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Louisville news: Big 12 finds UofL inferior to West !@$%ing Virginia (burn!) edition [News]

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Local news for Oct. 26, 2011
  • "Louisville Metro Parks Director Mike Heitz was suspended Tuesday as a result of a WAVE 3 Troubleshooter investigation. Troubleshooter Eric Flack documented Heitz drinking then driving in his city take-home vehicle on several occasions." [WAVE3]
  • "It appears the Big East is close to losing yet another school. West Virginia will be accepted to the Big 12 once there is formal approval, a source told Joe Schad of ESPN, and that could happen as early as Tuesday.

Louisville Loop signage, safety meeting date has changed [Fitness and health]

From fitness enthusiasts to bike commuters, citizens are needed at the next Loop public meeting to address signage, accessibility, and safety along the 23 miles of completed pathways. Metro Parks is relying on public discourse to make improvements as its officials move forward. The date of this event has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 8, 2011.

Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, a 300-acre historic Louisville site operated by Metro Parks, is hosting a public meeting for the next phase in the planning of the Louisville Loop, a nearly 100-mile shared-use path that will eventually surround the entire Metro.

Louisville Loop public meeting to discuss signage, safety [Fitness and health]

From fitness enthusiasts to bike commuters, citizens are needed at the next Loop public meeting to address signage, accessibility, and safety along the 23 miles of completed pathways. Metro Parks is relying on public discourse to make improvements as its officials move forward.

Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, a 300-acre historic Louisville site operated by Metro Parks, is hosting a public meeting for the next phase in the planning of the Louisville Loop, a nearly 100-mile shared-use path that will eventually surround the entire Metro.

Black Keys sold out at Iroquois Amphitheatre; Don't miss chance for MMJ tickets [Music]

The Black Keys are officially sold out for their Iroquois Amphitheater show on Wednesday, which is all the more reason not to snooze on those MMJ tickets.

I knew the Black Keys were pretty popular in Louisville, but I was still surprised when they announced the show was already sold out last week. The blues-rock duo hail from Akron, OH and have a recent -- and very good -- release out, Brothers, featuring the single, "Tighten Up," which has just been annnounced as a nominee for an MTV Breakthrough video award.

Shinrin-yoku - A new reason to soak in Louisville's metro parks [Fitness and health]

Forest bathing sounds like a an LMPD crime tip, but it can be good for you!

Have you ever enjoyed forest bathing in one of our Metro Parks? Before you dial the LMPD tip line, forest bathing, also known as Shinrin-yoku, is walking through the forest and taking in all the sounds, smells, and Phytoncides. Subsequently, Shinrin-yoku seems to have both psychological and physiological benefits.

 

Final public hearing on Cherokee Park pavilion this Thursday [Highlands]

The last public hearing regarding the future of the “teepee” pavilion at Hogan’s Fountain in Cherokee Park is slated for this coming Thursday, May 20.

 

 

Final public hearing The final public hearing regarding the future of the “teepee” pavilion at Hogan’s Fountain in Cherokee Park is slated for this coming Thursday, May 20.

Catch Thunder by camping at Eva Bandman Park [Thunder Over Louisville]

Metro Parks offers limited number of spaces for RVs and tents Friday and Saturday nights

Watch Thunder Over Louisville by camping at Eva Bandman Park (1701 River Road) Friday and Saturday nights. For the first time, Metro Parks has opened thhis park for RV and tent camping during Thunder.

Metro Parks is providing picnic tables, round-the-clock staffing, picnic tables and (oh thank God) port-a-lets.

Controversy surrounds Cherokee Park shelter’s future

Do Louisville Metro Parks and the Olmsted Parks Conservancy plan to leave Cherokee Park visitors out in the rain?

 

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