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08/20/2026

LATE‑BREAKING: Documents Reveal District 1 Was Notified About BOTH Data Centers Months Before Public Statements

Valley.News.Now has obtained Planning Commission minutes, zoning determination letters, development files, Open Records Request responses, and email correspondence showing that District 1 was notified about both the Camp Ground Road data center and the Kramers Lane building later selected for a second data center.

These documents show a clear discrepancy between the documented timeline and recent public statements made by multiple officials.

📌 Key Findings (Documented)
1. The Camp Ground Road Data Center Was Approved in District 1 on March 5, 2026
Planning Commission minutes state:

“Project Name: Camp Ground Rd Data Center… Council District: 1 – Tammy Hawkins.”
“Notice… was posted on the property and notices were sent by first class mail to adjoining property owners.”
“The Planning Commission does hereby APPROVE the Category 3 Development Plan.”

The project includes:

153 acres
Seven two‑story data center buildings
1.57 million sq ft of total building area
A dedicated electric substation and switching station

This approval occurred months before recent public claims that District 1 “didn’t know anything.”

2. Planning Office Letters Show the Developer Asked About Data Centers in 2024
Two letters from the Louisville Metro Office of Planning (Aug 20, 2024 and Nov 5, 2024) confirm:

“Under EZ‑1 and M‑3, a data center… would fall under ‘telecommunication hotels,’ which is a permitted use.”

This shows:

The developer was already planning data center use in 2024.
The Planning Office confirmed the zoning allowed it.
The project was not new when it reached District 1.

3. A Second Data Center Was Already Built and Is Now Being Converted
A letter dated August 10, 2026 reveals:

“The applicant constructed a 342,720 sq ft building… The revised plan proposes converting the existing building into a telecommunications hotel.”

This building — located at 3615 Kramers Lane — was:

Already constructed

Already permitted

Already approved as a warehouse

Now being converted into a data center

This contradicts recent public statements describing the second data center as “new” or “unexpected.”

4. Open Records Request Shows ‘0 Records’ of Mayor–Council Communication
ORR #26‑13088 returned:

“There were 0 records found to be responsive.”

This means:

No emails
No memos
No briefings
No talking points
No coordination documents

This contradicts public claims that the Mayor “spoke with” districts about the moratorium.

5. Emails Show District 1 Was Contacted About BOTH Data Centers
Valley.News.Now has reviewed email correspondence showing:

District 1 was contacted about the Camp Ground Road data center

District 1 was contacted about the Kramers Lane building that is now being converted into a second data center

This directly conflicts with recent public statements claiming:

“Nobody called me.”

“I didn’t know anything.”

“We were blindsided.”

The documented record shows District 1 was notified, included, and aware of both projects.

📌 What This Means
These documents — all public record — show:

The Camp Ground Road data center was approved months ago.

The Kramers Lane building was already built and is now being converted.

The Planning Office confirmed data center zoning in 2024.
The Mayor’s Office produced no communication records with districts.
District 1 received emails about both projects.
Public statements made in 2026 do not match the documented timeline.

Valley.News.Now will publish the documents so residents can review them directly.

🔴Below is the "Document Packet""

PUBLIC DOCUMENT PACKET: Camp Ground Road & Kramers Lane Data Centers
Compiled by Valley.News.Now — August 2026
All materials are official public records obtained through Open Records Requests (KRS 61.870–61.884).
SECTION 1 — Planning Commission Approval (District 1)
Document: Planning Commission Minutes — March 5, 2026
Case No. 25‑CAT3‑0015
Project: Camp Ground Rd Data Center
Location: 6001 Camp Ground Rd
Council District: 1 – Tammy Hawkins
Status: APPROVED

Key excerpts:

“Project Name: Camp Ground Rd Data Center… Council District: 1 – Tammy Hawkins.”
“Notice… was posted on the property and notices were sent by first class mail to adjoining property owners.”
“The Planning Commission does hereby APPROVE the Category 3 Development Plan.”

What the document shows:

District 1 was formally listed as the jurisdiction.
The project was publicly noticed.
The project was approved months before recent public statements.
The development includes seven two‑story data center buildings totaling 1.57 million sq ft.

Included in packet:

Full Planning Commission minutes
Staff report
Zoning map
Aerial map
Public testimony list
Approval vote record

SECTION 2 — Zoning Determination Letters (2024)
Documents: Louisville Metro Office of Planning Letters
Dates: August 20, 2024 & November 5, 2024
To: Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
From: Brian Davis, Interim Director

Key excerpts:

“Under EZ‑1 and M‑3, a data center… would fall under ‘telecommunication hotels,’ which is a permitted use.”
“Equipment including servers, storage systems, power supplies, cooling systems… are permitted under EZ‑1 and M‑3.”

What the documents show:

The developer asked about data center zoning in 2024.
The Planning Office confirmed data centers were permitted.
The project was already in motion long before public controversy.

Included in packet:

Both zoning determination letters
Parcel list
Zoning classification explanation
Telecommunications Facility definition

SECTION 3 — Kramers Lane Conversion (Second Data Center)
Document: Revised Category 3 Development Plan Letter — August 10, 2026
Project: 3615 Kramers Lane
Applicant: DPIF4 KY 6 KRAMERS, LLC (Dermody Properties)
Case No. 26‑CAT3‑0005

Key excerpts:

“The applicant constructed a 342,720 sq ft building… The revised plan proposes converting the existing building into a telecommunications hotel.”
“The tractor trailer loading dock area will be repurposed for generators and equipment storage.”
“An electrical substation will be added.”

What the document shows:

The “new” data center was not new — the building already existed.
The conversion request was filed before recent public statements.
The second data center is a repurposed warehouse, not a surprise development.

Included in packet:

Full conversion letter
CC list (Planning Director, case manager, legal counsel, engineering firm)
Trip generation comparison

Site plan references

SECTION 4 — Environmental & Wetland Reports
Documents: RES Kentucky Wetland & Stream Delineation Reports (2021–2025)
Project: Camp Ground Park — Southern Parcel

Key excerpts:

“All wetlands, ephemeral streams, and the ditch on the site are now considered non‑jurisdictional.”
“The only jurisdictional feature is the intermittent stream, Cane Run.”

What the documents show:

Environmental review was completed years before public debate.
The project did not require federal wetland permitting.
The site was already cleared for large‑scale development.

Included in packet:

Wetland delineation summary
Stream and wetland maps
Federal status tables
Survey dates and methodology

SECTION 5 — Open Records Request (Mayor’s Office Communication)
Document: ORR Response — Request #26‑13088
Subject: Mayor’s Office Coordination on Data Center Projects
Date Range Requested: Jan 1, 2025 – Present

Key excerpt:

“There were 0 records found to be responsive.”

What the document shows:

No emails
No memos
No briefings
No talking points

No coordination documents

No communication between the Mayor’s Office and Districts 12, 13, 14, or 25

This contradicts public claims of “speaking with” districts about the moratorium.

Included in packet:

Full ORR response
Request language
Closure notice

SECTION 6 — District 1 Email Correspondence
Documents: Emails showing District 1 was notified
Subject: Camp Ground Rd Data Center & Kramers Lane Building

What the documents show:

District 1 received email notifications about the Camp Ground Road data center.

District 1 received email notifications about the Kramers Lane building later selected for conversion.

These emails directly conflict with recent public statements claiming no knowledge.

Included in packet:

Email headers
Email bodies
Dates and recipients

Attachments referenced in emails (if public record)

SECTION 7 — Public Testimony Record
Document: Planning Commission Minutes — Public Opposition
Residents raised concerns about:

Power usage
Water usage
Hazardous materials adjacency
Lithium‑ion battery fire risk
Noise pollution
Light pollution
Environmental impacts
Utility rate increases
Flood zone issues
Outdated regulations
AI job displacement
Mental health impacts
Property values
Infrastructure strain

Included in packet:

Full testimony list
Timestamped summaries
Rebuttal statements
Staff responses

SECTION 8 — Summary for Readers
What the documents collectively show:
The Camp Ground Road data center was approved months ago.

The Kramers Lane building was already built and is now being converted.

The Planning Office confirmed data center zoning in 2024.
The Mayor’s Office produced no communication records with districts.
District 1 received emails about both projects.
Public statements made in 2026 do not match the documented timeline.

Valley.News.Now is releasing these documents so residents can review them directly.

08/20/2026

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08/20/2026

BREAKING NEWS — Valley.News.Now

Louisville Homeowner Hit With Over $10,000 in Damage After MSD Sewer Water Floods Basement — Program That Once Prevented Backups Was Quietly Suspended

A Louisville homeowner says she is facing more than $10,000 in damage after six feet of sewer water from Louisville Metro Sewer District’s system surged into her basement — not once, but twice in July.

A MSD customer, who has lived in her home for five years, described the scene as “unbelievable,” saying toilet paper, sewage, and the same odor residents smell driving through parts of Louisville were floating through her home.

A Known MSD Issue — But Homeowners Are Left Alone to Deal With It

Thier home first flooded with sewage in 2021. At that time, MSD informed her about its Plumbing Modification Program, which covered sump pump installations for homeowners experiencing backups. After her pump was installed, she went years without another incident.

But after heavy rains on July 11 and July 22, her basement filled with sewage again — back‑to‑back — destroying childhood memorabilia, business equipment, clothing, and even items belonging to her late father.

When she contacted MSD for help, she learned the program had been suspended in December due to budget cuts.

“It’s their system. It’s their system’s failures,” she said. “Now they’re telling residents ‘too bad,’ and we have to pay to fix it and clean it up ourselves.”

MSD’s Response

MSD says the backups are caused by “extraordinary rainfall” overwhelming the combined sewer system, not a malfunction.
The agency says it invested $50 million over two decades to help more than 20,000 households through the now‑ended program.

MSD says funding is being redirected toward community‑wide projects, including drainage upgrades and the Waterway Protection Tunnel — but those improvements will take five years to complete.

Homeowners Left With Immediate Costs

says sewage reached her furnace, water heater, and drywall, leaving mold and structural damage.
She was quoted:

• $5,000 for drywall repairs
• $5,000 for a new sump pump
• Only $5,000 from her home insurance payout

She also says MSD offered no guidance on how to disinfect her home after the sewage intrusion.

A Growing Group of Affected Residents are making the exact same situation.

A report shows some one started a Facebook group and quickly found 17 other homeowners experiencing the same issue.

Many say they were unaware the Plumbing Modification Program existed — and now that it’s gone, they feel abandoned.

MSD Still Offers One Option — But Homeowners Must Pay

MSD does still provide a backflow preventer, but homeowners must pay for installation themselves.

For many, that cost is out of reach.

08/19/2026

VALLEY NEWS NOW — LATE BREAKING REPORT
August 18, 2026 — 9:00 PM

Violence, Burglary, Arson, DUI, and a Juvenile Handgun Incident at 5620 Barrett Lane (Hideout Pizzaria) — Yet No Enforcement for Shirley’s Way Gaming Room

Valley News Now has obtained newly‑released documents from Louisville MetroSafe, LMPD, and the Louisville Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) that reveal a disturbing pattern of criminal activity at 5620 Barrett Lane, the shared building housing Hideout Pizzaria and Shirley’s Way Gaming Room.

The records show burglary, arson, stolen fi****ms, vehicle break‑ins, overserving, selling alcohol to minors, open‑container violations, and even a juvenile suspect armed with a handgun — all occurring at the same location.

The Most Serious Incident: Juvenile With a Handgun During a Burglary
A May 12, 2025 LMPD report confirms:

“Possession of a handgun by a minor… burglary… $7,000 in damage… $1,800 stolen cash.”

Camera footage shows multiple suspects breaking into the building, destroying computers, cash drawers, an internet box, and a glass door.
One suspect was a juvenile armed with a handgun.

This is the sealed juvenile record LMPD previously refused to disclose.

Arson at the Strip Mall
Multiple reports confirm arson on the exterior of the building:

“Subject set fire to a cable box on the exterior of an occupied strip mall.”

This occurred feet from the gaming room entrance.

DUI With a BAC of .227 After Drinking at the Premises
ABC’s Notice of Violation documents a customer leaving the building heavily intoxicated, drinking a beer in the parking lot, and driving away.

His blood alcohol level was .227, nearly three times the legal limit.

ABC wrote:

“Subject admitted to drinking at this location… BA was .227.”

This level of intoxication is medically dangerous and could have resulted in a fatal crash.

Selling Alcohol to Minors
ABC also confirmed:

“Server sold beer to an investigative aide who was not 21 years of age.”

Open Containers Leaving the Building
ABC documented:

“Subject observed walking out the front door while drinking an open bottle of beer.”

Stolen Firearm and Multiple Vehicle Break‑Ins
Two separate LMPD reports show:

A stolen .40 caliber M&P semi‑automatic pistol

Tools stolen
Phones stolen
Laptops stolen
Vehicles damaged

All occurred in the shared parking lot used by both Hideout and Shirley’s Way patrons.

The Regulatory Gap: Shirley’s Way Has Zero Enforcement History
Despite all of this activity occurring in the same building, ABC has never inspected Shirley’s Way, has no compliance records, and has no enforcement actions for the gaming room.

Every incident — including those involving minors, intoxicated patrons, arson, burglary, and a juvenile handgun — was logged under Hideout Pizzaria, even when the activity occurred in or around the gaming room.

This misclassification by LMPD has created a regulatory blind spot, allowing Shirley’s Way to operate without oversight despite being located inside a high‑crime environment.

KHRG Now Involved
After Valley News Now’s open records request, the Kentucky Horse Racing & Gaming Commission contacted us directly seeking witness information regarding underage gambling and payouts inside Shirley’s Way.

This is the first known inquiry into the gaming room’s operations.

What Happens Next
Valley News Now will continue investigating:

Why LMPD logs all incidents under Hideout

Why ABC has never inspected Shirley’s Way

Why minors and intoxicated individuals are present inside the building

Why a juvenile handgun incident was not tied to the gaming room

Why a cash‑heavy gaming operation has no compliance history

Why a .227 BAC DUI occurred at the premises

Why burglary and arson incidents were not flagged for gaming‑room review

This is an ongoing investigation.

Valley News Now — holding local institutions accountable.

08/18/2026

Neighbors Invited: Join Louisville’s 2026 Candidates Forum

Come together for an evening of conversation and civic connection.

Tuesday, September 15 • 7 PM • DeSales High School Cafeteria

Hosted by the Iroquois & Beechmont Neighborhood Associations and the League of Women Voters.

Hear directly from candidates for Mayor, Metro Council District 21, and State House Districts 35 & 38.

Let’s make informed voices part of Louisville’s future.

08/16/2026

VALLEY.NEWS.NOW — INTRODUCTION TO THE SOUTHWEST GOVERNANCE BOARD

“A New Structure. A New Voice. A New Direction for Southwest Jefferson County.”

Southwest Jefferson County has spent more than twenty years paying into a system that has not paid us back. We’ve watched our services shrink, our infrastructure crumble, and our neighborhoods get sidelined while other parts of the county receive priority treatment. We’ve been divided into districts that dilute our voice, ignored in budget cycles, and told to “be patient” while nothing changes.

That era is over.

Today, we introduce the Southwest Jefferson County Community Governance Board — a resident‑run, politically independent structure built to protect our communities, expose the cost gap, and restore what merger took from us.

This Board is not symbolic.
It is not political.
It is not controlled by Metro.

It is ours.

WHAT THIS NEW GOVERNANCE MEANS
A Unified Voice for 132,000 Residents
Southwest is not a neighborhood — it’s a region larger than most cities in Kentucky. This Board gives us one voice, one structure, and one place to document the truth.

A Public Record of What We Pay vs. What We Get
For the first time, Southwest will have a transparent, resident‑controlled record of taxes paid, services received, infrastructure neglected, and decisions made without us.

Protection From Political Interference
No Metro elected official can sit on this Board.
No campaign can use it.
No politician can hijack it.
This governance belongs to the people — period.

Representation for Everyone
Homeowners, renters, business owners, advocates, and young adults all have equal voice. This is the first structure in Southwest’s history that represents everyone, not just political districts.

A Foundation for Future Autonomy
We are not promising outcomes — we are promising truth.
This Board will study incorporation, service models, tax structures, and long‑term options with transparency and data.

HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED
You don’t need a title.
You don’t need political connections.
You don’t need permission.

You just need to care about Southwest.

1. Join a Committee
Committees are forming now in:

Governance & Bylaws
Finance & Cost Gap
Public Safety
Zoning & Development
Infrastructure & Services
Community Engagement

Committee members help gather data, review issues, and build reports.

2. Share Your Experience
Residents can submit:

service delays
infrastructure failures
zoning concerns
public safety issues
examples of neglect

Your voice becomes part of the public record.

3. Attend Public Sessions
Every meeting is open.
Every vote is public.
Every report is accessible.

4. Volunteer Skills
Writers, analysts, organizers, researchers, designers — everyone has a role.

5. Follow the Cost Gap Series
Each installment reveals another part of the truth merger buried.
Your engagement shapes the next report.

THE MESSAGE TO SOUTHWEST
This governance structure is not a movement.
It is not a protest.
It is not a campaign.

It is a community institution built to protect Southwest, document the truth, and restore what merger took from us.

We are 132,000 strong.
We are one region.
We are one voice.
We are Southwest Jefferson County.

And the time to get involved is now.

08/16/2026

Summer’s in full swing, just like this hole in-one— it’s long days, bright evenings, and plenty of chances to get outside and enjoy it. I’m taking time to slow down, reconnect, and make the most of these warm weeks.

What’s your summer looking like?

08/15/2026

LATE BREAKING NEWS —

HOME INVASION & SELF‑DEFENSE

Man Defends Home After Masked Intruder Breaks In

Louisville Metro Police are investigating a violent home invasion in the Pleasure Ridge Park neighborhood after a masked intruder forced his way into a residence late Friday night.

According to LMPD spokesperson Matthew Sanders, officers responded to the 3200 block of Springfield Drive just before 11:30 PM. Police say a husband and wife were inside the home when a masked man entered and stabbed the husband during the confrontation.

Investigators say the husband was able to wrestle the weapon away from the intruder and stab him in self‑defense. The suspect fled the home on foot.

A Metro Police K9 unit later located the suspect hiding inside a nearby trash can. He was transported to UofL Hospital with non‑life‑threatening injuries. The husband suffered a cut and is expected to recover.

The suspect’s identity has not yet been released.
LMPD’s investigation is ongoing.

08/14/2026

Dreaming of This for a Long Time

I’ve carried this vision in my heart for years — a signature landmark that truly welcomes people to Valley Station. Not just a sign, but a place where our history, our pride, and our community all come together.

Imagine this:
A peaceful walking path lit with soft LED lights at night…
Neighbors stopping for a conversation under the gazebo…
Seasonal decorations bringing the space to life throughout the year with fall colors, winter lights, spring blooms, summer gatherings.

It might look small on a map, but the impact would be huge. A place for families, friends, and future generations to enjoy. A space that says you’re home the moment you arrive.

Maybe, with enough support and local sponsors, we can make this dream real one day.
I’m sharing the before and after photos because this is what I see when I picture the future of Valley Station with a touch of inspiration and something beautiful, something lasting, something for all of us.

08/14/2026

Good Evening, Valley Station & Fairdale

The grounds are dry and ready for tomorrow’s McDonaldland Car & Model Show at 1704 Greyling Drive. Joe, Rob, and the crew are excited to welcome everyone for a free, family‑friendly event with cars, food trucks, music, vendors, and fun for all ages.
Come out, enjoy the day, and help support Ethan Almighty’s Blessings 501(c)(3). See you there!

Opens: 10am til 4pm
Gates Open: 7 am
Awards at: 3:30 pm

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