Bill Sparkman was found naked, gagged and bound. And the word “fed” was written on his body. Finally have confirmation. And that is effed up. [HuffPo]

The Blue Grass Airport scandal just won’t end. Ever. [H-L]

The Kentucky Registry of Election Finance found Jim King and Katie King guilty of breaking campaign finance laws. Meanwhile, more serious cases have been ignored and dropped by the wayside. [Joe Gerth]

Two new census worker death defenses. Apparently folks think it’s cute to suggest he was killed for liking rap music or because he was  pedophile.  Looking more and more like this truly does have something to do with anti-government sentiment. [Barefoot & Progressive]

Surface mine investigations have dropped in Kentucky under Governor Steve Beshear. [H-L]

Steve Beshear held a fundraiser Friday night at the Nashville home of a payday lending executive. Now will you folks believe me – and Greg Stumbo – when we say he’s a proponent of the industry he pretends to want to regulate? [Tom Loftus]

Oh noes – potential campaign finance troubles brewing in the Lexington with an Urban County Council race in 2006. [H-L]

Wait, wait – is this the further death of newsprint? “Today in print.” Ruh ro. [C-J]

The Herald-Leader editorial board deserves our kudos for urging the legislature to do more than is being proposed to stop domestic and dating violence. Protecting single and unmarried partners is essential and the legislature needs to consider the efforts of past sessions in order to accomplish what is necessary. [H-L Editorial]

This is Pat Crowley’s farewell and final column for the Enquirer. Quite a milestone. We wish him the absolute best on his new endeavor! [Check it Out]

Has Steve Nunn’s attorney really been the target of threats? If so, that’s absurd. [WTVQ]

You’ll want to read Justice Minton’s letter from June 26th. [We Get Comments]