Here’s a question: what location has the best view of the Louisville skyline? | Photo via Louisville Tourism
Happy New Year Louisville — is it too late to still be saying that?
As we look ahead to another ~250 newsletters hitting your inbox in 2026, I want to know what you want to see. I’ve written articles based on reader questions in the past, and I’d love to do even more in the new year. I can’t promise all the answers, but I’ll do my best.
Keep scrolling to see the biggest questions I’m thinking on this year.
Asked
Asked
What questions do you have about Louisville?
It could be about real estate, history, trivia, or anything else you can think of. We’ll do our best to find out the answer.
Viktoria is three years old, which is just reaching adulthood.
Photo via Louisville Zoo
Community
The Louisville Zoo has a new Amur tiger. Viktoria comes to Derby City from Rolling Hills Zoo in Kansas and is now on rotation in Tiger Taiga. Viktoria is part of a species survival plan, and has a breeding recommendation with the zoo’s current tiger Timmy.
Open
Goss Ave. Deli is now open in the former Baked AF space. The New York-style deli serves hot and cold sandwiches, including a build-your-own option. The owner, Eric Morris, formerly owned Faces Bar & Bistro. (Louisville Business First)
Development
Mayor Greenberg announced this week that the city is looking for contractors to begin renovating Ashanti House Cultural Development Center, a former fire house turned community building in Portland.
Sports
Racing Louisville has signed WVU forward Taylor White to her first professional contract.
Try This
Know Waste Louisville will host a mending night at the Earth and Spirit Center on Newburg Road this Sunday, Jan. 11. Bring an item of clothing or two that and learn to fix them by hand. Tickets are $10.
Sports
Louisville has snagged eight transfer portal commitments in one day. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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The 411 on 311
Metro 311 has been in service since 1986. | Photo by Marty Pearl, courtesy Louisville Tourism
If you’re drowning in extra garbage and recycling post-holidays, Metro 311 has you covered. Here are just a few of the services you can request.
Large item pickup appointment
Louisville residents in the Urban Services District can schedule up to four large items for trash pickup each week. That’s anything that won’t fit in your curbside trash can. Large item pickup only covers single items — no boxes of small items, yard waste, or construction materials.
Missed services
If your garbage or recycling is missed, report it to 311 and crews will be by within 72 hours.
Garbage/recycling container requests
If your garbage or recycling bin goes missing, you can request a replacement. While you wait, you can use your own container, provided it meets the following parameters:
30-40 gallon container with two handles and a lid
Clearly marked “Garbage” or “Recycling” — stickers are available from the Metro Solid Waste office on Meriwether Avenue.
The Buy
Every Thursday, lululemon adds new markdowns to its We Made Too Much section. Read: Deals, on deals, on deals. This is what we’re shopping this week:
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