Louisville, KY

Thyme Out Cafe drops off Louisville active food licence list

Louisville Money Moves Two readings and counting

Thyme Out Cafe has disappeared from Louisville's list of active food establishment licences. The record for 2401 Stanley Gault Parkway was last present on November 9, 2026, and absent from two consecutive readings by November 11. The city record dates the licence to January 17, 2017.

Thyme Out Cafe has disappeared from Louisville's list of active food establishment licences. The record for 2401 Stanley Gault Parkway was last present on November 9, 2026, and absent from two consecutive readings by November 11. The city record dates the licence to January 17, 2017.

Louisville Office for Women director departs

Louisville Rule Changes Developing story

Gretchen Hunt, who led Louisville Metro's Office for Women since 2022, left the agency on Nov. 5. She announced the departure on Facebook five days later, after Mayor Craig Greenberg was reelected.

Gretchen Hunt, who led Louisville Metro's Office for Women since 2022, left the agency on Nov. 5. She announced the departure on Facebook five days later, after Mayor Craig Greenberg was reelected.

Texas Roadhouse relocates its first restaurant from Green Tree Mall

Louisville Built World 33-Year-Old Original Location

The first Texas Roadhouse, which opened at Green Tree Mall in Clarksville, Indiana, in February 1993, is moving to a standalone building on Veterans Parkway.

The first Texas Roadhouse, which opened at Green Tree Mall in Clarksville, Indiana, in February 1993, is moving to a standalone building on Veterans Parkway.

House of Marigold files food service permit for NuLu address

Louisville Money Moves October–November 2026

The House of Marigold plans to open its NuLu restaurant at 624 E Market St on Nov. 16, the restaurant announced Nov. 9. The nearly 13,000-square-foot space will serve breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, according to the [courier-journal.com](https://www.courier-journal.com/story/entertainment/dining/restaurant/2026/11/09/the-house-of-marigold-sets-opening-date-for-nulu-restaurant/92690058007/).

The House of Marigold plans to open its NuLu restaurant at 624 E Market St on Nov. 16, the restaurant announced Nov. 9. The nearly 13,000-square-foot space will serve breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, according to the [courier-journal.com](https://www.courier-journal.com/story/entertainment/dining/restaurant/2026/11/09/the-house-of-marigold-sets-opening-date-for-nulu-restaurant/92690058007/).

Kentucky opens LIHEAP fall heating aid enrollment for Jefferson County

Louisville Money Moves 40-Day Enrollment Window

Jefferson County households can begin applying Nov. 9 for Kentucky's LIHEAP Fall Subsidy, a one-time credit toward winter heating bills. Enrollment runs through Dec. 18, or until the designated funds are spent.

Jefferson County households can begin applying Nov. 9 for Kentucky's LIHEAP Fall Subsidy, a one-time credit toward winter heating bills. Enrollment runs through Dec. 18, or until the designated funds are spent.

Greenberg wins second term as Louisville mayor

Louisville Rule Changes Election Week

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg won a second four-year term with 54.8% of the vote, defeating Metro Council Member Shameka Parrish-Wright in the city's first nonpartisan mayoral general election. Final county totals showed Greenberg with more than 130,000 votes to nearly 97,000 for Parrish-Wright, plus about 11,000 write-ins.

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg won a second four-year term with 54.8% of the vote, defeating Metro Council Member Shameka Parrish-Wright in the city's first nonpartisan mayoral general election. Final county totals showed Greenberg with more than 130,000 votes to nearly 97,000 for Parrish-Wright, plus about 11,000 write-ins.

Accessibility-first museum opens in Louisville

Louisville Built World First two weeks

The Dot Experience opened Oct. 30 in Louisville, Kentucky, with a rule that reverses most museum etiquette: visitors are encouraged to touch the exhibits. The 28,000-square-foot museum, run by the American Printing House for the Blind, cost $22 million and is built so every image, artifact and display can be experienced through touch, sound, braille or visual description.

The Dot Experience opened Oct. 30 in Louisville, Kentucky, with a rule that reverses most museum etiquette: visitors are encouraged to touch the exhibits. The 28,000-square-foot museum, run by the American Printing House for the Blind, cost $22 million and is built so every image, artifact and display can be experienced through touch, sound, braille or visual description.

Louisville Democrats hold Metro Council majority as Republican takeover bid falls short

Louisville Rule Changes Election week and its aftermath

Louisville's Metro Council keeps its one-vote split. Democrats won 13 seats in Tuesday's election and Republicans won 12, with the council's lone independent, Paula McCraney, holding the District 7 seat Republicans had targeted.

Louisville's Metro Council keeps its one-vote split. Democrats won 13 seats in Tuesday's election and Republicans won 12, with the council's lone independent, Paula McCraney, holding the District 7 seat Republicans had targeted.

Molly Malone's Louisville and Covington locations listed for sale

Louisville Money Moves Ongoing sale process

Molly Malone's, the Irish pub on Baxter Avenue that has drawn St. Patrick's Day crowds since 1998, is for sale along with its Covington location. The owners say both restaurants will stay open while the Grisanti Group markets the properties.

Molly Malone's, the Irish pub on Baxter Avenue that has drawn St. Patrick's Day crowds since 1998, is for sale along with its Covington location. The owners say both restaurants will stay open while the Grisanti Group markets the properties.

Utility work to bring intermittent I-64 closures in east Louisville

Louisville Built World Single-Day Traffic Advisory

Drivers on Interstate 64 in eastern Louisville will meet intermittent closures on Sunday while Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities upgrade electric equipment near mile marker 19.5. The work is planned for one day.

Drivers on Interstate 64 in eastern Louisville will meet intermittent closures on Sunday while Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities upgrade electric equipment near mile marker 19.5. The work is planned for one day.

Kentucky audit faults Louisville MSD spending as ratepayers face higher bills

Louisville Built World 17-Month Examination

Kentucky's auditor released a report on Oct. 28 saying Louisville MSD spent ratepayer money on salaries, travel, food and other items outside its core mission. The examination covered May 2025 through October 2026 and found the utility's liabilities had grown to about $3.2 billion.

Kentucky's auditor released a report on Oct. 28 saying Louisville MSD spent ratepayer money on salaries, travel, food and other items outside its core mission. The examination covered May 2025 through October 2026 and found the utility's liabilities had grown to about $3.2 billion.

Louisville developer requests side-yard variances for South Clay Street lots

Louisville Rule Changes 17 days pending

Three 20-foot-wide lots on South Clay Street need a five-foot side setback under Louisville's code, leaving about 10 feet to build. The developer wants three-foot setbacks so the homes can be about 14 feet wide.

Three 20-foot-wide lots on South Clay Street need a five-foot side setback under Louisville's code, leaving about 10 feet to build. The developer wants three-foot setbacks so the homes can be about 14 feet wide.

Steve Yancey becomes Jefferson County's first elected Black sheriff

Louisville Force in Play Election Night

Jefferson County voters elected Steve Yancey, a Democrat and 28-year veteran of the sheriff's office, as the county's first Black sheriff. He defeated Republican Alexander Marson.

Jefferson County voters elected Steve Yancey, a Democrat and 28-year veteran of the sheriff's office, as the county's first Black sheriff. He defeated Republican Alexander Marson.

Union-backed candidates win all five seats on Louisville's new school board

Louisville Rule Changes 2026 legislative session through election night

The board that runs Kentucky's largest school district is shrinking from seven members to five, and candidates backed by the teachers union won every seat. All five were on Tuesday's ballot at once, under maps the legislature drew this year, so one organized campaign could take the whole board in a single night.

The board that runs Kentucky's largest school district is shrinking from seven members to five, and candidates backed by the teachers union won every seat. All five were on Tuesday's ballot at once, under maps the legislature drew this year, so one organized campaign could take the whole board in a single night.

Papa Murphy's Shelbyville Road licence drops off Louisville active list

Louisville Built World Two-day licence discrepancy

Papa Murphy's at 12353 Shelbyville Road in Louisville no longer appears on the city's active food-establishment licence list. The address was present in a Nov. 1 reading and missing from two consecutive readings, according to the city's open-data record.

Papa Murphy's at 12353 Shelbyville Road in Louisville no longer appears on the city's active food-establishment licence list. The address was present in a Nov. 1 reading and missing from two consecutive readings, according to the city's open-data record.

Mile Wide Beer Company to close after 10 years in Louisville

Louisville Money Moves 10-Year Brewery Run

Mile Wide Beer Company, a fixture on Louisville's Barret Avenue for a decade, will close at the end of 2026. The brewery's three co-owners announced the decision on Facebook, citing the challenging state of the craft beer industry.

Mile Wide Beer Company, a fixture on Louisville's Barret Avenue for a decade, will close at the end of 2026. The brewery's three co-owners announced the decision on Facebook, citing the challenging state of the craft beer industry.

Greenberg wins Louisville mayor's race; Barr takes McConnell's Senate seat

Louisville Rule Changes Election Day

More than 225,000 Jefferson County voters had cast ballots by 3:45 p.m. on Election Day, about 38% of the county's registered voters, the Jefferson County Clerk's Office said. Polls closed at 6 p.m. in Kentucky and Indiana.

More than 225,000 Jefferson County voters had cast ballots by 3:45 p.m. on Election Day, about 38% of the county's registered voters, the Jefferson County Clerk's Office said. Polls closed at 6 p.m. in Kentucky and Indiana.

TARC waives fares for Louisville voters on Election Day

Louisville Rule Changes 9 days

TARC waived fares on all fixed-route buses and TARC3 paratransit on Election Day, Nov. 3. The agency has offered free rides on every primary and general election day since 2020.

TARC waived fares on all fixed-route buses and TARC3 paratransit on Election Day, Nov. 3. The agency has offered free rides on every primary and general election day since 2020.

Louisville begins Belvedere rebuild with parking garage repairs

Louisville Built World Multi-year riverfront rebuild

Crews began work Oct. 29, 2026, on the first floor of the Riverfront Parking Garage beneath the Belvedere. The rest of the garage stays open. The plaza closes after the 2027 Thunder Over Louisville and Kentucky Derby celebrations.

Crews began work Oct. 29, 2026, on the first floor of the Riverfront Parking Garage beneath the Belvedere. The rest of the garage stays open. The plaza closes after the 2027 Thunder Over Louisville and Kentucky Derby celebrations.

Three I-65 ramps in Louisville reopen weeks ahead of schedule

Louisville Built World 2026–27 corridor rebuild

Three I-65 ramps in downtown Louisville have reopened, about three weeks ahead of schedule. Gov. Andy Beshear announced on October 30 that the ramps are open. They are part of the I-65 Central Corridor bridge replacement, which has beaten its timeline since a five-mile stretch closed in June.

Three I-65 ramps in downtown Louisville have reopened, about three weeks ahead of schedule. Gov. Andy Beshear announced on October 30 that the ramps are open. They are part of the I-65 Central Corridor bridge replacement, which has beaten its timeline since a five-mile stretch closed in June.

Louisville launches 'Louder Than Smoke' youth anti-vaping campaign

Louisville Rule Changes Ongoing youth prevention campaign

Louisville launched its youth anti-vaping campaign, 'Louder Than Smoke,' on October 27. It runs ads on TikTok and Instagram and on Transit Authority of River City (TARC) buses. The health department built the messages with teen input and with the help of C2 Strategic Communications and Western Kentucky University's Imagewest student design agency.

Louisville launched its youth anti-vaping campaign, 'Louder Than Smoke,' on October 27. It runs ads on TikTok and Instagram and on Transit Authority of River City (TARC) buses. The health department built the messages with teen input and with the help of C2 Strategic Communications and Western Kentucky University's Imagewest student design agency.

Louisville police body cameras now stream live to licensed psychologists on crisis calls

Louisville New Capabilities Ongoing pilot since September 2026

When a Louisville Metro officer responds to a mental health crisis call, a licensed psychologist can now watch the body camera feed live and suggest how to read the situation. The program is part of the Advanced Crisis Team, which launched Sept. 1 and has expanded to day shifts in other divisions.

When a Louisville Metro officer responds to a mental health crisis call, a licensed psychologist can now watch the body camera feed live and suggest how to read the situation. The program is part of the Advanced Crisis Team, which launched Sept. 1 and has expanded to day shifts in other divisions.

Kentucky election officials refused to let federal monitors enter polling sites

Louisville Rule Changes Eight-Day Standoff Through Election Day

Federal election monitors worked Kentucky's Nov. 3 election from outside a 100-foot boundary at polling places in Louisville and Lexington, after local and state officials refused them entry. Jefferson County Clerk David Yates said about a dozen Justice Department employees were expected in Louisville as civil monitors, not law enforcement. His office told the DOJ that Kentucky law did not authorize routine federal monitoring inside polls.

Federal election monitors worked Kentucky's Nov. 3 election from outside a 100-foot boundary at polling places in Louisville and Lexington, after local and state officials refused them entry. Jefferson County Clerk David Yates said about a dozen Justice Department employees were expected in Louisville as civil monitors, not law enforcement. His office told the DOJ that Kentucky law did not authorize routine federal monitoring inside polls.

Kentucky appeals court denies NCAA second bid to halt eligibility order

Louisville Rule Changes Ongoing Legal Fight

Seth Trimble transferred to Louisville for a fifth college season. On Oct. 30, Kentucky Court of Appeals Judge Sara Walter Combs denied the NCAA's request to pause a lower court order that lets him and dozens of other athletes play.

Seth Trimble transferred to Louisville for a fifth college season. On Oct. 30, Kentucky Court of Appeals Judge Sara Walter Combs denied the NCAA's request to pause a lower court order that lets him and dozens of other athletes play.

Louisville school board authorizes litigation as JCPS works to close budget gap

Louisville Money Moves Ongoing financial recovery

Jefferson County Public Schools is digging out of a $188 million budget hole. At its Sept. 22 meeting, the board voted 5-0 to authorize a litigation strategy in closed session; the target was not disclosed.

Jefferson County Public Schools is digging out of a $188 million budget hole. At its Sept. 22 meeting, the board voted 5-0 to authorize a litigation strategy in closed session; the target was not disclosed.

Papa Murphy's on Dixie Highway in Louisville appears to have closed

Louisville Money Moves 5-Day License Disappearance

The Papa Murphy's at 6661 Dixie Hwy Ste 3B has been missing from Louisville's active food establishment license list for five straight readings, the most recent on October 30. The license was still on the list when it was read on October 25.

The Papa Murphy's at 6661 Dixie Hwy Ste 3B has been missing from Louisville's active food establishment license list for five straight readings, the most recent on October 30. The license was still on the list when it was read on October 25.

Louisville adult day care center Access Care appears to close

Louisville Money Moves Ongoing

Access Care's food establishment license was last on Louisville Metro's active list on October 25, and two readings since have come up empty. Google now marks the Dupont Road center permanently closed.

Access Care's food establishment license was last on Louisville Metro's active list on October 25, and two readings since have come up empty. Google now marks the Dupont Road center permanently closed.

Louisville amends massage facility rules after therapist pushback

Louisville Rule Changes About 1 year of pushback

Louisville Metro Council voted unanimously on Oct. 29 to relax its massage-facility rules, after a year of protests from licensed therapists. The amended ordinance drops the blanket security-camera requirement and lets therapists lock their doors while they are alone with a client.

Louisville Metro Council voted unanimously on Oct. 29 to relax its massage-facility rules, after a year of protests from licensed therapists. The amended ordinance drops the blanket security-camera requirement and lets therapists lock their doors while they are alone with a client.

House of Marigold receives food service permit for Norton Commons location

Louisville Built World Ongoing expansion

The House of Marigold opened its Norton Commons location at 10715 Meeting St. on October 16, eight days after the original October 8 date. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, the first House of Marigold with an evening menu.

The House of Marigold opened its Norton Commons location at 10715 Meeting St. on October 16, eight days after the original October 8 date. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, the first House of Marigold with an evening menu.