Call For Federal Financial Help For Renter In Louisville Area

The news conference will focus on a Resolution from the Metro Council which calls upon the US Congress to fund Emergency Rental Assistance.

City Announces First Wave Of Louisville Metro Council Coronavirus Grants

Another round of Louisville Metro Council COVID-19 Relief funding will be announced next week.

Louisville Metro Council Members File Resolution Asking Congress To Fund Emergency Rental Assistance

According to the Department of Labor, close to 700,000 Kentucky residents have filed for unemployment benefits in past 7 weeks.

Mayor Fischer Says Louisville Economy Will Open Gradually

The state has already begun allowing healthcare facilities to resume non-urgent care as well as optometry and physical therapy.

Mayor Fischer Urges To Protect Louisville’s Senior Citizens

Although the disease has stricken and killed people from all age groups, it is especially deadly for people over age 60.

Rockefeller Foundation Selects Louisville For National Covid-19 Testing Solutions Group

Mayor Greg Fischer announced today that Louisville is participating in The Rockefeller Foundation’s Testing Solutions Group.

Louisville Mayor Fischer Discuss Public Safety Challenges Amid Covid-19 Crisis

The Incident Management Team was assembled to coordinate all aspects of how the city responds to COVID-19.

Jefferson County Attorney Furloughs Employees To Bolster Louisville Metro Budget

Jefferson County Attorney Mike O’Connell is implementing furloughs for at least 47 employees to alleviate budget shortfalls for Louisville.

Public Comment For 2 Louisville Virtual Public Hearings On Proposed FY 2020-20201 Budget

The people of Louisville Metro will have an opportunity to comment on the proposed FY 2020-2021 Capital and Operating Budgets.

Tightening Edition Of Louisville District 8 ENews Is Live

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Mayor Fischer Says He Won’t Rush To Reopen Louisville

Mayor Greg Fischer today continued his call for a measured, science-based approach to reopening the Louisville economy.

Louisville Trail Construction Closes Scott's Gap Section To Hiking Through May

Because of new trail construction, the Scott's Gap section of Jefferson Memorial Forest will be closed to hiking during the month of May.

Louisville Vapstat Joint Meeting To Be Held Via Video Teleconferencing

The Louisville and Jefferson County Landbank Authority, Inc. will hold its regular meeting on Monday, May 11, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.

Social Distancing Strategy Is Flattening Coronavirus Curve In Louisville

“Since the beginning of COVID-19 crisis we’ve been stressing the need for social distancing, which starts by staying home."

Enrollment Now Open For Spring LIHEAP In Louisville

Applications will be accepted through June 30, 2020, or until designated funds are depleted on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Louisville Mayor Fischer And Education Leaders Discuss Challenges Of Coronavirus Crisis

Mayor Greg Fischer spoke with leaders of Louisville’s two major public institutions to get a status report on managing COVID-19.

Louisville Councilwoman Dorsey Thanks Association Of Chinese Americans

The Kentuckiana Chapter of the Association of Chinese Americans presented the city with a donation of 64,000 gloves and 3,500 masks.

Mayor Fischer Encourages Louisville To Celebrate The Spirit Of The Kentucky Derby

The Run for the Roses has been tentatively postponed until September 5 as a precaution against the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Louisville Mayor Fischer Says Expanded Testing Is Key For Beating COVID-19

The city has already begun a major effort to ramp up testing of the public, including the establishment of testing sites at Shawnee Park.

Louisville Councilman Yates To Deliver Meals To EMS Frontline Workers At Metrosafe

“These workers are the first to respond to a call for help in Louisville Metro and we cannot thank them enough for their dedication.”

Louisville Receives $50,000 Donation To Deliver Food To Elderly Residents

The donation will cover the cost of weekly deliveries of five frozen meals for up to 500 homebound seniors today through May 31.

Louisville Mayor Fischer Urges Continued Vigilance Against Coronavirus

Mayor Greg Fischer and leaders of Louisville’s 3 major healthcare systems offered a cautiously upbeat assessment of situation at hospitals.

Louisville Councilwoman Sexton Smith Asks Everyone To Honor 'Workers’ Memorial Day'

Louisville – April 28th is a special day of remembrance throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the United States.

Mayor Fischer Presents New “Lift Up Louisville”

Mayor Greg Fischer today presents “Lift Up Louisville,” a new city song that he commissioned as part of his Lift Up Lou movement.

Public Safety Committee Invites LMPD Chief Conrad To Discuss Increase In Violence

“The city has seen an uptick in violence recently and it is important the committee stays on top of trends affecting the safety of people."

Louisville Mayor Urges Patience Toward Gradual Reopening Of Healthcare Providers

Mayor Fischer urged patience and reiterated his three-phase plan for resilient recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.

Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy Urges Park Visitors To “Stay Smart, 6 Ft Apart,”

Olmsted Parks Conservancy installed new signage and interactive “social distancing stations” to encourage park users to maintain distance.

Louisville Air Pollution Control Proposed Permit

This permit is being issued to renew the FEDOOP operating permit. The 30-day public comment period starts on April 24 and ends on May 26.

Traffic Being Restricted In Louisville Shawnee Park To Accommodate New Coronavirus Testing Site

To accommodate a safe and secure mobile COVID-19 testing site, Shawnee Park will be closed to vehicle traffic starting tomorrow at 6 a.m.

Louisville Announces Hearing Schedule For FY21 Capital And Operating Budgets

The Committee will review the proposal over the months of May and June, with a special meeting on April 30.

Members Of The Democratic Caucus Offer Statements On Louisville Mayor's Budget Proposal

Members of the Democratic Caucus of the Louisville Metro Council offer the following statement on Mayor Greg's proposed 2020-2021 FY budget.

Louisville APCD Notice Of Public Comment Period And Hearing

Written statements will be accepted by the Board Secretary-Treasurer, Rachael Hamilton, by mail until May 18.

Agencies Urged To Apply For Louisville Metro Council Coronavirus Relief Fund

Starting today, April 24, applications will be accepted from eligible organizations and reviewed on a weekly basis by a panel.

Mobile Covid-19 Testing In Louisville Starts May 8 At Shawnee Park

Kroger Health and Louisville Metro, mobile COVID-19 testing will be provided at Shawnee Park on May 8.

Mayor Fischer Asks Louisvillian To Help City ‘Build Back Better, Together’

The Mayor is calling the effort “Build Back Better, Together,” and it is a key part of his three-phase recovery plan.

Thank Healthcare Heroes with Random Acts of Ice Cream

Hudsonville Ice Cream steps up to thank those serving our communities

Louisville Metro Council Schedule Changes For Thursday, April 23rd

On Thursday, April 23rd Mayor Greg Fischer will present his FY 2021 Operating and Capital Budgets to the Louisville Metro Council.

Louisville Metro Council Members To Host Facebook Live Event With JCPS Administrators

Event will be hosted by Council men Kramer, Reed, Benson and Peden will Feature JCPS Administrators Abby Piper and Renee Murphy on April 24.

Louisville Councilwoman Dorsey Thanks UPS For Its Generous Donation

Councilwoman Keisha Dorsey (D-3) is praising United Parcel Service’s generous $25,000 donation to the Shively Area Ministries.

Mayor Fischer Says Coronavirus Crisis Impacts Louisville’s Fiscal Outlook

“Crafting a budget in this context is a major challenge because the economy is reeling from the COVID-19 crisis,” Mayor Fischer said.