There’s not much that beats Cherokee Park at peak fall foliage. | Photo courtesy Louisville Tourism
Autumn is officially here — but fall colors, we’re just starting to spot you.
If you’ve been on the lookout for red, yellow, and orange leaves in Louisville, you won’t be waiting too much longer. According to smokymountains.com fall foliage predictions, leaves in the Louisville area are starting to lose their chlorophyll — the compound responsible for their green color. Here’s a timeline of when to expect the best colors:
Week of Oct. 6: Leaves have begun to change, expect sporadic fall colors
Week of Oct. 20: The leaves will be nearing their colorful peak
Week of Oct. 27: The best time to see fall colors in Louisville
Week of Nov. 3: Louisville’s fall colors will be past their peak
Asked
Asked
What’s your favorite place to see fall colors in Louisville?
A. Bernheim Forest B. Cherokee Park C. Jefferson Memorial Forest D. Cave Hill Cemetery E. Other
From free Pure Tap stations at events to water education in schools and bill assistance programs, Louisville Water continues showing up for our neighbors. Here’s to 165 years of making a difference.
Louisville will be home to a new pro soccer team starting next season. The United Football League announced three new teams this week, including the Louisville Kings. The team will play at Lynn Family Stadium alongside Racing Louisville + LouisvilleCity FC. Season tickets for the new team are on sale now.
Traffic
The ramps from I-71 South to I-65 South and I-64 West to I-65 South will be closed this weekend, starting Friday, Oct. 10 at 8 p.m., and reopen early Monday morning. (WHAS11)
Civic
Speaking of road closures... There will be a town hall meeting about next year’s I-65 closure on Monday, Oct. 20 at the Main Branch Library from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Outdoors
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife is asking hunters and other people spending time outdoors to report suspicious behavior or deaths in deer and elk. Chronic Wasting Disease and Hemorrhagic Disease are both present in the state, and officials are seeking help to track them. (LPM)
Go stargazing tonight. The Draconid meteor shower is expected to peak this evening after dusk. Under ideal conditions, it’s possible to see about 10 meteors per hour. (WCNC)
Sports
The Louisville Cardinals face a steep climb in ACC contention after a heartbreaking 30-27 loss to Virginia. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Film
Dust off the witch’s hat and varnish your broomsticks. Tickets go on sale today for “Wicked: For Good” — the second and final installment of the Broadway-adapted story. If you’ve got five hours and 13 minutes to spare, we recommend going to a double feature back-to-back screening at a local theater.
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The Buy
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Louisville saw some flash flooding yesterday, including several cars getting stuck in high water. Remember, flood water can be dangerous even if it appears shallow. Stay up to date on any remaining road closures, and be safe out there, LOU.
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