City News

President David James (D-6) announces a COVID-19 Drive thru Testing site will be available to the community this Friday, December 11th in the parking lot of St. Stephen Church.

As Louisville Metro continues to see an increase in COVID-19 during this holiday season, Councilwoman Keisha Dorsey (D-3) announces free drive thru testing for the virus is available at the Shively Community Center Monday thru Friday starting this week.

Mayor Greg Fischer and the Louisville Department of Public Health and Wellness interim Medical Director, Dr. SarahBeth Hartlage, addressed the media today as the city faced another grim milestone in its fight against COVID-19. Louisville surpassed 4,000 positive cases as the daily incidence rate increased to 74.6 cases per 100,000 population, a...

As the economic impact of COVID-19 has left thousands of people across the Louisville region without stable employment, Mayor Greg Fischer announced efforts by KentuckianaWorks to help connect people with good jobs in the area. KentuckianaWorks, the Louisville region’s Workforce Development Board and an agency of Louisville Metro Government, is...

Councilwoman Paula McCraney invites District 7 residents to join her for the next virtual “Muffins with McCraney” this Saturday, December 12th from 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. It is a chance to hear from Chief Yvette Gentry of LMPD and Hagan Properties representatives.

Louisville Parks and Recreation annual golf passes will go on sale, online at bestparksever.com, starting December 7, 2020. A seven-day unlimited play pass, good for unlimited play including weekends and holidays at all ten Louisville Parks and Recreation courses, is $500. A five-day pass, Monday-Friday only, is $350. A junior pass for ages 18 and...

Mayor Fischer today proposed a $5.2 million mid-year spending adjustment to immediately address pressing needs in the community, including equity, public safety, homeless assistance, and youth outreach efforts. The proposal, developed in conjunction with Metro Council members, will be considered at a Special Budget Committee at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow...

For the sixth year in a row, Louisville has earned a perfect 100 on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) scorecard. The ranking — called the Municipal Equality Index (MEI) — reflects the city’s support of the LGBTQ community, and the commitment of all Louisville Metro Government agencies to ensure the city is welcoming and inclusive. “Our city value of...

Louisville Parks and Recreation initiates “Paws In The Parks” dog photo contest for winter 2020 Paws In The Parks is an opportunity for the public to engage in a fun, social-distance and friendly virtual photo contest featuring their beloved dog. The photo contest will feature dogs dressed in their holiday best, pictured at their favorite local...

The Kentucky Science Center has officially launched their Community Access Membership, which provides a free Kentucky Science Center membership to any family that receives SNAP/WIC. Click the link for a registration form.

Louisville Metro’s Department of Codes and Regulations today issued an updated order waiving 100 percent of the annual Alcohol and Beverage Control licenses (ABC) license renewal fees for restaurants, bars, breweries and other businesses with on-site, by-the-drink consumption. The order will not apply to packaged alcohol licenses. In October...

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Mayor Greg Fischer today joined Metro Council members and the city’s Office of Youth Development (OYD) to announce awardees of the Creating Structures of Support for System-Involved Youth funding opportunity. Three organizations – Goodwill Industries of Kentucky, YouthBuild Louisville (Coalition Supporting Young Adults) and Louisville Urban League...

Louisville Metro’s Department of Codes and Regulations today issued an updated order waiving 100 percent of the annual Alcohol and Beverage Control licenses (ABC) license renewal fees for restaurants, bars, breweries and other businesses with on-site, by-the-drink consumption. The order will not apply to packaged alcohol licenses. In October...

Speaking this morning during a meeting of the Louisville Metro Board of Health, Mayor Greg Fischer shared that COVID-19 vaccines may be received here as soon as the middle of this month, pending approval by federal officials. The Mayor, who is a member of the Board of Health, said he will work with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, other board members...