Election 2012: The untouchable
Long-shot Brooks Wicker’s candidacy suggests the GOP has given up on trying to unseat U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth
We are not sure when the exact moment came that the Jefferson County Republican Party establishment officially gave up on defeating Congressman John Yarmuth.
Vacant registry
A proposed ordinance wants banks to register and maintain vacant, foreclosed homes. How much will it help?
First comes the adolescent-like growth spurt of wiry grass. Then, the scars of neglect: shattered windows, illegible graffiti, plywood boards — a veritable stamp of defeat.
Lost Kingdom
Ed Hart wants to save Kentucky Kingdom. Why is the state refusing to let him try?
In the Strike & Spare bowling alley parking lot, with Kentucky Kingdom’s deserted roller coasters looming in the background, former employees of the amusement park plead with government o
Hold the line
The Cardinals are flying high but still need a safety net
Calvin Pryor lines up where he can do the most damage. He’s a free safety for the University of Louisville football Cardinals, and his first duty is to guard the back gate.
Election 2012: Shuffle board
Fourteen candidates vie for three open JCPS school board seats
Every election season, media organizations dutifully devote word count or airtime to politics.
How to Kickstarter
Tips from Louisville entrepreneurs on becoming a crowdfunding success story
A handbag that charges your cell phone, a more masculine mayo called Mannaise, a pillow that you wear on your head during desk naps, a just-for-moms hackerspace: These are
Spin Class 101
Kentucky’s elected officials wax political following the vice presidential debate in Danville
Centre College did a masterful job hosting last Thursday’s vice presidential debate, which included hordes of national media and campaign surrogates who descended on Danville to spin the afte
Push for transparency
Advocates call for improving Kentucky’s public disclosure law pertaining to child abuse cases
If Kentucky’s going to improve its child welfare system, it must improve transparency.
