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Greetings Louisville! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Judge drops murder charge in deadly south Louisville bar shooting case.
  • Louisville neighborhood mourns 11-year-old killed near Watterson Park playground
  • Will you spot Louisville's rare new tiger cubs this weekend?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 78, low: 50.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 73 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Murder charges dismissed against second man charged in deadly shooting at Louisville bar (wlky.com) — Louisville readers should know that murder charges have been dismissed, for now, against a second man accused in a deadly 2022 double shooting outside Hoops Grill and Sports Bar in south Louisville. A judge granted prosecutors' motion to drop the indictment without prejudice, meaning both defendants could still face charges again in the future.
   

2. 'A good kid': Loved ones remember 11-year-old killed in Watterson Park shooting (wlky.com) — An 11-year-old boy was fatally shot near a playground in Louisville's Watterson Park neighborhood, leaving family, friends, and classmates grieving a child remembered for his love of soccer. Two teenagers face charges related to the shooting, while Louisville Metro Police continue investigating as the community gathers for prayers and memorials.
   

3. Amur tiger cubs make public debut at Louisville Zoo (wave3.com) — Louisville families can now try their luck at spotting three new Amur tiger cubs during visits to the Louisville Zoo's Tiger Taiga habitat. The critically endangered sisters, born in May, are still being trained to move on and off exhibit, so sightings aren't guaranteed but are possible for patient visitors.
   

4. Katie George: ESPN Career, Volleyball, Age & Biography (scoopearth.com) — Louisville readers can take pride in hometown sports broadcaster Katie George, who grew up here, starred in volleyball at the University of Louisville, and began her TV career at local station WDRB. The piece follows her rise from Cardinals setter and Miss Kentucky USA to Emmy-winning ESPN reporter, detailing how her Louisville roots and college success shaped her national broadcasting career.
   

5. Knocked Loose Donate $8,000 To Fan Paralyzed At Louder Than Life (themosh.net) — A fan was left paralyzed after another attendee fell from a tree during a Knocked Loose set at the Louder Than Life festival in Louisville. Friends launched a GoFundMe for her long-term care, and the band has donated $8,000 to help with mounting medical expenses and recovery needs.
   

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