Ford plans $1 billion paint shop at Louisville’s Kentucky Truck Plant
Ford plans a $1 billion replacement paint shop at its Louisville Kentucky Truck Plant, with groundbreaking targeted by the end of 2026 and no separate job total announced.
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Louisville Metro Council approves FY27 tax rates and new MSD explanation rule
Louisville Metro Council approved FY27 property-tax rates and a rule requiring MSD to explain proposed increases above 4% at least 60 days before board approval.
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Kentucky State Fair opens Aug. 20 with America250 programming
The Kentucky State Fair runs Aug. 20-30 in Louisville, with an America250 exhibition, themed competitions, concerts and practical details on tickets, parking and family costs.
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Louisville road projects bring lane shifts and possible closures as summer work continues
KY 2054 Algonquin Parkway has daily and nightly lane restrictions, while a conditional three-lane Kennedy Bridge closure could run Aug. 14-17.
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Louisville Reports First-Year Drops in Homicides, Shootings
Louisville’s first annual Safe Louisville report says homicides fell 22% and nonfatal shootings dropped 28%, the city’s lowest shooting total in a decade.
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Louisville Council Sets Deadline for Late-Night Security Proposal
Louisville Metro Council is considering security requirements for some late-night businesses, with action on the proposal due by Aug. 26, 2026.
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Louisville weighs temporary pause on new data-center approvals
Louisville officials are considering a temporary pause on some new data-center approvals while the city reviews land-use rules, safeguards and neighborhood impacts.
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Brown-Forman board rejects Sazerac approach, leaving Louisville spirits company independent for now
Brown-Forman’s Louisville board said Sazerac’s unsolicited proposal was not actionable, leaving ownership, jobs and headquarters unchanged for now as a CEO transition remains pending.
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Louisville commuters are adjusting to two major transportation changes at once
I-65 reopened through Louisville’s central corridor with reduced capacity, while TARC’s redesigned network changed routes, stops and transfer patterns beginning August 2.
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Louisville residents can weigh proposed Clariant air permit before Aug. 17 deadline
Written comments are due Aug. 17 on a proposed permit for a new bulk alumina container at Clariant’s Louisville West Plant.
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Louisville’s Street Rod Nationals return Aug. 6-9 with fairgrounds parking restrictions
The 57th annual NSRA Street Rod Nationals begin Thursday, Aug. 6, at Louisville’s Kentucky Exposition Center, with all-day no-parking areas on five nearby street segments.
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Jefferson County named among America’s Best Counties in economic-development ranking
Jefferson County was selected for Site Selection magazine’s annual “America’s Best Counties” economic-development ranking, Mayor Craig Greenberg highlighted July 17, 2026.
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Louisville Metro begins FY2026-27 budget year with focus on public safety, housing and neighborhood assets
Louisville Metro’s FY2026-27 budget year began July 1, with the city identifying public safety, affordable housing, early-childhood education and neighborhood facilities among its priorities.
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Louisville air monitors show mostly good conditions, with moderate PM2.5 at French Settlement
Louisville Metro air-quality data dated July 27 showed mostly good ozone and particle conditions, while the French Settlement monitor recorded a moderate PM2.5 AQI of 53.
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Louisville reports 22% drop in homicides and 28% drop in nonfatal shootings in 2025
Louisville’s first annual Safe Louisville report says homicides fell 22% and nonfatal shootings fell 28% in 2025.
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Louisville Metro Council advances FY2026-27 operating budget ordinance
Louisville Metro Government has posted Ordinance O-175-26, an amended measure governing appropriations and operating authority for the fiscal year 2026-27.
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State audit flags academic, financial and workplace concerns at JCPS
A state audit released July 1 raised concerns about school performance, spending, planning and workplace culture at Jefferson County Public Schools as the district prepares for 2026-27.
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Louisville I-65 work redirects traffic as longer 2027 shutdown is planned
Louisville-area I-65 work is routing through traffic onto an approximately 16-mile detour and shifting local travel to city streets. Officials are also planning a longer, not-yet-final shutdown for summer 2027.
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OneQuest Health opens Louisville outpatient behavioral-health center
OneQuest Health announced July 9 that it opened a Louisville outpatient office offering mental-health and substance-use services for Jefferson County.
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Louisville Metro approves amended FY2026-27 operating budget
Louisville Metro Council approved Ordinance O-175-26, the amended operating budget for Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government’s 2026-27 fiscal year. Mayor Craig Greenberg is listed as approving the measure.
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Louisville’s I-65 central corridor reopened July 29, but restrictions remain
A five-mile stretch of I-65 reopened three days ahead of schedule, but only two lanes are open each way, some ramps and local streets remain closed, and bridge work is expected to continue through March 2027.
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Louisville Gas Falls While Diesel Rises on Aug. 1 AAA Check
Louisville regular gas averaged $3.596 on Aug. 1, while diesel reached $4.772. Regular gas fell from recent comparison points, but diesel continued to rise.