 The Old Louisville Neighborhood Council (OLNC) is conducting a community survey as part of their strategic plan. They are asking Old Louisville residents to complete the survey by the end of the day on September 9!
 Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW) is conducting mosquito fogging in neighborhoods where mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been found. Fogging helps reduce mosquitoes and lower the risk of illness.
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been found in monitoring traps in at least 25 neighborhoods this summer. Jefferson County recorded 12 human cases in 2025, and two cases so far this year.
Fogging takes place during the early morning or evening hours when mosquitoes are most active and bees and other pollinators are inactive. The insecticide used for mosquito control is approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and is applied in very small amounts.
"Warm weather helps mosquitoes thrive, so mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus may continue to be found in any neighborhood,” said Chief Health Strategist and director LMPHW Connie Mendel. “We encourage everyone to take steps to protect themselves and their families from mosquito bites. Use an EPA- registered repellent if you’re going to be outdoors. Help prevent mosquitoes around your home by getting rid of standing water.”
When a fogging truck is in your area
What to do
- Keep children away from the fogging truck.
- Go inside and remain indoors while the fogging vehicle is in the neighborhood.
- Bring pets inside.
- Close windows and doors.
- Keep air conditioning running if you use it.
- Don’t tailgate or follow the fogging truck while fogging is in progress.
Is it safe?
- The fogging mist is used in very small amounts.
- It has a very low risk to people and pets when used as directed.
- The product used, Zenivex, breaks down quickly and does not stay in the environment for long.
Stay informed
- Visit the department's website to see current mosquito fogging areas and maps and prevention resources.
- For fogging updates call the Mosquito Fogging Hotline at 502-574-6641.
- Report mosquito concerns to Metro311 by dialing 311 or 502-574-5000.
- To be alerted by text message when mosquito fogging occurs in your neighborhood, opt-in for LENSAlerts with your cell phone. Text “LENSALERT” to 67283 to start receiving fogging notifications in your area.
 Free Family Membership to Kentucky Science Center
Did you know that families who receive SNAP or WIC benefits are eligible for a FREE one-year Community Access Membership to Kentucky Science Center?
Enjoy unlimited admission to Kentucky's largest hands-on science museum and inspire a lifetime of learning through interactive exhibits, science demonstrations, and family experiences.
To learn more or apply, visit: www.kysciencecenter.org/cam/
 The 24th annual WorldFest, Louisvilleʼs premier international festival, will attract more than 150,000 attendees over the four-day Labor Day weekend: September 4-7. WorldFest celebrates and showcases the international cultures and communities that make up the city of Louisville and neighboring areas. WorldFest is free to attend and open to all ages, featuring entertainment stages, Parade of Cultures, Global Village, and more!
What to Expect:
- Three entertainment stages showcasing international, national, regional and local performers all weekend long.
- Nearly 150 International vendors featuring international arts, merchandise, food, and beverages.
- A Global Village highlighting cultures and customs from all over the world.
- A World of Information that informs citizens about services for our international residents.
- A Children’s International Activity Zone to learn about cultures and customs, arts, crafts, and more.
- A Parade of Cultures with nearly 1,000 participants celebrating all the diverse cultures in Louisville.
- A Naturalization Ceremony pronouncing more than 100 new Americans to Louisville as new citizens
Full schedule is available online: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/city-events/worldfest
Alcohol Beverage License Advertisement
Ad Date: 08/24/2026
Protest must be submitted by: 09/23/2026
Police Division: 4TH DIVISION
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You are invited to attend an Old Louisville Architectural Review Committee meeting for the review of the proposed construction of a duplex and detached accessory residential structure on a vacant lot.
Subject Property: 312 E Ormsby Avenue
Case Number: 26-COA-0174
Case Manager: Drake Watson (drake.watson@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: Old Louisville Architectural Review Committee (ARC)
Meeting Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Time: Meeting will begin at 4:30 PM and continue until all cases are heard
Location: Metro Development Center — 444 S. 5th Street
You are invited to attend an Old Louisville Architectural Review Committee meeting for the review of the proposed new construction of a duplex on a vacant lot.
Subject Property: 312 Camp Street
Case Number: 26-COA-0165
Case Manager: Drake Watson (drake.watson@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: Old Louisville Architectural Review Committee (ARC)
Meeting Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Time: Meeting will begin at 4:30 PM and continue until all cases are heard
Location: Metro Development Center — 444 S. 5th Street
Community of Opportunity Neighborhood Association
The Community of Opportunity Neighborhood Association is organizing in Park Hill & Algonquin. See Park Hill - Algonquin website for more details.
Germantown-Paristown Neighborhood Association
GPNA has public meetings on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:00 PM at the Hope Mills Building, located at 1000 Swan Street.
Limerick Neighborhood Association
Meetings on the third Wednesday of the every month at 7:00 PM Locations can vary but the calendar is updated here.
Meriwether-Fort Hill Neighborhood Association
Monthly Meetings held at The Bard's Town - 511 E Burnett Ave at 6:30 p.m. on the 2nd Wednesday
Old Louisville Neighborhood Council
OLNC meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7pm. Location: the Historic Old Louisville Visitors Center (1340 S 4th Street)
Shelby Park Neighborhood Association
SPNA members meet most months on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Location: Shelby Park Community Center (600 E. Oak Street)
Taylor Berry Neighborhood Association
Meetings held on the 1st Tuesday of the month (except August) at 6 pm at the South Louisville Community Center (2911 Taylor Boulevard).
Toonerville Trolley Neighborhood Association
Meetings on the second Wednesday of the every month at 7:00 PM Location: Arthur S Kling Center - 219 W Ormsby Ave.
This past week, we had another serious fire in our district in Old Louisville. I spoke with Chief O’Neill of the Louisville Fire Department who told me that the cause is still under investigation but that the building was vacant and there is a serious chance that this will result in another emergency demolition. Chief O’Neill also told me that one of our brave public servants with Louisville Professional Firefighters Local 54 was injured on the scene and was taken to the hospital for medical treatment but has since been discharged.
In addition to being vacant, the property where the fire started before it spread to the adjacent structures has been the subject of over a dozen code violation reports in the past three years.
The day after the fire, the Old Louisville Neighborhood Council sent an e-mail to the Mayor’s administration requesting the establishment of an Old Louisville Fire Prevention Task Force, composed of representatives from various Louisville Metro agencies, the OLNC, and my office to review the causes of the fire at 1479 S 2nd Street and determine what could have been done to prevent it; meet monthly to review other neglected Old Louisville properties; and recommend city-wide policy changes to prevent future fires with an emphasis on historic preservation districts.
As I told members of the media yesterday, I welcome this plan and hope that Mayor Greenberg’s office embraces it. The fire on 4th Street several months ago, also at a vacant property that led to a total demolition, threatened my family and our home. I also think it’s time for Louisville to do more to get serious about vacant and abandoned properties. At our District 6 Advisory Council meeting last night, we had a great discussion about what changes Louisville can make through legislation to combat this problem, especially considering out-of-state property owners who disregard fines and notices. Especially in the West End, there is a problem with these absentee landlords and property owners ignoring fines and orders for multiple properties. Sometimes the danger that these neglected properties pose lead to deadly emergencies like we saw in Old Louisville this week; daily, they are public health risks and degrade the quality of life in our neighborhoods.
This is a serious problem for our city, and while some may be concerned about the property rights of these owners, there is a clear and compelling public interest in Louisville Metro Government taking action. We can do this while having compassion for elderly residents or families struggling to maintain ownership of inherited properties through pairing aid programs to increased enforcement, and our advisory council had some great ideas on that front. What we can’t do is to continue to let this problem get worse. If you want to help us shape policy and legislation so that Louisville Metro takes real proactive steps, get involved with the advisory council as we continue to organize to protect our residents.
Solidarity,
Councilman JP Lyninger
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