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Good day Louisville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why KYTC is pausing a key Broadway closure downtown
- What Louisville drivers need to know about new JCPS bus cameras
- How a Louisville nonprofit is steering help to flooded Nepal
Also on today's calendar: 8th Annual Louisville Steps Against Melanoma and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 88, low: 68.
- Sunday: Hot with sunshine, with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. KYTC delays Broadway closure to stabilize temporary Downtown Louisville traffic changes (wave3.com) — Downtown Louisville drivers, especially around the hospital district, are facing confusing detours and gridlock as KYTC's I‑65 corridor work shifts to surface streets. After this week's backups, officials are delaying a planned Broadway closure between First and Brook to stabilize traffic, though a month‑long shutdown is still coming once dates are finalized. 
2. JCPS partners with BusPatrol to install stop-arm cameras across bus fleet (wdrb.com) — If you drive near JCPS buses in Louisville, expect new AI-powered stop‑arm cameras to start catching drivers who illegally pass while kids are getting on or off. Under a new state law, violators face civil fines, with JCPS receiving a share of the revenue while promising no added cost to taxpayers and human review of footage.
3. Louisville nonprofit shares guidance for helping Nepal disaster recovery (spectrumnews1.com) — A Louisville-based nonprofit, SOS International, is helping Kentuckians channel their generosity toward trusted relief groups aiding Nepal after deadly flash flooding. The organization, which redistributes surplus medical supplies worldwide, urges donors to support experienced groups like Nepal's Red Cross and stresses the logistical challenges of getting equipment into hard-to-reach disaster zones.
4. Kentuckians celebrate blue ribbon wins at state fair (wlky.com) — Louisville is once again the backdrop for Kentuckians celebrating hard-earned blue ribbons at the Kentucky State Fair. Local creators like calligrapher Gina Enneking and painter Greg Yates describe years of effort, meaningful family ties, and hidden messages in their artwork, hoping their winning pieces inspire fairgoers wandering the exhibit halls.
5. New $25 million cancer center in Bullitt County brings treatment closer to rural Kentuckians (wdrb.com) — Louisville-based UofL Health is opening a new $25 million Brown Cancer Center in Bullitt County, giving many rural patients an option closer to home instead of driving into Louisville. The facility, tied to the University of Louisville, will host clinical trials, support services, and a new Center for Rural Cancer Education and Research. First patients are expected in mid-September, with services expanding through early 2027.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Louisville
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- Food Truck Challenge – Music (The Rigbys), Food Trucks, & Cars! →
The Commons, 815 Short Street, 47111, Charlestown
6:00 PM - 8th Annual Louisville Steps Against Melanoma →
The Parklands of Floyds Fork, Beckley Creek Pkwy, Louisville
8:00 am - Chamber St. Matthews Business Resource Summit →
St. Matthews United Methodist Church, 319 Browns Lane, 40207, Louisville
10:00 AM - Chamber St. Matthews Inspire Speaker Series →
The Arterburn, 310 Ten Pin Lane, 40207, Louisville
10:00 AM
Friday August 28
Sunday September 13
Thursday September 17
Wednesday October 28
🗓 Events Nearby
- August Birthday Bash
Louisville Zoological Garden KY
10:00 am - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Day 2026
Louisville Zoological Garden Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY, 40213, United States
10:00 am - Keep Louisville Weird Night at Lynn Family Stadium
Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA) Lynn Family Stadium - 350 Adams St, Louisville, KY 40206
6:30 pm - Tax bill due
City of Audubon Park 3340 Robin Rd, Louisville, KY 40213 - LIBA Advocacy Team Meeting
Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA) Via Zoom (register to receive link)
3:00 pm - Wild Workout: Yoga (Giraffe) SOLD OUT
Louisville Zoological Garden Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY, 40213, United States
6:00 pm - City Council Meeting →
City of Jeffersontown - 10416 Watterson Trail Jeffersontown KY 40299
6:00 pm - Board of Education Meeting
Louisville Male High 3332 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY 40218, USA
6:00 pm
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
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