Good morning, Louisville! It’s finally the weekend! Here’s what’s happening.
Today we can expect a chilly, but sunny day with a high of 66.
Our top stories:
China paused its international adoption program at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chinese government told parents itwould honor all matches made once travel resumed and the pandemic ended, but in early September, the government announced that it was dissolving its international adoption program altogether, our Maggie Menderski reports.
Read how that decision has impacted three families from Louisville and Oldham County.
In other news:
- Food: After a fire, Ensō, the popular fusion restaurant in the Clifton neighborhood, has announced an ‘extended’ closure — just as it approaches its one-year anniversary. Here’s what to know.
- Business: Main Street downtown Louisville is getting another bourbon-focused tenant. Green River Distilling Co. plans to open a tasting room. Get a taste of what to expect.
- More Bourbon: Multiple Kentucky locations are gaining national recognition on the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice list in bourbon and whiskey categories. See the rankings.
- Spooky: The Belle of Louisville’s ghosts make themselves known in the sleepiest hours of the night when the crew and guests have disembarked for the evening. Hear the ghost stories.