We now have a new way for you to map crime around you. Just click here and view our new interactive crime mapping tool for Save it in your favorites to view crime anytime as it's updated daily. On the page is a Quickfind tool that allows you to put your address in and subscribe to crime trends, alerts and block watch reports for your police beat. Forward this email to your friends and family!
Join Councilwoman Ginny Mulvey-Woolridge for Cafe Louie at the South Central Regional Library, 7300 Jefferson Blvd., March 21, 9:00 – 10:00 AM.
Café LOUIE is a free, informal event where community members can meet with their elected officials to discuss important issues. Every year, the Foundation invites every currently servingMetro Councilperson, Mayor, state and federal senators and representatives to participate, giving constituents an opportunity to ask questions, share concerns, and engage in meaningful conversations. Anyone is welcome to attend as a guest to meet officials and join the discussion. Café LOUIE is not intended to be a campaign event and campaigning is prohibited.
Our 3rd Masons & Metro Blood Drive is tomorrow and your donation doesn’t just help neighbors here in the Commonwealth—it reaches patients all across the U.S. who depend on generous donors like you.
📅 March 13, 2026 ⏰ 11 AM–4 PM 📍 Central Government Center, 7201 Outer Loop, Conference Room A
Join Councilmembers Ginny Mulvey-Wooldridge, Dan Seum, Jr., Kevin Bratcher and Jeff Hudson for the South Central Regional Forum, Wednesday, March 25th, 6 - 7:45PM at the South Central Regional Library, 7300 Jefferson Blvd. The Councilmembers will be giving updates on their districts and many representatives from local government and other agencies will be in attendance to answer questions.
Hop over for an EGGstra fun time as you meet the Easter Bunny at your Louisville Zoo. While visiting, embark on a Safari EGGventure to find our giant hidden eggs, answer some challenging questions and join in other fun activities. Learn more about Safari EGGventure by clicking here.
Character meet and greets and Safari EGGventure are FREE with Zoo admission or your Louisville Zoo Membership.
Saturday, March 28, 2026 Sunday, March 29, 2026
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. FREE with Zoo admission or membership
The Office of Sustainability, Parks Alliance of Louisville, J Wagner Group, and other partners are bringing back Earth Fest- a Louisville Earth Month kickoff event. This community festival will feature food, live music, environmental activities, community resources, and family fun - all in celebration of our planet.
Event details: Saturday, March 28, 2026 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Alberta O. Jones Park
Join the 7th Division for their Annual Easter Hunt! This is a free family event including: face painting, a Balloon Guy, Bouncy House, DJ, local venders, candy golden egg prizes and LMPD and LMFD specialty units. 2 - 4PM, April 4th, at Highview Park, 7201 Outer Loop.
Jefferson County Extension 4-H Camp and 4-H Spring Break Camps are open to youth in all 26 Metro Districts. The Spring Break Camps are free and 4-H Summer Camp fees can be paid through fundraising and scholarships for youth who may not be able to pay. For more information about 4-H Summer Camps, click here!
The recent severe weather serves as a reminder for residents to prepare for the risks associated with spring storms, such as tornadoes, flooding, lightning, and strong winds.
Each year, thunderstorms generate 20 to 25 million lightning strikes, resulting in an average of over 20 fatalities and numerous injuries, which can be severe and lasting. While no outdoor location remains completely safe during a thunderstorm, you can reduce your risk by evaluating the potential for lightning early and taking suitable precautions. The most effective strategy is to stay indoors during a lightning storm.
Here are some outdoor safety tips that can help you avoid being struck.
Listen to the forecast
It is crucial to listen to weather information when you are at the beach or boating. Short-term forecasts are quite accurate, but sometimes miss some very localized storms.
Watch and listen for distant storm activity
Watch for distant lightning and listen for distant thunder. You might hear thunder before you see lightning on a bright day.
If you hear thunder or see lightning, seek shelter away from the water.
When thunder roars, go indoors.
Remember the phrase, "When thunder roars, go indoors."
Find a safe, enclosed shelter when you hear thunder. Even if you see blue sky, you could still be in danger.
Don't resume outdoor activities for at least 30 minutes after the storm. The beginning and the end of a storm are the most dangerous times.
Avoid open spaces, vehicles, or structures
Stay away from open spaces such as golf courses, parks, playgrounds, ponds, lakes, and swimming pools.
Avoid open vehicles such as convertibles, motorcycles, and golf carts.
Avoid open structures such as porches, gazebos, baseball dugouts, and sports arenas. These structures won’t protect you from lightning.
Don't leave your pet outdoors
Do not leave your pet outdoors or chained to a tree during a lightning storm. Doghouses are not safe shelters; bring your pet inside.
Tools to help you be prepared
LENSAlert: You can stay informed throughout the year by signing up for LENSAlert, the Louisville Emergency Notification System, which sends weather warnings and public safety updates directly to phones and emails. To sign up for LENSAlert, text ‘LENSAlert’ to 67283.
LouReady: Residents can also download LouReady, Louisville’s emergency preparedness app, for useful tips on various emergencies. These tools provide residents with the resources necessary to stay safe before, during, and after severe storms. For more information on how to download the LouReady app click here.
Emergency Preparedness: You can also click on this website to organize an emergency preparedness kit.
Metro is excited to share that Open Data Day is scheduled for March 24th, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, at the South-Central Regional Library, 7300 Jefferson Blvd. Join a community conversation on how Open Data is used across Metro agencies and how you can engage with it.
Louisville Metro Government is looking for individuals that would be interested in participating on the 2026 Board of Assessment aka Tax Appeals Board as a hearing officer.
These hearing officers are made up of individuals that have commercial and/or residential experience. The purpose of the hearing officers is to participate on a panel of peers to hear taxpayer appeals in protest of the assessment by the property valuation administrator and after hearing all the evidence, shall fix the assessment of the property at its fair cash value.
Board member qualifications:
Property Owners residing in the county at least 5 years
Each member of the board shall have proven record of extensive knowledge of real estate values, preferably in real estate appraisal, sales, management, financing, or construction.
Representative must be available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. for 4-6 weeks in early-July through August.
Compensation: Appointees will be compensated $100 per day, before taxes.
Once application is received and IF YOU ARE CHOSEN, THERE IS A VETTING PROCESS. The vetting process means a background check and a check through the Revenue Commission.
The Lawn Care for Cleaner Air 2026 Grant application is now open! Submissions are due on April 10th at 5pm EST.
This Grant aims to expand and encourage the usage of electric-powered equipment. Doing so, it awards a package of professional-powered, electric lawn equipment that is given to a non-profit organization throughout Jefferson County.
The package includes a wide variety of equipment like an electric mower, trimmer, blower, and an extra rechargeable battery that powers all three tools.
For an organization to be eligible for this grant, they must replace any gas-powered equipment with electric-powered equipment. Applicants are judged on various factors, including their desire and need for electric-powered equipment, as well as their commitment to sustainability.
Eligibility Guidelines
Must be a not-for-profit organization. Examples of non-profits eligible for consideration include community-based organizations, environmental advocacy organizations, housing advocates, educational groups, business and job-training organizations, and faith-based entities.
Applicant must be based in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
Equipment must be used at named location(s) for the purpose of maintaining safe and healthy grounds while decreasing air pollution from maintenance activities.
Equipment may not be returned to vendor, sold, or used for any other purpose than maintaining property by the selected entity.
The grant award recipient will be required to report back to APCD on their experience using new equipment.
Grant applicants located in transportation impacted areas will receive special consideration. These areas have been identified by the Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency’s (KIPDA) 2025 Transportation Environmental Impact Areas Analysis Guide as mapped on page 15.
Selection Criteria
Grant recipients will be selected according to the following criteria:
Demonstration of need for new, electric-powered equipment for maintenance and health impacts.
Demonstration of commitment to sustainability.
Grant applicants located in transportation impacted areas will receive special consideration. These areas have been identified by the Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency’s (KIPDA) 2025 Transportation Environmental Impact Areas Analysis Guide as mapped on page 15.
Those located in transportation impacted areas (defined by Kentuckiana Regional Planning & Development Agency) receive special consideration. But, all non-profit organizations (excluding governmental agencies) located in Jefferson County, Kentucky that meet the requirements are encouraged to apply.
Louisville has over 71,000 acres of land, with approximately 20.5 million pounds of air pollution produced each year, operating gas-powered equipment. This includes some volatile organic compounds and 34,500 pounds of nitrous oxides. These are both principal contributors to the formation of ground level ozone, one of Louisville’s most pervasive air pollutants.
The use of electric-powered lawn equipment reduces these emissions and improves local air quality. The equipment is beneficial for those operating it and anyone in close proximity, as they are not directly inhaling pollution created by gas-powered equipment.
If you have questions, or need assistance, please email us through this form, or call us at (502)574-6000.
Be the change. Be the solution. Be a clean air hero.
Transportation crews are working daily — and often overnight — to locate and repair potholes across Louisville Metro as quickly as possible.
Residents can also help crews respond faster by reporting potholes when they see them. Reports help identify problem areas and allow crews to prioritize repairs.
Prompt reporting helps Louisville Metro respond quickly and maintain safer, smoother streets for everyone.
Work is to be performed along Cooper Avenue, between the intersection with Larry Lane and the intersection with Patricia Way, that will involve a lane closure on Cooper Avenue. Work involving the lane closure is expected to begin on March 16th and take approximately 4 days to complete. Local access for property owners will be maintained throughout the project. The lane closure will remain in place during working hours for the duration of the project. Road and grass restoration will be completed within the last day of the project.
Property Description - Megazine Barber Shop - Illuminated Cabinet Monument - Demo the existing 4'x 8' Post and Panel Sign. Install a 5'x 6' double sided illuminated cabinet with 4 total tenant spaces. See proof and placement attached.
Meet Sourdough Starter- a handsome boy looking for a home! He’s friendly, gentle, and a total tail wagging machine. He’s tolerant of rambunctious pups and knows how to be respectful around his furry neighbors. He takes treats gently and isn't the type to jump all over you. He's 4-years-old, neutered, and microchipped.
Dogs over 40 pounds are always FREE. Adoptions include spay/neuter, up-to-date shots, one free training session with Micky's House, one-month free membership @ PG&Js dog park, and more!
Animal House, 3516 Newburg Road, Open every day Noon - 6PM
Join Metro Animal Services (MAS) for our 3rd Microchip Clinic at #YourCityShelter. First 50 microchips will be free, but you must sign up to qualify for the free microchip. After the first 50 are gone, each additional microchip will be $10 per pet for Jefferson County residents. Please use this link to sign up https://LMASschedule.as.me/microchipclinic.
MAS is at 3528 Newburg Road 1 - 3:30PM, you must be in line by 3:30pm. Please follow signs and volunteers to get you where you need to go.
Maker Lab Open Hours at the South Central Regional Library, 7300 Jefferson Blvd. (502) 964-3515.
- Tuesdays, March 3 - April 28 (excluding March 10th), 5:30 - 7:30pm
-Wednesdays, March 4 - April 29, 12:30 - 4:30pm
-Fridays, March 6 - April 24, 12:30 - 4:30pm
Adults and teens (13+) are welcome to use the Maker Lab during open hours, however, they must complete the online Maker 101 orientation and sign the online waiver before using the equipment. Take the Maker 101 online orientation at by clicking here!
Family Playdate - Wednesday
Family Playdate encourages meeting new families and enjoying social playtime in a relaxed, drop-in environment. For children 0-6, Wednesdays from 2 - 3:30 PM. The library provides the toys and coffee. At the South Central Regional Library, 7300 Jefferson Blvd., (502) 964-3515.
Teen Time - Mondays
Teen Time is for middle and high schoolers to gather in the teen space for video games, board games and simple craft projects. The Teen Space is open on Mondays from 4 - 6PM at the South Central Regional Library, 7300 Jefferson Blvd., (502) 969-3515.
Short Stories Book Club in Spanish - March 16th
The goal of this club is to read short stories and talk about them in Spanish, while enjoying a cup of coffee or tea. The meeting location for this club is the Heine Brothers on Outer Loop, and you must be 18+ to join. The club will meet Monday, March 16th, at 5:30PM. Call the South Central Regional Library at (502) 964-3515, if you have any questions.
Noche De Cine En Familia - Family Movie Night! - March 24th
Come to the Library for a family-friendly film in Spanish (with English subtitles) plus snacks and themed activities. Everyone is invited to the South Central Regional Library, 7300 Jefferson Blvd., March 24th, at 5:30PM (502) 964-3515. The movie follows Vivo, a music-loving kinkajou, who embarks on the journey of a lifetime to fulfill his destiny and who must deliver a love song to Marta Sandoval, a retiring singer.
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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