locating the missing person in the parking lot of Wal Mart located at 10445 Dixie Hwy, approximately 1 mile from the subject’s address. The subject had no shoes on at the time he was found but was in good health otherwise. Officers transported the subject to his incredibly grateful family members where they were advised of possible ways to determine their loved one’s location in real time.
The actions of all officers involved allowed this vulnerable missing person to be returned home safely and should be commended. The ability to deploy to an area and work as a unified team prevented any harm to the missing person. These incidents increase the confidence of community members in the Louisville Metro Police Department, advancing our mission to develop strong relationships with citizens.
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 Louisville Metro's first Pop-Up Drop-Off event of the year is right around the corner, and we want to make sure you have the official information. Please share the graphic below with friends, neighbors, and community groups.
We're thrilled to announce a new addition for 2026: Goodwill Kentucky will be on-site collecting gently used textiles and household items. It you've still got the bag of donations sitting in your trunk, this is the perfect chance to finally give those items a second life.
These events are designed to be a one-stop-shop for responsible decluttering - recycling, donating, and proper disposal all in one place. And your participation truly makes a difference. Last year, Pop-Up Drop-Offs achieved a 53% diversion rate, keeping more than half of all collected material out of the landfill. That's momentum worth building on.
As we kick off a new year, we're encouraging residents to embrace a reduce and reuse mindset rather than a throw-away one. Reducing waste starts long before items reach the curb or a Pop-Up Drop-Off - by choosing durable products, avoiding unnecessary purchases, and being mindful consumers. Every item donated, recycled, or avoided in the first place helps reduce waste and supports a cleaner, more sustainable Louisville.
We can't wait to see you at a Pop-Up Drop-Off this year! Join us at Sun Valley Park and Ashby Lane Baptist Church on March 21, 2026 for the first one. And mark your calendars for the second one at UofL Shelby Campus on April 4!
Join your neighbors and police officers from the 3rd Division for coffee and conversation. No agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood. Coffee with a cop will be held at the below listed location.
Location: Stomping Grounds (10019 Dixie Hwy)
Date: Thursday, February 12th, 9am-10am
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February 25th, 6pm-7pm
Southwest Library
This will be a social event where officers and community members will have an opportunity to get to know each other, ask questions, and answers questions. We hope you'll join us.
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Habitat for Humanity offers free homeowner education classes at their office in Portland (1620 Bank St) almost every month. The classes focus on developing and improving homeowners' skills to upkeep and manage their home. We work with various organizations, contractors, and volunteers to teach classes, and every class offers giveaways as an incentive to attend.
Next month, February 14th, they will be offering their first two classes of the year focusing on preparing for disasters and learning how to fix your toilet. For the disaster preparedness class, they will be working with the Louisville Metro Emergency Services to teach the class.
 Recent winter weather has already begun to take a toll on Louisville Metro’s roads. Snow, ice, and repeated freezing and thawing allow water to seep into small cracks in the pavement. When temperatures drop, that water freezes and expands, weakening the road surface and causing potholes to form.
The good news is that residents can play an important role in helping crews make repairs faster. Reporting potholes helps us identify problem areas and prioritize repairs, keeping streets safer and smoother for everyone.
You can report potholes by:
- Filling out the online form at LouisvilleKY.gov
- Using Twitter (X) by sending the location to @LouMetro311 and including #502pothole
- Calling Metro311 or 502-574-5000 to report potholes or other service issues
A few helpful tips when reporting a pothole:
- Be as specific as possible about the location, including nearby intersections or landmarks
- Avoid stopping in traffic to take photos — your safety comes first
- If you see crews working in the area, please slow down and give them space
With continued winter weather expected, potholes may appear throughout the season. Reporting them promptly helps us respond quickly and maintain safer roads across the city.
 Louisville Grows would like to remind the community about our Treecipient Program, which provides free trees to residents across Louisville neighborhoods. The attached graphic details how residents can sign up to receive trees and work with their community to grow our urban tree canopy.
As a longstanding leader in residential tree distribution, Louisville Grows continues to offer support through this program, helping residents connect to resources and participate in tree planting in their neighborhoods.
Property Address: 603 Mt. Holly Road Subdivision
Case Number: 26-ZONEPA-0011
Case Information: A change in zoning from R4 to R5B on 7.9 acres for a single-family subdivision
For more information, please click HERE.
Property Address: 5607 National TPKE
Case Number: 26-WAIVER-0013
Case Information: A waiver from LDC 8.3.3 to exceed the maximum number of signs permitted for any one facade of a building on 16.79 acres in the EZ-1 zoning district.
For more information, please click HERE.
Property Address: 413 Fairdale Rd.
Case Number: 26-MCUP-0002
Case Information: Modifying #21-CUP-0177 to allow a 11,730 SF building on +/- 9 acres in the R-4 zoning district.
For more information, please click HERE.
Property Address: 4505 Mud Ln.
Case Number: 26-SIGNPERMIT-0023
Case Information: Install new sign with ID cabinet and electronic message board
For more information, please click HERE.
Property Address: 8300 Nash Rd.
Case Number: 26-ZONEPA-0095
Case Information: Zoning change from m-2 to m-3 with a conditional use permit to operate an auto repair salvage yard
For more information, please click HERE.
Property Address: 3201 Brooke Elizabeth Way
Case Number: 25-DDP-0091
Case Information: A development plan for a new Texas Roadhouse restaurant located on 2.25240 acres in the PEC zoning district.
For more information, please click HERE.
Property Address: 5100 Commerce Crossings Dr.
Case Number: 25-DDP-0103
Case Information: An RDDDP for construction of a warehouse and office building on +/- 6 acres in the PEC zoning district.
For more information, please click HERE.
To View the Full Report, Please Click HERE.
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 The 58th Annual all-you-can-eat Spaghetti Dinner, sponsored by the St. Athanasius Parish, is February 7, 4:00 - 8:00pm, at St. Athanasius (5915 Outer Loop). The cost is $10 per dinner. There will also be several games of chance and a silent auction. For more information, or for tickets, call Brooklyn James (502) 494-1424 or Justine Hack (502) 797-4824. Proceeds benefit Scouts 366.
 Norton Children's is hosting interactive community listening sessions to give you an opportunity to learn more about our future campus, ask questions and share ideas that will directly impact planning, design, and services.
A campus will serve families from across the region with the goal of becoming a national destination for pediatric care. A key focus will be addressing the mental health needs of children and teens, along with comprehensive medical care.
Register HERE.
 
 Dear Community Members,
Please save the date for our first Quarterly Community Meeting:
Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 — Doors open at 5:30 PM; Program from 6:00 to 7:30 PM
Location: Newburg Community Center — 4810 Exeter Ave., Louisville, KY 40218.
Light refreshments will be available starting at 5:30 PM.
Spanish-language interpretation and ASL interpretation will be available.
As your Independent Monitor, Effective Law Enforcement for All (ELEFA) will present its quarterly report under Paragraph 9 of the Community Commitment and answer questions, followed by an opportunity for community feedback.
 Please click HERE for more details on how to start a neighborhood watch!
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.
There are currently or upcoming vacancies for the following boards and commissions: Building Code Board of Appeals (one vacancy), Civilian Review and Accountability (four vacancies), Downtown Management (one vacancy), Kentuckiana Works (one vacancy), Air Pollution Control District Board, 3-year term (one vacancy), Cemetery Board (two vacancies), Juneteenth Jubilee (four vacancies), Medical Center Commission of Jefferson County , Waterworks (two vacancies), and Greater Louisville Lodging Management District (four vacancies).
To learn more, please visit Boards and Commission.
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