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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:

  • Are you making these simple fixes before Louisville’s next deep freeze?
  • How two Louisville ministries kept unhoused neighbors safe in the deep freeze
  • How Louisville volunteers ensured every veteran’s grave received a holiday wreath

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac and 6 more events.

Find out what's happening in Louisvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Louisvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high of 32 and low of 21 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, temps: high: 43, low: 35.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 50 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. How to avoid costly repairs and high energy bills during winter weather (wave3.com) — With a cold snap hitting Louisville, local experts are urging you to insulate faucets, seal doors and windows, and swap furnace filters now to avoid burst pipes and big repair bills. Brownsboro Hardware is stocking winter essentials, while LG&E shares thermostat and ceiling-fan tips to keep homes warm and energy costs in check as crews stand ready for outages.
   

2. Southern Louisville ministries offer warm place, meal for unhoused during frigid temperatures (whas11.com) — As Louisville shivered through single-digit temperatures, Exodus Family Ministries opened its new Garrs Lane facility Sunday to provide unhoused neighbors with breakfast, warmth, showers, and clean clothes before transporting many to Southeast Christian Church’s gym. The two Louisville ministries teamed up for a holiday dinner and backpack giveaway stocked with cold-weather essentials, offering about 12 hours of safety and support. Their collaboration continues as Exodus seeks approval to expand into overnight shelter services.
   

3. Volunteers honor fallen veterans with wreaths at national cemetery (spectrumnews1.com) — Louisville volunteers filled Zachary Taylor National Cemetery to place wreaths on every veteran’s grave for National Wreaths Across America Day, ensuring no local service member is forgotten. Community groups, including Zeta Amicae of Louisville, returned for the 17th year to honor loved ones and keep their names and sacrifices alive through the holidays.
   

4. Louisville basketball's Khani Rooths embraces leadership, defense as his game grows (wdrb.com) — Louisville fans get a closer look at sophomore forward Khani Rooths, whose growing leadership and defensive intensity are becoming central to the Cardinals’ identity. From his DMV roots to his expanded role under coach Pat Kelsey, Rooths describes how added confidence, all-around skill work, and pride in defense are shaping his impact on the court this season.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday December 16
  • City Council Meeting
    City of Jeffersontown , 10416 Watterson Trail , Jeffersontown
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday December 17
  • Trivia Night - Jungle Bells
    Louisville Zoo , 1100 Trevilian Way , Louisville
    6:30 pm
    • Thursday December 18
  • Morning Coffee with LIBA at Blak Koffee II
    Blak Koffee , 2820 W. Broadway , Louisville
    9:00 am
  • Winter Performance
    Greathouse / Shryock Elementary , 2700 Browns Ln , Louisville
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • For those of you awake right now...
    (2:25 a.m.) There is an awesome meteor shower going on. I was just outside watching it. Quite a few a minute. (Nextdoor Beechmont)
  • If you're warm tonight you're blessed, if you have indoor plumbing tonight you're blessed, if you were able to eat tonight, you're blessed.
    Sending love to everyone. Stay safe out there. (Nextdoor Commerce Crossings Dr)
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Louisville. Apply here.
  • Flagship Facility Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitor in Louisville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Louisville here.

Ok Louisville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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