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AIAI news brief· Local news brief · Louisville · generated Sep 29, 2026

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  • NewsTennessee man faces murder charge in trooper death

    A Kentucky State Police trooper was shot and killed during a traffic stop on Interstate 65 on Monday. A manhunt ended with a Tennessee man's arrest in Louisville, and he is charged with murder of a first responder. Authorities say they are pursuing maximum justice, and the charge remains an allegation until court proceedings conclude.

    14news.com · Sep 28, 2026
  • HealthU of L brings flu shots to students across campus

    University of Louisville Campus Health Services is running several mobile flu shot clinics this semester. The clinics will continue at various campus locations through Nov. 10, giving students several chances to get vaccinated. A nurse said vaccination matters for students because they live and study in close quarters.

    louisvillecardinal.com · Sep 29, 2026
  • EventsFire destroys Beechmont playground; arson team investigates

    A fire early Monday destroyed playground equipment at Bellevue Park in the Beechmont neighborhood of south Louisville. A passerby called it in shortly before 3 a.m., and arson investigators are working to learn whether someone set it on purpose. Only charred scraps and a swingset remain, so the neighborhood's play space is now much reduced.

    WDRB · Sep 28, 2026
  • EventsFree jug band festival returns to Waterfront Park

    The National Jug Band Jubilee returns to the Brown-Forman Amphitheater at Waterfront Park on Saturday, Oct. 3. The free festival features performances, food vendors and workshops celebrating a blend of folk, blues and early jazz. Because admission is free, residents can attend without buying a ticket.

    WDRB · Sep 29, 2026
Sources (8)Edited by nib
  1. [1] Louisville Forecast: Warm Weather Expected with Sunshine · WDRB
  2. [2] National Jug Band Jubilee Returns to Waterfront Park · WDRB
  3. [3] U of L Provides Mobile Flu Shot Clinics for Students · louisvillecardinal.com
  4. [4] Louisville Pastor Sentenced to Five Years for Theft and Fraud · wlky.com
  5. [5] Tennessee man charged with murder after shooting of KSP trooper near I-65 · 14news.com
  6. [6] Tennessee man charged with murder after shooting of KSP trooper near Louisville · WDRB
  7. [7] Two Pumpkin Trails Prepare for Halloween Season After Spectacular Move · WDRB
  8. [8] Arson investigators probe fire that destroyed south Louisville playground · WDRB

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Kentucky Fast-Tracks CDL for Veterans with Military Driving Experience

Eligible Kentucky veterans and active-duty service members can now bypass the written Commercial Driver’s License exam via an emergency regulation. The measure waives the test for qualified service members who operated commercial-style vehicles within the last two years. Applicants must be Kentucky residents.

EducationPublished Sep 29, 12:00 AM

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  1. WDRBSep 29, 12:00 AM

JCPS substitute teachers refuse assignments in pay cut protest

Jefferson County Public Schools substitute teachers staged a blackout Friday, refusing work assignments to protest pay cuts reducing their compensation by approximately $900 monthly. The district recorded 314 unfilled substitute assignments that day versus 225 on a comparable day the previous year.

EducationPublished Sep 25, 12:00 AMAdded Sep 27, 2:32 PM

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  1. WDRB+WAVESep 25, 12:00 AM

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