Alan Jackson announces date, location for star-studded final full-length concert https://tinyurl.com/y4tm5tak 

On Friday, leaders opened up Harbor House’s new Child Enrichment Center on Lower Hunters Trace as part of the organization’s Intergenerational Life Center.

A spokesperson for the budget office said the reductions are “substantial,” with the White House budget office saying in court that it could fire over 4,000 federal employees during the shutdown.

JCPS launches Junior Athletic Director Program at 6 high schools https://tinyurl.com/rpvwuvbz 

Six months after severe flooding on the Ohio River turned a Clark County home into a pile of rubble, homeowner Ralph Swank is struggling to rebuild with limited individual assistance and FEMA failing to pay out insurance policies.

Brian Hinds was arrested after allegedly sharing child porn videos online with an undercover federal investigator. Currently, the US Attorney says no victims were from duPont Manual, where Hinds taught.

Vice President JD Vance meets with Indiana governor, Republicans again on redistricting GOP-led state: https://tinyurl.com/4sv4jau3 

The University of Louisville inaugurated the institution’s 20th president on Friday.

A quilter’s paradise is up and running in Shepherdsville as The Bluegrass One Stop Shop Hop opens for the weekend.

Multi-sensory public art mural unveiled in Louisville’s Clifton neighborhood More: https://tinyurl.com/5hxycp2s 

Man wears scrubs to steal drugs from CVS pharmacies, police say https://tinyurl.com/54t693uf

An arrest has been made in connection with a homicide that took place in the St. Dennis neighborhood, according to Louisville Metro Police.

First Lady announces reunification efforts for abducted Ukrainian children https://tinyurl.com/4z2fkdt7

Wall Street drops to its worst day since April after Trump’s threats of tariffs shatter its calm: https://tinyurl.com/2rwd9mjm 

Friday marked a significant milestone in Jefferson County’s history with the swearing-in ceremony of the first Black sheriff, David James. Full story: https://tinyurl.com/yk43ckar 

‘We need closure’: $25,000 reward issued for information in 6-year-old boy’s murder: https://tinyurl.com/mr2n4t68

Tesla hit with probe after crashes involving a self-driving feature that Musk has boasted about https://tinyurl.com/mrxdben8 

Savannah Bananas announce 2026 schedule, reveal 2 new teams: https://tinyurl.com/mr34xta5 

LeBron James will miss opening night of his record 23rd NBA season due to sciatica: https://tinyurl.com/mpmpe2vw 

Budget office says ‘substantial’ firings of federal workers have started in government shutdown https://tinyurl.com/2s4dka2x 

Ethan Pritchard is now "alert, responsive and able to communicate," the team said.

Suspect charged with committing Jeffersontown armed robberies https://tinyurl.com/436amwn4 

Company makes inflatable pants that could help prevent falling injuries: https://tinyurl.com/2rve3tpv 

Kentucky educators push for Pre-K for All initiative: https://tinyurl.com/2twtyj2e

UPDATE: The ramp has been reopened.

Moody Blues singer and bassist John Lodge dies at 82 https://tinyurl.com/yhfe3f3y 

Air traffic control and Transportation Security Administration workers can eat for free at TGI Fridays during the government shutdown.

Ronald Exantus was released from prison just over a week ago. He’s now back in jail in Florida.

Officers say they saw Pierce asleep at the wheel and “noticed signs of alcohol impairment."

World War II airman killed after being shot down laid to rest 80 years later: https://tinyurl.com/5yus9xp5 

Manual YPAS teacher charged with distributing child pornography: https://tinyurl.com/3smefep5 

Racing Louisville star Emma Sears signs new contract through 2028: https://tinyurl.com/f826bw62 

I-264 on-ramp from Newburg Rd. closed due to rolled semi-truck: https://tinyurl.com/4h8t5nuw 

Opening day of Harvest Homecoming brought out huge crowds, but also saw the rollout of security changes brought on in part because of the deadly shooting at the 2024 festival.

The Kentucky State Reformatory in Oldham County will soon be closing its doors, and its inmates will be relocated, but there are some other occupants on the prison grounds who need new homes.

Mike Greenwell, longtime Red Sox outfielder and 2-time All-Star, dies at 62: https://tinyurl.com/3j76tex2 

Israeli military says ceasefire agreement in Gaza has taken effect: https://tinyurl.com/y7j3w56k 

A judge on Thursday blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area for at least two weeks.

This was the third execution date Roberson’s lawyers have been able to stay since 2016.

María Corina Machado of Venezuela wins the Nobel Peace Prize: https://tinyurl.com/ynv3tack 

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, Loyola Chicago’s beloved chaplain, dies at 106: https://tinyurl.com/58wbexny 

The federal government shutdown is raising anxiety levels among service members and their families because those in uniform are working without pay.

Alligator crashes happy hour at tiki bar, police say https://tinyurl.com/ms9ppr8k

Denmark plans to ban social media for users under 15 https://tinyurl.com/523cyzm5

Middle school teacher who repeatedly raped teen is killed in prison by convicted murderer, officials say: https://tinyurl.com/2w8hpv7v 

Bodycam video shows moments before officers shoot man wielding machete while holding toddler hostage: https://tinyurl.com/29u8ze53 

Fight in front seat leads to deadly rollover crash on interstate, troopers say: https://tinyurl.com/4ueahfh7 

It’s unclear exactly how long the teen was held in captivity or how she was able to escape.

Man sentenced in ‘brutal’ killing of 2-month-old while on Xbox https://tinyurl.com/32e6bdzs

The troops will help with humanitarian aid, security, and will help monitor the transition to a civilian government in Gaza.