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Uh, Possibility City? Police say a man who wanted the cab he was riding in to stop grabbed the steering wheel while it was in motion with the intention of causing a crash. [WDRB]

Metro Councilwoman Barbara Shanklin again walked out on her hearing before the Louisville Metro Ethics Commission, this time on the third and final day of the proceeding. Shanklin left the hearing after briefly testifying Thursday that she didn’t know that her grandson and legislative aide was paid by her council office while he was in jail on drug charges. [C-J/AKN]

The family of a man brutally beaten had to make the painful decision to take him of life support. Now police have two suspects in the attack. [WHAS11]

Of COURSE Jerry Abramson and Steve Beshear want to take more money away from state retirees for problems the Democrats in Frankfort caused. Sure, they should all be taxed equally. But this doesn’t solve the problem the legislature caused. [WTVQ]

Cases of animal abuse provoke some of the most powerful and emotional responses from the public. Now, an idea is gaining ground that would empower anyone to know virtually everything about the people who perpetrate crimes against animals. [WLKY]

This country does not need another actor or actress trying to run for office. Kentucky most certainly does not need an actress from another state running for office. People like John Yarmuth need a swift kick in the rear if they really believe the words flying out of their mouths lately. It’s like suggesting Heather French Henry should run for office. [The Hill]

Attempts to halt the Ohio River Bridges Project by the Coalition for the Advancement of Regional Transportation were knocked down Thursday following a federal judge’s ruling. [Business First]

Kentucky’s elected constables are an antiquated and irrelevant arm of law enforcement who are poorly trained and unregulated, according to a report released Thursday by the state Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. [C-J/AKN]

Three Jeffersonville High School students spoke out against the recommendation to reassign their former principal, James Sexton, but to no avail as the Greater Clark County Schools board of trustees approved the move. [News & Tribune]

The Louisville way is to never hire a local or anyone who knows anything about the city. A new leader has been hired by Greater Louisville, Inc. Craig J. Richard will become the president and CEO effective January 7. [WAVE3]