Join a Board or Commission

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 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.

To learn more about applications, please visit Boards and Commissions - List | LouisvilleKY.gov

Wild Lights Returns to Louisville Zoo

The Louisville Zoo is excited to announce the return of its popular lantern festival. Back for the fifth year with a lineup of new lanterns, Wild Lights runs select nights March 23 through May 19. Tickets are on sale now at louisvillezoo.org/wildlights.

Wild Lights guests will venture through the Zoo’s 1.4-mile path and experience hand-crafted, illuminated art displays. The event will feature more than 60 individual displays in themed areas depicting nature, coral reefs and Chinese mythology. Select area highlights include a blooming morning glory corridor, a 23-foot-tall octopus and a walk-through phoenix tunnel. Interactive lanterns invite guests to enhance the experience by powering lantern movements, competing in games and more. This 38-night immersive event features live cultural performances including Chinese folk dances, acrobatics and more. There will also be unique handcrafted goods available for purchase along with snacks and cocktails by Service Systems Associates — the Zoo’s food and amenity vendor.

The event is wheelchair and stroller-friendly on a paved path. The festival is a rain or shine event and will be held 7 – 10 p.m. Thursday through Sunday nights from March 23 – May 19, 2024. In addition, Wild Lights will run every night during JCPS Spring Break, April 1 – 5, 2024. The Zoo will host a special preview night exclusively for Louisville Zoo members on March 22.

Wild Lights is in partnership with Stewart Promotions and Tianyu Arts & Culture Inc., an international event design company.

PRICING (children under 3 do not require a ticket)

Tickets are available for purchase in advance online only.

Thursday and Sundays   

General Admission:  $22 adults ages 12 – 59; $18 Children ages 3 – 11/Seniors ages 60+ Louisville Zoo Members:  $20 adults ages 12 – 59; $16 Children ages 3 – 11/Seniors ages 60+ Fridays and Saturdays General Admission:  $23 adults ages 12 – 59; $19 Children ages 3 – 11/Seniors ages 60+ Louisville Zoo Members:  $21 adults ages 12 – 59; $17 Children ages 3 – 11/Seniors ages 60+

All Wild Lights days:

Family 4 Pack General Admission:  $70  Family 4 Pack Members:  $60

Active-duty military discount (with valid ID): $18 single ticket (up to three family members)

Active military family pack: $65

New for 2024, there are a limited number of “Anytime Tickets” redeemable for any night of the event available for purchase.

Tickets to the March 22 exclusive member preview night will be $16 per person (not age variable) and $55 for a Family 4 Pack.

Regular daytime Zoo admission tickets and Wild Lights tickets must be purchased separately. Parking for this event is $7 and can be purchased in advance online or at the Zoo admission windows. For more information, visit louisvillezoo.org/wildlights.

Report Potholes

We need your help reporting potholes, use one of the methods below:

1. Use an online form by clicking here.
2. Use Twitter by sending the location of the hole to @LouMetro311 and include the hashtag #502pothole.
3. Call Metro311 or 574-5000 to report potholes or any other issues.
4. You can also call my office at 574-1119 or email chanelle.smith@louisvilleky.gov and we'll turn it in on your behalf.

To report a pothole on an interstate in Jefferson County, go to the “contact us” dropdown menu and select “report a hazard” on KYTC’s website http://transportation.ky.gov or click here.

Public Meetings/Notices

Click the dates below to view the Weekly Activity Report for that week.

• IARC Weekly Activity Report 03.06.24.pdf
• IARC Weekly Activity Report 02.28.24.pdf

Upcoming Public Meetings: Click the link below for full details about the case: 

Zoning Matters conversation with a City Planner (2024) starting March 5th - the meeting near D-19 is April 16

Stay Informed

8th Division LMPD Events and Updates

The Louisville Metro Police Department is now on Nextdoor to engage with residents of Metro Louisville. Detective Sergeant Roderick Beasley is active on the platform representing the 8^th Division. He is sharing information with residents of the 8^th Division about current crime trends, crime tips, and community events for your neighborhoods. To join us on Nextdoor use the link below.

Link to LMPD on nextdoor

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Tips from LMPD

Veterans & First Responders Support Group

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
4218 Shelbyville Rd, 40207

This group meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month and is open to Service Members, Veterans and First Responders.

Pop-Up Drop-Off Events Around Louisville

Needing to dispose of items? Click the link below and it will provide you with all the details regarding Pop-Up Drop-Off events around Louisville.  Click HERE

Guidelines for Calling the Police

New Kentucky Drivers License Info

Find the Latest Crime & Safety Info from LMPD

Crime Trends from Louisville Metro Police  Click here and view our interactive crime mapping tool. Save it in your favorites, it's updated daily. Forward this email to your friends and family!  Or use the crime mapping iPhone app: Crime Mapping | Louisville Metro PD, KY (louisville-police.org) If you see crime occurring, please contact the Louisville Metro Police Department. Call 911 for emergencies. Call 502-574-7111 for non-emergency related help or to find a towed vehicle. Call 574-LMPD to report crime tips.