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In today's newsletter:

  • Are Louisville homebuyers being left in limbo by their builder?
  • Where you can warm up as Louisville’s emergency shelters open Sunday
  • How Okolona Fire is still helping after Louisville’s UPS crash

Also on today's calendar: The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Louisville, KY and 8 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: A little snow, up to 1", with a high of 33 and low of 7 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and very cold, temps: high: 16, low: 1.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high of 34 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Troubleshooters: Customers say builder is ‘moving the finish line' (wave3.com) — Louisville-area families say a local homebuilder’s delays, unpaid subcontractors, and disputed closing costs have turned their new-home dreams into months of stress and extra expenses. WAVE Troubleshooters found hundreds of thousands of dollars in mechanics’ liens tied to Prestige Builders projects in Jefferson and Oldham counties, while the company disputes some claims and blames cash flow and weather issues. State officials confirm formal complaints have reached the Attorney General’s office.
   

2. Louisville nonprofits opening emergency shelters ahead of extremely cold temperatures (wlky.com) — Emergency shelters in Louisville will open Sunday as local nonprofits respond to dangerous cold and rising homelessness, offering daytime warmth, food, and services. Hope Rescued in Portland and Exodus Family Ministries in Shively say a new Metro Council ordinance has simplified permits and cut fees, making it easier to legally open both pop-up and overnight shelters when temperatures plunge.
   

3. Okolona Fire still assisting with UPS plane crash cleanup one month later (wdrb.com) — Okolona Fire crews are still on the scene of last month’s deadly UPS plane crash in Louisville, working to keep cleanup workers safe and help nearby businesses get back inside. Firefighters are escorting owners to their properties with LMPD so operations can restart and employees can be paid, even as departments manage an exhausting, weeks-long response.
   

4. Business owner loses money over USPS shipping delays, Congressman demands answers (wave3.com) — Louisville packages are piling up at the Gardiner Lane USPS facility, leaving local businesses like Kids Love Rocks eating refunds and scrambling for pricier UPS options. USPS blames severe weather and high volume, but Rep. Morgan McGarvey says problems predate winter and is pressing the Postmaster General for answers about fixing delays.
   

5. How to make sure your car is safe to drive in winter weather (whas11.com) — As winter settles over Louisville and Kentuckiana, a local mechanic shares practical steps to keep your car safe, from checking oil on level ground to using the right anti-freeze. He also explains simple ways to monitor tire wear so you’re not caught with bald tires on icy roads.
   

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    Saturday December 13
  • Beary Happy Holiday (2025)
    Louisville Zoo , 1100 Trevilian Way , Louisville
    10:00 am
  • The Crafting Cupboard
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    1:00 pm
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  • I want to say something positive about the Post Office.
    The situation: Website says delivered, text notification comes, only no package. We checked the mail box less than 15 minutes after the reported… (Nextdoor Hickory Hill Farms)
  • Two 9 month old cattle dogs missing from the Wyandotte area.
    I'm pretty sure they have been stolen and if anyone has info please contact me. (Nextdoor Wyandotte)
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