Good morning and happy Friday. (You can read today's eNewspaper here .)
According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service in Louisville, we're expected to have a mostly sunny day today with a high around 87.
Here are this morning's top stories so far:
Louisville's own electric company?: Louisville officials are reportedly considering options to form a new municipal electric utility, separate from LG&E and KU’s local monopoly, as Kentucky moves forward with plans to achieve carbon-free power.
The hypothetical utility would help power Louisville Metro Government and many other local power loads, but the potential costs associated with such a project could make the idea impossible. Louisville’s clean-energy goals are more ambitious than those of LG&E and KU, which intend to generate power with fossil fuels for decades to come, but buying clean energy from those utilities appears to be a more viable option than potentially adding thousands to the city's operational costs for far longer.
Read more about the potential plan through our story from environmental reporter Connor Giffin.
In other news:
- Around Town: The Bellarmine University employee who was suspended for making an "offensive and unacceptable social media post" following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump is seeking a "formal hearing" from the university .
- Politics: As a spotlight continues to shine on Gov. Andy Beshear for his potential as a vice presidential candidate, he answer a series of questions about national issues during his weekly Team Kentucky news conference Thursday. Here's what he said.
- Entertainment: The summer vacation season is winding down. If you're looking for a spot for a last hurrah with your family, we have a list of nearby waterparks where you can cool down and drum up some fun for National Waterpark Day on Sunday.
From the Sports Desk
Thank you for reading the Daily Briefing this morning. If you have an idea for a story we can cover in your neighborhood, please send me a note at krowe@courier-journal.com .
I hope you have a great day today and a wonderful weekend! See you soon.
Best,
Keisha
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Daily Briefing: Could a new electric utility be in Louisville's future?
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