 OFW Ambassador Class of 2027 applications are OPEN. This six month program focuses on leadership and civic engagement and issues impacting women and gender diverse individuals. The program is open to the public, including Metro employees. Applications will be accepted until Nov. 1, 2026. Apply here: OFW Ambassadors Leadership Training Program 2027
 LHOME's Home Repair Access Loan program offers fixed-rate financing to owner-occupants at or below 80% of area median income for essential repairs like roofs, gutters, and HVAC systems. Loans go up to $24,999 at a fixed 4% rate with terms up to seven years, and borrowers pay nothing out of pocket to apply. There are no application, credit check, or origination fees, and radon testing is included at no cost. Payments on a $10,000 loan run about $137 a month over seven years. Homeowners can apply online at www.lhomeky.org.
 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/
 Flu has started to appear in Louisville wastewater, and some local healthcare providers are already reporting cases. Now is a great time to schedule your flu vaccine before flu season picks up.
Should you get a flu vaccine?
Last year's flu season was another high severity season for children and a moderate severity season overall, leading to many hospital stays and deaths across the country in people of all ages.
Flu spreads easily from person to person. When someone with the flu coughs, sneezes, or talks, tiny droplets carrying the virus can spread through the air. People can also get sick after touching a contaminated surface and then touching their eyes, nose, or mouth.
“The good news is flu vaccines are available and recommended for everyone 6 months and older,” said Dr. Kris Bryant, associate medical director for the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness. “Getting vaccinated helps protect not only you, but also babies, older adults, and others who are more likely to become seriously ill from the flu.”
Take all the steps you can to stay well.
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Get a flu vaccine. September or October is the perfect time for most people to get immunized against flu. Updated flu vaccines are available that prevent against three flu virus strains that circulated last year.
- There’s a new FDA-approved MRNA flu vaccine available this year. It is made without eggs and is available to people aged 50 and older.
- Flumist is a nasal spray vaccine approved for healthy non-pregnant people ages 2 to 49.
- Adults 65 and older, may be able to get an enhanced vaccine that can improve their immune response.
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Practice good hygienelike washing your hands regularly, covering coughs and sneezes with your elbow or a tissue, and disinfecting commonly touched surfaces.
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Wearing a mask offers an extra layer of protection from respiratory viruses that are spread by coughing, sneezing, talking.
- When sick with a respiratory illness:
- Use precautions to prevent spread. Stay home and away from others.
- Seek health care promptly for treatment as it may help lower your risk of severe illness.
As always, talk to your healthcare provider about what’s best for you.
The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness offers flu and other vaccines for adults and children. To learn more, visit our website or call 502-574-5380.
Resources for more information:
 The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, Solid Waste Management Services, and the Waste Management District will be hosting a Waste Tire Collection Event in Louisville on October 1-3, 2026, and we're requesting your assistance in helping spread the word to your community contacts.
Event website: https://louisvilleky.gov/events/waste-tire-collection-event
Event Details 📅 October 1, 2, & 3, 2026 ⏰ Thursday & Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. ⏰ Saturday, 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 📍 1030 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY (across from the Kentucky Exposition Center)
Who Can Participate? Any Kentucky resident or business may participate, with the exception of tire retailers, scrap/salvage yards, and recycling facilities.
Accepted Tires
- Tires on or off rim
- Passenger vehicle, light truck, and truck tires
- Tractor and farm implement tires
- Bicycle, motorcycle, golf cart, and ATV tires
Not Accepted
- Foam-filled tires
- Calcium-filled tires
- Off-road construction tires
- Rubber tracks
- Solid tires with or without press-on rims
- Tires generated outside Kentucky
- Tires from tire retailers, scrap/salvage yards, or recycling businesses
Please note that tires must be separated by type prior to arrival.
Earlier this week, the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness mosquito surveillance teams continued to identify West Nile virus activity throughout Jefferson County, including recent detections in several additional neighborhoods: Middletown (40223), Smoketown (40203), Shawnee/River Park, Chickasaw (40211) and Portland (40212).
The findings were part of the department's ongoing mosquito monitoring program, which tracks mosquito populations throughout the season and helps guide mosquito control efforts, including targeted fogging in areas where the virus is detected.
"Our surveillance system allows us to identify areas of concern and respond quickly," said Connie Mendel, chief health strategist and director for the health department. "Residents can also play an important role by protecting themselves from mosquito bites and removing standing water around their homes."
To help reduce the number of mosquitoes and lower the risk of West Nile virus, LMPHW conducted mosquito fogging in those areas.
Fogging takes place during the early morning or evening hours when mosquitoes are most active and bees and other pollinators are largely dormant. The insecticide used for mosquito control is applied in very small amounts and approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.
Jefferson County recorded 12 human cases of West Nile virus in 2025. So far in 2026, three human cases have been reported.
How to protect yourself from mosquito bites
- Use an EPA-registered insect repellent when outdoors.
- Wear long sleeves, long pants, and socks when possible outdoors.
- Be especially careful during dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.
- Consider treating clothing and gear with permethrin, following label directions.
Help prevent mosquitoes around your home
Mosquitoes lay eggs in standing water. Once a week:
- Empty water from flowerpots, buckets, pet bowls, gutters, pool covers, birdbaths, and other containers.
- Dispose of old tires and other items that can collect water.
- Repair window and door screens to help keep mosquitoes out.
Learn more
- Visit the department's website to see current mosquito spraying 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.
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