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Hi there, Louisville! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Louisville families affected by gun violence can get 90 days' help
  • What Ford's new billion-dollar investment means for Louisville jobs
  • See when Clifton's new inclusive playground is open to the public

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 97 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Hot, temps: high: 95, low: 74.
  • Thursday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 96 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Louisville groups unite to address youth gun violence and support grieving families (wlky.com) — Louisville groups are teaming up to support families grieving youth gun violence and to prevent more shootings, especially in neighborhoods like the West End. A new Widows 911 program offers 90 days of therapy and financial help, with applications open until Sept. 20 and the next cohort starting Oct. 1 for five Louisville-area families.
   

2. Ford Motor Co. reaffirms commitment to Kentucky with $1B investment (pmg-ky1.com) — Ford is pouring $1 billion into a new paint shop at Louisville's Kentucky Truck Plant and transforming the Louisville Assembly Plant for its upcoming electric Fathom pickup, creating about 2,200 local jobs. City and state leaders say the investments cement Louisville's role in advanced manufacturing and EV production. Residents can expect long-term employment opportunities and continued economic growth tied to Ford's presence.
   

3. Holy Trinity Catholic School opens accessible playground in Louisville's Clifton neighborhood (wave3.com) — Families in Louisville's Clifton neighborhood now have a new all-inclusive playground on Payne Street, opened by Holy Trinity Catholic School and available to the public outside school hours. The accessible design aims to give children with different abilities more nearby options, reducing the need for long drives to other inclusive parks around Louisville and southern Indiana.
   

4. Louisville mother pushes for federal ban on retail nitrous oxide sales after son's death (wlky.com) — A Louisville mother is urging Congress to pass House Bill 7945, which would ban retail nitrous oxide sales nationwide after she found dozens of canisters in her late son's home. Kentucky already banned retail sales in early 2026, but nitrous oxide still isn't federally scheduled. Her push could shape future federal rules that affect access and enforcement in Louisville.
   

5. Louisville pastor steps down as CEO of ElderServe after 4 years in the role (wave3.com) — Louisville residents who rely on ElderServe's senior services will soon see a leadership change as CEO and pastor Rev. Timothy Findley Jr. steps down after four years. He plans to work with the board on an orderly transition, following major renovations and growth at the Louisville senior center that supports hundreds of older adults.
   

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