Plus, Macaulay Culkin wants to answer your "Home Alone" questions.
 
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It’ll all be water under the bridge soon

Construction on the Sherman Minton Bridge is almost finished
A metal suspension bridge spans a river.
When the Sherman Minton Bridge was new, it won a national award for its beauty. | Photo courtesy Sherman Minton Renewal
Last week, the Sherman Minton Renewal Project announced that restoration on the historic bridge was on pace to be complete by mid-November.

We’ll pause while you sigh in relief.

Here’s a look at the bridge, by the numbers:
  • 1962: The year the Sherman Minton Bridge opened — it was the first bridge built on an interstate highway in Louisville
  • ~70,000: The number of commuters who use the bridge daily
  • 800 ft: The span of each of the bridge’s two iconic arches
  • 30: The number of years the renewal project is expected to add to the bridge’s lifespan
  • 136: The number of bridge cables that are being replaced in the final phase of construction
For Derby City’s commuters, it’s been a long time coming — so let’s take a look back. When the Sherman Minton Renewal Project began in September 2021:
  • Louisvillian Jack Harlow had yet to release a No. 1 single. He’s had two since then — “First Class” and “Lovin’ on Me.”
  • Chris Mack was still the Louisville men’s basketball coach. The Cards have had three bosses since then: Mike Pegues, Kenny Payne, and Pat Kelsey.
  • LOUtoday was just a month old. Seems like a long time ago, doesn’t it? Don’t worry, we couldn’t imagine life without you either.
 
Events
Monday, Sept. 9
  • Flutterfest | Monday, Sept. 9-Saturday, Sept. 14 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Louisville Zoo | $14.25+ | Celebrate the annual autumn migration of the monarch butterfly with experts from Idlewild Butterfly Farm, take-home crafts, and more.
Thursday, Sept. 12
Friday, Sept. 13
  • Friday the 13th Pictures with Jason Vorhees | Friday, Sept. 13 | 12-4 p.m. | Caufield’s Novelty | Free | Meet the iconic slasher from the horror movie franchise and enjoy store discounts.
  • Germantown Oktoberfest | Friday, Sept. 13 | 4-10 p.m. | Hauck’s Corner | Free | Three blocks of Goss Avenue will be shut down for a block party, featuring a stein holding contest, weiner dog races, and more.
Saturday, Sept. 14
  • Kicking Butt 5K | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 8-10:30 a.m. | Waterfront Park | $0+ | Run the paved route through Waterfront Park and downtown Louisville this race — proceeds benefit colon cancer research.
Sunday, Sept. 15
  • The Big Table | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 5-7 p.m. | Iroquois Park | Free | Bring a favorite family dish to meet neighbors and make new friends over home-cooked food.
Events calendar here
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Health

How to get care fast with less wait time
A doctor checking a patient's heartbeat.
Accidents and injuries happen, and UofL Health – Urgent Care Plus is here to help with its five locations. | Photo provided by UofL Health
Imagine this: You’re short on time and need to be seen by a doctor — but it isn’t necessarily an emergency. Do you know where to go?

UofL Health – Urgent Care Plus is open every day to take care of your health care needs. The center treats patients ages three and up (which is great news during a busy school year).

There’s no need to put your health on hold. You can use the convenient “Find Wait Times” feature to see wait times at all locations.
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News Notes
Announced
  • Actor Macaulay Culkin is coming to the Louisville Palace for a screening and Q+A of his iconic movie “Home Alone” on Sunday, Dec. 3. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, Sept. 13. Keep the change, ya’ filthy animal.
Development
  • A WaWa gas station + convenience store could be coming to J-Town. Plans have been filed for a location on Billtown Road. WaWa broke ground on its first Derby City on Preston Crossing Boulevard in June. Learn more at a public meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. (Courier Journal)
Health
  • Construction is underway at a new maternity services center at Mary & Elizabeth Hospital in the Hazelwood neighborhood. A $20 million investment, The Birthing Place will include eight labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum suites over 21,000 sqft.
Closing

  • Cosmic Bird will soon flap its wings for the last time. The vegan “fauxltry” restaurant announced that it will close at the end of the month. The Highlands restaurant is offering deals + specials for the rest of September.
Sports
  • Louisville football moved up to No. 19 in the AP Poll after a 42-14 win over Jacksonville State on Saturday. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Louisville Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Plan Ahead
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Plan Ahead
  • BLINK is set to light up the Cincy Region from Thursday, Oct. 17 to Sunday, Oct. 20. This year’s dazzling event features everything from a cherished sunset parade to a create-your-own adventure through a walkable, immersive illuminated experience spanning 30+ city blocks. Here’s what to know before you go.*
Job
  • We’re looking for a Sales Executive in our sister market, SEAtoday, to identify and secure new advertising partnerships and grow existing client relationships on the SEAtoday team. Apply to join.
Louisville Downtown Partnership
 
Drink

Going once, going twice...

The Art of Bourbon Auction is coming to the Speed Museum
A collection of six pappy van winkle bottles.
This collection of verticals is expected to fetch~ $30,000 | Photo via Speed Art Museum
Get your auction paddles — or keyboard fingers — ready, bourbon lovers.

The Speed Museum’s Art of Bourbon auction event goes live on Thursday, Sept. 12, and there are some high proof items headed for the block.

Here’s a tasting of what will be up for grabs:
  • A whole Pappy Vertical — that’s six bottles of Pappy Van Winkle signed by Julian Van Winkle III — valued at ~$30,000
  • A bottle of Michter’s, released in 2017 after being aged for 25 years, expected to go for ~$30,000 all on its own — only 317 bottles of this bourbon were produced that year.
  • The 1976 Bicentennial Commemorative Bourbon — distilled in 1959 at the original Willett Distillery — expected to rake in $30,000 to $50,000
If you’re more interested in learning about bourbon, you can also bid on a private tour for six of the Maker’s Mark Private Select distillery.

It’s free to bid online, but you have to register ahead of time.
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Jeff
From the editor
I saw lots of people in sweaters and hoodies over the weekend. Seems like Louisville is ready for fall.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but don’t put away the shorts and T-shirts just yet — it’s going to hit 90° on Wednesday.
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