City News
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Nov052020Site Selection magazine ranks Louisville No. 1 in the Ohio River Corridor for economic developmentLouisville’s ability to attract new companies and help existing ones grow has earned it first place in Site Selection’s annual Ohio River Corridor rankings. “Louisville continues to be a great place to do business, and we are working every day to improve our economy for all Louisvillians, particularly those who’ve historically been left behind,”...
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Nov052020Mayor Fischer, veterans' group announce 17 Louisville events to honor veteransMayor Greg Fischer and the Veterans Community Alliance of Louisville today announced the seventh annual Mayor’s Week of Valor — a series of events to honor and celebrate the contributions and sacrifices of active-duty military, veterans and their families. Coinciding with Veterans Day, the 2020 Week of Valor will feature 17 educational, patriotic...
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Nov042020Public Health officials caution city is seeing ‘exponential increase’ in COVID-19 Cases; everyone is at riskMayor Greg Fischer and Public Health and Wellness Director Dr. Sarah Moyer reminded residents today that case counts in Louisville are increasing exponentially in every ZIP code, putting everyone at risk. Since the start of October, Louisville’s daily incidence rate has nearly doubled from 25 cases per 100,000 population to 43 as of today. Dr...
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Nov042020Air Pollution Control District Notice of Public HearingThe Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control Board will be holding a hearing on a Source-Specific VOC “Bubble” Agreed Board Order with LL Flex, LLC at its November 18, 2020, Board Meeting. The proposed Agreed Board Order – Updates a source-specific method of complying with alternative volatile organic compound limits using reasonably available...
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Nov042020Minority Caucus to hold Meeting Thursday at 3:30pmLOUISVILLE, KY – The Minority Caucus of the Louisville Metro Council will meet Thursday, November 5th at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held via video teleconferencing pursuant to KRS 61.826 and Senate Bill 150 adopted by the 2020 General Assembly. During this meeting members of the Minority Caucus will participate virtually from either their City...
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Nov04202026 small businesses receive loans through METCO and Small Business COVID-19 Relief Loan programsThe Metropolitan Business Development Corporation (METCO) Board approved $1 million in loans for businesses impacted by COVID-19, as well as five traditional METCO loans, in September and October. “Our Small Business Team continues their important, everyday work while also helping small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic through new loan...
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Nov032020Councilman Yates to attend special check presentation for Shirley’s Way on Wednesday, November 4thShirley’s Way continues to be a lifeline for cancer patients and their families in dealing with the cost of treatments and living expenses while fighting this disease.On Wednesday, the nonprofit organization will present a check for $20,000 to this week’s winner, Tony Thornton, of the Queen of Hearts drawing at Shirley’s Way Charitable Gaming...
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Nov032020Appointments now being accepted for LIHEAP, and new Healthy at Home Utility Assistance ProgramEligible residents can apply for heating, water, and wastewater assistance Today Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services announced that appointments are being accepted for the annual Subsidy Component of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) now through December 11, 2020, or until funds are depleted. The...
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Nov022020Mayor reminds public of steps being taken toward LMPD reform, reimagining public safetyMayor Greg Fischer is reminding residents of the next steps toward police reform and reimagining public safety, including a Metro Council virtual public hearing today, where dozens of residents will be sharing their views on the city’s short-term contract with the FOP. “We remain committed to listening to the people and making reforms to address...
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Nov022020Air Pollution Control District Proposed PermitNotice of Action on a Federally Enforceable District Origin Operating Permit (FEDOOP) The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to issue a FEDOOP operating permit for TransMontaigne Operating Company, L.P. – Louisville (bulk fuel distribution terminal), 4510 Bells Lane, Louisville, KY 40211 in accordance with...
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Nov022020Mayor Fischer congratulates inaugural cohort of the city’s THRIVE Civic Engagement FellowshipMayor Greg Fischer congratulated the inaugural cohort of the THRIVE Civic Engagement Fellowship, a two-year restorative justice pilot program for young Black men who are committed to pursuing careers in public service. The four fellows took center stage in a THRIVE virtual celebration on Friday that highlighted their journeys and accomplishments....
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Nov022020Locust Grove announces new winter hours and offeringsIn light of Governor Beshear’s recent recommendations for red-zone counties, and the importance of keeping our visitors, volunteers, and staff healthy and safe, Locust Grove has made changes to hours and offerings heading into the winter months. Beginning November 1, the Locust Grove Visitors’ Center, Museum Store, and Museum Gallery will be open...
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Oct302020Community to Celebrate the Life of Bob Beard - Memorial will be held Saturday at Fern Creek ParkLouisville, KY: Members of the Community will come together in a socially distant and safe manner to celebrate the life of Mr. Bob Beard. Bob was known by many as the Mayor of Fern Creek, and lived a life dedicated to service to the community in which he lived. “Bob’s been called the Mayor of Fern Creek” for a good reason. His willingness to lead...
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Oct302020New violence prevention effort begins in LouisvilleMayor Greg Fischer and United States Attorney Russell Coleman joined community leaders, police, members of the city’s business and non-profit community, Metro Council and the state today to announce a new approach to violence prevention in Louisville that works by directly engaging those most intimately involved in and affected by violence. Called...
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Oct292020Louisville Metro Council to hold virtual public comment session on FOP Contract this Monday. November 2ndThe Louisville Metro Council will offer a public comment session for those who would like to speak on the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Metro Government and the River City Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #614.