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Good morning Louisville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Louisville's new dashboard could change domestic violence response.
- Louisville gathers downtown to remember 95 fallen firefighters by name
- How Family Health Centers has cared for Louisville for 50 years.
Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 13 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
⛅ Weather forecast
- Friday: Very warm with high clouds — high 85, low 59.
- Saturday: Some rain in the afternoon — high 73, low 60.
- Sunday: Some rain — high 71, low 59.
Yesterday in Louisville
- 250 events hit the calendar this week, including ones from Lauryn W. and Kyle S. — see them
🧩 Louisville Games
Fresh daily puzzles built from today's local news.
🌀 Squiggle → unscramble 5 words from today's newsletter
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📰 News we're reading
1. Louisville to launch domestic violence dashboard amid rise in intimate partner homicides
Louisville is preparing to launch a new domestic violence data dashboard this month, giving residents clearer insight into local incidents and available resources. The tool builds on the Safe Louisville Plan and complements the city's gun violence dashboard, while local advocates and officials stress breaking stigma, expanding services, and using transparent data to better protect survivors across Louisville. (wlky.com) 
2. Firefighters killed in the line of duty honored in downtown Louisville
Names etched on Louisville's firefighter memorial at Jefferson Square Park were honored Thursday morning in a solemn downtown ceremony. Local firefighters gathered to remember 95 colleagues killed in the line of duty, with special reflection on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and the lives of service behind each name. (wlky.com)
3. Louisville's Family Health Centers celebrates 50 years of providing care to those in need
Family Health Centers is marking 50 years of providing affordable medical, dental, and behavioral health care to Louisville residents, especially those struggling to pay. Serving about 40,000 patients annually, the nonprofit offers sliding-scale fees, help with insurance and transportation, and targeted programs for people experiencing homelessness, immigrants, and refugees in neighborhoods across Louisville. (wave3.com)
4. A long day with Pat Kelsey, a billionaire and a little perspective
Louisville sports fans get an inside look at a marathon day following Cardinals basketball coach Pat Kelsey through a tipoff luncheon, media day, and practice, then pivoting to news about Churchill Downs stock. The writer reflects on the demanding local sports calendar, from Louisville's football matchup with Florida State to Kentucky hosting LSU, and how it all stacks up against real-world responsibilities. (wave3.com)
5. 'Gangster Hauler': Al Capone-themed 1967 Kenworth W925
A custom Al Capone-themed 1967 Kenworth W925A drew attention at this year's Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville where it won first place for antique paint. Built over several years by a Maryland family team, the low-slung rig features intricate gangster-style airbrushing, a 1920s barroom-inspired sleeper interior, and heavily customized parts that make it stand out on the Louisville show floor. (overdriveonline.com)
🗳 Louisville questions
Should Louisville stick with two-way traffic on Muhammad Ali, Chestnut and River Park in west Louisville?
○ Yes, keep the two-way plan ○ No, keep them one-way ○ Try it on fewer streets
📸 Around Louisville
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⭐ Featured Events
🗓 Upcoming events in Louisville
- Live Music at High Stakes Rooftop →
High Stakes Rooftop, 710 E Jefferson St, 40202, Louisville · 6:00 pm - Steam Boat Supper →
Belle of Louisville, 401 W. River Road, 40202, Louisville · 7:00 pm - Rooftop Silent Disco →
High Stakes Rooftop, 710 E Jefferson St, 40202, Louisville · 8:00 pm - Job News Louisville Job Fair | Multi-Industry Hiring Event →
L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium (PNC Club), 2550 S Floyd St, 40209, Louisville · 10:00 am - Live Music at High Stakes Rooftop →
High Stakes Rooftop, 710 E Jefferson St, 40202, Louisville · 6:00 pm - Sunset Social →
High Stakes Rooftop, 710 E Jefferson St, 40202, Louisville · 6:00 pm - Steam Boat Supper →
The Belle of Louisville, 401 W. River Road, 40202, Louisville · 7:00 pm - 502 Power Yoga at Bourbons Bistro →
Bourbons Bistro, 2255 Frankfort Avenue, 40206, Louisville · 11:00 am - Live Music at High Stakes Rooftop →
High Stakes Rooftop, 710 E Jefferson St, 40202, Louisville · 6:00 pm - Sunset Social →
High Stakes Rooftop, 710 E Jefferson St, 40202, Louisville · 6:00 pm - Steam Boat Supper →
The Belle of Louisville, 401 W. River Road, 40202, Louisville · 7:00 pm - Prescription Drug Take Back with LMPD at the Louisville Zoo →
Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, 40213, Louisville · 10:00 am - Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
Macy's, 7900 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville · 10:00 am
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💬 Chatter
- The Sign Effect: New Survey Reveals 84% of Consumers Say Signage Directly Influences Their Purchase Decisions — Britt Bradford Read on Patch
- A free way to help birds tonight: turn off the outside lights you don't need.
Millions of songbirds are migrating over Kentucky right now, mostly at night, and bright lights and shiny glass pull them in. The ones we see at the… (Nextdoor Melody Manor) - Today, members of the AMFEMS Honor Guard had the privilege of attending the ceremony at the Kentucky Fallen Firefighter Memorial, where 10 names were added to the wall.
It was a beautiful and moving ceremony honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities. Each name added represents a… (Nextdoor Urton)
- 💼 Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(01425)Wesport, Rd. in Louisville. Apply here.
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Ok Louisville! Now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh — and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!.
— The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — "Because he felt crummy." (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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