Revised library makeover: The city’s outdated libraries might get $120 million in upgrades, but chances are it will take a really long time.

Unsolved murder: A grieving man is offering a $100,000 reward to anyone with information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the murder of his brother 34 years ago. Martin Goldsmith was shot to death inside a west Louisville pawn shop in 1974.

Gaza violence: Israel continues to carry out airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, where violence has intensified in recent days. The attack is intended to target members of Hamas, but the death toll among innocent Palestinians continues to rise.

Champagne 101: Brown-Forman has released some handy-dandy tips on Champagne and how to drink it … Happy New Year!

See you later 2008: A roundup of memorable happenings over the last year, courtesy of Huffington Post.