Daily Briefing: Will Louisville's task force work to put dangerous criminals behind bars?

Good morning, Louisville! Here's a look at what's been happening in our city.

Today we can expect possible showers with a high of 87.

Here's what you need to know:

High-profile incidents offer only a glimpse into the totality of Louisville's gun violence, which Mayor Craig Greenberg has described as an "epidemic that's plaguing our city right now and far too many other cities around the country." Now, several public agencies are teaming up to identify people they say are responsible for much of the violence and get them behind bars. Will it work? Our Rachel Smith dives into the issues and concerns.

ICYMI:

• Politics: Governor of Kentucky Andy Beshear part of national conversation. Catch up on what you missed this week.
• PGA: The ISCO Championship has been played near Lexington since 2018. The PGA Tour event now has a new home in Louisville at Hurstbourne Country Club. Here's what you should know.
• Bellarmine: A freedom of speech organization is arguing ex-Bellarmine instructor John James, who was  suspended for making an "offensive and unacceptable social media post" following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, should be reinstated to his position.
• Education: Nearly 50 schools will have new start times next year, with all schools now starting at either 7:30 a.m., 8:40 a.m. or 9:40 a.m. Here's when school starts for your child.

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Two years after floods raced through Eastern Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear returned to the region to assess recovery progress and announce new funding. See photos of Beshear's visit taken by Courier Journal photojournalist Scott Utterback.

We'll be back tomorrow with even more headlines.

Until then,

Ray

This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Daily Briefing: Will Louisville's task force work to put dangerous criminals behind bars?